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Monday, December 17, 2012

'Dexter' Finale Recap: Deb Kills LaGuerta's Investigation At The End Of Season 7

So as Showtime's "Dexter" wraps up tonight what's expected to be its next-to-last season, Michael C. Hall, for one, is not buying the idea that love, loss and fatherhood — and the forced sharing of Dexter's secret with his sister Deb (Jennifer

Season 6's season finale ended with the game changer to top all game changers on Dexter. Deb (Jennifer Carpenter) walked in on Dexter (Michael C. Hall) killing Travis (Colin Hanks). As expected, the Lieutenant of Miami Metro has had a hard time dealing

Zap2it: Recently, you've been guest-starring in the current season of Showtime's "Dexter," and you were part of an ensemble cast in the short-lived HBO series "Luck." You've been a series lead before -- do you feel the itch to try that again? Jason

Remember when Deb falling in love with Dexter seemed like the worst choice she could possibly make? In this week's episode of Dexter, she takes some action that makes her wrongheaded romantic affection for her adopted

Explosion reported inside US military contractor compound in Afghan capital

Heroic teachers did whatever they could to protect students as suspected gunman Adam Lanza stormed Newtown, Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 students and six adults. In an interview with ABC

Attorney General Eric Holder made remarks a short time ago on the tragic school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, where a 20-year-old gunman killed 20 children and six adults. Holder appeared to suggest the country's

Toronto, ON – Russell Wilson became the first Seattle quarterback to run for three touchdowns in one game in the Seahawks' 50-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills at Rogers Centre in Toronto. All three of Wilson's rushing touchdowns came in the first half

Fox News has confirmed that the suspected shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut was Adam* Lanza. *The identity of the shooter has been updated to Adam Lanza. GET LIVE UPDATES ON THE

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas, left, tight end Alex Smith (81),and running back Trent Richardson (33) join their teammates in a moment of silence for the victims of the Connecticut school shootings. (Photo: Mark Duncan, AP)

Columbine survivor Patrick Ireland symbol of strength for Sandy Hook

Time will tell what will come in the wake of the Newtown shooting, but Columbine was a cultural earthquake and in the hysteria that followed sent Republican leaders in a panic. It was a panic that nearly led to the GOP restricting gun rights—not the

Beth Nimmo knows tragedy well. Her daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. This afternoon, she appeared on "America Live," where she told anchor Megyn Kelly

Samuel Granillo is making a documentary about his experience as a survivor of the deadly Columbine shootings. Even after 13 years, Granillo still feels guilt but hopes his film will help the survivors of the massacre in Newtown, Conn. CBS News

Residents of grief-stricken Newtown, Conn., attend a vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, which took the lives of 20 children and six adults Friday. President Barack Obama visited Newtown on Sunday. (Mario Tama, Getty

Fashion Island shooting: 'Luck was on our side,' police say

“On December 15, 2012, Newport Beach Police responded to the area of San Miguel Drive and Newport Center Drive in response to several calls of possible shots fired. Witnesses reported seeing a male standing in the parking lot outside of Macy's in

A gunman at Fashion Island in Newport Beach apparently fired more than 50 rounds in a parking lot at the busy shopping mall Saturday before he was apprehended by police, authorities said. Marcos Gurrola, 42, of Garden Grove, was arrested in the parking

MORE PHOTOS ». Suspect Marcos Gurrola was charged with shooting at an inhabited dwelling after the Fashion Island incident Saturday night. Orange County Sheriff's Department. ADVERTISEMENT. More from this story

Newport Beach police arrested a man in the Macy's parking lot at Fashion Island just after 4:30 p.m. today after witnesses said he fired at least 18 shots in the air. Police have identified the shooting suspect at Marcos Sarinana Gurrola, 42, of Garden

Westboro Baptist Church Says It Will Picket Vigil For Connecticut School ...

People react during a prayer service at St. John's Episcopal church near Sandy Hook Elementary School in Sandy Hook, Connecticut December 15, 2012. Residents of the small Connecticut community of Newtown were reeling on Saturday from one of the

Westboro Baptist Church announced via Twitter that they will travel to Newtown, Connecticut to picket the site of the Sandy Hook elementary school.

The Westboro Baptist Church, the controversial group known for protesting outside funerals of slain U.S. service members, announced that it will picket a vigil for the victims of Friday's Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the second-deadliest

Westboro Baptist Church announced via Twitter that they will travel to Newtown, Connecticut to picket the site of the Sandy Hook elementary school.

Columbine survivor: Shooting victims' parents shouldn't carry guilt - TODAY News

Thirteen years after a shooting at Columbine High School, survivors of the 1999 attack are offering words of support to the families and survivors of Friday's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. “I really hope the good

For a community leader in a town that still feels the wounds of the shooting at Columbine High School nearly 14 years later, the news of Friday's mass shooting at a school in Connecticut is sickening.

After the Columbine shooting, the media took aim at heavy music, violent movies, and video games as a source or inspiration for the violence that occurred.

'These Tragedies Must End,' Obama Says - NYTimes.com

TOKYO — Japan's voters handed a landslide victory to the Liberal Democratic Party in national parliamentary elections on Sunday, giving power back to the conservative party that had governed Japan for decades until a historic defeat three years ago.

ATLANTA — All week, Giants players said this year could be different. They had lived through the stress that came with spending the final month of last season with their tiptoes on the precipice and, after they walloped the New Orleans Saints a week

Luke Sharrett for The New York Times President Obama spoke at a memorial service at Newtown High School on Sunday evening. Two days after the massacre at a school in Newtown, Conn., a shattered community headed off to church Sunday in the misty

NEWTOWN, Conn. — President Obama vowed on Sunday to “use whatever power this office holds” to stop massacres like the slaughter at the school here that shocked the nation, hinting at a fresh effort to curb the spread of guns as he declared that there

'Survivor: Philippines': And the winner is...

It's the InsideTV Podcast interview you've all been waiting for. Villainess Abi-Maria Gomes finally had her torch extinguished last night on Survivor: Philippines, and now she is ready to talk all about her bitchy ways on the

An Iowa native was named the winner of “Survivor: Philippines” Sunday night, beating the other three remaining contestants in the show's live finale. Denise Stapley, 41 is a sex therapist in her hometown of Cedar Rapids. She went home with a newly won

Each week, host Jeff Probst answers a few questions about the most recent episode of 'Survivor: Philippines'. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Let's start off with a strategy question for you, Jeff.

NRA Silent Following School Shooting

The Connecticut school massacre has spurred calls for implementing the proposed global arms trade treaty, even though its proponents say the agreement would not cover domestic U.S. sales. The American gun lobby

Ford, NRA Country's December “artist of the month” was slated to take over the group's official Twitter account to tweet to fans starting Friday afternoon. An announcement on that Twitter account posted Friday reportedly read “Apologies for the

After a tragedy such as the shooting deaths of a reported 27 (including the gunman) at Sandy Hook Elementary on Friday morning, there's always a debate: How much time must pass before one can weigh in on the politics on

Groups and lawmakers in favor of stricter gun laws haven't wasted any time speaking out following the mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., but the pro-gun National Rifle Association has been silent. The NRA, which frequently communicates through social

Westboro Baptist Church Says It Will Picket Vigil For Connecticut School ...

The members of the Westboro Baptist Church, most notably known for picketing funerals of military personnel throughout the United States, will be protesting during President Barack Obama's visit to the town on Sunday as well as after the president's visit.

Westboro Baptist Church Betty Phelps. Betty Phelps, daughter-in-law of pastor Fred Phelps and a member of the Westboro Baptist Church, demonstrates outside the Supreme Court while justices hear oral arguements in Snyder v. Phelps, which tests the

At the time of publication, it is unknown why the Westboro Baptist Church is blaming Carrie Underwood. For a while, the Westboro Baptist Church appeared to be targeting Oklahoma and it's residents. Oklahoma did not tolerate their behavior and fought back.

14, the Westboro Baptist Church is already making plans to picket. The Westboro Baptist Church is known for picketing and protesting at funerals across the country. “Westboro will picket Sandy Hook Elementary School to sing praise to God for the glory

15 that the Westboro Baptist Church was planning to protest in Newtown, Conn., a Facebook page was created. Many people are posting there, promising to form a human blockade to stop the Westboro Baptist Church from picketing the funerals of those

Fashion Island shooting suspect reportedly 'unhappy with life'

Marcos Gurrola The gunman who fired more than 50 rounds at the busy Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach was described by police as a "destitute individual" who decided “this was his way of venting his life problems.” Marcos Gurrola, 42

A gunman at Fashion Island in Newport Beach apparently fired more than 50 rounds in a parking lot at the busy shopping mall before he was apprehended by police, authorities said Saturday. The 42-year-old male was

Breaking Down the 'Boys: Cowboys' chances of winning NFC East after overtime ...

Cyclone Evan now equivalent to a category 4 hurricane and making landfall over Viti Levu, Fiji - @metofficestorms.

Lawmen in the east say they've arrested a man that's been on the run for breaking and entering. 21-year-old Jimmy Ball Junior of Washington was arrested by the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office thanks, they say, to a Crime Stoppers tip. Investigators

Boehner Is Breaking in the Cliff Talks. AP. Tweet · Share; Print article; Email article; Comments. Connor Simpson 7:27 PM ET. John Boehner has finally given in to raising taxes for America's wealthiest citizens for the first time in the ongoing fiscal

Photo: Sandy Hook Principal Dawn Hochsprung's daughter shares a photo of Obama holding Hochsprung's granddaughter - via @Chass63.

Cyclone Evan now equivalent to a category 4 hurricane and making landfall over Viti Levu, Fiji - @metofficestorms.

After Sandy Hook Shooting Virginia Tech Families Mourn, Offer Support

As they prepare to mark the upcoming sixth anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, families of the victims in that tragedy are mourning again following Friday's mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school.

The April 2007 mass shooting at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Va., in which 32 students and others died, and 17 were wounded. Shooter Seung-Hui Cho, who killed himself, was armed with a Glock 19 pistol and a Walther P22 semiautomatic pistol.

Newton, Panthers roll over Chargers

Not only did Brennan's Newton team accomplish something no Sussex County boys soccer team has ever done, but something none of his coaching siblings can take claim to and that's win a state championship. Brennan's brother Brian is the head basketball

Newton, Panthers roll over Chargers. Published December 16, 2012. Sports Network. San Diego, CA – Cam Newton threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers crushed the San Diego Chargers, 31-7, at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday.

Authorities evacuated a Catholic church in Newtown, Connecticut, Sunday.

Newton memorial via AFP. Topics: Adam Lanza ♢ Governor Dan Malloy ♢ the Connecticut school massacre. The gunman in the Connecticut school massacre that left 20 small children dead blasted his way through a locked

Paul McCartney On 'SNL': Beatles Great Performs 'My Valentine' On 'Saturday ...

The surviving members of Nirvana (Dave Grohl, Krist Novaselic and touring guitarist Pat Smear) joined Paul McCartney onstage again last night when he.

Paul McCartney was the musical guest on this week's episode of "Saturday Night Live." The Beatles alum joined the holiday episode, hosted by Martin Short. McCartney sat down at the piano for a performance of "My Valentine."

Paul McCartney's collaboration with the surviving members of Nirvana wasn't as unlikely as it seemed on Wednesday night. Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic.

The surviving members of Nirvana (Dave Grohl, Krist Novaselic and touring guitarist Pat Smear) joined Paul McCartney onstage again last night when he.

Paul McCartney On 'SNL': Beatles Great Performs 'My Valentine' On 'Saturday ...

Saturday Night Live presented the New York City Children's Chorus singing "Silent Night" in commemoration of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy.

Saturday Night Live broke from tradition last night to pay tribute to the tragic mass school shootings that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday. Instead of the usual cold open, the show started with members of the New York City Children's Chorus

Children's choir honors 27 killed: "Sleep in heavenly peace"

Just a few days ago, an awful, incomprehensible tragedy took place in Newtown, Connecticut, when a disturbed gunman stole the lives of 20 innocent children and six heroic elementary school employees. The nation learned of the news almost immediately

Paul McCartney On 'SNL': Beatles Great Performs 'My Valentine' On 'Saturday ...

"SNL" had the difficult task of airing one day after one of the worst mass shootings in the US history. It was never specifically mentioned, but it presided over the night after a haunting children's choir rendition of "Silent Night."

Saturday Night Live presented the New York City Children's Chorus singing "Silent Night" in commemoration of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy.

Children's choir honors 27 killed: "Sleep in heavenly peace"

Saturday Night Live rose to the unenviable challenge of putting on a comedy show the day after an unthinkable tragedy.

New York Times, Other News Outlets Run Newtown Shooting Victims' Names On ...

Yet the accounts of several people close to Twitter and Facebook, and documents reviewed by The New York Times, contradict the statements he made under oath. Mr. Systrom and Mike Krieger, the other founder of Instagram, held several meetings as late

Instagram cut off the ability for Twitter to properly display Instagram photos directly on its Web site and in its applications. The move escalates tensions between the two companies, which were once friends in the battle against

More than 700 members of the N.H.L. Players' Association began voting Sunday on whether to give the union's executive board the authority to file a disclaimer of interest, a move that would effectively dissolve the union and allow individual players to

Packers hold on to clinch NFC North

James Jones is having himself a day on the lakefront. He his three touchdowns today and have put the Bears in a big hole in the third quarter. Aaron Rodgers has heated up after a sluggish first quarter. He has torched the Bears secondary for over 200

Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields tries to knock the ball away from Chicago Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game at Soldier Field in Chicago. The pass was ruled incomplete on a fourth down attempt.

With one championship under their belt, the Green Bay Packers are already eyeing a few others. Aaron Rodgers connected with James Jones on all three touchdowns, Clay Matthews continued his dominance of Jay Cutler with two more sacks and Green Bay

The Bears are slumping, while the Packers are surging. Green Bay isn't firing on all cylinders by any means, and having scored an average of 26-points per game while allowing 21 in recent weeks, they are certainly beatable.

Police: Man arrested after breaking into home in Winston-Salem | MyFOX8.com ...

It is amazing that Kentucky is still looking to add players after getting commitments from Andrew and Aaron Harrison, James Young, Marcus Lee and Derek Willis. However, the Wildcats still have room on the roster. This means that these elite players

Connecticut police say that misinformation posted to social media is becoming a major concern following school shooting - live video.

After an offseason spent adding experience to the roster, it's clear to see that the new veteran attitude of this New York Knicks team has been a huge part of their success. Of the Knicks' nine new additions for the 2012-13 season, none has made more

When the Los Angeles Lakers hired Mike D'Antoni as their head coach, doubts instantly arose surrounding the fit of his system to the team's personnel. As the Lakers continue down a path of underwhelming results, we are seeing why those doubts exist.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Some 20 police officers, including two mounted units, broke up a disturbance at Club Roots early Sunday and arrested a club manager on a weapons charge. According to the police report, police were summoned shortly after midnight

Syrian Airstrike Kills Palestinian Refugees - NYTimes.com - The New York Times

“Lincoln” received the most Globe nominations on Thursday, picking up seven. But this Hollywood awards show typically likes to spread its love around — perhaps because that makes for a livelier red-carpet spectacle — so

The murders committed in Newtown, Connecticut this week are an unimaginable national tragedy that's still sinking in, and while there's little the news media can do to help, they should, at the very least, do no harm at a time like this. Unfortunately

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian government forces for the first time hit the country's largest Palestinian refugee neighborhood with airstrikes on Sunday, killing at least eight people in the Yarmouk district of Damascus and reportedly driving dozens of

Live updates from Connecticut and around the country.

Onetime Allies in Antitrust Part Ways Over Google

Google has announced that, as part of its "Winter Cleaning" initiative, it will be ending support for Exchange ActiveSync outside of Google Apps for Business, Government and Education on January 30, 2013. ActiveSync will continue to work past that date

It's not a dedicated app, but Google says that tablet users will soon have access to a new version of Google News that's better tailored to their.

In this edition, Leena Rao, Anthony Ha and I dig into the new Google Maps app for Apple's iOS 6 operating system, the very latest in the ever-escalating battle in photo filter land between Instagram and Twitter, and Yahoo's latest coup in adding Max

The numbers come with a new transparency feature Google has rolled out which allows anyone to download a big ol' list of all copyright removals in the Transparency Report, the data being refreshed every day. On top of that, Google is also telling how

Fashion Island shooting suspect reportedly 'unhappy with life'

A shooting has been reported in the parking lot of Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

Details began to emerge about the gunman who allegedly fired more than 50 shots in the parking lot of the Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach on Saturday. Witnesses said the suspect appeared to fire into the

Marcos Sarinana Gurrola of Garden Grove, a 42 year old man has been taken into custody, accused of firing shots at Fashion Island mall in Newport Beach yesterday. NBC LA reports: Authorities in Orange County said some 50 shots were fired outside a mall

One person was taken into custody after shots were fired in a parking lot outside the Fashion Island Macy's in Newport Beach this evening. The shooting prompted at least parts of the Orange County mall to go on lockdown. Newport Beach police told NBC

Shooter Details began to emerge about the gunman who allegedly fired more than 50 shots in the parking lot of the Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach on Saturday. Witnesses said the suspect appeared to fire into the air in several quick

A Children's Choir Opens 'SNL' With 'Silent Night' - ABC News

Saturday Night Live rose to the unenviable challenge of putting on a comedy show the day after an unthinkable tragedy.

When SNL alumni return to play host, one of two things tends to happen: The show is either a season highlight that skillfully mixes old and new (see Maya Rudolph or Jimmy Fallon's shows from last year; seriously, see them), or it's an unfortunately

Note: We'll add more videos as soon as they are made available online.] Saturday Night Live's cold open was pitch perfect for a nation mourning the deaths of 26 victims -- including 20 children -- in Friday's Connecticut

NEW YORK -- "Saturday Night Live" made a rare departure from its comedic opening to pay tribute to the children and adults killed at a Connecticut elementary school. Not known for treating anything seriously or tenderly, the

Kentucky Basketball: Breaking Down Remaining Targets for 2013 Class

Actor Donald Faison, known for role as Turk on 'Scrubs,' marries - @peoplemag.

Japan's conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) seen winning election, according to exit polls - @BBCWorld.

Mali's interim PM who took office after soldiers behind a coup arrested his predecessor several days ago has chosen a new government - @AP.

Update: Man arrested after police say he fired about 50 shots in parking lot of mall in Newport Beach, Calif. - @AP.

Mali's interim PM who took office after soldiers behind a coup arrested his predecessor several days ago has chosen a new government - @AP.

Adam Lanza: Gunman's family at a loss to explain Connecticut shooting

Police said they had found "very good evidence" they hoped would answer questions about the motives of the 20-year-old gunman, described as brilliant but remote, who forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School and killed twenty children and six

WASHINGTON (AP) - He was an honors student who lived in a prosperous neighborhood with his mother, a well-liked woman who enjoyed hosting dice games and decorating the house for the holidays. Now Adam Lanza is

A day after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, details continue to emerge about the victims, the gunman, and the events leading up to the massacre. On Saturday afternoon, the Connecticut State Police released a

Law enforcement sources eventually said the shooter was Adam Lanza, 20, but only after mistakenly identifying the gunman as Lanza's older brother. As of late Saturday, little else was known about the dead gunman, whose body was found among the 27

Written by Liza Long, republished from The Blue Review Friday's horrific national tragedy -- the murder of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut -- has ignited a new discussion

Fashion Island shooting suspect reportedly 'unhappy with life'

Published: December 15, 2012 Posted in: Breaking News, City Streets, Shooting. FASHION ISLAND SHOOTING – Mall Locked Down. Officers are searching the area around Fashion Island after shots were fired near Macy's at Fashion Island.

Those at the Fashion Island mall said they thought of the Newtown shooting as they heard shots ring out. "With what happened in Connecticut, we were freaking out," said shopper Dena Nassef, who said she was walking

The man who allegedly fired shots in a parking lot at the Fashion Island shopping mall in Newport Beach on Saturday afternoon was immediately detained by police officers on bike patrol, authorities said.

Virginia Tech shooting victims' families offer condolences to Connecticut ...

We of the greater Virginia Tech community know, from our experience, of the unending sorrow and horror that has now descended on the Newtown, Conn., community. No words can express how they now feel over this

to a shooting rampage such as the latest tragedy in Newtown, Conn., in which 20 of the 26 people killed were children. In 2005, I was serving as the department chair in English at Virginia Tech when Seung-Hui Cho stepped into my office, his

Updated at 4:40 p.m. ET: CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A jury found Virginia Tech negligent Wednesday for delaying warnings in response to the first shootings in the 2007 massacre that left 33 dead on the campus. Jurors returned the verdict in a wrongful death

Medical examiner: Newtown school shooting 'the worst I have ever seen' · Virginia Tech shooting survivor Colin Goddard on MSNBC 121512 · Virginia Tech survivor: We must create climate for politicians to 'step up and lead'

Community bands together in Newton, Conn.

The San Diego Chargers are slim favorites against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Right tackle Derek Newton will be back in the starting lineup on Sunday when the Texans face the Indianapolis Colts at Reliant Stadium.

Newton, Connecticut Church Bomb Threat: St. Rose Of Lima Evacuated. www.huffingtonpost.com | Posted: 12/16/2012 1:14 pm EST | Updated: 12/16/2012 2:16 pm EST. reddit stumble fark · Share on Google+. Get Crime Alerts: Sign Up. React: Amazing

President Obama will arrive in Newton, Conn., on Sunday to meet family members of those killed in Friday's shooting rampage, carrying out the awful rituals of mass death and national grief for his fourth time in just four years as president. A police

Small earthquake recorded in Payne County

Date-Time. Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 10:07:12 UTC; Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 04:07:12 AM at epicenter; Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones · Location, 14.752°N, 91.383°W. Depth, 113.5 km (70.5 miles)

Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:36:02 UTC; Friday, December 14, 2012 at 02:36:02 AM at epicenter; Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones · Location, 31.213°N, 119.560°W. Depth, 11.3 km (7.0 miles). Region, OFF THE

RIPLEY, Okla. (AP) - The U. S. Geological Survey reports a small earthquake has been recorded near Ripley in southern Payne County. The county sheriff's office says there are no reports of injury or damage. The Geological Survey says the 2.8 magnitude

SAN FRANCISCO — Blobs of solidified magma may have helped control the direction of energy from the 2011 Virginia earthquake, according to early results from an airborne geologic survey conducted in July 2012. "If you look to the northeast [from the

Small earthquake recorded in Payne County

A strong earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of California early Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. It was a 6.3-magnitude earthquake that rattled at 2:36 a.m. PST Friday. The epicenter was 163 miles south

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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck early Friday off the coast of California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Friday. The trembler centered about 88 miles off the southwest coast of California — near San Diego. Residents in Long Beach, Newport

The location of the quake, provided by the USGS. USGS. Enlarge. MEXICO CITY. The U.S. Geological Survey says a large earthquake has struck in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California and Mexico. Skip to next paragraph. Related stories

Hillary Clinton recovering from fall, working from home

According to the U.S. State Department, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fainted Saturday morning which led to a concussion. She is now recovering at her home. Clinton is said to have been battling a stomach virus she had

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has suffered a concussion after a fainting fit Saturday morning and is now recovering at home, officials said today. The State Department says Clinton was dehydrated because of the virus and that she fainted

According to the Associated Press, Hillary Clinton fainted earlier this week and, in falling, banged her head sufficiently to cause a concussion. The root cause, we are told, was a stomach bug—maybe norovirus—that caused dehydration and wobbliness.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, already ill with a virus, is now recovering from a concussion sustained after fainting, her office said Saturday. Clinton "will continue to be monitored regularly by her doctors," said a statement from

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who canceled an overseas trip this week due to a stomach virus, suffered a concussion after she fainted, the State Department said Saturday. Clinton, who has said she plans to step down shortly,

Obama often caught in the middle on gun control debate

Gun control advocates have long questioned what they call Obama's inactivity on the issue, and their demands for new laws are amping up after the Friday shooting in which 28 died, including 20 children and six adults killed at an elementary school in

President Obama said, “Our nation will be greatly served by the talent and expertise these individuals bring to their new roles. I am grateful they have agreed to serve in this Administration, and I look forward to working with

President Barack Obama ordered flags at the White House, public buildings, grounds and military facilities to be flown at half-staff in the wake of a mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. on Friday.

The appearance marks the fourth time Obama has appeared in a city devastated by a high-profile shooting spree. He delivered remarks in Fort Hood, Texas, after an Army psychiatrist killed 13 and wounded two dozen; spoke at a large memorial service in

New York Times, Other News Outlets Run Newtown Shooting Victims' Names On ...

There are 35 possible ways to win a best-of-seven World Series. Seven of them have never occurred in the 104 years in which a best-of-seven championship series has been played.

We guess Newark Mayor Cory Booker sighed too much in his presidential debate with Texas governor Jorge Boosh, because the New York Times has decided he is a big giant asshole! Meow, says the Times' Kate Zernike, Cory Booker spends a quarter of

NEWTOWN, Conn. — Nancy Lanza loved guns, and often took her sons to one of the shooting ranges here in the suburbs northeast of New York City, where there is an active community of gun enthusiasts, her friends said. At a local bar, she sometimes

NRA's Facebook page disappears after Connecticut school shooting raises anger

“WE were in the gym and heard loud bangs”, said a nine-year old boy after the horrific shooting in Newtown, Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School, where at least 26 were killed, including 20 children. The shooter

The NRA Country logo. After this morning's shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, the National Rifle Association cancelled a planned Twitter promotion with country music rapper Colt Ford. A live “Tweet & Greet” with

Possibly the worst example of this came Friday evening on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight when Democratic New York Congressman Jerrold Nadler disgracefully said, "We have a lobby, the leadership of the NRA, who function as enablers of mass murder.

The National Rifle Association's Twitter account -- normally an active stream of pro-gun tweets -- has been silent for more than 24 hours in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting that left 20 children and

When even firearms fans are questioning the NRA's take-no-prisoners policy of easy access to terrible killing power (including the semiautomatic weapons reportedly used by 20-year-old Adam Lanza to wreak mayhem on a Connecticut grade school before

Connecticut School Shooting: Piers Morgan and 'Morgan Freeman' agree; the ...

The aliens themselves aren't anywhere to be seen in the Spanish-language trailer below, but it's clear that the story unfolds against a desolate, and rather stunning backdrop. Also making an appearance is a cigar-smoking Morgan Freeman, in what appears

(CNN) – One of Hollywood's most recognizable voices has been put to use narrating a spot marking Election Day achievements for proponents of same-sex marriage. Morgan Freeman narrates the spot for the Human Rights Campaign, which asserts the

The cast of Last Vegas continues to patronize the Clermont Lounge, including Morgan Freeman. Apparently Robert De Niro and Kevin Kline were there as well watching the Falcons game. - Bonus pic: (not at the Clermont) Kevin Klein and Morgan Freeman.

A man raises his hand during at Google offices, Oct. 17, 2012. The world's attention veered from the tragic to the silly in 2012, and along the way, Web surfers searched in huge numbers to find out about a royal princess, the latest iPad, Mother Nature

Commentary | Morgan Freeman's supposed statement on the real reasons behind yesterday's Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre has been getting a lot of posts.

Connecticut Shooting: Hero Teacher Died Saving Students

Victoria Soto, 27, was killed when she used her own body to shield her pupils. Miss Soto died in a hail of bullets but is thought to have saved the lives of at least some children. “She put herself between the gunman and the children and that's when

This is Victoria “Vicki” Soto, 27. She was a first grade teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. On Friday the 14th, when she heard the first gunshots of the rampage coming from nearby, she managed to

Victoria Soto, 27, died at the hands of gunman Adam Lanza on Dec. 14 after she sacrificed her life to save her students. She's a hero. A young teacher, Victoria Soto, saved as many of her first grade students as she could on Friday Dec. 14 when she

article-2248477-1685FAA2000005DC-486_634x411 She threw herself in front of the gunman to save her students: Astonishing story of the brave teacher who died protecting children from 'deeply disturbed' killer. Victoria

A young teacher, Victoria Soto, saved as many of her first grade students as she could on Friday Dec. 14 when she threw her body in front of masked gunman Adam Lanza. The 27-year-old teacher died after getting shot.

Isn't it called the miserable? The beaming cast of Les Misérables laugh ...

Eddie Redmayne leaves an appearance at Live! with Kelly and Michael on Thursday (December 13) in New York City. Later that day, the 30-year-old actor, who stayed in town to promote Les Miserables, flew out of the Big

But the cast of Les Misérables looked far from sad as they giddily joined each other onstage at the Writers Guild Theater for a SAG screening and Q&A Saturday evening. Scroll down for trailer. Beaming with joy: The cast of Les Misérables looked far

What a difference a few days makes. On Dec. 12, Les Miserables had a cozy lead in Oscar's Best Picture race, according to a poll of experts conducted by Gold Derby. Just two days later, Lincoln -- propelled by strong showings at the Golden Globes and

People anxiously awaiting the film arrival of "Les Misérables" are in for a treat: A new sneak peek of the movie has hit the web.

Hugh Jackman talks Les Miserables and tries to teach Jay Leno Gangnam Style! Watch here!

Bill Nemitz: Again, NRA has much to answer for

Why, whenever the United States suffers yet another mass murder by a lone gunman bristling with semi-automatic weapons, do your supporters insist that "this is not the time" to debate this nation's NRA-fueled obsession with firearms? 4. If this isn't

Incredibly, I have already heard people say that this latest tragedy could have been prevented if someone at the school had been armed. What kind of a country do we want to live in?

NRA. The NRA's Facebook milestone. The day before the Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre the National Rifle Association celebrated a milestone: It had accumulated 1.7 million fans on Facebook. It even tweeted

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Coverage of the aftermath of the Connecticut attack that left 20 children and six staff members dead.

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A 20-year-old man wearing combat gear and armed with semiautomatic pistols and a semiautomatic rifle killed 26 people — 20 of them children — in an attack in an elementary school in central Connecticut on Friday. Witnesses and officials described a

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Fox News has confirmed that the suspected shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut was 24-year-old Ryan Lanza (pictured above). He reportedly was from Newtown, but was living in Hoboken, N.J.

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Incredibly, I have already heard people say that this latest tragedy could have been prevented if someone at the school had been armed. What kind of a country do we want to live in?

Over the years I've occasionally remarked that I belong to "my" version of the NRA. That would be the AOPA -- the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, of which I've been a loyal dues-paying member for many years and many of whose activities I support.

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More than 50 rounds fired in Fashion Island shooting, police say

Shots fired at Fashion Island | police, area, island, one, shots, holiday, lowe, store, fashion, newport. No one was hit by the shots, Lowe said. One person suffered a minor injury running in the aftermath of the shooting, but they were treated and released at the scene, Lowe said. ADVERTISEMENT. Late Saturday, Lowe identified the shooter as Marcos Sarinana Gurrola of Garden Grove. Gurrola doesn't appear to have a criminal record. Lowe said the first 911 call was

Marcos Gurrola, 42, of Garden Grove was taken into custody by bicycle police officers patrolling around the open-air Fashion Island mall around 4:30 p.m., police spokeswoman Cathy Lowe said. She said he fired into the air and onto the ground in the

Fashion Island mall shooting send shoppers into panic as gunman fires 50 rounds, California. Police have taken a 42-year-old man into custody after more than 50 shots were fired at a Southern California shopping mall,

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article[new_asset_attachment_attributes][user_id]. new_asset_attachment_attributes. A magnitude 2.4 earthquake was recorded five miles west southwest of San Leandro at 11:07 a.m. Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. Did you feel the quake?

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More than 50 rounds fired in Fashion Island shooting, police say

Police have confirmed that a man is in custody after a shooting in the Macy's area of Fashion Island. “They are searching area for potential victims,” said Kathy Lowe, a police spokesman. No other information was available. Shoppers at Fashion Island

Connecticut school shooting: troubled life of Adam Lanza, a fiercely ...

Federal officials tell NBC News that Adam Lanza took three weapons with him to the school – two pistols, a Glock and a Sig Sauer, and a Bushmaster .223-caliber semi-automatic assault-style rifle – all of which were registered to Nancy Lanza. It is

Adam Lanza has been identified as the suspected shooter in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Newtown, Conn., the Associated Press reports. Police initially identified the shooter as Ryan Lanza, the

New details are beginning to emerge about Adam Lanza, the suspected gunman who killed 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School yesterday. Uma Pemmaraju just reported the following about Lanza: He was 20 years

Soon after 20-year-old Adam Lanza used a Bushmaster .223 semi-automatic rifle to kill eight boys, 12 girls, and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School, police quickly descended on the picturesque upper middle-class neighborhood where he grew up.

Staffers Hailed as Heroes After Conn. Shooting - ABC News

As with so many, the ABC family has been touched directly by the tragedy in Sandy Hook. One of the young victims, Catherine Hubbard, is the niece of an ABC News employee. Here is a statement from the family: “We are greatly saddened by the loss of our

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A worker who turned on the intercom, alerting others in the building that something was very wrong. A custodian who risked his life by running through the halls warning of danger. A clerk who led 18 children on their hands and knees to safety, then