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What genius thought Independence Day My Street should include Ground Zero?

This probably should have been rethought.

On Jun 23, 2016 by Beth Elderkin

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Obama planning to try again on gun-control executive order

There have been 46 school shootings this year so far.

On Oct 9, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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The Charleston massacre shows us why America needs better gun control laws

When will we finally say enough is enough?

On Jun 18, 2015 by Nico Lang

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Sandy Hook victim’s family seeks trademark to stop online harassment

Fake Twitter accounts are spreading Sandy Hook conspiracies, and this family is fighting back.

On Feb 11, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Why can’t America control its gun violence epidemic?

In the wake of last week's FSU school shootings, Americans were again reminded that our gun problem isn't over.

On Nov 25, 2014 by Liskula Cohen

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4 reasons the world has lost faith in America

If the world were a giant high school, the U.S. would still be at the popular table. However, it would no longer be the Queen Bee.

On Nov 13, 2014 by Chris Osterndorf

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Twitter tells the story of the Reynolds High School shooting

Even the vice chair of the school board had turned to Twitter for updates.

On Jun 10, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Conn. lawmakers want Newtown trolling pages wiped from Facebook

Connecticut lawmakers have asked Facebook to take down more than 100 pages that allegedly harass victims of the mass shooting in Newtown.

On Feb 25, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Gabby Giffords’ gun violence testimony spreads on Facebook

The handwritten page was penned by her speech therapist.

On Jan 31, 2013 by Justin Franz

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Conn. state rep apologizes for comments about Gabby Giffords

In a Facebook comment, Connecticut state representative DebraLee Hovey told the former congresswoman and shooting victim to "stay out of my towns." Giffords met with families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims Friday.

On Jan 8, 2013 by Jordan Valinsky

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New York Post duped by obvious Ryan Lanza impostor

The interview with Ryan Lanza, brother of Newtown, Conn., killer Adam Lanza, seemed like a blockbuster exclusive for The New York Post. Unfortunately it was all a hoax.

On Dec 24, 2012 by Kevin Morris

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Ann Curry inspires pay-it-forward movement with #26Acts

The NBC anchor thought it'd be a good idea for people to perform 20 acts of random kindness in honor of the 20 slain children in Connecticut.

On Dec 21, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

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Nation takes moment of silence for Newtown at 9:30am Eastern

Celebrities and even websites are joining in on the five-minute reflection for Sandy Hook victims.

On Dec 21, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Ravelry group knits toys for every Sandy Hook student

A group on the popular knitting and crocheting website Ravelry is creating handmade stuffed monster toys for all 600 kids at Sandy Hook Elementary, to provide comfort after Friday's horrific shooting.

On Dec 19, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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Ke$ha changes her tune: “I was forced” to sing “Die Young”

Though intended to be an anthem for living life to the fullest, the single was pulled from many radio stations' playlists following the school shooting last week.

On Dec 19, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky