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Sandy Hook Elementary Students Record 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Benefit Song [Video]

Michael Scott — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:29:34 +0000

A month after 20 children and 6 adults were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, students from Newtown gathered at the home studio of Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, to record their version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" featuring Ingrid Michaelson.

Everett High School Principal Erik Naumann Makes Violent Terminator 2 Spoof Video As 'The Naumannator' For Students [Video]

Michael Scott — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:03:13 +0000

The new principal at Massachusetts' Everett High School Erik Naumann Makes Terminator 2 Spoof Video as "The Naumannator" for students. Parents are outraged. Are people being too sensitive, or is this

Newtown Asks Gift Givers To Stop Sending Packages

Stephanie Crist — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:00:26 +0000

Gifts and donations from all over the world have completely overwhelmed the small community of Newton, Conn after the tragic shooting on Dec 14.

Sign The Petition To Officially Make Westboro Baptist Church A Legally Recognized Hate Group

Michael Scott — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:53:43 +0000

No one believes in our right to free speech as much as I do. It’s part of what’s makes us American. However, what the people associated with the Westboro Baptist Church exercise is disgusting abuse to free speech. They protest American soldier’s funerals, and now Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket the funerals of the [...]

Harrold, Texas Allows Teachers To Carry Concealed Weapons

Michael Scott — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:34:01 +0000

In Harrold, Tx, students and parents seem to not worry about much about safety, because some of the teachers are armed.

NRA Breaks Silence, Plans Press Conference on Friday

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:00:56 +0000

The National Rifle Association went quiet after last week's shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, and many have been wondering what the gun-advocacy group would have to say. On Tuesday, the NRA released an official statement:

What Is It About The Flame?

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:02:17 +0000

What is it about the soft flickering glow of a candle that brings us such peace and helps us cope with troubling times?

SNL Honors Shooting Victims

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:00:28 +0000

We are all still shocked and saddened about the school shooting in Connecticut on Friday. Wall to wall news coverage was inevitable, but one of the most touching moments came on NBC's 'Saturday Night Live' when the New York City Children's

The Heroes Of Sandy Hook Shooting Tragedy

Michael Scott — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:34:31 +0000

The entire world was shaken to it’s core this past Friday as the details of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting in Newtown, Connecticut unfolded. It’s times like these we’re all left asking how there could be so much evil in this world. It’s also ti

Controversial Church Set To Protest At School Shooting Funerals

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:42:49 +0000

Is this what our Founding Fathers meant by free speech? Protesting at the funerals of slain children? This makes me sick to my stomach.

Names of Victims in Newtown, Connecticut Massacre Revealed

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:40:00 +0000

Authorities have released the names of the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in which Adam Lanza, 20, reportedly killed 27 people, as well as himself. Lanza's rampage began when he shot and killed his mother, Nancy, at her home before he drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed six adults and 20 children before taking his own life.

How Leading Sports Figures Reacted to the Connecticut School Massacre

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 18:25:08 +0000

When something like the horrific shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School happens, the major sports we follow can suddenly feel a bit smaller. But world-class athletes who normally seem bigger than life watched today's events unfold just like the rest of us, on TV, and shared their thoughts just like the rest of us, on social media.

We read some of their reactions on Twitter and collected them here:

Candlelight Vigil Planned For School Victims in Lafayette

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 01:01:58 +0000

A candlelight vigil for the CT shooting victims and their families is planned for Monday night at 6:00 at The Shops at Martial Plaza in Lafayette.

Connecticut School Tragedy – The Day in Pictures

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:46:42 +0000

Pictures from the aftermath of the school shooting in Connecticut. A horrible tragedy for America.

Listen to a New Version of Alabama's 'Angels Among Us,' Remixed in Light of the Connecticut School Shooting

Michael Scott — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:57:32 +0000

As we all try to make sense out of the Connecticut school shooting tragedy – not that I think any of us ever will be able to – we all look for things to help us cope. I put together this quick mix of 'Angels Among Us' by Alabama for you, in hopes it can help you deal with this traumatic event

Country Music Stars React On Twitter To Horrifying Connecticut School Shooting

Michael Scott — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:37:10 +0000

As the world looks on in horror over the Newtown, Connecticut school shootings, Country music's stars react via their Twitter accounts.

How Do I Talk To My Kids About Tragic Situations?

Jeremy Lawrence — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:40:46 +0000

A tragedy like the one we have seen today is something that will not fade from memory quickly. Â For kids, they are seeing and hearing about something that they can’t process. Â So what do you say to help? Â Roy Petitfils with Pax Renewal Center had some thoughts that he shared with us. First, Petitfils says [...]