The
chiming of bells reverberated throughout Newtown on Friday,
commemorating one week since the crackle of gunfire in a schoolhouse
killed 20 children and six adults in a massacre that has shaken the
community - and the nation - to its core.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy gathered with other officials
on the steps of the town hall as the bell rang 26 times in memory of
each life lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The gunman also killed
his mother before the massacre, and himself afterward.
Officials didn't plan any formal remarks Friday morning, when similar commemorations were planned throughout the country.
Though the massacre does not rank as the deadliest
school shooting in U.S. history - that record belongs to Virginia Tech -
the tender age of the victims and the absence of any apparent motive
has struck at Americans' hearts and minds like no other. The gunman used
a military-style assault rifle loaded with ammunition intended to
inflict maximum damage, officials have said.
Just a week later, gun control has taken a front
burner in Congress, where previous mass shootings produced only minimal
legislative reaction. Vice President Joe Biden had said Thursday that
the Obama administration would push to tighten gun laws.
The White House has said President Barack Obama would privately observe the moment of silence.
The National Rifle Association will take the
spotlight later Friday in its first public event since last week's
shooting at a morning news conference. The nation's largest gun-rights
lobby with 4.3 million members has said it will offer "meaningful
contributions to help make sure this never happens again."
Monday, May 20 2013 2:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:22:16 GMT
Tuesday morning will feature another round patchy fog. It will be a mild and muggy start with temps in the mid 60s for the city and around 60 for the suburbs. Look for more clouds than sun with highs the low 80s. There could be a few spotty showers during the day.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:21:09 GMT
A picture taken of the rare Ben Franklin bust, valued at $3 million. The bust was stolen from a Brywn Mawr home in August.
A housekeeper has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the theft of a Benjamin Franklin bust stolen in suburban Philadelphia and reportedly worth $3 million.Andrea Lawton, 47, of Mobile, Ala.,
A housekeeper has been sentenced to six years in federal prison in the theft of a Benjamin Franklin bust stolen in suburban Philadelphia and reportedly worth $3 million.Andrea Lawton, 47, of Mobile, Ala.,
Monday, May 20 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:25:38 GMT
A text message that says "I'm about to leave" is the last time Janet Royer had contact with her son Thursday night. "It's like a nightmare, it's the worst nightmare anyone can think of. I keep thinking
A text message that says "I'm about to leave" is the last time Janet Royer had contact with her son Thursday night.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:14:40 GMT
Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at 9:55 p.m. in Wilmington, Delaware near the Chateau Orleans Apartments.A 31-year old female was waling her dog along an unlit path when she
Police are investigating an attempted robbery that occurred at 9:55 p.m. in Wilmington, Delaware near the Chateau Orleans Apartments. A 31-year old female was walking her dog along an unlit path when she
Monday, May 20 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:24:20 GMT
The person who bought a winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in New Jersey has yet to claim the prize. The winner matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing
The person who bought a winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in New Jersey has yet to claim the prize. The winner matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing
Monday, May 20 2013 7:48 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:48:34 GMT
Pounding winds and violent surf from Hurricane Sandy left their mark on Ocean City, NJ. Beaches were washed out and there's concern about debris washing up. But Mayor Jay Gillian says no need to worry.
Mayor of Ocean City says no need to worry about debris filled beaches after Hurricane Sandy. He says plans have been taking place to make sure they're safe and clean.
