Archive for December 16th, 2012

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President Obama Addresses The Nation On The Connecticut School Shooting

Obama speaks at Newtown interfaith vigil

This will be the fourth time during his term that the president has traveled to a grieving city in the aftermath of a mass shooting.

Police: Answers in Connecticut school shooting could take weeks

U.S./World | 10:44am | NPR

Police have remained mum about evidence they've found at the scene of Friday's tragic shooting. They say that "weeks worth of work" may lie ahead.

Former CIA Director Petraeus Testifies At Congressional Hearings On Benghazi Attack

Video: Senator Feinstein revives battle against assault weapons (poll)

U.S./World | 10:28am | AP

After Friday's school shooting in Connecticut, Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she'll bring back her proposal for an assault weapons ban by the first day of Congress.

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Sermons urge healing, action after Connecticut tragedy

The Latest | December 16th, 2012, 10:23pm | Leslie Berestein Rojas

Religious leaders have been reaching out to shaken members of their congregations, with some calling for a stand against gun violence and tighter laws.