newtown, connecticut, as victims' families honor the people lost that day. the sisters of one of the teachers killed in that shooting had requested that moment of silence. it lasted for 26 seconds to honor the 20 students and six faculty members killed when the lone gunman opened fire before killing himself. official and family members issued a call to action on gun control at today's ceremony. a transit police officer who survived a shoot-out with the accused boston marathon bombers is finally heading home from the hospital. he nearly bled to death after that showdown in april. he said he doesn't even really remember the gun fight. but he said he's making progress in the recovery. >> i'm here on a crutches. i can take a few stems on my own. i can walk with a cane. i'm better in some regards. >> the officer said he is looking forward to spending more