Connecticut School Shooting Stuns Newtown Community
A man killed his mother then opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, killing 26 at the school including 20 children, with two dozen more wounded. The shooter died, authorities said, and President Obama urged meaningful action as townspeople mourned.
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Lawrence plans security upgrades after Connecticut school shooting
School leaders cite crisis management plans in place and intruder alert systems while outlining plans to upgrade elementary security as part of a bond package. Officials estimate 85 to 100 million dollars for improvements, but acknowledge such measures cannot guarantee prevention of mass shootings.
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Assad holds decisive cards as rebels close in
Assad retains thousands of loyal troops and air power while Russia backs him at the U N Security Council. Western hesitation to intervene limits prospects for a quick end to his four-decade rule as Islamic extremists shape the rebel threat and the battered regime clings to power.
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Tempers flare in Alexandria ahead of Egypt charter vote
Waving swords and clubs, Islamists clash with opponents in Alexandria on the eve of Egypts referendum on the draft constitution. The dispute, part of a wider crisis since Mubarak's ouster, sets the stage for a polarized vote with about 120000 army troops to guard polling stations and groups vowing to defend them.
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Gas prices expected to dip below 3.28 before Christmas travel surge
Analysts forecast the national average gasoline price will fall under 3.28 a gallon by Monday, marking the lowest level of the year. The decline comes as travelers prepare for what is expected to be the busiest Christmas travel season in six years, a financial relief for drivers.
Holiday shoppers may see big discounts soon
Shoppers slowed after a strong Thanksgiving weekend as sales data from ShopperTrak show overall holiday spending up 2.2 percent to $659 billion. Consumer concerns over weak job growth and a looming fiscal cliff reduced planned purchases, pushing retailers like J C Penney and Macy's to consider steeper promotions.
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Markets End Lower on Friday With Mixed Commodities
The Dow fell 35.71 points to 13135.01 while the Nasdaq dropped 20.82 to 2971.34 and the S&P 500 declined 5.87 to 1413.58. Treasuries edged up as corn rose 10.5 cents to 7.31, soybeans climbed 19.5 cents to 14.96, wheat gained 1.5 cents to 8.52, oil added 84 cents to 86.73, gold rose 20 cents to 1697, silver slipped 5.6 cents to 32.30 and platinum traded at 1614.50.
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