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Moment of silence marks week since Newtown tragedy CBS News Last Updated 9:42 a.m. ET. NEWTOWN, Conn. The tolling of church bells reverberated throughout Newtown on Friday, commemorating one week since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School claimed the lives of 20 children and six adults. See all stories on this topic » CBS News

For Marcus Tracy, Newtown tragedy hits home Washington Post (blog) On vacation during MLS's offseason, Marcus Tracy was cooking himself breakfast last Friday when his mother saw troubling news scroll across the bottom of the TV. Three miles from their home — at the elementary school where his mom once taught, where ... See all stories on this topic »

Even amid tragedy, holiday music proves appropriate Houston Chronicle Just as the nation was thrown into mourning last weekend at the incomprehensible massacre of young children and their dedicated teachers in Connecticut, I faced an admittedly petty dilemma. I already had planned to attend two Christmas concerts ... See all stories on this topic »

Moment of silence to mark week since Newtown tragedy CBS News Moment of silence to mark week since Newtown tragedy. A U.S. flag displays the name of 26 victims killed last week when Adam Lanza opened fired at Sandy Hook Elementary School stands at a makeshift memorial in Newtown, Conn., Thursday, Dec. See all stories on this topic » CBS News

In response to Newtown tragedy, Marlboro schools will have armed officers by ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com MARLBORO – Marlboro school and police officials announced Thursday that all township school will have armed officers present during school days starting in January. Patch is reporting that Board of Education President Michael Lilonsky said protocols ... See all stories on this topic » The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Social Media Strategy in Times of Tragedy Search Engine Watch When tragedy strikes, as it did one week ago, brands are more often finding themselves in an awkward situation. How can brands act as friends? What does that conversation look like? Can a company be empathetic or consoling… and is it their place to ... See all stories on this topic »

The conservative philosophy of tragedy: guns don't kill people, people kill people The Guardian "Guns don't kill people, people kill people." That line of defense from gun proponents comes up again and again in the wake of mass shootings, like last week's at Sandy Hook elementary school that left 20 children and seven adults dead. It's true, in a ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Watts Takes on 'The Impossible' Daily Beast Naomi Watts delivers a heroic performance as a tsunami victim in The Impossible. The Oscar-nominated actress tells Marlow Stern about her new role, her own personal tragedy, playing Princess Diana—and her 'lost decade' in Hollywood. Like · Tweet ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Beast

NRA calls for arming schools against tragedy 89.3 KPCC In his speech, Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre invoked the Sandy Hook tragedy, saying that we as a nation have fallen short in protecting "the most beloved, innocent and vulnerable members of the American family - our children." He laid blame ... See all stories on this topic » 89.3 KPCC

Poetry in a Time of Tragedy Hartford Courant Newspaper and magazine editors know, to their chagrin, that the response to the first question is "yes." After any major tragedy readers besiege editors with many well meaning and deeply felt poems. The avalanche of poems comes partially because all ... See all stories on this topic »

Newtown Tragedy Spurs Gun Returns NBC 7 San Diego Several participants of an annual "Guns-For-Gift Cards" exchange said the recent tragedy in Connecticut prompted them to turn in firearms. Among the guns returned Friday were an automatic Uzi and various other caliber handguns and rifles – no questions ... See all stories on this topic » NBC 7 San Diego

NRA says gun control advocates "exploited tragedy", blames media, calls for ... Boing Boing At a press conference where he would not take questions from reporters, the National Rifle Association's Wayne LaPierre said that gun control advocates have "exploited the tragedy for political gain", that every school should have armed security guards ... See all stories on this topic » Boing Boing

Holiday surprise for a family dealing with tragedy KHOU HOUSTON -- Thirty families now have homes full of brand new furniture, and it's all thanks to Mattress Mac. But for one of those families, this big surprise comes on the heels of a big heartbreak. Lavonne Robertson won a house full of Gallery furniture ... See all stories on this topic »

NBC Uses Newtown Tragedy to Support Obama's Push for Gun Control NewsBusters (blog) On Friday's Today, NBC's David Gregory used the Newtown tragedy to buttress President Obama's push for more gun control. During a heartbreaking story about the grieving father of shooting victim Emilie Parker, Gregory switched to a massive petition for ... See all stories on this topic »

Motherhood & The Tragedy At Sandy Hook Elementary The Frisky They posted pictures of the beautiful young faces lost to this insane tragedy. They urged others to take a stand, and to hold their own children close. The same thoughts streamed through my head. Tears welled in my eyes, too. I texted my siblings and ... See all stories on this topic »

Random Acts of Kindness in Response to Conn. Tragedy NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth home > news > local. Random Acts of Kindness in Response to Conn. Tragedy. Irving's Convention and Visitors Bureau is spreading 26 acts of kindness throughout the city. By Christine Lee. | Friday, Dec 21, 2012 | Updated 6:07 PM CST. View Comments (. ) ... See all stories on this topic » NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Two days after Sandy Hook tragedy, a bereft mother has 'best day of my life ... New York Daily News As hundreds of mourners prayed over her 7-year-old son Chase Kowalski's coffin in the public viewing room, Becky Kowalski sat in a private office in the Spadaccino Funeral Home and told me about the worst day of her life, last Friday, and what she ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Newtown Tragedy: NAMI Condemns NRA Position as "Outrageous and Wrong" Yahoo! News (blog) 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The National Rifle Association (NRA) response to last week's tragedy in Newtown Connecticut—in which 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School were killed—is outrageous and wrong. See all stories on this topic »

Helping children deal with tragedy Naperville Sun Welcome to the Collaborative Youth Team's column, "Parenting Matters!" The partnership is made up of 20 youth and family service organizations and agencies. Each month, a different partner will offer practical tips for restoring balance within our ... See all stories on this topic »

Glen Rock school officials offer reassurance following tragedy NorthJersey.com Glen Rock school officials offer reassurance following tragedy. Friday December 21, 2012, 3:39 PM. BY RICHARD DE SANTA. STAFF WRITER. Glen Rock Gazette. Pages: 1 2 3 > display on one page | Print | E-mail. Glen Rock school officials plan to ratchet ... See all stories on this topic »

Must every tragedy be a lesson? World Magazine Here we are, exactly one week removed from the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. I first heard the news while sitting with some co-workers at a company Christmas party. Like the rest of America, I was dumbfounded at the horror. That evening, after ... See all stories on this topic » World Magazine

No tragedy: Greek bonds up 80% since January InvestmentNews No tragedy: Greek bonds up 80% since January. Daring investors earned 20 times more than buyers of top-rated German debt. Reprints. December 21, 2012 1:38 pm ET. Investors bold enough to buy junk- rated Greek bonds in January have earned twenty ... See all stories on this topic »

Bob Hunt: Tragedy, courage, hope repeats through the ages Knoxville News Sentinel When looking to blame someone for this tragedy, blame Adam Lanza. Not God. Not his mother. Not the mental health experts, or "the system" that failed him. Not the gun manufacturers or the state legislatures that neglect to pass adequate gun controls ... See all stories on this topic »

Rick Warren on Newtown Tragedy: 'Free Will Is Greatest Blessing and Curse' Christian Post Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California has spoken out about the Newtown, Conn., school shooting tragedy, suggesting that a lot of factors might have led up to the incident, but at the end of the day, free will is both humankind's ... See all stories on this topic » Christian Post

Newtown Tragedy: Media May Hinder Healing MedPage Today On the other hand, some question whether there is value in talking with media about the losses they sustain during a tragedy, since it enables the family to honor their loved ones and to give voice to their feelings. Some Newtown families, children at ... See all stories on this topic »

Clayton family turns tragedy into cautionary tale NBC17.com In hopes that they can prevent another tragedy, the Teems are raising awareness about the condition that might otherwise go unnoticed. "Just pay really acute attention to them," David Teem said. "Really be tuned in." "My thing would just be, love them. See all stories on this topic »

Adam Lanza Caused Sandy Hook Tragedy, Not Women, Gays, Teachers, or ... The Stir This morning we marked one whole week since the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School with a moment of silence. It was a time to honor the lives lost, the children stolen from their families. But I can't help hoping it will be more. Will we finally ... See all stories on this topic »

NFL Players Reacting to Newtown Tragedy Bring Out the Best in Sports Bleacher Report The tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut cannot justifiably be described in words. The NFL, though, took it upon itself to honor the victims throughout Week 15. Certainly that was admirable because society does look to professional athletes for inspiration ... See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Wanting Answers During Tragedy News Chief The tragedy in Connecticut has led to a great deal of concern. Whenever people are needlessly killed, we are all left stunned. This is never more true than when the target is a school, not to mention an elementary school. As adults, we want to find ... See all stories on this topic »

Senator Bob Casey's mind changed by Newtown tragedy - calls for ban on ... IrishCentral Pennsylvania Democratic Senator Bob Casey, a longtime champion of guns rights, has changed his stance in regards to new legislation on guns in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, CT. Senator Casey said he is "haunted" by last week's events. See all stories on this topic » IrishCentral

Another soccer connection to the Newtown tragedy – Marcus Tracy NBCSports.com Most Americans were affected by last week's awful events in Newtown, Connecticut, but a few more than others. Marcus Tracy was the 2008 Hermann Trophy winner (awarded to the nation's topst college player), helping Wake Forest to an NCAA ... See all stories on this topic » NBCSports.com

Scarborough unloads on Huelskamp for allegations of 'politicizing' Newtown ... Daily Caller On his Friday MSNBC program, "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough insisted that his recent embrace of some sort of gun regulations in the wake of last week's tragedy in Newtown, Conn. wasn't a political maneuver. During his interview with Kansas ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Caller

The hip-hop community responds to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy The Grio Hip-hop artist T.I. has weighed in on the horrific shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. In a candid discussion about the tragedy on Hot 97 FM, the Atlanta-based rapper said he did not agree with a ban on assault weapons. See all stories on this topic » The Grio

Sandy Hook tragedy reminds us of the true spirit of the holidays Park Record It is so bittersweet that it takes a tragedy to remind us of the true spirit of the holiday season of being thankful for what we have and caring for one another. Through the Park City High School vigil and other private efforts around town, we as a ... See all stories on this topic »

Sandy Hook Tragedy: A Week of Tributes The Wall Street Journal Digital Network Sandy Hook Tragedy: A Week of Tributes. WSJDigitalNetwork·6,017 videos. Subscribe Subscribed Unsubscribe 54,859. 45 views. Like 3 Dislike 0. Like. Sign in to YouTube. Sign in with your YouTube Account (YouTube, Google+, Gmail, Orkut, Picasa, ... See all stories on this topic »

Last season's Stevens Pass avalanche tragedy detailed The Spokesman Review (blog) 19, 2012, avalanche tragedy that killed three expert skiers at Stevens Pass, and I wrote a column that week explaining why avalanche tragedies must be explored. And my blog followed up with a video interview with a survior and a blog post and series of ... See all stories on this topic »

Parents React to Newtown Tragedy, Seek Solution for Safer Schools Patch.com Dozens of Paramus parents shared their thoughts, fears, concerns and ideas Thursday night in relation to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy which has left people across the nation asking what can be done to protect the children. The Paramus ... See all stories on this topic »

Emington: Memories of tragedy remain Kankakee Daily Journal One year after 30-year-old Sara McMeen killed her three children and her live-in boyfriend before turning the gun on herself, memories of the tragedy remain for the residents of the small town of Emington. "Sometimes there is an anniversary reaction ... See all stories on this topic »

M2 bridge tragedy sparks calls for safety measures Belfast Telegraph The latest death at a motorway bridge has led to fresh calls for safety improvements and higher fencing to be erected before someone else loses their life. More than two years ago there were calls for the Roads Service to build bigger barriers to stop ... See all stories on this topic » Belfast Telegraph

Valley Schools Respond to National Tragedy Livermore Independent The tragedy of 20 murdered school children and six teachers among the 28 dead in Newtown, Conn. last week reached into local schools, finding empathy from educational leaders and a searching look by the community about school safety. The Livermore ... See all stories on this topic »

Michelle Obama Writes Open Letter Mourning Sandy Hook Victims E! Online Michelle Obama is paying tribute to a grieving community in the depths of a senseless tragedy. The first lady has penned an open letter remembering the victims of the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., as she shares ... See all stories on this topic » E! Online

News Media Follows Tragedy Script Again TV News Check News Media Follows Tragedy Script Again. It might be time to at least begin the discussion of what role the media plays in horrific episodes like the Newtown massacre. It would be ridiculous to argue that the media not cover these stories, particularly ... See all stories on this topic »

USCCB Committees Call for Action in Response to Newtown Tragedy Yahoo! News (blog) 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, the chairmen of three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a joint statement to decry violence in society. See all stories on this topic »

Tragedy as boy dies on bush trail The West Australian A 14-year-old Scottish tourist has died in hospital after he became dehydrated in hot conditions on a hike with his father south of Exmouth yesterday. The pair were walking along the Badjirrajirra Trail in the Cape Range National Park, about 1100km ... See all stories on this topic » The West Australian

GATHERINGS IN SAN DIEGO NOTE NEWTOWN TRAGEDY U-T San Diego Katie Zanoni said she organized the Balboa Park vigil after she and her husband, Nick, "just couldn't get past the pain" of the Newtown tragedy. The vigil, she said, was to "create solidarity and a glimmer of light." Sovern said he knows the homes ... See all stories on this topic »

Lake End residents walk to remember Newtown tragedy KLTV Newtown, CT has been described as a quaint little town, much like Lake End, here in Louisiana. One week ago today, that cozy little town in Connecticut was torn apart when 20 elementary school children and 6 of their teachers were gunned down at Sandy ... See all stories on this topic »

Connecticut tragedy brings tears from every corner of the world Sioux City Journal Connecticut tragedy brings tears from every corner of the world. Print Email. 2012-12-21T10:37:00Z 2012-12-20T13:13:35Z Connecticut tragedy brings tears from every corner of the worldby Kathy Yoder Sioux City Journal. 2 hours ago • by Kathy Yoder ... See all stories on this topic »

Time to address the Connecticut tragedy Tehran Times Time to address the Connecticut tragedy. Kourosh Ziabari. On Line: 21 December 2012 17:26. In Print: Saturday 22 December 2012. PDF · Print · E-mail. Font Size Larger Font Smaller Font. The fatal shootings in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14, which ... See all stories on this topic »

One week later, reflecting on Sandy Hook tragedy Cherry Hill Courier Post To me, the words of this song resonate as we collectively debate gun control legislation, school security measures, mental health issues and so many other things that relate to this unspeakable tragedy. At 9:30 this morning, this website will observe a ... See all stories on this topic »

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