Senate gun background checks defeat sparks family disappointment
Families of Sandy Hook victims express deep disappointment over the Senate vote against expanded gun background checks and vow to press their fight. Erica Lafferty, daughter of principal Dawn Hochsprung, urges lawmakers to vote to protect innocents as the NRA weighs in on the outcome.
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Kerry pushes Turkey Israel ties during Istanbul visit
U S Secretary of State John Kerry wrapped up a 24 hour Istanbul trip seeking to speed up Turkey Israel rapprochement and restart Mideast peace efforts. He met with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and Turkey's Ahmet Davutoglu and stressed completing the renewal of ties. Erdogan plans a May White House visit while a Hamas Gaza visit could hinder progress. Kerry warned a two to three year window remains to achieve a two state solution.
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