Monday, January 21 2013 6:43 PM EST2013-01-21 23:43:23 GMT
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says President Barack Obama's reference in his inauguration speech to the murders of 20 children and six educators in Newtown could spur changes in federal gun law. BlumenthalFull Story >
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says President Barack Obama's reference in his inauguration speech to the murders of 20 children and six educators in Newtown could spur changes in federal gun law.Full Story >
Wednesday, January 9 2013 3:22 AM EST2013-01-09 08:22:28 GMT
Newtown's police commissioners want Connecticut law changed so officers and others who responded to last month's deadly school shooting are covered by workers' compensation. A resolution passed TuesdayFull Story >
Newtown's police commissioners want Connecticut law changed so officers and others who responded to last month's deadly school shooting are covered by workers' compensation.Full Story >
Please take a moment to pay tribute to all the innocent victims killed in the Newtown school shooting. This page is dedicated to their lives.Full Story >
Please take a moment to pay tribute to all the innocent victims killed in the Newtown school shooting. This page is dedicated to their lives.Full Story >
Tuesday, January 1 2013 4:59 PM EST2013-01-01 21:59:22 GMT
Classes are starting Thursday at a repurposed school for students who survived a shooting rampage three weeks ago in Newtown. Desks have been taken to the new building in nearby Monroe along with backpacksFull Story >
Classes are starting Thursday at a repurposed school for students who survived a shooting rampage three weeks ago in Newtown.Full Story >
Wednesday, December 19 2012 8:29 PM EST2012-12-20 01:29:01 GMT
Victor Cruz hopes meeting with the family of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school shootings has helped them cope with the tragedy. The New York Giants receiver on Wednesday somberly recountedFull Story >
Victor Cruz hopes meeting with the family of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school shootings has helped them cope with the tragedy.Full Story >
Wednesday, December 19 2012 5:48 PM EST2012-12-19 22:48:47 GMT
The family of Noah Pozner was mourning their 6-year-old who was killed in the Newtown school massacre when their sorrow was compounded by outrage. Someone they didn't know was soliciting donations inFull Story >
The family of Noah Pozner was mourning their 6-year-old who was killed in the Newtown school massacre when their sorrow was compounded by outrage.Full Story >
Wednesday, December 19 2012 12:45 PM EST2012-12-19 17:45:12 GMT
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country. "ThisFull Story >
Spurred by a horrific elementary school shooting, President Barack Obama tasked his administration Wednesday with creating concrete proposals to reduce gun violence that has plagued the country.Full Story >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 11:03 PM EST2012-12-19 04:03:56 GMT
The Newtown shooting has put a new focus on Aspergers Syndrome, which is a disorder family and friends of Adam Lanza said he suffered from. However, doctors treating patients with Aspergers are speakingFull Story >
The Newtown shooting has put a new focus on Aspergers Syndrome, which is a disorder family and friends of Adam Lanza said he suffered from.Full Story >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 9:39 PM EST2012-12-19 02:39:58 GMT
The University of Connecticut is creating a scholarship fund for students from Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, where 20 students and six staff members were gunned down last week. The Sandy HookFull Story >
The University of Connecticut is creating a scholarship fund for students from Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, where 20 students and six staff members were gunned down last week.Full Story >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 9:35 PM EST2012-12-19 02:35:39 GMT
Connecticut lawmakers plan to honor the victims of the Newtown school shooting when they return to the Capitol to address the state's budget deficit. The special legislative session is scheduled to beginFull Story >
Connecticut lawmakers plan to honor the victims of the Newtown school shooting when they return to the Capitol to address the state's budget deficit.Full Story >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 6:40 PM EST2012-12-18 23:40:29 GMT
New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz has visited the home of the 6-year-old Connecticut shooting victim who was buried in a replica Cruz jersey. Jack Pinto was among 20 children shot to death Friday inFull Story >
New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz has visited the home of the 6-year-old Connecticut shooting victim who was buried in a replica Cruz jersey.Full Story >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 9:31 AM EST2012-12-18 14:31:52 GMT
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - A man who lives near Sandy Hook Elementary School says he took in six students who survived the shooting and ended up huddled at the end of his driveway. Sixty-9-year-old retiredFull Story >
A man who lives near Sandy Hook Elementary School says he took in six students who survived the shooting and ended up huddled at the end of his driveway.Full Story >
Tuesday, December 18 2012 8:00 AM EST2012-12-18 13:00:28 GMT
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - At the very start of their lives, the schoolchildren are remembered for their love of horses, or for the games they couldn't get enough of, or for always saying grace at dinner.Full Story >
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) - At the very start of their lives, the schoolchildren are remembered for their love of horses, or for the games they couldn't get enough of, or for always saying grace at dinner.Full Story >
Monday, December 17 2012 10:33 PM EST2012-12-18 03:33:00 GMT
Rachel D'Avino's boyfriend was going to propose to the 29-year-old behavioral therapist on Christmas Eve. He had already asked and received her family's permission. But instead of planning a wedding, herFull Story >
One of the victims of the Newtown mass shooting was weeks away from getting engaged, nearly finished with her doctorate degree and had just transferred to Sandy Hook Elementary School to work with autistic students.Full Story >
Monday, December 17 2012 10:35 AM EST2012-12-17 15:35:58 GMT
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) - A spokesman for Western Connecticut State University says the man identified as the gunman who killed 26 children and adults in an elementary school took college classes whenFull Story >
DANBURY, Conn. (AP) - A spokesman for Western Connecticut State University says the man identified as the gunman who killed 26 children and adults in an elementary school took college classes when he was only 16.Full Story >
Sunday, December 16 2012 2:40 PM EST2012-12-16 19:40:14 GMT
Two senators are calling for a national commission to examine mass shootings in the United States, while a colleague says she's push to ban the sale of military-style assault weapons. The proposals areFull Story >
Democratic lawmakers and Independent Sen. Joseph Lieberman said Sunday that military-style assault weapons should be banned and that a national commission should be established to examine mass shootings in the United States.Full Story >
Saturday, December 15 2012 2:14 PM EST2012-12-15 19:14:43 GMT
Newtown town officials said the principal who died in the rampage at an elementary school was killed while lunging at the gunman as she tried to overtake him. Dawn Hochsprung was gunned down in Friday'sFull Story >
Newtown town officials said the principal who died in the rampage at an elementary school was killed while lunging at the gunman as she tried to overtake him.Full Story >
The Boston Bruins came from behind to tie the Chicago Blackhawks for the third time and sent Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals into overtime with the teams even 5-5 on Wednesday night.Full Story >
The Chicago Blackhawks kept taking the lead until there were no more chances for Boston to come back and tie it.Full Story >
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:56:55 GMT
Emergency crews were called to a reported fire at a Burger King Wednesday evening in Pleasant Ridge. A caller reported the smell of something burning in the restaurant, just after 9 p.m. Upon arrival,Full Story >
A caller reported the smell of something burning in the restaurant, just after 9 p.m. Upon arrival, crews reported smoke and visible fire, which was put out within approximately 15 minutes. The cause of the fire was due to smoking materials discarded just outside of the building.Full Story >
Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Phillips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory...Full Story >
Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli's saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth, and Brandon Phillips singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning on Wednesday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory over the...Full Story >
Parents of Connecticut first-graders slain in last month's mass shooting have joined a new group in calling for a national dialogue to help prevent similar tragedies.Full Story >
Parents of Connecticut first-graders slain in last month's mass shooting have joined a new group in calling for a national dialogue to help prevent similar tragedies.Full Story >
People in the community of Newtown, CT, are coming together to mourn the loss of 26 children and adults killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school.Full Story >
People in the community of Newtown, CT, are coming together to mourn the loss of 26 children and adults killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school.Full Story >
A gunman opened fire in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, killing 27 – 18 of which are children – before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Full Story >
Residents of Newtown, CT, are memorializing the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. A gunman opened fire at the school, killing 26 – including 20 children – before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Full Story >
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Friday, April 12 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-04-12 18:27:09 GMT
The White House says the mother of a Newtown shooting victim will deliver the weekly presidential radio and Internet address. President Barack Obama typically gives the talk, focusing on a topic that'sFull Story >
The White House says the mother of a Newtown shooting victim will deliver the weekly presidential radio and Internet address. President Barack Obama typically gives the talk, focusing on a topic that'sFull Story >
Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-03-13 00:11:44 GMT
Connecticut gun manufacturers will be paying close attention to what's happening at the State Capitol in Hartford in the coming days including Stag Arms, which is based in New Britain. Eyewitness NewsFull Story >
Connecticut gun manufacturers will be paying close attention to what's happening at the state Capitol in Hartford in the coming days, including Stag Arms, which is based in New Britain.Full Story >
Tuesday, January 15 2013 12:39 PM EST2013-01-15 17:39:12 GMT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut's two U.S. senators are forwarding a package of recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden, who is chairing a task force on policy changes in the wake of the deadlyFull Story >
Connecticut's two U.S. senators are forwarding a package of recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden, who is chairing a task force on policy changes in the wake of the deadly Newtown school shooting.Full Story >
By Ashley Fantz, CNN updated 10:03 AM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSGroup of Newtown residents met Sunday and MondayA few decided to drive to Washington and meet with Brady Campaign members11:30Full Story >
As the Capitol Building came into view Tuesday morning, Lee Shull tried to help his neighbor Po Murray navigate their car into Washington.
By Halimah Abdullah, CNN updated 6:38 PM EST, Mon Dec 17, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSSandy Hook shooting might become a tipping point for gun legislationSeveral pro-gun Democrats have said it is time to lookFull Story >
It has happened before: Aurora. Columbine. Tucson. Virginia Tech.
By John Avlon, CNN Contributor updated 12:31 PM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012Editor's note: John Avlon is a CNN contributor and senior political columnist for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. He is co-editorFull Story >
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us confront reality.
By Lori Haas, Special to CNN updated 11:45 AM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012Editor's note: Lori Haas lives in Richmond, Virginia. After her daughter Emily was shot and injured at the Virginia Tech massacre,Full Story >
Sitting in front of the TV on Friday, I watched in horror as the death toll climbed with each news report coming in on the mass shooting in an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. The magnitude of the shooting shocked me.
By Kevin Liptak, CNN updated 10:58 AM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012 (CNN) -- Amid calls for tighter restrictions on guns following last week's deadly rampage in Connecticut, Texas Republican Gov. Rick PerryFull Story >
Amid calls for tighter restrictions on guns following last week's deadly rampage in Connecticut, Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry said at a tea party event Monday that anyone with a concealed handgun license in the Lone Star State should be able to take guns on public property - including schools.
By Anil Dash, Special to CNN updated 8:11 AM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012Editor's note: Anil Dash is an entrepreneur and writer in New York. He blogs at dashes.com Follow him on Twitter. STORY HIGHLIGHTSAnilFull Story >
I'm writing about some changes we need to make in the wake of the horrible school shootings in Sandy Hook.
By Gregory Wallace, CNN updated 3:20 PM EST, Mon Dec 17, 2012 (CNN) -- New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, an outspoken advocate for increased gun control measures, on Monday added specifics to hisFull Story >
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, an outspoken advocate for increased gun control measures, on Monday added specifics to his calls for "immediate national action from the president and Congress" in the wake of Friday's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.
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