Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:18 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:18:45 GMT
Authorities said a 15-year-old girl may be facing charges after driving without a license and losing control of a car in a crash that left a 10-year-old girl dead Monday afternoon. The crash happened onMore >>
Authorities said a 15-year-old may be facing charges after driving without a license and losing control of a car in a crash that left a 10-year-old dead.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:48:15 GMT
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.A witness told police that the four girls, ages 7, 5, 3 and 1, had been in the same dirtyMore >>
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly locked her four young daughters out of their home for days at a time.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:45:38 GMT
A widespread power outage has affected a large portion of Ascension Parish. Small portions of neighboring parishes are also affected. As of 5:40 p.m., the Entergy website reported 20,981 homes andMore >>
A widespread power outage affected a large portion of Ascension Parish and part of EBR Parish Monday. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:00:58 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:36:49 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.More >>
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 deadly Newtown school shooting.
The two Democrats on Friday called for imposing an expanded assault weapons ban that includes a ban on high-capacity magazines.
They also want to improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check system. They said many federal agencies do not report the necessary information and an estimated 40% of U.S. gun purchases are conducted without a check.
Other proposals include more funding for public mental health services, background checks for ammunition purchases, rules encouraging firearms manufacturers to make safer guns and federal tracking of guns.
Biden has promised to forward recommendations to President Barack Obama by Tuesday.
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Thursday, May 9 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:20:32 GMT
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting. Stag Arms said the 22 long rifle will have lower firepower than the traditional AR-15 and will be legal underMore >>
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:54:44 GMT
New technology is posing a very real security threat.A plastic gun initially unveiled last year, is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets."A felon, a terrorist, canMore >>
A plastic gun initially unveiled last year is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-04-30 17:19:42 GMT
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15. Before some of the toughestMore >>
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-04-26 16:55:15 GMT
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission, created by Gov. Dannel Malloy in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, met Friday in Hartford to further discuss mental health services.The meeting got underway atMore >>
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission, created by Gov. Dannel Malloy in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, met Friday in Hartford to further discuss mental health services.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-04-12 18:27:09 GMT
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 >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-03-13 00:11:44 GMT
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 >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 12:39 PM EST2013-01-15 17:39:12 GMT
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 >>
By Ashley Fantz, CNN updated 10:03 AM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSGroup of Newtown residents met Sunday and MondayA few decided to drive to Washington and meet with Brady Campaign members11:30More >>
As the Capitol Building came into view Tuesday morning, Lee Shull tried to help his neighbor Po Murray navigate their car into Washington.
By Halimah Abdullah, CNN updated 6:38 PM EST, Mon Dec 17, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSSandy Hook shooting might become a tipping point for gun legislationSeveral pro-gun Democrats have said it is time to lookMore >>
It has happened before: Aurora. Columbine. Tucson. Virginia Tech.
By John Avlon, CNN Contributor updated 12:31 PM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012Editor's note: John Avlon is a CNN contributor and senior political columnist for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. He is co-editorMore >>
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us confront reality.
