Jared loughner researched lethal injections, solitary confinement, and political assassinations in the days leading up to this month's shootings. here's your first look at some of the other news going on around america today. in arizona, an ancient weapon was introduced into the war on drugs. the u.s. border patrol shot video of smugglers using a catapult to move drugs across the u.s.-mexican border. mexican authorities were alerted and seized the catapult, as well as 45 pounds of marijuana. in chicago, a suspect in a stolen cab hit high speeds to avoid police. his getaway attempt hit a sn...