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6B – Daily News – Monday, January 10, 2011 Man charged with trying to assassinate Giffords TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Federal prosecutors brought charges Sunday against the gunman accused of attempting to assassinate Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and killing six people at a politi- cal event in Arizona. Investigators said they carried out a search warrant at Jared Loughner’s home and seized an envelope from a safe with messages such as ‘‘I planned ahead,’’ ‘‘My assassination’’ and the name ‘‘Giffords’’ next to what appears to be the man’s signature. He allegedly purchased the Glock pistol used in the attack in November at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Tucson. Court documents also show that Loughner had contact with Giffords in the past. Other evidence includ- ed a letter addressed to him from Giffords’ congression- al stationery in which she thanked him for attending a ‘‘Congress on your Corner’’ event at a mall in Tucson in 2007. first assistant federal public defender in Arizona, says the 22-year-old suspect doesn’t yet have a lawyer, but that her office is work- ing to get one appointed. Williams’ office is asking for an outside attorney because one of those killed was U.S. District Judge John M. Roll. Toxic climate a suspect of in killings WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s caustic political climate has become a suspect of sorts in WORLD BRIEFING The attack might be the the rampage that left six dead and a lawmaker criti- cally injured in Arizona. Already, appeals are being heard to tone down the rhetoric. The captured suspect’s Heather Williams, the motives remain unknown despite his online diatribes betraying resentment of the government and a scattered state of mind. Still, the attack on Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and those who were with has intensified the scrutiny on how much is too much, and how hot is too hot, in politi- cal debate. Sen. Dick Durbin, the second-ranking Democratic leader in the Senate, on Sunday cited imagery of crosshairs on political oppo- nents and Sarah Palin’s combative rallying cry, ‘‘Don’t retreat; reload.’’ ‘‘These sorts of things, I think, invite the kind of toxic rhetoric that can lead unstable people to believe this is an acceptable BOOK BARN 619 Oak St., Red Bluff (530) 528-2665 Tues-Fri 10am-5pm Sat. 10am-2pm Happy New Year Thank you to all our loyal customers. We are looking forward to serving you in 2011 Jack & Linda Gaines response,’’ Durbin said Sunday on CNN’s ‘‘State of the Union.’’ work of ‘‘a single nut,’’ Democratic Rep. Raul Gri- jalva, whose Arizona dis- trict shares Tucson with Giffords’ district, said Sat- urday, the day Giffords was shot. But he said the nation must assess the fallout of ‘‘an atmosphere where the political discourse is about hate, anger and bitterness.’’ Boehner: Shooting won’t deter House duties WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says that the shooting of an Ari- zona congresswoman won’t stop representatives in Washington from their duties. In a brief statement Sun- Tehama District Jr. Livestock day morning, the newly sworn speaker said flags on the House side of the Capi- tol in Washington will be flown at half staff to honor Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ slain aide, Gabe Zimmer- man. Thirty-year-old Zim- merman was among six killed Saturday in a Tucson, Ariz., shooting rampage that left the Democratic congresswoman among 13 wounded. Boehner says normal House business this week is postponed to focus on any necessary actions in the shooting aftermath. But he says the ‘‘inhu- man act’’ can’t be allowed to deter representatives from serving their con- stituents. The Republican speaker didn’t take any questions before leaving the township government building near his West Chester, Ohio, home. Blast of icy weather hits the South JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A blast of winter weath- er pushed across the South on Sunday, coating bridges and roads with snow, sleet and freezing rain and caus- ing hundreds of flight can- celations. The governors of Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia issued emergency declarations. Alabama Gov. Bob Riley said workers had readied snow and salt trucks to help clear icy roads, and he asked all residents to stay home Sunday night and Monday unless necessary. Mississippi officials warned motorists early Sun- day that ice was already accumulating on roads and bridges in many counties, creating hazardous driving conditions. The National Weather Service posted winter storm warnings from east Texas to the Carolinas. Tower at ground zero coming down NEW YORK (AP) — The contaminated bank tower stood shrouded in black netting for years over ground zero, filled with toxic dust and the remains of 9/11 victims. It stayed where it was, not coming down even as the towers at the World Trade Center site slowly began to rise. Nearly a decade after the trade center’s south tower fell into it, the building with a sad histo- ry of legal and regulatory fights, multiple accidents and a blaze that killed two firefighters will finally be gone. 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