Gun Violence and Gun Control: How the U.S. Compares
The United States, with less than 5 percent of the world's population, has about 35 to 50 percent of the world's civilian-owned guns.
Six Things Americans Should Know About Mass Shootings
Between 1983 and 2013, the U.S. had nearly double the number of mass shootings than 24 other wealthy countries combined.
Trump in 2012 on Sandy Hook: 'Obama Spoke for Me'
Donald Trump wasn't always such a strong supporter of the Second Amendment.
Hillary Clinton Meets With Sandy Hook Families
The presidential hopeful promised to find ways to change the gun culture.
The Story Behind the Clinton-Sanders Fight Over Guns
Sandy Hook families continue to argue the AR-15 rifle is too dangerous to entrust to the public.
Sandy Hook Lawsuit: Judge Rules Against Gun Companies
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by families affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
Bernie Sanders Faces Mounting Criticism on Guns
But it may be a little-known court case that decides when gun manufacturers are to blame.
Two Sandy Hook Parents Call Out Sanders on Gun Comments
Mark and Jackie Barden are among 10 families suing gun companies for the weapon used in the Sandy Hook massacre.
Video of Adam Lanza Confirmed as Newtown Parents Sue
On Monday, a Connecticut judge heard arguments on whether the lawsuit against the company that made the rifle used in the massacre should go forward.
Gunmaker Argues Immunity in Sandy Hook Lawsuit
Lawyers for the gun companies that made and sold the firearm used in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre have asked a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit.
Obama: Plan Is 'Not a Plot to Take Away' Guns
The president reiterated his demand to reduce gun violence.
Democrats Gamble on Guns
On the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting, gun violence is taking on a higher political profile.
What Do You Need to Do to Get a Gun in Other Developed Countries?
Mass shootings are not unknown to other countries. But in the U.S., a bitter political debate continues about gun laws.
Republicans Block Two Gun Control Measures After San Bernardino Shooting
All but one Senate Republican on Thursday blocked a gun control measure to prevent suspected terrorists from buying weapons.
Yes, Gun Violence Is a Political Issue
Gun safety advocates who are fatalistic about legislative reform play into the gun lobby's hands.
Study: Mass Shootings 'Exceptionally American Problem'
U.S. has less than five percent of world's population, but had 31 percent of mass shootings in 1966-2012.
Newtown Victims' Families Likely to Split $1.5 Million in Legal Settlement
Each family is expected to receive about $94,000 to settle two lawsuits.
Oregon Becomes Eighth State to Expand Background Checks on All Gun Sales
Oregon joins California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island and Washington.
Newtown Demolishes Sandy Hook Shooter's Home
Newtown officials say they have razed the home where Lanza lived before his rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary.
What Newtown Will Destroy—and Build—After Sandy Hook
Two years after the massacre, town officials voted to tear down Adam Lanza's house while a new school is in the works.
Sandy Hook Victims' Families Sue Gunmaker
Nine victims' families and one teacher impacted by the Newtown shooting filed a lawsuit Monday against a gun manufacturer, a distributor and a gun store.
Don't Forget the Children Massacred at Sandy Hook
By appointing the right surgeon general, the president can change the gun control debate.
Sandy Hook Promise: Turning Pain Into Prevention
Two years after the devastating shootings in Newtown, some victims' parents are pushing to protect kids from gun violence.
Newtown Victims' Families Might Be Preparing to Sue
Parents of 11 victims file papers to create estates for their children, a necessary step before filing a wrongful-death suit.
Report Details Adam Lanza's Life Before Sandy Hook Shootings
A report released Friday presented a profile of the gunman and revealed the missed opportunities before Lanza embarked on his shooting spree.
Sandy Hook Elementary School Cleared After Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation
The former students of Newtown, Conn., Sandy Hook Elementary School were evacuated after a bomb threat was phoned in
Why Adam Lanza Did It
Before Adam Lanza killed 20 schoolchildren in Newtown, CT, he spelled out his twisted motivations for all to see
The Newtown Massacre: Inside. Out
Police said last week that the Sandy Hook massacre could not have been prevented. But the signs were unmistakable.
Newtown Massacre: Inside. Out
"I was able to obtain thousands of emails that lay out Adam Lanza's lifelong struggle with mental illness, starting with his awkward childhood and fear of being touched."