Forget Oregon's Gunman.  Remember the Hero Who Charged Straight at Him.  —  No amount of murder seems likely to result in gun control any time soon.  So let's do what we can to stop the lunacy—by reserving the limelight for the vet who rushed Thursday's shooter.

CNN Exclusive: Pope met privately with gay couple - CNN.com  —  The day before Pope Francis met anti-gay clerk Kim Davis in Washington, he held a private meeting with Yayo Grassi, an openly gay man.

Jeb Bush on gun violence: ‘Stuff happens’  —  <p>A day after a massacre on a U.S. college campus, Jeb Bush said "stuff happens" but that does not mean gun restrictions should be tightened.</p><p>" We're in a difficult time in our country and I don't think more government is necessarily the answer to this.

Contrasting Partisan Perspectives on Campaign 2016  —  In a Shift, Republicans Now Prefer ‘New Ideas’ to ‘Experience’  —  With four months to go before the first presidential nomination contests, Republican and Democratic voters have sharply different perspectives on their parties' campaigns …

I'm Trying to Run for President, but the Democrats Won't Let Me  —  <p>I'm running for President.  Or trying.  After raising $1 million in less than 30 days, I entered the primary on September 9 as the Democrat's only non-politician.  My platform is simple: end the corrupting influence …

Lindsey Graham: Russia And Iran “Slapping” Obama “In The Face”  —  “Here's what Russia and Iran are saying to Obama: 'You're weak.' They're slapping him in the face - they have no respect for the man, they have no respect for the United States.”  —  Andrew Burton / Getty Images

Chaffetz prepares long-shot bid for House speaker  —  <p>House Oversightand Government Affairs Chairman Jason Chaffetz is planning to run for House speaker, taking on Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in what appears to be a long-shot bid to lead House Republicans, according to multiple sources.</p><p …

A Man Lost It When His Wife Told Him She Was Pregnant After Four Miscarriages And A Stillbirth  —  A video of a Virginia man breaking down when he learned his wife is pregnant after years of trying is warming hearts all over the internet.  —  Dana Griffin-Graves told BuzzFeed News that she and her husband …

Armed vet destroys gun nuts' argument on mass shooters by explaining why he didn't attack Oregon killer  —  DON'T MISS STORIES.  FOLLOW RAW STORY!  —  A veteran who says he was carrying a concealed weapon on the UCC campus Thursday when 26-year-old Christopher Harper Mercer went on a murderous rampage …

Obama Says He Won't Sign Another Temporary Spending Measure  —  WASHINGTON — President Obama pledged on Friday that he would not sign another temporary spending measure after the one passed this week, a move to try to raise the pressure on Congress to reach a long-term agreement to finance the government.

Residents in Murray furious after HOA fines homeowner for flying American Flag  —  MURRAY, Utah — Homeowners in Murray say they are being fined by their home owner's association for flying the American Flag.  —  Chestnut Place is a condominium community consisting of about 60 homeowners.

Disapproval of Supreme Court Edges to New High  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Half of Americans (50%) disapprove of the job the U.S. Supreme Court is doing, while slightly fewer (45%) approve.  Although the high court's approval rating is similar to what it has been in recent years, the current disapproval rating is at a new high.