Rep. Giffords released from hospital, will do outpatient rehab

Here's some good news:

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who shot in the head in January was released today from a Houston hospital, officials said.

"Congresswoman Giffords has shown clear, continuous improvement from the moment she arrived at TIRR five months ago," said Dr. Gerard Francisco, the hospital's chief medical officer in a news release. "We are very excited that she has reached the next phase of her rehabilitation and can begin outpatient treatment. We have no doubt that she will continue to make significant strides in her recovery."

The Arizona congresswoman is expected to soon start outpatient therapy.