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The World Knows About Sandy Hook. But The Murders In This Neighborhood? Not So Much.

Even after the tragedy at Sandy Hook, Congress dropped the ball by not passing a bill to help keep guns from falling into the wrong hands. Hell, even the overwhelming majority of NRA members (74%) support no-brainer solutions like comprehensive background checks for the purchase of firearms. I wonder if the political hacks who blocked the bill would see things differently if they lived in places like this.See 9:04 for a priest’s take on why all of us, including suburban soccer moms, should pay closer attention to this issue. And if you really need poster children to drive the message home, jump to 9:57 and 12:02.

The World Knows About Sandy Hook. But The Murders In This Neighborhood? Not So Much.

Ready for the weekend? Of course, you are. Here's our weekly dose of good vibes to help you shed the stresses of the workweek and put yourself in a great frame of mind.

These 10 stories made us happy this week because they feature amazing creativity, generosity, and one super-cute fish.

1. Diver befriends a fish with the cutest smile

Hawaiian underwater photographer Yuki Nakano befriended a friendly porcupine fish and now they hang out regularly.

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