Saturday, May 18 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:43:29 GMT
It's very difficult to run and manage your own business, but two local businesses have beat the difficult odds year in and year out. These businesses are celebrating huge milestones this week. Jim Woodham'sMore >>
It's very difficult to run and manage your own business, but two local businesses have beat the difficult odds year in and year out. These businesses are celebrating huge milestones this week. Jim Woodham'sMore >>
Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont...More >>
Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at...More >>
Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at U.S. jails.More >>
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.More >>
An elderly driver plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Saturday parade in a small Virginia mountain town and investigators were looking into whether he suffered a medical emergency before the accident.More >>
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut's two U.S. senators are forwarding a package of recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden, who is chairing a task force on policy changes in the wake of the deadly Newtown school shooting.
The two Democrats on Friday called for imposing an expanded assault weapons ban that includes a ban on high-capacity magazines.
They also want to improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check system. They said many federal agencies do not report the necessary information and an estimated 40% of U.S. gun purchases are conducted without a check.
Other proposals include more funding for public mental health services, background checks for ammunition purchases, rules encouraging firearms manufacturers to make safer guns and federal tracking of guns.
Biden has promised to forward recommendations to President Barack Obama by Tuesday.
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Thursday, May 9 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:20:32 GMT
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting. Stag Arms said the 22 long rifle will have lower firepower than the traditional AR-15 and will be legal underMore >>
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:54:44 GMT
New technology is posing a very real security threat.A plastic gun initially unveiled last year, is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets."A felon, a terrorist, canMore >>
A plastic gun initially unveiled last year is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-04-30 17:19:42 GMT
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15. Before some of the toughestMore >>
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-04-26 16:55:15 GMT
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission, created by Gov. Dannel Malloy in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, met Friday in Hartford to further discuss mental health services.The meeting got underway atMore >>
The Sandy Hook Advisory Commission, created by Gov. Dannel Malloy in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, met Friday in Hartford to further discuss mental health services.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-04-12 18:27:09 GMT
The White House says the mother of a Newtown shooting victim will deliver the weekly presidential radio and Internet address. President Barack Obama typically gives the talk, focusing on a topic that'sMore >>
The White House says the mother of a Newtown shooting victim will deliver the weekly presidential radio and Internet address. President Barack Obama typically gives the talk, focusing on a topic that'sMore >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-03-13 00:11:44 GMT
Connecticut gun manufacturers will be paying close attention to what's happening at the State Capitol in Hartford in the coming days including Stag Arms, which is based in New Britain. Eyewitness NewsMore >>
Connecticut gun manufacturers will be paying close attention to what's happening at the state Capitol in Hartford in the coming days, including Stag Arms, which is based in New Britain.More >>
Tuesday, January 15 2013 12:39 PM EST2013-01-15 17:39:12 GMT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut's two U.S. senators are forwarding a package of recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden, who is chairing a task force on policy changes in the wake of the deadlyMore >>
Connecticut's two U.S. senators are forwarding a package of recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden, who is chairing a task force on policy changes in the wake of the deadly Newtown school shooting.More >>
By Ashley Fantz, CNN updated 10:03 AM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSGroup of Newtown residents met Sunday and MondayA few decided to drive to Washington and meet with Brady Campaign members11:30More >>
As the Capitol Building came into view Tuesday morning, Lee Shull tried to help his neighbor Po Murray navigate their car into Washington.
By Halimah Abdullah, CNN updated 6:38 PM EST, Mon Dec 17, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSSandy Hook shooting might become a tipping point for gun legislationSeveral pro-gun Democrats have said it is time to lookMore >>
It has happened before: Aurora. Columbine. Tucson. Virginia Tech.
By John Avlon, CNN Contributor updated 12:31 PM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012Editor's note: John Avlon is a CNN contributor and senior political columnist for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. He is co-editorMore >>
Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make us confront reality.
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