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According to Lt. Gen. Mark Milley, Ivan Lopez, the shooter, purchased his weapon recently at Guns Galore, seen Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Killeen, Texas. A soldier opened fire Wednesday on fellow service members at the Fort Hood military base, killing three people and wounding 16 before committing suicide. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas requests for gun purchases plummet

Associated Press

**FILE** Siemens headquarters in Munich, Germany (Associated Press)

Siemens to acquire Dresser-Rand for $7.6 billion

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Kedric Golston (64), center, during afternoon practice at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, Richmond, Va., Tuesday, July 30, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Kedric Golston inactive Sunday for game against Jaguars with groin injury

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam, File)

Prosecutor: Grand jury felt Adrian Peterson went too far

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' Robert Griffin III (10) looks to throw against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Texans, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

Washington Redskins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 5 Questions

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica during organized team activities at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 11, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Ben Kotwica: Redskins’ special teams started strong, then ‘hit the iceberg’ Sunday

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins' Adam Hayward (55) rallies teammates before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Redskins don’t want special teams miscues to open ‘Pandora’s box’

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. Houston won 17-6. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

SNYDER: Redskins’ undisputed early grade: needs improvement

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates a fumble recovery during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)

J.J. Watt dominates Redskins in all facets of season-opening win

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Houston Texans' Alfred Blue (28) blocks a punt by Washington Redskins' Tress Way (5) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. Blue scored on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Redskins notes: Special teams miscues costly in loss

By Todd Dybas and Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after a hit on Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Washington Redskins lose opening game against Houston Texans

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) runs for a first down after making a catch as he puts a hand to the helmet of Cleveland Browns defensive back Jordan Poyer, right, with teammate Craig Robertson (53) giving chase during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in Landover, Md. Washington defeated Cleveland 24-23. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Santana Moss inactive for Redskins’ opener against Texans

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo says when it comes to the last year of his contract, "throw all that out the window, man. I'm signed for the 2014 season ... I need to go out there and be a force." (The WASHINGTON TIMES)

Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo excited for Houston homecoming

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Intelligence agencies reported that a group of 22 Yemeni-Americans were training in Houston to be seamen on oil tankers, raising terrorism concerns over the unusual activity. (Associated Press)

Inside the Ring: Terrorist tanker training?

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 10, 2014, file photo, Houston Astros manager Bo Porter watches the action during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. The Astros have fired manager Bo Porter in his second season with the club. General manager Jeff Luhnow says the decision wasn't based on Houston's record but because "we need a new direction in our clubhouse." The Astros entered Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, in fourth place in the AL West with a 59-79 record, second worst in the league. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Bo Porter fired as Houston Astros manager

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III (left) and head coach Jay Gruden (right) on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens during their pre-season game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 23, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore won the game 23-17. (Pete Marovich Special to The Washington Times)

LOVERRO: Redskins’ take on ice bucket challenge can leave fans cold

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

This May 27, 2008, file photo, shows the gurney in the death chamber in Huntsville, Texas. Texas is paying four times more for its execution drugs from a new supplier, putting it in line with a local consumer rate but well below the cost in at least one other death penalty state. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show the state paid $13,500 for its most recent batch of pentobarbital at a cost of $1,500 per vial. This compares to $350 per dose paid last year to a previous supplier that cut ties after backlash from death penalty opponents. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)

Execution drug cost quadruples for Texas prisons

By MICHAEL GRACZYK - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy (16) hands off to Washington Redskins running back Silas Redd as the Washington Redskins play the New England Patriots in NFL preseason football at FedExField, Landover, Md., Thursday, August 7, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Redskins roster breakdown as training camp returns home

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times