Tragedy unfolds as Newtown funeral processions continue
Funeral processions for victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre roll through Newtown for a third day. Daniel Barden, 7, is remembered as a joyful child. Victoria Soto, 27, struggles to shield her students. Celebrities, lawmakers, and communities mourn while national gun control debate intensifies.
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Georgia
National Rifle Association
Lanza
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Nancy Lanza
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Riverview
East Windsor
Noah Pozner
Armored backpacks surge after Connecticut school shootings
Amid the Sandy Hook tragedy, armored child backpacks and assault rifle purchases spike nationwide. Colorado set a single day record for background checks. Nevada saw peak weekend demand. retailers discuss supply and safety while parents seek added protection for children.
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Obama Boehner clash as fiscal cliff nears endgame
Obama and Boehner clash over a fiscal cliff deal with talks at a standstill yet open to negotiation. Obama urged Republicans to accept a deal while Boehner warned against a tax hike and pressed for Plan B to pass in the House amid Senate opposition.
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Mercer schools see uptick in illness absences in Mercer County
Mercer County Schools report a small rise in illness related absences as influenza and strep throat spread earlier than usual. Principal figures show Straley and Sun Valley with higher rates while Athens Melrose and Spanishburg dipped in recent days. Strep remains highly contagious and flu symptoms vary, prompting caution for parents and students.
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