Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:03:44 GMT
Dozens of New Jersey firefighters volunteered their services Wednesday morning and built on a new playground for a school in need in Ansonia. There will be 26 playgrounds built across the tri-state areaMore >>
Dozens of New Jersey firefighters volunteered their services Wednesday morning and built on a new playground for a school in need in Ansonia.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:15:53 GMT
Teachers and town leaders attended a school safety conference Wednesday that focused on way to prevent another tragedy like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown in December."It is our intentionMore >>
Teachers and town leaders attended a school safety conference Wednesday that focused on way to prevent another tragedy like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown in December.More >>
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. BlumenthalMore >>
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.More >>
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 TuesdayMore >>
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.More >>
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 backpacksMore >>
Classes are starting Thursday at a repurposed school for students who survived a shooting rampage three weeks ago in Newtown.More >>
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 recountedMore >>
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.More >>
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 inMore >>
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.More >>
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. "ThisMore >>
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.More >>
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 speakingMore >>
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.More >>
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 HookMore >>
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.More >>
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 beginMore >>
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.More >>
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 inMore >>
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.More >>
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 retiredMore >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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, herMore >>
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.More >>
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 whenMore >>
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.More >>
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 areMore >>
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.More >>
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'sMore >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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.More >>
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Thursday, May 9 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:20:32 GMT
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting. Stag Arms said the 22 long rifle will have lower firepower than the traditional AR-15 and will be legal underMore >>
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:54:44 GMT
New technology is posing a very real security threat.A plastic gun initially unveiled last year, is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets."A felon, a terrorist, canMore >>
A plastic gun initially unveiled last year is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-04-30 17:19:42 GMT
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15. Before some of the toughestMore >>
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15.More >>
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'sMore >>
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'sMore >>
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 NewsMore >>
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.More >>
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 deadlyMore >>
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.More >>
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 members11:30More >>
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 lookMore >>
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-editorMore >>
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,More >>
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.
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