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The Post Most: EntertainmentMost-viewed stories,videos, and galleries in the ... Washington Post (blog) The reason any of this is relevant to a larger conversation — especially in the wake of such a massively resonant tragedy — is how the heat of the aftermath causes stories to spill out wildly, sometimes recklessly, online (not to mention outright ... See all stories on this topic »

Hollywood Reacts to Connecticut School Shooting Tragedy ABC News (blog) Since Friday's horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, it hasn't been business as usual in the entertainment industry. On Saturday, "Saturday Night Live" eschewed its usual comedic opening to pay tribute to the 20 children and six adults who ... See all stories on this topic » ABC News (blog)

Trying to Make Sense of Tragedy: Why the Sandy Hook Shooting Is So Painful ... TIME When tragedy strikes and we are unable to protect them, it's a crisis for everyone. "Children are relatively helpless and they rely on us to help make their world safe," says Briggs. "It's especially heartbreaking when we can't." In the days after the ... See all stories on this topic »

Tragedy brings out best, worst of media CNN International Editor's note: Howard Kurtz is the host of CNN's "Reliable Sources" and is Newsweek's Washington bureau chief. He is also a contributor to the website Daily Download. (CNN) -- A sudden tragedy brings out the best in the media: journalists racing to the ... See all stories on this topic »

In Newtown, Sunday services honor victims of tragedy USA TODAY Dealing with the pain of the school shooting that claimed 28 lives will take faith, support and joyous Christmas celebrations, church leaders said at the first Sunday services held since the tragedy. At places of worship around town, people gathered in ... See all stories on this topic »

After Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, New England Patriots take guns ... New York Daily News After Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, New England Patriots take guns from 'End Zone Militia'. The memory of the Connecticut school shooting was still too fresh for the sight of firearms and the smell of gunpowder. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. Monday ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

George: Cowboys CB Brandon Carr goes from tragedy to triumph Dallas Morning News Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) during overtime at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, December 16, 2012. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-24. See all stories on this topic » Dallas Morning News

In Newtown's Tragedy, Futures Cut Short And Families Left With Voids : The Two ... NPR (blog) A day after the names of children and educators killed by a gunman at a Connecticut elementary school were released by law enforcement officials, details about the victims and their lives are emerging. In the wake of Friday's depraved attack in which ... See all stories on this topic » NPR (blog)

Tragedy And Children: What To Discuss NPR The shooting in Newtown, Conn., is likely to have an impact on many children, even those nowhere near the state. Host Guy Raz is joined by NPR's Jon Hamilton to talk about how parents, teachers and others who spend time with kids should prepare to ... See all stories on this topic »

60 Minutes reports: Tragedy in Newtown CBS News First reports of this tragedy have turned out to be inaccurate. We were told that the gunman's mother was a teacher at the school, that he was allowed in because he was recognized, and that he targeted his mother's classroom with two handguns. Well ... See all stories on this topic » CBS News

Mercury News editorial: Newtown tragedy inspires calls for stricter gun laws San Jose Mercury News The horror of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center did not quickly fade away -- still has not faded, really. America changed the way it protects itself after those attacks. And while Homeland Security sometimes overreaches, at least nobody ... See all stories on this topic »

A Tragedy Like Newtown Should Be Politicized, But Changing Anything Will ... TIME Newtown residents Claire Swanson, Kate Suba, Jaden Albrecht, Simran Chand and New London, Connecticut residents Rachel Pullen and her son Landon DeCecco, hold candles at a memorial for victims on the first Sunday following the mass shooting at ... See all stories on this topic » TIME

Twitter, Facebook and Ryan Lanza: how tragedy turns social media users into ... Telegraph.co.uk (blog) In the aftermath of the Newtown shootings, many Twitter users became instant experts on gun control while others turned detective. It wasn't social media users that misidentified the killer as Ryan Lanza rather than his younger brother Adam – but once ... See all stories on this topic »

NY Giants beat by Falcons, but school shooting tragedy in Newtown, Conn., puts ... New York Daily News ATLANTA -- Chris Snee walked out of the Giants locker room and was greeted by his sons Dylan, a third-grader, and Cooper, who goes to kindergarten, and the excitement of the boys wearing Snee's No. 76 blue jersey no doubt eased the pain for their dad ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Weeks after shootings, Little Falls divided by tragedy Minneapolis Star Tribune Weeks after shootings, Little Falls divided by tragedy. Article by: RICHARD MERYHEW , Star Tribune; Updated: December 16, 2012 - 11:10 PM. Some see a Little Falls man defending his home. Others see two teens executed. hide. In Donna's Big Johns cafe ... See all stories on this topic » Minneapolis Star Tribune

The Newtown Massacre Is Not a Tragedy Esquire (blog) Because if he was crying because the children of Newtown are "our children" and this is a "tragedy," if he was crying out of some worked-up sentimental empathy, then fuck him. Really. The children of Newtown are not our children, not yours or mine or ... See all stories on this topic » Esquire (blog)

Winthrop faculty discuss dealing with tragedy Charlotte Observer ROCK HILL Twice now, Winthrop's Jennie Rakestraw has had to comfort families, faculty and students mourning the loss of young lives. "There's not much you can say," said Rakestraw, dean of Winthrop University's College of Education for the past five years. See all stories on this topic »

'This Week' Transcript: Tragedy at the Elementary School ABC News (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP). STEPHANOPOULOS (voice-over): This morning from Newtown, Connecticut, a special edition of "This Week." Tragedy at the elementary school. (UNKNOWN): Everything was just normal, and then it all just changed. See all stories on this topic » ABC News

Tragedy should not fuel fears of autism sufferers Poughkeepsie Journal The massacre in Newtown, Conn., has stimulated every raw, human emotion as well as the question that has no answers: "Why?" Police are searching for a motive, but I cannot understand how anyone could have a motive for murdering 20 innocent children ... See all stories on this topic »

Newtown, Connecticut Tragedy ATP World Tour Newtown, Connecticut Tragedy. Newtown, Connecticut. by ATP Staff. |. 16.12.2012. Grace McDonnell © McDonnell Family. The tragic shootings in Newtown, Connecticut have touched the lives of many people, including former ATP Executive Chairman ... See all stories on this topic »

Cardinal O'Malley On CT Massacre: '"A Tragedy Of Almost Biblical Proportion' CBS Local BOSTON (CBS/AP) — Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley says the Connecticut school shootings are "a tragedy of almost Biblical proportion," and is calling for tighter gun control and better care for the mentally ill. O'Malley spoke of the killings of 20 ... See all stories on this topic » CBS Local

Kevin Duffy: UConn feels impact of Newtown tragedy Ct Post STORRS -- About an hour before tipoff of a November game at Gampel Pavilion, Shabazz Napier briefly snuck out of the shootaround to greet a little girl who exclaimed, "Uncle Bazz!" "My niece is 2 1/2" Napier said after Sunday morning's practice, "and ... See all stories on this topic »

Pope Benedict responds to Newtown tragedy from St. Peter's Square New York Daily News Pope Benedict XVI told pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square on Sunday that he is praying for the families of the 20 children and six adults who were killed during a shooting rampage at a U.S. school. Speaking in English, Benedict said he was ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News

Unanswered questions from the Sandy Hook tragedy CBS News (CBS) NEWTOWN, Conn. - Twenty-seven people were killed in the tragedy that took place Friday at or near Sandy Hook Elementary School, including 20 children ages 6 - 7. CBS News correspondent Martha Teichner reports on the tragedy and the possible ... See all stories on this topic »

Newtown tragedy could put mental health in spotlight Detroit Free Press Families and doctors who treat the mentally ill say they hope that Friday's tragedy in Newtown, Conn., will refocus the nation's attention on improving mental health services. Police have not yet released details about the motives or mental state of ... See all stories on this topic »

First responder: 'Worst tragedy that I've ever seen' Bethany Beach Wave Mourners pay tribute to Sandy Hook shooting victim...: Grief-stricken Newtown, Conn., residents lit candles in mourning and came together to pray for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. See all stories on this topic »

Resources of ABC News Dedicated to Week-Long Reporting of "Tragedy at ... ABC News (blog) From gun control and assault rifles to mental illness and school safety, ABC News will explore the questions on people's minds and search for solutions in the wake of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut with a ... See all stories on this topic »

9 NFL Tributes to the Newtown Tragedy Bleacher Report According to Dan Hanzus of NFL.com, "In the wake of the tragedy, the NFL has asked home teams to observe a moment of silent reflection prior to the national anthem before this weekend's games." Ahead, we look at Week 15 tributes around the pro football ... See all stories on this topic » Bleacher Report

Pope's grief at 'senseless' Conn. gun tragedy - U.S. News NBCNews.com (blog) "In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, he asks God our Father to console all those who mourn and to sustain the entire community with the spiritual strength which triumphs over violence by the power of forgiveness, hope and reconciling love ... See all stories on this topic »

Declassified Intel files prove US-Israel relations to be ongoing tragedy Press TV The history of America's involvement with Israel has been an ongoing tragedy. The Palestinians have of course suffered the most, having been invaded by legions of atheist and communist Jews, primarily from Eastern Europe. And yes, they claim 'God gave ... See all stories on this topic » Press TV

Connecticut tragedy hits close to home for all of us The Outer Banks Voice Covering news is never easy when tragedy strikes, especially when it hits close to a newsgatherer's heart. I was listening Friday afternoon to an audio feed of CNN as a reporter who was near the scene in Newtown, Conn. related that her children ... See all stories on this topic »

Sandy Hook school tragedy inspires emotional Pat Barry post-fight speech at ... MMAmania.com 15, 2012) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Pat Barry gave an emotional speech inspired by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter · Pat Barry returned to the win column last night (Sat., Dec. See all stories on this topic »

Reflections on a national tragedy St. George Daily Spectrum Details of the mass shooting were very sketchy at about 9 a.m. Friday our time — but even then, it seemed like a terrible tragedy, with two adults being reported as killed. However, the full scope of the the horror at an elementary school, of all ... See all stories on this topic »

Talking to kids about tragedy Fox News Talking to your kids about what happened as you prepare them to go back to school on Monday doctors Marty told us about. How much or how little you've told your kid's doctor Siegel what advice do you have. I would say -- for kids out there don't be ... See all stories on this topic »

Diana Nyad: After Newtown Tragedy, Answers Escape Us Huffington Post I heard Piers Morgan of CNN say, after the unspeakable tragedy in Newtown, Conn., that these types of "American" gunning down of innocents simply do not happen in his homeland, England. We certainly observe the horrors of street violence and killings ... See all stories on this topic »

Plymouth-Canton Superintendent Responds to Sandy Hook Tragedy Patch.com I can only imagine the feelings many of our students must have if they are aware of the tragedy that took place. They may be worried and wondering just how safe they are in their school. Please assure them that we are doing - and will especially be ... See all stories on this topic »

District 303 Plans Changes After Newtown Tragedy Patch.com Friday's shooting deaths of 20 children and six adults at a schoolhouse in Newton, Conn., stunned the nation. Each detail that emerged about the violence at the hands of a deranged gunman struck a nerve for many parents, who wondered, "Are my children ... See all stories on this topic »

Reassuring Our Kids After Tragedy - Narragansett - South Kingstown, RI Patch Patch.com A tragedy of this magnitude is horrific, but knowing that so many helpless children were the victims takes the pain and horror to a whole new level. I am not a certified professional writing with advice on how to help your own children make sense of ... See all stories on this topic »

Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting: Explaining the Tragedy ABC News Sandy Hook Elementary Shooting: Explaining the Tragedy. Willow Bay explains how to answer children's questions about the shooting. 04:28 | 12/16/2012. RELATED TOPICS: Los Angeles • Anxiety. Share: ... See all stories on this topic »

FARINELLA: Newtown tragedy hits close to home for Krafts Attleboro Sun Chronicle Pierre Salinger, the press secretary to President Kennedy, urged NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle to play the games following the assassination, hoping to maintain some sort of normalcy in a time of tragedy; it was the wrong call, but it was understandable. See all stories on this topic »

Grappling with tragedy, thinking about guns The Times of Israel Four days and 10,000 kilometers away from the Connecticut school massacre, Israeli papers are still pushing the story big across their front pages, with only Haaretz having the gumption to put Syria over Sandy Hook, bringing to mind the old ... See all stories on this topic » The Times of Israel

Newtown tragedy sparks calls for tighter gun laws The Local.de Online: http://www.thelocal.de/society/20121217-46811.html. In the wake of the Newtown school shooting tragedy in the United States, German politicians are calling for tighter weapons laws in Germany, including banning all guns from private homes. See all stories on this topic » The Local.de

Gaya hooch tragedy: RJD MLA's brother Mantu Yadav surrenders before court IBNLive Gaya: Rajkumar Yadav alias Mantu Yadav, brother of Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA Surendra Yadav, who is the main accused in the hooch tragedy in Bihar's Gaya district that claimed at least 20 lives, on Monday surrendered before a court. Yadav arrived in the ... See all stories on this topic » IBNLive

OPINION: Tragedy in Newtown, Conn., is our tragedy in Newtown, Pa. Bucks Local News From professional tennis player Andrea Jaeger was so stricken by the deaths of 26 people in Newtown that she flew from Colorado yesterday so that today, Saturday, December 15, 2012 she could pray, place roses and mementos at a makeshift memorial ... See all stories on this topic » Bucks Local News

Cowboys have found new focus since tragedy FS Southwest "We see that we can play together and play well through the adversity and tragedy that took place last week. We're just trying to build momentum, keeping that in the back of our mind." The Cowboys are playing with more heart than ever this season, even ... See all stories on this topic » FS Southwest

South Alabama grads look forward to future, reflect on Conn. tragedy WALA-TV FOX10 MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - This is a special weekend for more than 1,600 students at the University of South Alabama. Now-alumni Jaguars received their diplomas on Saturday, Dec. 15. The university awarded nearly 1,000 Bachelor's degrees, more than 560 ... See all stories on this topic »

How to Talk With Children About Tragedy - Watchung-Green Brook, NJ Patch Patch.com "Many people experience Secondary Traumatic Stress," she said. "I imagine a lot of people, kids, parents, teachers, are going to come home scared tonight and they have very real reactions despite not being exposed to the tragedy directly. They need to ... See all stories on this topic »

Timothy Karr: The Internet, Journalism and the Newtown Tragedy Huffington Post There was some media head scratching Friday afternoon after a source on the scene of the Newtown tragedy identified the shooter as 24-year-old Ryan Lanza. A Facebook search had Lanza as a resident of Hoboken, which sent local and national news ... See all stories on this topic »

Candlelight Vigil For Newtown Tragedy Held At Manasquan Inlet - Brick, NJ Patch Patch.com Some needed a shoulder to lean on. Others looked for answers. Still others wondered what they could do to help prevent such a tragedy from ever repeating itself. The Rev. Jim Hofacker, a Point Pleasant Beach resident, and Music Pastor Jerry Catney ... See all stories on this topic »

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