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Friday, June 14, 2013  The White House announced it had conclusive evidence that Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime used chemical weapons against opposition forces.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Update: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals seeking a 30-day delay of a mandate for the state to enact a concealed gun carry law.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The Illinois Senate has approved a bill to become the last state in the nation to allow the carrying of concealed guns.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Illinois' Attorney wants more time to decide whether to fight back against a court mandated conceal carry ban for the state.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Your Missouri driver's license could have your concealed carry weapons endorsement on it, but it will cost you more in the long run.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  North Korea on Tuesday urged all foreign companies and tourists in South Korea to evacuate, saying the two countries are on the verge of nuclear war.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Japanese media reported over the weekend that the defense minister has put destroyers with missile interception systems on alert.

Friday, April 05, 2013  White House focus on Asia bolstered as US, China find common ground against Pyongyang threat

Thursday, April 04, 2013  South Korea reports the North moved missile with 'considerable range' to coast, but no signs of major conflict

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  North Korea vows to restart nuke facilities in latest escalation on already tense peninsula

Friday, March 22, 2013  Senate leader Reid says Democrats' gun bill will seek expanded background checks for buyers

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Friday, March 15, 2013  North Korea accuses U.S., South Korea of waging cyberattack; expert says China is likely culprit

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Senate panel ready to OK Dems' bill on gun background checks, fate in full Senate less sure

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Ahead of UN sanctions vote, North Korea vows preemptive nuke strikes against US