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

adam lanza
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 12:47 PM CST

Lanzas Had Virtually No Prior Police Contact; ME Probes Genetics

Lanzas Had Virtually No Prior Police Contact; ME Probes Genetics

Connecticut's chief medical examiner says he's seeking genetic clues to help explain why a shooter killed 20 children and six adults in a Newtown elementary school. Dr. H. Wayne Carver tells The...

Newtown school shooting
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:56 PM CST

Heroic Teacher, Children Laid to Rest in Newtown

Heroic Teacher, Children Laid to Rest in Newtown

The 27-year-old first-grade teacher who was gunned down at Sandy Hook Elementary School trying to shield her first-graders was among the victims of last week's massacre being laid to rest Wednesday. Services wer

Newtown School Shooting
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 11:46 PM CST

Obama Sets Jan. Deadline for Gun Control Proposals

Obama Sets Jan. Deadline for Gun Control Proposals

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.

irving isd
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 at 07:16 PM CST

Irving ISD Explains Its Security Procedures

Irving ISD Explains Its Security Procedures

The Irving ISD says it wants concerned parents to know that the district is and will continue to do everything possible to keep students safe.

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 at 07:13 PM CST

Some Newtown Students Return to Class

Some Newtown Students Return to Class

Students in Newtown, CT, are headed back to class just days after the tragedy.

newtown school shooting
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 07:58 AM CST

Victor Cruz Visits Family of Young Newtown Victim

Victor Cruz Visits Family of Young Newtown Victim

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 in Newtown.

sandy hook
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 06:50 AM CST

Sandy Hook Students to Return to Class on Jan. 2

Sandy Hook Students to Return to Class on Jan. 2

When Sandy Hook students return to class, they will be greeted by a familiar face. Donna Page, a former Sandy Hook principal who is now retired, will take over as principal, NBC Connecticut's Amanda Raus...

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 at 06:36 PM CST

After Shooting, Tweet Inspires Random Acts of Kindness

After Shooting, Tweet Inspires Random Acts of Kindness

NBC News correspondent Ann Curry talks about her tweet that set off a wave of good deeds around the country and world.

Newtown
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012 at 04:13 PM CST

Scholarships, Funds Set Up in Honor of Newtown Victims

Scholarships, Funds Set Up in Honor of Newtown Victims

Several scholarships have been set up in honor of the victim's of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting: Western Connecticut State University has set up a scholarship in honor of Ana Grace...

NBCNews.com
Friday, Jan 4, 2013 at 12:19 PM CST

NRA Breaks Silence on Sandy Hook Shootings

NRA Breaks Silence on Sandy Hook Shootings

The National Rifle Association broke its silence on last week's mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and indicated the group is "prepared to offer meaningful contributions to help make sure this never...

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Amber Alert for McKinney 10-Month-Old Canceled

Amber Alert for McKinney 10-Month-Old Canceled

A missing 10-month-old girl has been found, and McKinney police have canceled the Amber Alert for her.

U.S. Rep. Wants Combat Benefits for Fort Hood Victims

U.S. Rep. Wants Combat Benefits for Fort Hood Victims

U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) says he wants to examine military pay rules after seeing NBC 5’s exclusive report that accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan has received nearly $280,000 in salary since...

Rare $10 Bill Marked for Town of West to be Sold

Rare $10 Bill Marked for Town of West to be Sold

A rare $10 bill from 1929 marked with the name of the Texas town of West is set to be auctioned off to benefit the families of victims of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion there.

Search for Survivors in Okla. Nearly Complete

Search for Survivors in Okla. Nearly Complete

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth...

Dallas Stars to Reveal New Uniform, Logo Next Month

Dallas Stars to Reveal New Uniform, Logo Next Month

The Dallas Stars will unveil a new uniform and logo June 4 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas.

Lives Swept Away by Powerful Oklahoma Tornado

Lives Swept Away by Powerful Oklahoma Tornado

The death toll from Monday's tornado continues to change -- the latest numbers suggest 24 people, including nine children, have been killed.

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