Texas laws allow teachers to carry guns at school with little regulation
While some victims' families and survivors fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children's teachers.
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While some victims' families and survivors fight for gun control, others across the state are choosing to fortify schools by arming their children's teachers.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Tenth-grader Alexandria Bell and 61-year-old teacher Jean Kuczka died and seven students were wounded.
The jury found the mitigating factors outweighed the aggravating factors.
The jury, which will be sequestered starting Wednesday, will decide if the gunman will get a death sentence or life behind bars.
Russia's Investigative Committee identified the gunman as 34-year-old Artyom Kazantsev, a graduate of the school, and said he was wearing a shirt bearing "Nazi symbols."
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has taken the stand at his trial in Connecticut to try to limit the damages he must pay for calling the Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax.
Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer called the decision without warning to her or the prosecution "the most uncalled for, unprofessional way to try a case."
Parents, kids and educators are getting into the rhythm of the beginning of the school year. As they prepare for class, administrators are working on ways to keep students safe.
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
Dozens filled New Richmond High School Thursday afternoon for the first of two CRASE courses led by police chief Craig Yehlik. CRASE stands for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events.
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
It may be summer break for Minnesota students, but there are people across the state working right now to keep them safe during the school year.
[WARNING: Disturbing video] Families who lost loved ones in the Uvalde school massacre met Sunday with members of the Texas House Committee investigating the incident.
The report also found that some of the 21 victims, which included 19 children, likely "could have been saved" had they received medical attention sooner.
