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

Thursday, Mar 21, 2013 at 09:21 PM EDT

VP, Mayor Meet on Gun Control at City Hall

VP, Mayor Meet on Gun Control at City Hall

Vice President Joe Biden met with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and families from Newtown, Conn., Thursday to talk about the need for new federal gun laws as advocates slam Senate Democrats' decision to...

Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 at 01:26 PM EST

Father of Newtown Victim: Ban Assault Weapons

Father of Newtown Victim: Ban Assault Weapons

Battling tears, the father of one of the first-graders slain at the December elementary school massacre in Newtown pleaded with senators on Wednesday to ban assault weapons like the gun that killed his 6-year-ol...

Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 at 04:58 PM EST

Malloy Unveils Conn. Gun Control Proposals

Malloy Unveils Conn. Gun Control Proposals

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Thursday called for immediately banning high-capacity ammunition magazines, requiring background checks for the transfer of any firearm and expanding the state's assault weapons ban.

Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 at 07:20 AM EST

Son's Last Message Inspires Newtown Mother

Son's Last Message Inspires Newtown Mother

"Nurturing. Healing. Love." Scarlett Lewis noticed the chalk written message on her kitchen chalkboard when returning home for the first time – days after her son Jesse was taken from her on December 14th. “I

Friday, Feb 1, 2013 at 12:30 PM EST

Newtown Calls for Armed School Officers

Newtown Calls for Armed School Officers

The Newtown Board of Education wants more armed police officers in the Connecticut town's four elementary schools after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. Last night, they decided to ask the town to approve...

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 11:02 AM EST

Sandy Hook Chorus to Sing "America" at Super Bowl

Sandy Hook Chorus to Sing "America" at Super Bowl

The chorus from Sandy Hook Elementary School will sing "America the Beautiful" before Sunday's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens.

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 08:34 AM EST

Sandy Hook Chorus to Sing at Super Bowl

Sandy Hook Chorus to Sing at Super Bowl

The chorus from Sandy Hook Elementary School will sing "America the Beautiful" before Sunday's Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, The Associated Press

Thursday, Jan 31, 2013 at 10:49 AM EST

Newtown Victims' Parents Testify Before Lawmakers

Newtown Victims' Parents Testify Before Lawmakers

In Newtown, Conn., first responders, parents and concerned neighbors all gathered Wednesday night to push for gun safety. News 4's Brynn Gingras reports.

Friday, Jan 25, 2013 at 08:41 AM EST

Newtown School Officials Seek Standardized Test Waiver

Newtown School Officials Seek Standardized Test Waiver

The school board in the Connecticut town where 20 first-graders and six educators were killed last month is seeking an unprecedented waiver allowing the district to skip standardized testing for children...

Thursday, Jan 24, 2013 at 01:24 PM EST

Conn. Senators Unveil Assault Weapons Ban Legislation

Conn. Senators Unveil Assault Weapons Ban Legislation

Connecticut Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and California Sen. Dianne Feinstein will unveil Thursday legislation proposing a retooled federal assault weapons

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