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Monday, May 13, 2013  Police vow to solve shooting that wounded 19 people during Mother's Day parade in New Orleans

Friday, April 12, 2013  Gun bill clears first Senate hurdle, debate on background checks starts Tuesday

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Northeast Ohio school community remembers 3 students killed by teen gunman 1 year ago

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  20-year-old man goes on shooting rampage on busy California freeway; 3 killed, 2 injured

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Authorities say a shooting spree through Orange County, Calif., has left four people dead, including the shooter, and several others injured.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords spoke haltingly, a result of the wounds suffered when she was shot in the head in an attempted assassination two years ago that left six others dead.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Story updated with video: Braced for a fight, President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled the most sweeping proposals for curbing gun violence in two decades.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Barack Obama is taking 23 executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence that don't require congressional action.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  President Obama was to announce the measures Wednesday at a White House event that will bring together law enforcement officials, lawmakers and children who wrote the president about gun violence.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Majorities favor a nationwide ban on military-style, rapid-fire weapons and limits on gun violence depicted in video games, movies and TV shows.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The NRA says it thinks Congress would likely prevent a new assault weapons ban.