Newtown Massacre

NRA Task Force Recommends Armed Staff In Every School

NRA task force releases student-safety plan that dismisses idea of new gun controls in favor of placement of armed staff in every school.

White House Releases Photo of Obama Skeet Shooting

White House released a photograph of President Obama skeet shooting in an apparent attempt to alleviate the concerns of gun owners.

Obama Unveils Sweeping Gun Control Measures

President Barack Obama demands an assault weapons ban and universal background checks for gun buyers.

New York's Cuomo Signs New Tough Gun Laws

New York becomes the first U.S. state to impose new restrictions on gun ownership in the wake the Connecticut massacre.

Obama Pledges to Pursue 'Sensible' Gun Control

Obama says he will "vigorously pursue" gun control measures early in his second term, but leaves ambiguity over prospects for reform.

Armed Suspect Shot in US Movie Theater

San Diego police shot an armed suspect as he brandished a gun in a local movie theater.

Sandy Hook Survivors Return to School in Replicated Building

Students from Sandy Hook Elementary will return to school for the first time Thursday since the Newtown massacre.

NJ Town Posts Armed Police at Every School

Amid a national debate on how to stop gun massacres in public places, a New Jersey town began posting armed police at every school

Two Killed in Shooting at New Year's Eve Fireworks Show

Less than three weeks after the Newtown massacre, a shooting erupted at a New Year's Eve fireworks show in California, killing two.

Two Firefighters Shot Dead in New York After Responding to Blaze

Two firefighters were shot dead on Monday in Webster, N.Y after a gunman opened fire as emergency personnel responded to a blaze.

NRA Says 'No' to Greater Regulation of Firearms

NRA rules out any support for greater regulation of firearms or ammunition magazines in the wake of the Sandy Hook school massacre.

Internet Moment of Silence to Remember Sandy Hook Victims

U.S. tech leaders and celebrities call for an "Internet moment of silence" to remember the victims of last week's massacre.

Fraudulent Website Tries to Cash in on Newtown Tragedy

Outrage was compounded with tragedy as fraudulent website solicited donations in memory of Sandy Hook Elementary School victim Noah Pozner.

Rebels Concerned Over Syria's Chemical Weapons

Rebels control more and more Syrian territory, but a new problem arises: in its desperation, the regime may unleash its chemical weapons.

Obama to Support Ban on Owning Weapons

White House indicates President Obama will support a law that will place a ban on civilians owning assault weapons.

Shapiro Thanks PM, Peres for Condolences

U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro thanked Binyamin Netanyahu and Shimon Peres for their expressions of condolences after the Newtown killings

Obama in Connecticut: We Can't Tolerate This Anymore

Obama promises families of Connecticut massacre victims that he'll make every effort to prevent further similar tragedies.

Adam Lanza Formally Identified as Newtown Shooter

Adam Lanza shot his mother "multiple times" before setting out on his rampage at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, police say.

Photos: Six-Year-Old Noah Brought to Rest

At Edath Israel synagogue in Newtown, community says goodbye to boy murdered in school massacre.

Iran: U.S. Massacre Just Like Killings in Syria, Iraq

Tehran draws parallel between Newtown tragedy and child victims of armed actions in Iraq and Syria, where it is heavily involved itself.