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Newtown board mulls plans for Sandy Hook school
Newtown officials struggled Friday night to move toward a decision on what to do with the elementary school where 20 first-graders and six educators were shot to death in December, after teachers expressed grief and frustration during a closed-door session before a public meeting was held. A task force of ...
US Gun Lobby Says It's Fighting a 'Culture War'
The members of America's most powerful gun lobby are fighting a "culture war" that goes beyond gun rights, says the National Rifle Association's incoming president. (May 3)
Sony settles lawsuit by lawyer for gospel artists
Sony Music Entertainment has settled a lawsuit filed by a Connecticut lawyer who said record company executives retaliated against him for winning higher pay for gospel music artists. Stamford-based attorney James Walker Jr. sued Sony in federal court in Bridgeport in 2005. He claimed executives pressured some of gospel music's ...
Skakel Slams Attorney in Conn. Murder Appeal
In his latest appeal, Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel launched a barrage of criticism against the attorney who represented him at his murder trial, saying that Michael Sherman failed to competently defend him. (April 25)
'Vanilla Ice Goes Amish' to debut on DIY this year
The DIY television network is proving a comfortable home for rappers turned renovators. "Vanilla Ice Goes Amish" will debut on the network this year. Network executive Burton Jablin says the former rap star will live with an Amish community in Ohio to learn how they do construction. Vanilla Ice already ...
Gun Shop: Restrictions Create 'black Market'
A gun shop owner in Phoenix says enhanced background checks would create an "instant black market for firearms". He says banning certain assault rifles would do more harm than good. (April 17)
Senate Dems on Guns Vote: It's "Not Over"
The U.S. Senate rejected a bill to tighten restrictions on firearms sales by a vote of 54 to 46, well short of the 60 needed. Following the vote, Senator Joe Manchin alongside other Senate Democrats vowed to push on for gun restrictions. (A...
Senate Dems on Guns Vote: It's "Not Over"
The U.S. Senate rejected a bill to tighten restrictions on firearms sales by a vote of 54 to 46, well short of the 60 needed. Following the vote, Senator Joe Manchin alongside other Senate Democrats vowed to push on for gun restrictions. (A...
McCartney lends voice to anti-gun violence effort
Paul McCartney added his voice to Tony Bennett's campaign against gun violence Wednesday. The former Beatle recorded a voice message that was part of a text-to-call operation for Bennett's Voices Against Violence campaign. McCartney and others encouraged Americans to send a text, which led to the singer's message and connected ...
Motion picture group will emphasize rating details
The Motion Picture Association of America announced changes to its movie rating system Tuesday, saying it wants to help parents make informed decisions at the multiplex. The new system, rolled out as the "Check the Box" campaign, will include prominent descriptions explaining why a movie received its rating. Films that ...
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