A few new bits of information mainly from CNN:
Giffords is able to respond to "simple commands" which causes "cautious optimism" among the Neurosurgeons.
Giffords is the only person remaining of the wounded to remain in critical condition. Three are in serious condition, six fair, one released.
The "Suspected Suspect of Suspicion" ... the second person of interest ... has been identified and ruled out. He was just some guy. Conspiracy theories in three ... two ... one ....
Official charges have been made against Loughner. PDF
Papers or an envelopewith the words "I planned ahead," "My…
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gregladen | January 8, 2011UPDATE (7:50pm Central):
There has been a lot of confusion in details, partly because of the usual blinding incompetence of anyone major news networks deem worthy of putting in front of a camera, partly because the press conference at a hospital will not cover information about those transported to other hospitals or directly to a morgue, and partly because of the high tolerance of those delivering and watching the news to inaccuracy. There is really no other reason for the basic facts to be so incorrect for so long at a highly secured crime scene.
Anyway, the following appears to be…