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Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The couple last week visited Newtown, Conn., where a gunman opened fire in an elementary school, killing 20 children and six adults in December.

Monday, April 25, 2011  Rep. Giffords' husband Mark Kelly says she'll attend his Florida space shuttle launch on Friday

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Suspect Jared Lee Loughner pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Obama urges Americans to 'live up to expectations' of youngest Arizona mass shooting victim

Thursday, January 13, 2011  Bullet's path, quick medical care and stroke of luck key to congresswoman's survival, docs say

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Obama visits Rep. Giffords, other victims of Arizona shootings, will speak at service.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Several hundred mourners remember victims of Arizona shooting at public Mass

Wednesday, January 12, 2011  Angry father chased suspect in Arizona massacre into desert hours before the shooting rampage

Monday, January 10, 2011  Amid calls to soften political tone, shooter's motivation increasingly unclear

Monday, January 10, 2011  Arizona man charged in assassination try, killings may seek Unabomber lawyer; court hearing set

Sunday, January 09, 2011  Arizona congresswoman remains sedated, critical after shooting that killed 6; reaction pours in.

Sunday, January 09, 2011  Updated with new story, video, additional photos. A gunman nearly unloaded a semiautomatic weapon at a busy supermarket Saturday during a public gathering for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Saturday, January 08, 2011  Official tells AP that federal judge shot to death in attack in Arizona