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Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is planning on privately visiting those families who lost loved ones during the unspeakably horrific Sandy Hook Elementary shootings that took place on Dec 14th.

Gabrielle is no stranger to terrible gun-inflicted violence, as she survived a gunshot wound to the head when a man opened fire in a Tucson shopping center two years ago.

Giffords and her husband Mark Kelly recently spoke out in favor of gun control, with Mike stating

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The survivors of the Newtown, CT school shooting have received way more toys than they could possibly use- reportedly over 60,000 teddy bears alone!

So what can charitable children around the world do to show their support for the students of Sandy Hook? Let it snow!

The National Parent Teacher Association has made a very specific request in a memo to states, asking for snowflakes!

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Nouel Alba has been arrested for lying to federal investigators, but that may be just the tip of the iceberg of her crimes.

Prosecutors say Alba solicited donations to the "Funeral Fund" of Noah Pozner, one of the victims of Newtown, Connecticut's Sandy Hook school shooting.

The problem is, Alba has absolutely no relation to the late Noah and as far as anyone in his family knows, no plans to help them with funeral or any other costs!

Of course, Alba denies ever posing as Noah's aunt or asking for any money, but is it true?

Using a tragedy victim's name to scam money from kindhearted people? How deplorable can you get!!

Alba faces up to five years in federal prison for her crimes, in addition to a maximum fine of $250,000.

Good riddance!

[Image via The Washington Post.]

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SO many props to the Los Angles Police Department!!

The LAPD's honorable gun buyback program, which generally occurs in May, was moved to TODAY (December 26th) in response to the tragic Sandy Hook elementary school shootings which took place December 14th.

The program urges gun owners to bring their weapons to one of two approved locations — the Van Nuys Masonic Temple and Los Angeles Sports Arena — where they can anonymously exchange their guns for grocery store gift cards.

A participant in the gun buyback program can get $100 for pistols, shotguns and rifles, and $200 for assault weapons.

According to the LAPD, this program has collected over 8,000 guns since its inception in 2009!

If only we could turn this small effort of getting guns off of the streets into a nationwide initiative!

Imagine how many LIVES could be saved?!

[Image via AP Images.]

Tags: gun buyback program, guns, lapd, los angeles, police, response, sandy hook, shootings, weapons

Despite all of the horrific and deplorable events that take place in this world on a daily basis, we cannot forget that there is still so much love, support and respect among the human race…

As was evidenced yesterday when police from various regions of Connecticut offered up their services so that NO Newtown, CT officer had to work on Christmas day.

Newtown police spokesperson Sergeant Steve Santucci shared on Christmas Eve:

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After the Sandy Hook tragedy, many people are lost and in despair.

How are some people feeling after this terrible tragedy?

Here's what an expert had to say about it:

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It takes a strong person to admit their mistakes.

And we're glad that Lil' Wayne is proving his toughness in the RIGHT way.

The super rapper admits that the one thing he regrets from his life is the message he sent to young folks when he was arrested for the possession of a firearm.

Here's what he said:

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