Backlash prompts Newtown survivor's attorney to pull lawsuit, for now

(CNN) -- Outcry over a request for permission to sue the state of Connecticut for millions of dollars in the aftermath of the Newtown shooting prompted a New Haven attorney to at least temporarily withdraw his client's petition, the attorney said Tuesday.

Sikh Temple holds three-day prayer for Sandy Hook victims

OAK CREEK -- The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin is holding a three-day prayer service in remembrance of the victims who died in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.The Sikh Temple began its prayer service on Friday morning, December 28th and will end at 10 a.m. on Sunday, December 30th.The three-day prayer service is called an Akhand Path, which is a continuous reading of the holy Sikh scriptures, called the Guru Granth Sahib.

Newtown observes Christmas amid signs of mourning

NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) -- Newtown observed Christmas amid snow-covered teddy bears, stockings, flowers and candles left in memorial to the 20 children and six educators gunned down at an elementary school just 11 days before the holiday.

Nearby cops move in, give Newtown officers Christmas off

(CNN) -- From around the world, condolences and offers of support have washed tragedy-ravaged Newtown, Connecticut, with wave after wave of sympathy from people trying somehow, some way, to reach out, to help, to comfort.

NRA clear on gun debate stance: arm schools

(CNN) -- The National Rifle Association responded Friday to a chorus of voices calling for gun control in the wake of last week's horrific mass shooting in Connecticut by doubling down on its own position: more guns, not less, provide true security.

Websites go dark for Sandy Hook moment of silence

(CNN) -- Some major websites went dark briefly Friday at 9:30 a.m. ET as part of a national moment of silence for the victims of last week's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.