On the morning of friday, my sweet14, 2012, little boy, my seven year old son, daniel, was among 21st 20 first graders and six brave educators who were shot to death at Sandy Hook Elementary School in newtown, connecticut. Those three years since 26 precious lives were lost at liesschool, far too many have been lost to gun tragedies in this country. ,ar too many people right now who are hearing these words, are grieving the loss of a loved one to gun violence. As a nation, we have to do better. We are better. We are better than this. 2013, i had the honor of introducing president obama. N the rose garden unfortunately, that was to announce that a bill that had been proposed to close the loophole in the federal doctrine background check system for firearms had been locked by members of congress. Some members of congress. President obama delivered an y that wasat dat charged with genuine compassion and commitment. The president did a promise to not give up. I remember standing there with
And neighbors want answers about the violence in danville. Thanks for joining us first at ten im bill wadell. Dozens gathered rallying against violence after that doctor and another man were shot near danville Regional Medical center. Wfxrs Kristen Eskow is there with our update. Bill dozens gathered this evening outside danville Regional Medical center after dr. Randolph neal was shot monday night while walking home from the hospital. Vo organized the event tonight which he said is not a vigil or march but is meant to encourage Community Ideas on how to make communities safer both here and danville and outside the city. Several leaders from Law Enforcement organizations spoke this evening and just before a prayer dr. Neals daughter lilly addressed the crowd saying her dad is doing well and thanking the comminity for their support. Then the crowd walked a few blocks down the street and back to the hospital. We saw people walking who knew dr. Neal sots this is a problem thats nationwide
Joining the hunt for the wealthy teenager on the run. Authorities asking now, did his mother help him escape . Good evening. From New Hampshire, its great to have you with us on the eve of the democratic debate. Just hours before greeting the candidates on the stage behind me, a Major Political firestorm. The drama unfolding right here tonight. Bernie sanders, it has been learned that members of his team got access to Hillary Clintons confidential information. Tonight, one of sanders staffers fired. And sanders suing the party. After Party Leaders saying what his team did is no different than robbing a house. And late today, Hillary Clintons team weighing in. And cecelia vega right here in New Hampshire with me tonight. Reporter tonight, accusations of political spy games. Bernie Sanders Campaign on the defensive after staffers accessed Hillary Clintons confidential voter files. In the heat of these campaigns, sometimes young people make misjudgments. Reporter the punishment swift. The
Gun safety courses, gun deaths decreased by 40 . 40 . Meanwhile, since missouri repealed a law requiring comprehensive background checks and purchase permits, gun deaths have increased to an almost 50 higher than the national average. One study found unsurprisingly that criminals in missouri now have easier access to guns. And the evidence tells us that in states that require background checks, lawabiding americans dont find it any harder to purchase guns whatsoever. Their guns have not been confiscated, their rights have not been infringed. And thats just the information we have access to. With more research, we could further improve gun safety, just as with more research, we have reduced traffic fatalities enormously over the last 30 years. We do research when cars, food, medicine, even toys harm people, so that we make them safer. And you know what, research, science, those are good things. They work. They do. But think about this. When it comes to an inherently deadly weapon, nobod
Coast. This is cnn tonight, im don lemon. Pyongyang says it has conducted a successful nuclear test according to the north Korea State News Agency which confirmed this was a hydrogen test. A Hydrogen Bomb test. Jim sciutto joins me now on the phone. Apparently this caused a seismic event in the country . Jim, are you there . Reporter thats right. First detectived as a 5. 1 magnitude earthquake which has been in the past the first signs of a nuclear test conducted underground in north korea. Same size test took place in 2013. What is different about this one is they are claiming it is a Hydrogen Bomb, a more powerful explosion. The u. S. Is assessing this test and it could take them days to determine how large an explosion it was. The u. S. Has expressed doubts in recent weeks as north korea has said it is developing a Hydrogen Bomb. The u. S. Has expressed doubts they have that capability. But, north korea, we know, has conducted three Previous Nuclear tests so the u. S. Is aware they