Democrats To Have Open Primary For Rep. Jesse Jackson Seat

Frontrunner State Sen. Donne Trotter recently charged with trying to bring a gun on a plane

2012-12-17

By Dana Davidsen CNN

Chicago-area Democrats will hold an open primary to select their candidate for the special election to fill the seat left vacant by former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., as officials failed to coalesce around a candidate Read the complete article

Gun Debate Gains Traction as Some Lawmakers Say It's Time To Act

National voices call for restrictions on assault weapons and high volume ammunition clips

2012-12-17

By Ashley Killough CNN

Two days after the attack that took the lives of 20 children and six adults at a Connecticut elementary school, lawmakers were eager to take on the gun debate Sunday Read the complete article

Nonpartisan, Year-End Push to Tame the Debt

President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner struggle to find common ground

2012-12-15

CNN Political Staff

A nonpartisan group Fix the Debt has launched a $3 million ad campaign in a push to pressure Republicans and Democrats to reach agreement on spending and taxes. Read the complete article

Jockeying Begins for John Kerry's Senate Seat Even Before It's Vacant

With Rice out of the picture, Kerry is favorite for Secretary of State

2012-12-15

By: CNN Political Editor Paul Steinhauser and CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash

With Susan Rice out of contention for Secretary of State, jockeying is already underway among potential candidates, for John Kerry's Massachusetts Senate seat. Read the complete article

House Democrats Target 48 GOP Seats for 2014

Battle for control of Congress already underway

2012-12-15

CNN

To win control of the House of Representatives, Democrats would need to win 17 more seats; the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says it's got its eyes on 48 that currently belong to Republicans. Read the complete article

Witnesses Describe Shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut

Police now say six adults and 20 children have died

2012-12-14

By David Ariosto and Thom Patterson of CNN

Witnesses, students and parents told frightening stories Friday about a school shooting that police say left six adults and 20 children dead. Read the complete article

Medal of Honor Recipient Assaulted at Party

Dakota Meyer suffered minor injuries

2012-12-14

CNN

Dakota Meyer, one of America's most-recent Medal of Honor recipients, was the victim in an altercation that left him with minor injuries. Read the complete article

Computer Antivirus Pioneer Accused of Murder Arrives in Miami

McAfee says he faked a heart attack to prevent extradition to Belize

2012-12-14

CNN

John McAfee, now in Miami, says he faked a heart attack to avoid extradition to Belize on murder charges Read the complete article

Clackamas Town Center Shooting Victim Still in Serious Condition

Shooters aunt describes his upbringing as orphan

2012-12-14

CNN

As shoppers return to Clackamas Town Center the shooter's aunt offers insight into his background Read the complete article

'Zero Dark Thirty' Suggests Coercive Techniques Helped Lead U.S. to Osama Bin Laden

Only a limited number of people have seen the movie so far at prerelease screenings

2012-12-13

Pam Benson CNN

(CNN) -- A suspected terrorist is held down by his CIA captives at a black site, one of the secret overseas prisons run by the CIA. Cloth covers his entire face as a bucket of water is poured over it. Read the complete article

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