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

Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 at 10:35 PM PST

Cardinal Compares Slain Newtown Teacher to Jesus

Cardinal Compares Slain Newtown Teacher to Jesus

Five more children were being laid to rest Thursday, as well as a Sandy Hook Elementary teacher who was compared to Jesus for giving up her life to protect others. Other victims of the Newtown school...

Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 at 05:59 AM PST

Will Newtown Prompt Gun Reform in Washington?

Will Newtown Prompt Gun Reform in Washington?

The never-ending and seldom-evolving debate over gun control has arguably reached its moment of truth: If the massacre of 20 schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn., doesn’t prompt America to clamp down on...

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 06:21 PM PST

A History of Crime, Mass Shootings and Gun Control

A History of Crime, Mass Shootings and Gun Control

America's struggle over gun violence and the right to bear arms has been raging for decades. Here's a look at key events in the United States' long, tortured relationship with crime and guns:  1791:...

Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 at 07:45 AM PST

Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Asperger's

Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions of Asperger's

The Sandy Hook massacre has placed the medical disorder called Asperger's Syndrome in the national spotlight.

Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 at 05:30 AM PST

The Future of School Security

The Future of School Security

The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary will stand as one of those before-and-after days in America. Things will never be the same at schools across Connecticut and beyond, as communities try to keep...

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 06:04 PM PST

Prayer in Oakland, San Jose for Newtown Families

Prayer in Oakland, San Jose for Newtown Families

More prayer vigils are being held in the Bay Area, including Oakland and San Jose, for the surviving families in Newtown, Conn.

Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 at 05:07 AM PST

Obama on Guns: Words Need to Lead to Action

Obama on Guns: Words Need to Lead to Action

President Obama announced that he is making an administration-wide effort to solve gun violence and has tapped Vice President Joe Biden to lead an inter-agency task force in the wake of the Sandy...

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 11:52 AM PST

Touring Newtown With Long Time Residents

Touring Newtown With Long Time Residents

NBC Bay Area takes a ride around the city of Newtown, Connecticut with long time residents. It is a tour is both eye opening and heart breaking.

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 11:05 AM PST

How to Help Victims of Newtown School Shooting

How to Help Victims of Newtown School Shooting

The United Way has set up the Sandy Hook School Support Fund.

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012 at 01:21 PM PST

President, Bay Area Politicians Talk Gun Control

President, Bay Area Politicians Talk Gun Control

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.

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