Lawmakers void city's gun lawsuit in Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers passed a bill barring cities from suing gun makers over gun violence costs. The measure retroactively nullifies New Orleans Mayor Marc Morials suit claiming manufacturers should be liable for safety failures. Gov. Foster said he will sign it.
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Pilot guided by play-by-play weather before Little Rock crash
NTSB officials said the American Airlines MD-82 captain received real time wind readings during approach as a violent storm hit Little Rock. The crash killed nine, including pilot Richard Buschmann, amid hail and gusts near 75 mph. investigators examine tower audio, data recorder, and wreckage to determine if fatigue or urgency influenced the landing decision.
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Boston Sues Gun Industry Over Violence Costs
Boston files a $100 million plus lawsuit against 31 gun makers alleging negligence and greed for flooding streets with guns. Mayor Menino says firearms cause a public health problem and seeks damages for police, fire, medical costs and reduced property values. Companies named include Smith & Wesson Colt Browning Arms. Browning denies merit and urges stricter law enforcement.
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