Newtown School Massacre
Newtown School Massacre
Newtown, Conn. mourns the victims killed in one of the deadliest school shootings.
O'Malley to push bills on weapons, school safety
Gov. Martin O'Malley said Tuesday he expects his administration to introduce legislation aimed at preventing catastrophic mass shootings like the one last week at a Connecticut elementary school.
Mental health system is broken
Pete Earley, author of "CRAZY: A Father's Search Through America's Mental Health Madness" and former Washington Post reporter
Comfort dogs visit Newtown, Conn. community
The residents of Newtown, Conn., are getting help from volunteers skilled in offering comfort. And they do it without saying a word.
Lanier: school security has improved
D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier discusses the state of school security both locally and nationally in the wake of the Newtown rampage.
Correction: Shooting-What We Know story
In Dec. 16 and Dec. 17 versions of a story listing key facts about the Connecticut elementary school shooting, The Associated Press reported erroneously that of mass shootings in the past 20 years, only the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings and 2011 Norway massacre had higher death tolls worldwide. A 1996 shooting at a resort in Tasmania, Australia, killed 35 people.
Correction: CT School Shooting-Gun Control story
In a story Dec. 16 about the Newtown, Conn., school massacre, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the attack was the bloodiest against youngsters in the nation's history. The bombing of a school in Bath, Mich., on May 18, 1927, killed 38 children. The bomber, a disgruntled school district official and farmer, also killed seven adults that day, including his wife and himself. The attack in Newtown left 20 schoolchildren and eight adults dead, including the shooter and his mother.
McDonnell: It's time to discuss arming school officials
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says it's time to discuss allowing school officials to carry firearms on campus to help keep America's children safe.
School shooting compels entertainment changes
The Connecticut school shooting rampage compelled Hollywood to air disclaimers before violent television shows, swap some programs for others, cancel film openings and present somber specials on daytime TV shows that are usually more focused on entertainment.
Remembering the victims: #20Acts of kindness
As the nation mourns the massacre in Newtown, Conn., Americans are banding together and committing acts of kindness in memory of the 26 lives lost last week.
Deciding fate of massacre site can help healing
As Newtown, Conn., grieves the deadly mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, victims' families and residents will eventually have to decide what to do with the building and how to memorialize the fallen.
Warner: Newtown massacre altered his guns stance
Sen. Mark R. Warner, among the few Senate Democrats to hold favor with the National Rifle Association, said Monday that the Connecticut elementary school massacre has reversed his stand on assault weapons.
Newtown victim's mom delivers moving remembrance
The mother and uncle of 6-year-old Noah Pozner delivered messages at his funeral reflecting on the life of the little boy killed in Friday's school shooting, and lessons to draw from his loss. People identifying themselves as reporters were not allowed into the service, but the family made transcripts available to The Associated Press. Here they are, in full:
Bringing your family together after the Newtown massacre
As residents of Newtown, Conn. lay to rest the youngest victims of last week's massacre, the rest of the nation continues to reel from the tragedy that claimed 27 lives.
Tough morning for local parents, teachers and students
It was an emotionally rough morning, as students headed back to school in the D.C. area on Monday. It's the first day since the Connecticut shootings and emotions were raw.
Baltimore Co. officials call for stronger gun laws
Two Baltimore County officials have called for strengthened gun laws in the wake of last week's mass shooting in Connecticut.
D.C.-area schools add police following Conn. rampage
Schools in the Washington area had a beefed up police presence following Friday's school shooting in Connecticut.
Newtown victim's baby granddaughter shares moment with president (PHOTO)
President Barack Obama's special moment with the infant granddaughter of a Sandy Hook school massacre victim has been shared with the world.
Obama signals action following school shooting
President Barack Obama is vowing to use "whatever power this office holds" to safeguard the nation's children, raising the prospect that he will pursue policy changes to stem gun violence in the wake of an elementary school massacre.
How to help those affected by Newtown massacre
An official fund has been established for families of the victims of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Rifle in Conn. massacre similar to D.C. snipers'
Weapons used by Connecticut gunman Adam Lanza, who killed 20 children and six school workers Friday after killing his mother at their home. Lanza committed suicide in Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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