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2:11pm

Mon February 11, 2013
Technology

Video Game Violence: Why Do We Like It, And What's It Doing To Us?

Originally published on Tue February 12, 2013 7:57 am

Credit Activision

Violent video games have been a small part of the national conversation about gun violence in recent weeks. The big question: Does violence in games make people more violent in the real world?

The answer is unclear, but one thing is obvious: Violence sells games. The most popular video game franchise is Call of Duty, a war game where killing is the goal.

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11:30am

Sun February 10, 2013
Politics

Capitol Conversation: Democratic Gun Bills to Be Debated

Credit KUNC File Photo

State Democrats have unveiled much of their highly-anticipated package of bills aimed at curbing gun violence.

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3:07am

Sun February 10, 2013
Around the Nation

First Lady Among Mourners At Funeral For Slain Chicago Teen

Originally published on Mon February 11, 2013 11:38 am

Credit Charles Rex Arbogast / AP

Hundreds of mourners, including first lady Michelle Obama, turned out Saturday for the funeral of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton, a Chicago girl who was shot to death just days after she and her high school band performed at inauguration events in Washington.

Her killing has catapulted her into the nation's debate over gun violence.

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