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Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Connecticut Medical Examiner Wayne H. Carver II tells the Hartford Courant that the remains of Adam Lanza were claimed several days ago by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Newtown officials couldn't say whether Sandy Hook Elementary, where authorities said all the victims were shot at least twice, would ever reopen.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Obama offered few specifics, saying only that he will engage with law enforcement, mental health professionals, parents and educators in the coming weeks.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Connecticut school shooting suspect was honors student who lived in prosperous neighborhood

Saturday, December 15, 2012  Police are still piecing together bits of information to determine a motive for Friday's massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.