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ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, FEB. 23, 2014 AND THEREAFTER - FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 file photo, a Detroit Police officer stands guard behind barrier tape at the scene of a shooting which left three dead at a barbershop in Detroit. Police Chief James Craig points to a 14 percent decline in criminal homicides in 2013 from the previous year - from 386 in 2012 to 333 - precisely the same number of homicides that occurred in New York City, which has a population almost a dozen times larger than Detroit’s. (AP Photo/Detroit News, Elizabeth Conley)

PHILLIPS: The Second Amendment works!

By Judson Phillips

** FILE ** Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy. (Associated Press)

Chicago shooting spree: 22 people shot in 12 hours

By Phillip Swarts - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama jogs down the ramp of Air Force One as he arrives Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, July 10, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Obama slammed by black Chicago residents: ‘Worst president ever’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Friday, July 26, 2013, file photo, the Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks as he takes part in a panel discussion during the National Urban League's annual conference, in Philadelphia. Jackson plans to lead a delegation to the Hewlett Packard annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, to bring attention to Silicon Valley’s poor record of including blacks and Latinos in hiring, board appointments and startup funding. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Jesse Jackson hits Obama for putting immigrant children first

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his goal with right wing Patrick Kane (88) during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane get 8-year extensions from Blackhawks

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Illustration on catering to the offended by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

ROBINS: The land of the left-wing PC peanut gallery

By Martin B. Robins

**FILE** Todd Vandermyde with the NRA shows off a gun butt stock during a House Committee hearing on assault weapons at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield in February 2013. (Associated Press)

Court orders Chicago to pay NRA’s legal fees

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman (11) celebrates with Adam LaRoche (25) after a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 6, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman comes through for Nats in win over Cubs

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Denard Span celebrates after scoring the winning run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 6, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Denard Span, Nationals edge Cubs to keep rolling at home

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 23, 2014, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. The Oakland Athletics have an agreement in place to acquire right-handers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs for three top-line prospects in a surprising trade for baseball's top team, two people with knowledge of the deal said Friday night, July 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

A’s make big move for Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel as MLB trade season begins

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Denard Span (2) celebrates after scoring with teammate Jayson Werth during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 5, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

With Robert Griffin III on hand, Nationals bomb Cubs

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper (34) tosses his bat after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Friday, July 4, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Justin Ruggiano homers; Cubs cool off Nationals 7-2

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starter Gio Gonzalez throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, June 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Nationals sweep Cubs in day-night doubleheader

By Andrew Seligman - Associated Press