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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's new gun control measures probably wouldn't have prevented any of the recent mass shootings he invoked as he announced his plan today. Obama's effort involves narrowing the loophole that exempts gun sales from background checks if the seller isn't a federal registered dealer. The shooters at Sandy Hook and San Bernardino used weapons bought by others and were therefore shielded from background checks and.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — One of two 16-year-old girls accused of conspiring to kill students at their Denver area high school has been charged as an adult. Prosecutors say Sienna Johnson bought a BB gun for target practice and mapped plans for an attack. She's been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and prosecutors have asked that she not be allowed to return to school.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many details remain unclear after a U.S. combat death in Afghanistan today. One service member was killed and two others were wounded in fighting that was part of a ramped-up effort against the Taliban in southern Afghanistan. A Pentagon official says a pair of U.S. helicopters was dispatched to the scene to provide medical evacuation for the U.S. casualties, but could not complete the mission.
DETROIT (AP) — Michigan's governor has declared a state of emergency in Flint over problems with lead in the city's drinking water. The action means that state resources will now be available to help fix the problem that began when a state-appointed emergency financial manager looking to save money switched the city from Detroit's water system to Flint River water. The city has requested roughly $50 million in aid, almost all of which will go toward replacing 15,000 lead service lines.
UNDATED (AP) — It'll soon likely cost you a little bit more to fly around the country. Several U.S. airlines are raising base roundtrip fares on domestic flights by $6 in the first large-scale increase since June. Delta Airlines and Southwest started boosting prices yesterday. American, United, JetBlue and Virgin America said today that they matched the increase.
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