Newtown School Massacre
Newtown School Massacre
Newtown, Conn. mourns the victims killed in one of the deadliest school shootings.
Newtown, Conn., parents ask for police in schools
Some parents in Newtown, Conn., are urging local education officials to consider stationing police at all town schools as they put together their budget proposal.
The steps Obama can take to address gun violence
Reid Epstein, White House Reporter for POLITICO
Conn. group starts anti-violence effort
Parents of children slain in the Connecticut school massacre called for a national dialogue to help prevent similar tragedies as New York moved to become the first to state to pass stricter gun control laws and politicians worked to confront gun violence.
Md. state fairgrounds plays host to gun show
More than 30,000 people are expected to attend a gun show at the Maryland State Fairgrounds this weekend.
How bad are violent video games for your kids?
Brad Bushman, professor of communication and psychology and Ohio State University
NBC host violated D.C. law, won't face charges
The District's attorney general announced Friday that NBC journalist David Gregory won't be charged for illegally displaying a high-capacity gun magazine on his show "Meet the Press," citing Gregory's lack of criminal history and his First Amendment right to debate public policy.
President would consider executive action on gun control
Josh Gerstein, White House Reporter for POLITICO
Biden pledges urgent Obama action on gun control
Vice President Joe Biden vowed urgent action against gun violence in America Wednesday, pledging steps by the Obama administration that he said could "take thousands of people out of harm's way" and improve the safety of millions more.
Virginia school safety task force members named
Gov. Bob McDonnell on Wednesday named the members of a newly created panel tasked with reviewing school policies and procedures, as well as funding and resource challenges, to ensure the safety of students and educators in their classrooms.
Radio station pulls song deemed insensitive to Newtown shooting victims
A Point of Rocks man says a song played several times recently by a local radio station is insensitive to the victims of the recent shooting in Newtown, Conn.
Newtown tragedy prompts Stafford to increase school security
Stafford County students returning to school Wednesday will see more sheriff's deputies in the hallways.
Maryland schools answer snowflake call for Sandy Hook students
Sandy Hook Elementary School students will return to a new school after winter break. To help make it a welcoming environment, the Connecticut PTSA is asking for paper snowflakes that volunteers will string throughout the school.
National Cathedral debuts 20 angels
Twenty angel statues are now on display at the National Cathedral in honor of the 20 children killed in the Newtown, Conn. shootings.
Lawmakers look to restrict gun magazine capacity
Lawmakers from both parties voiced their willingness Sunday to pursue some changes to the nation's gun laws, but adamant opposition from the National Rifle Association has made clear than any such effort will face significant obstacles.
Lives remembered at string of Conn. services
The community of Newtown, Conn., is wrapping up funerals and memorial services for the 26 children and adults killed on Dec. 14 at an elementary school. A look at services held Saturday:
Anne Arundel schools report mass absences
Anne Arundel County public schools reported mass absences Friday following rumors of a school shooting and in the wake of the Newtown massacre.
Predicting who's at risk for violence isn't easy
It happened after Columbine, Virginia Tech, Aurora, Colo., and now Sandy Hook: People figure there surely were signs of impending violence. But experts say predicting who will be the next mass shooter is virtually impossible _ partly because as commonplace as these calamities seem, they are relatively rare crimes.
Va. gun sales brisk in wake of Newtown
Gun sales have increased in the wake of the Connecticut shootings that gave rise to talk about new guns restrictions. And Friday morning, business was brisk at local gun shops in Virginia.
Bells to ring at National Cathedral for Newtown victims
At 9:30 a.m. Friday, places of worship will ring bells for the lives lost in Newtown, Conn.
Newtown shooting victim Josephine Gay was Md. native
One of the young victims of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., was a Maryland native and a fan of Ravens purple.
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