Arizona aims to give free shotguns to residents
Former Tucson mayoral candidate Shaun McClusky launches a privately funded program to provide free shotguns and training to residents in a crime-prone area, modeled on Houston’s Armed Citizens Project. City leaders say the plan is out of touch with community needs. McClusky previously withdrew from the 2011 mayoral race amid eligibility questions.
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F-105 Thunderchief set to go on display
A Vietnam era F-105 Thunderchief will be located at Tupelo's Veterans Memorial Park entrance. The jet arrived this week and will take three to six months to restore. It is on loan from the Air Force and carries a camouflaged paint job. The Jet Volunteers explained the project has raised about half of a $60,000 cost.
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Court Skeptical Of Federal Marriage Law DOMA
Supreme Court signals potential strike down of Defense of Marriage Act Section 3 which blocks federal benefits for legally married same sex couples. Justices question rationale and state autonomy, with Kennedy joining liberal bloc and others warning of two classes of marriage.
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Judge approves 11 billion American and US Airways merger
A federal bankruptcy judge signed off on the 11 billion merger between American Airlines and US Airways, creating the world's largest airline with about 6,700 daily flights and 40 billion dollars in annual revenue. The decision, while approving the deal, left unresolved the severance package for outgoing American CEO Tom Horton and required further DOJ and shareholder approvals. Horton will exit within a year. Doug Parker will lead the combined carrier.
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Colorado theater shooting suspect eyes guilty plea
Colorado prosecutors weigh a potential deal as James Holmes offers to plead guilty and spend life in prison to avoid the death penalty for the Aurora cinema attack that killed 12 and wounded 70. Attorneys note mental health defenses and consult victims before any agreement. The case could wrap quickly if prosecutors accept. trial had been set for August 5 with four weeks committed.
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