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Sandy Hook: Could shooting be gun-control tipping point?In the aftermath of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, many are looking to President Obama and lawmakers for signs that tougher gun control laws may be coming.
Sandy Hook: Police say shooter forced his way into schoolPolice said Saturday they had found "very good evidence" they hoped would answer questions about the motives of the gunman, described as brilliant but remote, who forced his way into the Sandy Hook school, killing 26 children and adults in one of the world's worst mass shootings.
President Obama: American hearts 'heavy with hurt'In his radio address Saturday, President Obama said 'every parent in America has a heart heavy with hurt.' Republicans canceled their radio address, House Speaker John Boehner saying 'I join the president – and all Americans – in sending prayers and condolences to the victims’ loved ones.'
- California killer admits to two murders in NYC
Rodney Alcala told a Manhattan judge that he wanted to plead guilty to two murder counts so he could get back to California and pursue an appeal of his death case.
Connecticut school massacre leaves 27 dead, according to reportsLaw enforcement officials are unofficially saying that the gunman was a 24-year-old man, whose mother was a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. It was reported that the gunman went to the principal's office first, then to his mother's kindergarten classroom.
- Elementary school shooting in Connecticut, suspected gunman dead
An adult gunman is dead, and three people are being treated at the Danbury Hospital after a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Obama: Feds will not go after states with legal potThe president said, 'It does not make sense from a prioritization point of view' to focus on drug use in states where it is now legal.
Large earthquake shakes Calif. coast, no tsunami warning issuedThe quake, with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, was recorded at 2:36 a.m. south southwest of the California city of Avalon
John Kerry, Chuck Hagel: Vietnam vets to lead US foreign and defense policies?Sen. John Kerry is the leading contender to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. Former GOP Sen. Chuck Hagel could be Obama's next Defense Secretary.
Jenni Rivera crash: DEA investigating the owner of jetJenni Rivera was taking a test flight, says one report. Jennie Rivera was interested in buying the Learjet 25 for $250,000. The jet owner is under investigation by the US Drug Enforcement Agency. Two of the company's planes were seized by the DEA earlier this year.
US to send Patriot missiles and troops to TurkeyUS Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta approved a deployment order for the missiles to help defend the Middle Eastern nation from possible attack by its Syrian neighbor.
Fiscal cliff: Obama, Boehner speak franklyAs the battle over the United States' 'fiscal cliff' continues, President Obama and Representative Boehner spoke directly at the White House on Thursday.
Details of Oregon mall shooter paint a mixed pictureThe motive is still missing in Tuesday's Oregon mall shooting that left 3 people dead. Jacob Tyler Roberts, the suspected shooter, was adventurous and had planned a move to Hawaii, according to friends.
Susan Rice's surprise withdrawal saves Obama a fightUN ambassador Susan Rice, once perceived as a natural replacement for Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, has withdrawn her name from the nomination process. It now seems likely that President Obama will pick Senator John Kerry for the role.
With wide gap, Obama and Boehner meet for 'fiscal cliff' talksWith an end-of-year deadline looming, the two leaders came together at the White House on Thursday in an attempt to rejuvenate negotiations as frustration mounted over the lack of progress on averting the 'fiscal cliff.'
New Yorkers will soon be able to e-hail taxis with smartphonesAt least a dozen companies are ready to provide the service, including ones now operating in other US cities and overseas.
It's elementary, my dear: Watson returns as US Ryder Cup captainThe PGA of America is bringing back Tom Watson, who led the Americans to victory at the 1993 Ryder Cup matches, as captain for the 2014 US team.
McAfee's odyssey continues as he returns to US, wants to 'settle down'McAfee was in hiding in Belize for weeks after police called him a person of interest in the killing of his neighbor.
University of Iowa first to ask incoming students about sexual orientationThe University of Iowa will ask incoming students about their gender identity and sexual orientation in their applications, in an effort to connect them to appropriate services.
Software pioneer John McAfee deported from Guatemala, lands in MiamiAfter being deported from Guatemala, John McAfee returned to the US Wednesday evening. For now, Belize officials must wait to question McAfee about the death of his neighbor.
