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Guns: Public Safety and the Second Amendment
Since last year's massacre at Virginia Tech, 30 more deadly shootings have inspired gun control movements in 38 states. But there's a big push in the other direction, too. Law enforcement is the focus in cities, but gun rights and hunting interests often prevail in state capitols. We tune in to the ongoing debate. Also, Pope Benedict addresses the UN today on human rights, and Jimmy Carter meets with the head of Hamas in Damascus.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenSince last year's massacre at Virginia Tech, 30 more deadly shootings have inspired gun control movements in 38 states. But there's a big push in the other direction, too. Law enforcement is the focus in cities, but gun rights and hunting interests often prevail in state capitols. We tune in to the ongoing debate. Also, Pope Benedict addresses the UN today on human rights, and Jimmy Carter defies Israel and the Bush Administration and meets the Hamas leader they're trying to isolate.
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3 storiesPope Benedict Addresses the UN, Meets with Abuse Victims
Pope Benedict addressed the UN General Assembly today, emphasizing human rights, calling it "the most effective strategy for eliminating inequalities between countries and social groups, and for increasing security." He made no reference to the war in Iraq.
Read the story6 minA Year After the Virginia Tech Massacre, Debate Continues over Gun Control
It's been one year since the massacre at Virginia Tech , where surviving students -- including some of the wounded -- are pushing for gun control. But students elsewhere want the right to carry concealed weapons on campus for self-defense, and that's been legalized in a few places.
Read the story36 minCarter Meets Hamas Chief Despite Israeli, White House Objections
The Bush Administration and Israeli government have been trying to isolate Hamas, despite its success in Palestinian elections and control of the Gaza Strip.
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