Newtown School Shooting

27 killed, including 20 children, in the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history

Newtown to Use Mementos in Future Memorial

Newtown officials have found a way to use countless mementos paying tribute to the 20 children and six adults killed in an elementary school rampage. Thousands of flowers, letters, signs, photos, candles, teddy...

PHOTOS: Sandy Hook Shooting Victims Remembered

After the gunfire ended at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the trail of loss was tragic: 20 children and six women at the school, the gunman's mother, and the gunman himself. Click forward and take a...

Woman Posed as Newtown Victim's Aunt: Feds

The FBI has arrested a woman who posed as the aunt of a Newtown, Conn. shooting victim and solicited money in his name through Facebook, telephone calls and text messages.

The World Mourns With Newtown; Gifts Pour In

People around the world are grieving with residents of Newtown, and many are expressing their support by sending toys, money and other gifts to the town.

Petition Seeks Renamed Street for Hero Newtown...

More than 2,000 petitioners are asking Stratford to rename a street to honor a teacher who was among six educators and 20 children who were fatally shot in a Newtown elementary school rampage.

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Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:35 PM EDT

Obama Meets with Relatives of Newtown Victims

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden met Thursday with relatives of the victims of the Connecticut school shooting, who were visiting Washington on the eve of the six-month anniversary of the...

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Thursday, Jun 13, 2013 at 07:51 AM EDT

Playgrounds Honoring 26 Newtown Victims Take Shap

Six months after the school shooting in Newtown, 26 playgrounds are taking shape around the region, showcasing each of the victim's likes and interests — everything from the moon to flamingos.

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Friday, Jun 7, 2013 at 10:13 AM EDT

Woman Pleads Guilty to Sandy Hook Fraud

A New York City woman pleaded guilty Thursday to charges she fraudulently collected money in the name one of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Nouel Alba, 37, entered the plea in...

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM EDT

No Drugs, Alcohol Found in Newtown Shooter: AP

Toxicology tests on the Newtown, Conn., school shooter's body did not turn up any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication, an official familiar with the case told the Associated Press.

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Monday, May 13, 2013 at 01:53 PM EDT

OPI Launches “Sandy Hook Green” Nail Polish

The nail polish company OPI and Sandy Hook Promise have launched a new, limited edition nail color called “Sandy Hook Green” to raise money for Sandy Hook Promise. The nail polish will be launched at the...

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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 01:27 PM EDT

School Security Gaps a Problem, Even After Newtown: Officials

Connecticut officials say they're seeing potential security problems at schools across the state, even after the Newtown shootings in December and subsequent efforts to improve safety.

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8 Hurt When Car Jumps Curb, Plows into East Village Bodega

More than half a dozen people were injured, some of them seriously, after a car careened into a 24-hour bodega following a two-car accident in the East Village Wednesday morning, fire officials said.

Police Kill Robbery Suspect Who Fired at Officers: NYPD

An NYPD officer fatally shot an armed robbery suspect who opened fire on officers responding to a victim's cries for help, police said.

NJ Man Punched in Parking Lot Dies; Police Hunt Suspect

A 70-year-old New Jersey man died after he was punched in a dispute over a parking lot fender bender, and police are searching for the suspect.

Cop, K-9 Injured Breaking Up Women's Fight

An officer and his police dog were injured Tuesday breaking up a fight involving four women on a Manhattan subway platform, according to officials.

Construction Worker Pulled from 25-Foot Trench After 2-Hour Rescue

A construction worker was pulled from a 25-foot trench by firefighters after a rescue effort that went on for more than two hours Tuesday night at a work site in Queens where work was supposed to be...

Ed Koch Tombstone Mistake Fixed

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch's headstone, which was engraved with the wrong birth date, has been fixed, NBC 4 New York has learned.

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