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Major milestone: Wounded Giffords moves arms, legs

By ALICIA CHANG

AP Science Writer

TUCSON, Ariz. – Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is opening both eyes, moving both legs and arms and is responding to friends and family.

Her doctors call it a “major milestone” in her recovery.

“We’re hoping that she crosses through many more,” said her neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael Lemole.