Husband on US Congresswoman's hospital progress

The husband of US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head in an attack in Tucson, Arizona, has said she is making good progress.

Nasa astronaut Mark Kelly told US network ABC his wife had insisted on giving him a neck massage from her hospital bed and said he is convinced she recognises him.

Jared Lee Loughner, 22, has been charged over the shooting which took place as Mrs Giffords was holding a constituency meeting at a Tucson supermarket.