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Sandy Hook students to return to class at Monroe school following shooting
Sandy Hook students to return to class at Monroe school following shooting
Posted: Wednesday, October 1 2014 2:29 PM EDT2014-10-01 18:29:11 GMT
Updated: Wednesday, October 1 2014 2:29 PM EDT2014-10-01 18:29:12 GMT
An open house is being held at the repurposed school for students who attended Sandy Hook Elementary School. Students and their families will have a chance to visit the Chalk Hill School in neighboringMore >>
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While students and parents from Sandy Hook Elementary toured and teachers setup classrooms, officials discussed how they would bring back a sense of normalcy during a news conference Wednesday.More >>
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Remembering the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Remembering the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
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Blumenthal: Newtown reference may spur gun changes
Blumenthal: Newtown reference may spur gun changes
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 >>
Newtown seeks law change to aid first responders
Newtown seeks law change to aid first responders
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 >>
Remembering the Newtown shooting victims
Remembering the Newtown shooting victims
Please take a moment to pay tribute to all the innocent victims killed in the Newtown school shooting. This page is dedicated to their lives.More >>
Please take a moment to pay tribute to all the innocent victims killed in the Newtown school shooting. This page is dedicated to their lives.More >>
Sandy Hook students, teachers head back to school
Sandy Hook students, teachers head back to school
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 >>
Cruz: Meeting Pinto family was "toughest by far''
Cruz: Meeting Pinto family was "toughest by far''
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 >>
Amid Newtown tragedy, scam artists creep in
Amid Newtown tragedy, scam artists creep in
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 >>
Obama to press for policy changes after shooting
Obama to press for policy changes after shooting
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 >>
Doctors say Aspergers Syndrome does not make people violent
Doctors say Aspergers Syndrome does not make people violent
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 >>
UConn sets up scholarship for Sandy Hook Elementary School students
UConn sets up scholarship for Sandy Hook Elementary School students
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 >>
Connecticut lawmakers to honor shooting victims
Connecticut lawmakers to honor shooting victims
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 >>
Cruz visits home of Giants fan, 6, killed in Connecticut
Cruz visits home of Giants fan, 6, killed in Connecticut
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 >>
After shooting, neighbor took in 6 young survivors
After shooting, neighbor took in 6 young survivors
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 >>
Conn. victims: Lively youngsters, devoted adults
Conn. victims: Lively youngsters, devoted adults
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 >>
Shooting victim was weeks away from getting engaged
Shooting victim was weeks away from getting engaged
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 >>
School gunman went to Conn. univ. when he was 16
School gunman went to Conn. univ. when he was 16
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 >>
Senators want commission to look at mass shootings
Senators want commission to look at mass shootings
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 >>
Sandy Hook principal died 'lunging' at gunman
Sandy Hook principal died 'lunging' at gunman
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 >>

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First Alert Forecast: Thursday to bring heavy rains
First Alert Forecast: Thursday to bring heavy rains
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Dry weather can be expected this evening. There is a chance of showers overnight into daybreak.
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Dry weather can be expected this evening. There is a chance of showers overnight into daybreak.
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Teen's trial set in death of her baby found buried near home
Teen's trial set in death of her baby found buried near home
Posted: Wednesday, August 16 2017 2:31 PM EDT2017-08-16 18:31:05 GMT
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An 18-year-old Ohio woman charged in the death of her newborn infant found buried outside her home is scheduled for trial starting Nov. 6.
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An 18-year-old Ohio woman charged in the death of her newborn infant found buried outside her home is scheduled for trial starting Nov. 6.
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Feds announce charges against alleged MS-13 gang members
Feds announce charges against alleged MS-13 gang members
Posted: Tuesday, August 15 2017 5:57 PM EDT2017-08-15 21:57:26 GMT
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The federal government says 13 alleged members and associates of the MS-13 gang have been arrested and charged in Ohio and Indiana.
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The federal government says 13 alleged members and associates of the MS-13 gang have been arrested and charged in Ohio and Indiana.
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Facebook to build $750M data center in central Ohio
Facebook to build $750M data center in central Ohio
Posted: Tuesday, August 15 2017 12:39 PM EDT2017-08-15 16:39:06 GMT
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Facebook plans to invest $750 million in a new data center in central Ohio, marking another boost for the Midwest state's growing technology sector.
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Facebook plans to invest $750 million in a new data center in central Ohio, marking another boost for the Midwest state's growing technology sector.
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Police officers to stop processing suspected opiates
Police officers to stop processing suspected opiates
Posted: Sunday, August 13 2017 5:38 PM EDT2017-08-13 21:38:35 GMT
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Police officers in Ohio are changing the way they handle drugs after several officers had to be hospitalized because of suspected fentanyl exposure.
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Police officers in Ohio are changing the way they handle drugs after several officers had to be hospitalized because of suspected fentanyl exposure.
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West Toledo homeowner shoots would-be burglar
West Toledo homeowner shoots would-be burglar
Posted: Thursday, December 5 2013 12:19 PM EST2013-12-05 17:19:44 GMT
Updated: Thursday, December 5 2013 7:25 PM EST2013-12-06 00:25:53 GMT
A west Toledo man is recovering after being shot during an attempted burglary overnight, but he will be charged for his involvement.More >>
A west Toledo man is recovering after being shot during an attempted burglary overnight, but he will be charged for his involvement.More >>
Man confesses to ramming police vehicle because he ‘wanted to be arrested’
Man confesses to ramming police vehicle because he ‘wanted to be arrested’
Posted: Monday, June 16 2014 1:56 PM EDT2014-06-16 17:56:46 GMT
Updated: Tuesday, June 27 2017 3:27 PM EDT2017-06-27 19:27:39 GMT
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly confessed to intentionally ramming a police vehicle with his car. He told police he did it because he wanted to be arrested. "He told police that he wantedMore >>
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly confessed to intentionally ramming a police vehicle with his car. He told police he did it because he wanted to be arrested.More >>
13 things to know about Friday the 13th
13 things to know about Friday the 13th
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What do you really know about Friday the 13th?
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What do you really know about Friday the 13th?
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Girl’s USC rejection letter turns out to be prom proposal
Girl’s USC rejection letter turns out to be prom proposal
Posted: Monday, April 14 2014 11:11 AM EDT2014-04-14 15:11:20 GMT
Updated: Monday, April 14 2014 11:11 AM EDT2014-04-14 15:11:20 GMT
A girl who was recently accepted at the University of South Carolina got a second shocking letter telling her that her she was instead rejected by the college.More >>
A girl who was recently accepted at the University of South Carolina got a second shocking letter telling her that her she was instead rejected by the college.More >>
Life-sized gingerbread house
Life-sized gingerbread house
Posted: Wednesday, December 9 2015 5:47 PM EST2015-12-09 22:47:49 GMT
Updated: Wednesday, December 9 2015 6:06 PM EST2015-12-09 23:06:47 GMT
Hotel creates life-sized gingerbread house for the holiday. (Source: The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain/Facebook)
The gingerbread house at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Arizona is in a category all by itself- life-size.More >>
The gingerbread house at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Arizona is in a category all by itself- life-size.
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Sandy Hook parents make announcement
Sandy Hook parents make announcement
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 >>
Newtown mourns victims killed in school shooting
Newtown mourns victims killed in school shooting
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 >>
Portraits of Newtown victims
Portraits of Newtown victims
27 people were killed when by a 20-year-old gunman in Newtown. Most of them were children between the ages of 6 and 7.More >>
27 people were killed when by a 20-year-old gunman in Newtown. Most of them were children between the ages of 6 and 7.More >>
Newtown School Shooting
Newtown School Shooting
Images from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown.
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Images from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown.
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Tragedy at Sandy Hook
Tragedy at Sandy Hook
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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Newtown victim's mom to give Obama weekly address
Newtown victim's mom to give Obama weekly address
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 >>
Gunmaker says assault weapon ban could put them out of business
Gunmaker says assault weapon ban could put them out of business
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 >>
Conn. senators forward ideas to Biden about guns
Conn. senators forward ideas to Biden about guns
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 >>

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