Daniel Hernandez, Giffords Intern, To Attend State Of The Union An intern who cared for Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords after she was shot in the head and the family of a 9-year-old girl who was the youngest of six people killed in the same shooting will sit with first lady …

The top aides to House Speaker John Boehner and Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi participated in a national moment of silence earlier this morning. President Obama ordered the national observance in tribute to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., and the victims of the shooting rampage in Tucson that left six people dead. …

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy in Arizona today. **NOTE: The first NPR report said Rep. Giffords was killed. Local reports later confirmed she is alive and in critical condition. News stories are updated throughout the post.** NPR: Congresswoman, 6 Others, Killed By Gunman …