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Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge skeptical of former Sen. Craig's use of campaign cash to pay for sex-sting legal defense

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Gun victims' families, others take opposing sides at latest Senate hearing on firearms curbs

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.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A federal judge says all Michigan inmates serving no-parole sentences for murder committed as juveniles are entitled to a chance at release.

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.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  A 23 year old Montrose man involved in a standoff last fall with police has been ruled competent to stand trial in the slaying of his 3-month old son.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Testimony details an unfocused James Holmes after Colorado massacre; police say he made elaborate plans

Friday, December 07, 2012  By sundown Thursday, bills had been introduced and passed without committee votes or public hearings.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Fifty-eight-year-old William Merrill was scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Isabella County this morning but federal authorities came to the Isabella County Jail and took Merrill into custody.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Petraeus testifying before congressional intelligence committees on Sept. 11 attack in Libya

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  Both sides ready their arguments for public hearing over proposed New York City ban on big sugary drinks

Monday, June 04, 2012  Zimmerman back in Florida jail; attorney seeking new bond hearing for Trayvon Martin shooter

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  Judge to make decision on whether Texas boy found after 8 years can see parents

Thursday, March 15, 2012  A meeting is scheduled for March 20th at 4 p.m. at the Ingham County Circuit Court to discuss Brown's responsibilities moving forward