Nation marks King Day amid calls for nonviolence progress
The nation observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day with thousands volunteering for service projects and reflecting on nonviolence after the Tucson shootings that killed six and left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords fighting for her life. Attendees at Ebenezer Church in Atlanta included the King family and political leaders, while President Obama and First Lady Michelle joined a Washington service event. Rep. John Lewis urged unity and respect, and Rev. Warnock called for congress to show solidarity during the State of the Union.
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Palin defends blood libel remark amid Giffords shooting fallout
Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin responds to criticism over using blood libel to describe accusations linking conservatives to the January 8 Tucson attack. She says critics twist statements, defends crosshairs imagery, and maintains she condemns violence while accusing Democrats of steering the country wrong.
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Pence urged to enter 2012 GOP presidential race
A grassroots push led by Ralph Benko and former Rep. Jim Ryan seeks signatures to persuade Indiana Republican Mike Pence to run for president in 2012. Benko cites Pence as a Reagan Kemp wing standard bearer, aiming to unite conservatives, tea party activists, and populists for a peaceful, prosperous future.
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Kansas canine program seeks new recruits from public donations
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks seeks donated Labradors around one year old to join its aging canine unit. Two dogs will train in Indiana for wildlife detection and evidence recovery while another may be offered to a home. Allie the nine year old Labrador is retiring after a long career.
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