10 Things to Know for Today
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Gene Rosen shows some of the stuffed animals he entertained the children with during an interview with the Associated Press, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 in Newtown, Conn. On the day of the shooting, Rosen took in four girls and two boys that were sitting at the end of his driveway; they had just run from the school, among the first to escape Friday’s deadly shooting.
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today. Please note some stories are not yet published.
1. WHY CONNECTICUT COULD BE THE TIPPING POINT IN GUN DEBATE
A Republican senator calls for a gun violence study and some Democrats push tighter restrictions.
2. CLOSING IN ON 'FISCAL CLIFF' DEAL
Obama softened his demand for higher upper-income taxes; Boehner said he would accept higher taxes on investment income.
3. BACK TO SOME ROUTINES AFTER DEADLY RAMPAGE
Most students are going back to school in Newtown, Conn. Click here for story
4. WHERE NEWTOWN KIDS RAN WHEN THEY ESCAPED
Six children ran to neighbor Gene Rosen’s driveway after their teacher was shot. He took them in and called their parents. Click here for story
5. NBC CORRESPONDENT RELEASED UNHARMED AFTER KIDNAPPING IN SYRIA
The network says Richard Engel and his production team were held for five days by an “unknown group.” Click here for story
6. 50-YEAR SENATE VETERAN FROM HAWAII DIES
Democratic Sen. Daniel Inouye, the WWII hero who played key roles in the Watergate and Iran-Contra investigations, was 88. Click here for story
7. HOW NORTH KOREA’S SATELLITE IS DOING
Astronomers say it is tumbling in space, but could remain in orbit for several years.
8. IRAQI PRESIDENT SUFFERS A STROKE
Doctors at a Baghdad hospital are trying to stabilize Jalal Talaban’s condition. Click here for story
9. WHAT EASY-BAKE’S GENDER-NEUTRAL OVEN WILL LOOK LIKE
It’s black, silver and blue, instead of purple and pink. A 13-year-old girl asked Hasbro to make a toy that appeals to all children.
10. WHY ‘THE SOPRANOS’ ENDED THE WAY IT DID
It’s not about whether Tony lived or died, director David Chase tells the AP’s Jake Coyle. It’s "the idea of how short life is and how precious it is." Click here for story
Dec 18, 2012 at 3:29 p.m.
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Take the time and read the comments by our AG Van Hollen - He actually said that some had taken a "KNEE-JERK" reaction to the school shooting news. Also - went on to say -- He did not see a need to..Read the Rest - It made me sick. I do hope people wake up and have a Knee-jerk reaction and move ahead on new & enforced legislation.
"WI AG Van Hollen Questions New Gun Laws After NEWTOWN SHOOTING"
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/18397...
Dec 18, 2012 at 10:51 a.m.
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As far as the fiscal cliff, our DC congress is really slimy! The bill that has been proposed to provide billions in relief for the victims of Sandy consists mostly of pork project monies that have nothing to do with Sandy or the victims. How low can they get? These slime balls can't get their pet project budgets increased so they do an end run around the budget caps and add their pork to a bill devised to help those who need help, the public be damned! It is disgusting! Alaska fisheries? etc., etc., etc.
Dec 18, 2012 at 10:21 a.m.
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Why has the Associated Press daily feature "10 Things to Know" recently become one the Gazette's regular website banner features? I can get this article (and much of the remainder of your present content) simply by accessing the AP site directly.
Is there so little going on locally (which I seriously doubt), or has is finally reached a time at which the Gazette has short-staffed itself to the point that is having trouble even sporting a local story lead regularly?
Why, without the AP content, I imagine that the Gazette would likely rival the BDN in size (and quality). That - once - would not have even been imagined!
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