Gillibrand Visits Giffords, New Suspect Details

Gillibrand Visits Giffords, New Suspect Details

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) was visiting Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the hospital when the injured congresswoman opened her eyes for the first time since the shooting. Meanwhile new details are emerging about suspect Jared Loughner. (Jan. 13)

Queensland Left Stunned As Floods Start Receding

Queensland Left Stunned As Floods Start Receding

Flood waters have begun to recede in Brisbane and other Queensland towns, but officials warned it may be days before many can return to their homes. The death toll from the disaster in northeastern Australia has climbed over two dozen. (Jan. 13)

Raw Video: German Tanker Carrying Acid Capsizes

Raw Video: German Tanker Carrying Acid Capsizes

A tanker loaded with sulphuric acid capsized early on Thursday on the Rhine river in Germany and two crew members were missing, authorities said. (Jan. 13)

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Here's the latest news for Thursday, Jan. 13th: Obama speaks at Tucson memorial; Ohio homeless man heading to rehab; Power outages a problem in Northeast; Mudslides devastate Brazil.

Family of Slain Football Player to Sue Towns

Family of Slain Football Player to Sue Towns

The parents of a college football player who was shot dead in his car by police announced Tuesday that they plan a $120 million lawsuit against the suburban towns whose officers were involved. (Jan. 13)

Favre's Sister Arrested in Meth Bust

Favre's Sister Arrested in Meth Bust

The 34-year-old sister of Vikings quarterback Brett Favre faces drug charges after she was arrested Wednesday in a raid on a Mississippi condo where people were making crystal methamphetamine, authorities say. (Jan. 13)

After Tucson Tragedy, Gun Control Debated

After Tucson Tragedy, Gun Control Debated

Jared Loughner had no trouble buying the pistol that authorities say he used in the Tucson rampage Saturday that left six dead and more than a dozen injured. Some say Arizona needs to re-examine its gun laws. (Jan. 12)

Emotional Obama Urges Americans to Heal

Emotional Obama Urges Americans to Heal

President Barack Obama appealed for civility at a Wednesday memorial service for those attacked in the Arizona shooting rampage and implored a divided America to honor them by becoming a better country. (Jan. 12)

Prayer and Mourning in Haiti a Year After Quake

Prayer and Mourning in Haiti a Year After Quake

iti's capital turned quiet Wednesday as prayer services marked the anniversary of the country's worst natural disaster in history. John Mone reports. (Jan. 12)

Today in History for Jan. 13th

Today in History for Jan. 13th

Today in History for Jan. 13th: Hubert Humphrey dies; Douglas Wilder becomes first black governor; Composer Stephen Foster dies.

Golden-voiced Ohio Homeless Man Headed to Rehab

Golden-voiced Ohio Homeless Man Headed to Rehab

An Ohio homeless man whose silky voice made him a web phenomenon is headed to rehab for alcohol and drug dependency after an appearance on "Dr. Phil," show representatives said Wednesday. (Jan. 12)

Obama: 'Gabby Opened Her Eyes' For First Time

Obama: 'Gabby Opened Her Eyes' For First Time

In an electrifying moment, President Barack Obama revealed that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who on Saturday was shot point-blank in the head, had opened her eyes for the first time shortly after his hospital visit. (Jan. 12)

Obama in Ariz.: 'Polarized' Nation Needs Healing

Obama in Ariz.: 'Polarized' Nation Needs Healing

Speaking at a memorial at the University of Arizona, President Barack Obama on Wednesday implored a polarized nation to honor those slain and injured in the Arizona shooting rampage by becoming better people. (Jan. 12)

Palin: Journalists Incite Hatred After Shooting

Palin: Journalists Incite Hatred After Shooting

Sarah Palin posted a nearly eight-minute video on her Facebook page early Wednesday, accusing journalists and pundits of inciting hatred and violence in the wake of a deadly Arizona shooting that gravely wounded a U.S. congresswoman. (Jan. 12)

Hotel Montana Memorial Marks Haiti Quake

Hotel Montana Memorial Marks Haiti Quake

The Montana Hotel above Port Au Prince was one of the deadliest sites during the Haiti earthquake. Survivors, rescuers, and family members of victims gather Wednesday to mark the one year anniversary of the building's collapse. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Torrential Rain, Mudslides in Brazil

Raw Video: Torrential Rain, Mudslides in Brazil

Torrential summer rains tore through mountains in Rio de Janeiro state, killing at least 140 people in 24 hours, Brazilian officials said on Wednesday. Rescuers struggled to dig through tons of mud and debris in a search for survivors. (Jan. 12)

Loughner Pulled Over Just Before Shooting

Loughner Pulled Over Just Before Shooting

In the hours before the assassination attempt against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Jared Loughner went to Walmart, was pulled over for running a red light and ran from his father after an angry confrontation. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Slain Dancer's Sister Court Outburst

Raw Video: Slain Dancer's Sister Court Outburst

An emotional courtroom outburst from the sister of a slain Las Vegas dancer drew no response Wednesday from the man charged in her only sibling's murder. The audio in the video was altered at the source. (Jan. 12)

Woman Charged With Setting Man's Crotch on Fire

Woman Charged With Setting Man's Crotch on Fire

A north Florida woman has been charged with dousing her boyfriend's genital area with gasoline and setting him on fire after police say the two got into an argument Saturday. (Jan.12)

$190 Mil Share of Mega Millions Jackpot Claimed

$190 Mil Share of Mega Millions Jackpot Claimed
A northern Idaho woman has claimed the remaining half of a $380 million Mega Millions jackpot, Idaho Lottery officials said Wednesday. Holly Lahti, of Rathdrum, will split the second-largest lottery jackpot in history. (Jan. 12)

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Here's the latest news for Wednesday, January 12: Officers stopped suspect on day of Ariz. Shooting; Northeast hit hard by storm; Prayer and mourning in Haiti a year after quake; Cross-eyed opossum catches public's gaze.

Congress Weighs Its Own Security

Congress Weighs Its Own Security

On Capitol Hill, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' House colleagues praised her and the other shooting victims and insisted that violence would not silence democracy. AP's Jerry Bodlander reports. (Jan. 12)

Winter Storm Buries Parts of Northeast in Snow

Winter Storm Buries Parts of Northeast in Snow

The third winter storm in three weeks buried parts of the Northeast in nearly 2 feet of wet, blowing snow Wednesday, smothering highways, halting trains, and causing thousands of homes and business to go cold and dark. (Jan. 12)

Cross-eyed Opossum Catches Public's Gaze

Cross-eyed Opossum Catches Public's Gaze

A cross-eyed opossum in Leipzig, Germany is becoming the latest animal sensation in that nation. Heidi is already spawning stuffed toys and glances from admirers. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Haiti Anniversary Marked by Protests

Raw Video: Haiti Anniversary Marked by Protests

Protests erupted in various places in the Haitian capital on Wednesday as its inhabitants were marking the anniversary of the worst natural disaster in the nation's history. (Jan. 12)

Raw Video: Ice Rains Down From TV Tower

Raw Video: Ice Rains Down From TV Tower

Falling ice from a television tower in Jackson, Mississippi meant employees had to be quick on their feet, dodging icicles as they tried moving their cars. (Jan. 12)

Defiant Islamic Jihad Buries Militant

Defiant Islamic Jihad Buries Militant

Islamic Jihad has buried a militant killed by an Israeli missile strike in Gaza. The group remained defiant and vowed revenge Wednesday, despite Israeli warnings and calls for calm from the territory's Hamas leaders. (Jan. 12)

Doctor: Giffords' Recovery Going As Anticipated

Doctor: Giffords' Recovery Going As Anticipated

Doctors at University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona say Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' recovery from being shot in the head is "going as anticipated" and she has not experienced any medical setbacks. (Jan. 12)