Mark Barden says he honors his son by fighting against gun violence, a goal of the advocacy group Sandy Hook Promise, which he co-founded.
Author: Joel Shannon, USA TODAY
New Zealand military team recovers 6 more bodies after White Island volcano eruption, pushing death toll to 14
The volcano’s continued venting previously delayed plans by authorities to recover the bodies. Scientists believe another eruption is possible.
New Zealand officials confirm 8 deaths from White Island volcano eruption, plan recovery mission for more bodies
The official death toll now stands at eight following a volcanic blast Monday on New Zealand’s White Island.
Is 2020 the start of a new decade? Some people insist it’s not, and they may have a point
A decade is a period of 10 years. But a glitch in our calendar system means starting decades on years ending with zero creates a problem.
‘Angels caught me’: Boy thrown from mall balcony walking normally, family friend says
In the random attack, the boy was thrown about 40 feet off a mall balcony. He’s now walking normally and attending kindergarten, a family friend says.
5 family members, including 3 children, dead in murder-suicide in San Diego, police say
Five family members have died and a boy was injured after a man shot his family and then turned the gun on himself in San Diego, police say.
Fire crews stop progress of brush fire that sent smoke billowing near Hollywood sign
One firefighter was injured fighting the blaze, the Los Angeles Fire Department said Saturday night.
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: Missing college student found dead in Georgia park
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields said at a news conference that the body of 21-year-old Alexis Crawford was found Friday at a park in Georgia.
Forgot your password? That’s because common password advice is bad, experts say
For years, experts recommended crafting complex passwords in an attempt to foil hackers. But that’s now a bad strategy for protecting yourself online.
Boat trapped for 101 years near edge of Niagara Falls moves after Halloween night storm
Overnight severe weather and heavy currents resulted in the iron scow, which had been trapped for 101 years, moving significantly downriver.