Newtown Shooting Coverage
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President fights mental illness stigma
President Barack Obama said Monday that he wants to end the stigma of mental illness and enrolled the star power of actors at a conference organized in response to the Newtown shooting
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Newtown donation disbursement postponed
The foundation overseeing more than $11 million donated to Newtown, Conn., following the December massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School has postponed hearings on the disbursement of that money.
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Obama praises Colorado's gun legislation
President Barack Obama called Colorado's recent gun control legislation "practical progress," during a speech at Denver's police academy on Wednesday afternoon.
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Newtown school shooting lasted 5 minutes
An arsenal of weapons including guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a bayonet and several swords was found in the home and car of the gunman who carried out the Newtown school shooting.
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Victims seek 'National Compassion Fund'
Families of Columbine and Aurora shooting victims have joined with others in sponsoring a petition for a 'National Compassion Fund'.
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Dems propose new gun control measures
Colorado Democrats have proposed a slate of gun control measures -- but they won't be suggesting a full ban on assault weapons.
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Newtown inspires sheriff's security idea
Douglas County schools have teamed up with local law enforcement for a unique short-term solution to student safety.
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Newtown officials ask to skip testing
The Newtown, Conn. school board is seeking an unprecedented waiver to skip standardized testing.
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NY passes new gun law after Newtown
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature, New York became the first state to stiffen its gun control laws after the Newtown shooting.
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NY passes new gun law after Newtown
With Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature, New York became the first state to stiffen its gun control laws after the Newtown shooting.
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What to do with Sandy Hook Elementary?
Newtown officials are holding the first meeting on what to do with Sandy Hook Elementary, after last month's massacre.
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Conn. lawmaker apologizes to Giffords
A Connecticut lawmaker apologized for a Facebook post saying former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords should "stay out of my towns."
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Sandy Hook students return to class
Students from Sandy Hook Elementary will return to class for the first time Thursday, at a nearby middle school.
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Open house for Sandy Hook students
Children who escaped the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting were welcomed into a new school.
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Lawyer withdraws $100M Newtown lawsuit
A lawyer withdrew the $100M lawsuit against Connecticut over the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown - at least for now.
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Conn. facing $100M lawsuit over shooting
A lawyer wants to file a $100M lawsuit on behalf of a 6 year old who overheard the Sandy Hook shooting on the intercom.
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Geneticists to study Adam Lanza's DNA
Geneticists have been asked to study the DNA of Adam Lanza, the Connecticut man who killed 27 people in Newtown.
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Newtown pastor: 'Today we begin again'
The pastor of a church in Newtown, Conn. told parishioners this "is the day we begin everything all over again."
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Group makes blankets for Newtown
A Castle Rock mother's desire to do something nice for victims in Newtown inspired more people than she ever expected.
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Unwavering NRA opposes new restrictions
The NRA declared its unwavering opposition to any new gun regulations Sunday.
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Local store ends sale of assault rifles
The President of Jax Mercantile has ceased all sales of assault firearms after the recent tragedy in Newton.
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Growing number of women taking up guns
The mother of the Newtown school shooter was one of a growing number of women who've take up guns for sport or self defense.
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Impact of violent entertainment disputed
The shooting in Newtown has renewed discussions about how violent entertainment affects the nation's youth.
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NRA: Armed officer in every school
The NRA Friday called for an armed police officer in every school.
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How you can help Sandy Hook Elem. School
Helping the smallest victims of the school shooting in Connecticut is as easy as making and mailing a snowflake.
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Denver bells toll for shooting victims
Coloradans and people across the country observed a moment of silence Friday to remember the Connecticut shooting victims.
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State NRA sticking to its guns
For the first time since the massacre at Sandy Hook, gun advocates speak publicly and say their position is unchanged.
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Marine 'watches' Colo. school Thursday
An honorably discharged Marine spent Thursday outside a charter school in Firestone.
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Texas town lets teachers carry guns
Teachers in Harrold, Texas are allowed to carry concealed weapons at school.
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Funerals for 5 Conn. kids, 2 teachers
More funerals and a memorial service are scheduled to be held for students and teachers killed at an elementary school.
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M.E. seeks genetic clues to Conn.shooter
Connecticut's medical examiner says he's seeking genetic clues to help explain why a shooter opened fire at a school Friday.
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Obama sets Jan. deadline for gun changes
President Barack Obama wants "concrete proposals" to curb gun violence no later than January.
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Funerals begin in Newtown, Conn.
Mourners in Newtown, Conn., begin burying the victims of Friday's massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary.
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Study: 121 U.S. school attacks thwarted
A study shows 121 attempted or planned assaults on U.S. schools were thwarted by authorities between 2000 and 2010.
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Police: Adam Lanza had no police record
Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting suspect Adam Lanza had no previous contact with police, officials said.
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Investors turn against gun makers
Investors shunned gun makers Tuesday, putting up for sale the manufacturer of the Bushmaster semiautomatic rifle used in Newtown.
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Dick's cuts sales of semi-auto rifles
In light of the school shooting, Dick's Sporting Goods is removing certain semi-automatic rifles from their shelves.
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Governor unveils new mental health plan
Gov. Hickenlooper says strengthening Colorado’s mental health care system could help prevent crime by unstable individuals.
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After 900th win, Boeheim takes a stand
After winning his 900th game, Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim appealed for action on firearms.
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Coloradans break gun-buyer check record
Colorado set a single-day record for gun background check requests the day after the Connecticut mass shootings.
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Moment of silence Friday for Sandy Hook
A moment of silence honoring the 26 people killed in Newtown will be observed Friday.
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Mass, multiple murders rates hold steady
Although rates of other violent crimes have decreased, the rate of multiple or mass murder has held constant.
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What is Asperger syndrome?
Asperger syndrome has been mentioned a lot in the news after the Newtown school shooter was reported to have the disease. But, what exactly is it?
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Freeman didn't write anti-media post
Morgan Freeman says he didn't write the Facebook post many shared this weekend about the school shooting and the media.
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Glimpse of the victims in Newtown, CT
A look into the lives of some of those who died in Newtown, Connecticut Friday.
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School shooting sites often renovated
After most major school shooting incidents, administrators and parents move to demolish or heavily rehabilitate the classrooms, hallways, gymnasiums and other spaces where students were murdered.
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Source: Newtown gunman did not feel pain
The gunman who killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., could not feel physical pain, an acquaintance said.
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Lanza used AR-15 in Sandy Hook School
Adam Lanza was equipped with an assault rifle and two handguns inside Sandy Hook School, Conn. State Police said.
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Obama's call to action in Newtown
In Newtown, President Obama shared prayers on behalf of the nation and pledged to do more to protect children.
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Newtown community grieving together
In Newtown, Conn., messages of grief are now interspersed with the season's usual festive garlands and lights.
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PD: No bomb at church in Newtown, Conn.
Police didn't find anything dangerous after someone called in a bomb threat at a church in Newtown, Conn., Sunday morning.
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Will shootings spur gun control laws?
After the Newtown shooting, lawmakers, advocacy groups and gun experts have begun weighing in on policy changes.
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Local schools plan to support students
Schools in Colorado are preparing for the first day of classes following the mass shooting in Connecticut.
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Theater shooting victim lives in Conn.
A survivor of the Aurora theater shooting lives about ten minutes from the scene of the latest mass shooting.
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VIDEO: SNL tribute to victims in Newtown
"Saturday Night Live" started this weekend's show with a tribute to the children and adults killed in Newtown, Conn.
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Report: Gunman in Newtown had Asperger's
The gunman in the Connecticut school shooting had Asperger's syndrome, a law enforcement official said.
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Next step in concealed weapons battle
The national debate over whether people have a right to carry guns in public is moving closer to Supreme Court review.
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Sandy Hook shooting victims identified
Of the 20 children who were shot to death at Sandy Hook School, eight were boys and 12 were girls. All were shot multiple times.
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Conn. school shooter ID'd as Adam Lanza
A source identified the suspect in the Connecticut school shootings as Adam Lanza, and said he drove his mother's car to the school.
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Sandy Hook psychologist has Colo. ties
The brave school psychologist who tried to stop the gunman inside Sandy Hook School has family in Colorado.
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Shootings raise healthcare questions
An expert says the shooting in Conn. highlights the deficient access to child and adolescent psychiatry in the U.S.
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Emilie Parker's dad: 'I'm not mad'
The father of a 6-year-old girl killed in the Connecticut school shooting says his pain is deep, but he is not mad.
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CT police: School shooter forced way in
Police believe they have the information to determine how and why a man went on a killing spree at a school in Connecticut.
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Principal among victims in CT shooting
The principal of Sandy Hook Elementary School was identified as one of the victims.
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Obama calls for change after CT shooting
After the mass shooting in Connecticut, President Obama shared emotional condolences and called for political action.
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Could Conn. shooting drive gun control?
The massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Conn stands as a possible tipping point for gun control.
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Columbine principal: 'Enough is enough'
Columbine High School's principal says the community in Newtown, Conn. are "not in this alone."
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What to tell kids about the CT shooting
How should parents respond to their children's questions about the shootings at a Connecticut elementary school?
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Colo. officials react to Conn. shooting
In light of the elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut that has killed 18 kids at Sandy Hook Elementary, school officials in Colorado are reminding principals and parents to be extra cautious today.
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Aurora victim revives gun control demand
After the shooting in a Conn. school, the father of a man killed in July's shooting in Aurora renewed demands for gun control.
Images
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Sandy Hook students go back to school
For the first time since a gunman massacred 26 children and teachers, students of Sandy Hook Elementary School returned to classes. Their alternative campus was described by police as 'the safest school in America.'
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Remembering the Newtown shooting victims
Remembering the Newtown school shooting victims.
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Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Images from the response to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Deadly school shootings in U.S. history
A look back at other major school shootings in U.S. history. -
Reflections on Newtown via Twitter
As the nation reels from the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., many took to Twitter to share condolences, prayers and opinions.
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U.S. Gun Sales Reach Record Levels
Americans purchased a record number of guns in 2012 and gun makers have reported a record high in demand.
Victim biographies
Links
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How to talk to kids about the shooting
Suggestions from Children's Hospital Colorado about how to speak with your children about the mass shooting.
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Tips for talking to kids about violence
Tips for talking to children about violence from the National Association of School Psychologists
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How to donate to Sandy Hook victims
Here are three organizations that are accepting donations for victims of the Newtown, Conn. school shooting.
