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Biden: Guns should fire chocolate bullets because ‘people love chocolate’
In a handwritten letter sent in response to a Milwaukee second-grader, Vice President Joe Biden agreed with the boy’s recommendation to make only guns that fire chocolate bullets, explaining that he likes the idea because “people love chocolate.” A copy of the letter was obtained Monday by The Associated Press.…
Joe Biden attacks ‘mind boggling’ threat to filibuster gun debate
US Vice President Joe Biden warned Tuesday the world would be mystified if Republicans followed through on a “mind boggling” threat to block votes on new gun laws after the Newtown massacre. Biden, who served in the Senate for nearly four decades, expressed disbelief that some former colleagues would block…
Joe Biden: White House is not going to rest until gun laws passed
The White House will keep pushing for tough new gun ownership laws despite lack of support in Congress, Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday, urging politicians to show “courage” for the sake of shooting massacre victims. “I’m not going to rest and nor is the president until we do all…
Researchers explore positive social and cognitive effects of video games
Even as videogames come under scrutiny for potential harmful impacts, researchers and developers are touting digital games for positive effects on health, learning and other social goals. The immersive power of games is being used to encourage kids to develop healthy eating, help seniors maintain brain functions and even to…
Biden marches with civil rights leaders in Alabama to commemorate ‘Bloody Sunday’
Vice President Joe Biden marched with black civil rights leaders Sunday in Selma, Alabama to commemorate the “Bloody Sunday” beating of voting rights marchers 48 years ago. State police assaulted the original marchers in 1965 over the protest urging Congress to pass the 1965 Voting Rights Act that struck down…
Israel ‘to delay settlement starts for Obama trip’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has banned settler housing tenders being issued for the West Bank and east Jerusalem when US President Barack Obama visits this month, a daily said Friday. Netanyahu had told officials the “suspension” did not amount to a freeze in settlement construction, and that it would…
Biden advises Americans: Buy a double-barreled shotgun for protection
Vice President Joe Biden told Americans Tuesday that a few blasts of a shotgun should be ample for self defense, as he pushed White House gun reform plans. “If you want to protect yourself get a double barreled shotgun,” Biden said, on a Facebook forum hosted by “Parents Magazine” as…
Watch live: Kerry gets sworn in as Secretary of State
Ceremonial swearing-in for new Secretary of State John Kerry, conducted by Vice President Joe Biden. Watch live, broadcast on Feb. 6. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy…
Biden undecided on 2016 White House bid
US Vice President Joe Biden says he has not made up his mind yet on whether he will run for the top job in 2016 — a prospect that could entail a clash with Hillary Clinton. Biden told CNN that neither he nor the outgoing secretary of state had yet…
Watch live: Obamas and Bidens attend post-inauguration prayer service
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and their spouses attend a prayer service at the Nation Cathedral, in Washington D.C., with readings, blessings and hymns delivered by religious leaders from across the country. Watch live, broadcast on NBC News on Jan. 22. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news,…
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