Holder calls beating death of Chicago teen a 'wake-up call' that should be a call to actionOctober 7th, 2009 Holder calls Chicago beating death a wake-up callCHICAGO — Attorney General Eric Holder called the beating death of a Chicago teen a "stark wake-up call" that should serve as a call to action. Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan made a trip to Chicago to meet with city leaders to discuss youth violence in the wake of the beating death of 16-year-old Derrion Albert.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan 'terribly saddened' by death of Democrat KennedyAugust 26th, 2009 Nancy Reagan 'terribly saddened' by Kennedy deathLOS ANGELES — Former first lady Nancy Reagan says she is "terribly saddened" by the death of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. The widow of Republican President Ronald Reagan said in a statement early Wednesday that despite the differences between her husband and Democrat Kennedy, the two "could always find common ground, and they had great respect for one another."
She noted that in recent years, she and the senator were united in their support for stem cell research — a position that put her at odd with some in the GOP.
Suspect in shooting death of Kansas late-term abortion provider Tiller expected to enter pleaJuly 28th, 2009 Suspect in Kan. abortion provider killing in courtWICHITA, Kan.
Obama says he's shocked by shooting at Holocaust museumJune 11th, 2009 Obama shocked by Holocaust shootingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is shocked by the shooting at the Holocaust museum near the White House. He called it an "outrageous act" and said it "reminds us that we must remain vigilant against anti-Semitism and prejudice in all its forms."
Obama said Wednesday's shooting would not diminish the United States' effort to build a more peaceful and tolerant world.
White House says Obama saddened by shooting at Holocaust museum, worried about injuriesJune 10th, 2009 Obama saddened by Holocaust shootingWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama was saddened by a shooting at the Holocaust museum near the White House and is concerned about a guard who was reportedly injured. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said he told Obama about the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
Obama 'deeply saddened' by recruiter shooting, says soldiers were doing part to keep US safeJune 4th, 2009 Obama 'deeply saddened' by recruiter shootingLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — President Barack Obama has issued a statement saying he's "deeply saddened" by a shooting that left one Army private dead and another wounded at a Little Rock recruiting center.
Tiller shooting grim reminder to abortion providers of need for heightened security, vigilanceJune 3rd, 2009 Tiller death re-ignites clinics' security concernsWICHITA, Kan. — Four layers of bulletproof glass serve as windows at the clinic where Dr.
Correction: Tiller Shooting storiesJune 3rd, 2009 Correction: Tiller Shooting storiesWICHITA, Kan. — In stories May 31 and June 1 about the killing of Wichita abortion provider Dr.
Family of suspect in Kan. abortion provider's death never thought he was capable of killingJune 1st, 2009 Suspect's family express shock at doctor's deathTOPEKA, Kan. — A brother of the man suspected of fatally shooting abortion doctor George Tiller told a Kansas newspaper that the family never foresaw him capable of killing.
Obama decries violence, says killing of Tiller 'heinous' actJune 1st, 2009 Obama: Tiller death 'heinous'WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is shocked and outraged over the killing of an abortion provider at a Kansas church. Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed Sunday morning while he was serving as an usher at a church in Wichita, Kan.
Slain abortion provider's clinic in Wichita, Kan., clinic to reopen after week of mourningJune 1st, 2009 Slain doctor's Wichita clinic to reopen next weekWICHITA, Kan. — The clinic of slain Kansas abortion provider George Tiller will reopen after a week of mourning.
Activist urges anti-abortion leaders not to flinch after abortion doctor's deathJune 1st, 2009 Doctor's murder won't stop anti-abortion activistWASHINGTON — Anti-abortion activist Randall Terry says his movement should not tone down its rhetoric despite the killing of abortion doctor George Tiller. Terry says Tiller's murder by a gunman during church services on Sunday poses a problem for abortion opponents who might feel pressure not to use highly charged language and tactics.
Kan. abortion provider Tiller was one nation's few late-term abortion providersMay 31st, 2009 Kan. abortion provider was polarizing forceWICHITA, Kan. — When George Tiller was young he dreamed not of being one of the most visible and strident advocates for abortion rights, but of becoming a dermatologist.
Obama mourns death of former South Korean presidentMay 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama Saturday mourned the death of former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun. "I was saddened by the news of the death of former president Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of Korea," Obama said in a statement.
White House says Obama shocked by 5 soldiers killed on US base in IraqMay 11th, 2009 Obama shocked by shooting on Iraqi baseWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said he is "shocked and deeply saddened" by news that a U.S. soldier opened fire at a counseling center, killing five fellow soldiers.
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