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Tearful Giffords says goodbye to Congress
January 25, 2012 4:52 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The applause rolled through the big chamber, growing ever louder as hundreds of Republicans and Democrats suddenly realized Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was back in the House. But this time she had come to say goodbye. Fellow lawmakers gave her a fitting send-off: cheers, hugs, a... more » -
Obama calls Giffords' recovery a miracle
June 14, 2011 8:26 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has an "incredible spirit," and calls her ongoing recovery from a gunshot to the head "a genuine miracle." Obama says it's "almost unimaginable" that Giffords is now walking, talking and laughing. He met with the congresswoman in April... more » -
Giffords surgery went "really, really well."
May 19, 2011 12:00 PM
HOUSTON (AP) - According to her husband, the surgery on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords went "really, really well." Mark Kelly says she'll continue to be treated in Houston as she recovers from the gunshot wound to her head in January. He spoke from space, where he's commanding the space shuttle Endeavour... more » -
Tucson suspect due in court
January 10, 2011 8:24 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (MSNBC) - A 22-year-old man charged with trying to assassinate U.S. congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in a shooting spree that killed six people and wounded 14 was due to appear in court Monday on charges of murder and attempted murder. Doctors were optimistic that Giffords would recover after... more » -
Mother of Colorado Springs woman killed in rampage
January 10, 2011 7:50 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A Colorado Springs woman whose mother was one of six people killed in an apparent assassination attempt against Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords says it's surprising that Phyllis Schneck was even at the Saturday event. B.J. Offutt says her 79-year-old mother normally shopped at a different... more »
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