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54 minutes ago  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

54 minutes ago  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Today at 7:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Yesterday at 8:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  President Obama's gun control proposals have run into resistance on Capitol Hill, leaving their fate in doubt.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  If some local students are ever invited to eat a meal with heads of states or at the White House, they're better prepared to do just that after Wednesday.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  If his proposal is passed, districts such as Mendon Unity could see a cut in state aid by as much as $200 thousand dollars.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  In safety measure, police officers do paperwork in their cars outside suburban Denver schools

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Pike Sheriff's Department has arrested two Barry, Illinois men Monday night for cooking meth near an elementary school.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Study Island program helps instill personal responsibility

Thursday, January 24, 2013  New iPads enhance learning opportunites for kids in Clark County.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Missouri Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal has introduced a bill calling for a "common-sense response to the surge in gun violence."

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  It's called Passive Security Strategies and it's a way to provide a layer of security at public buildings.