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27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)
NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.
UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the
First Interview With Australian DJs Who Pranked Kate Middleton’s Nurse
Mel Greig and Michael Christian, the Australian DJs whose prank call led to the suicide of a nurse at Kate Middleton's hospital last week, recently gave an interview to 'A Current Affair' in which they regretfully explained that they never meant for anything like that to happen.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 7 — Tom Waits and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Waits
Age: 63
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Composer
Known For: His distinctive gravelly voice, composing the music for movies like 'One From the Heart,' cover versions of his songs by artists like Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles and Rod Stewart, and his legions of devoted fans
Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck Dies at Age 91
Jazz pianist Dave Brubeck has died at the age of 91. Brubeck is best known for 'Take Five,' his 1959 recording on the album 'Time Out' that sold over a million copies—the first jazz single to do so.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 5 — Little Richard and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Little Richard
Age: 80
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Helping define the dynamic sound of rock and roll in the 1950s with his frenetic piano playing and raspy, shouted vocals on classics like 'Tutti Frutti,' 'Long Tall Sally' and 'Good Golly, Miss Molly,' and creating a flamboyant style without which Prince mig
Celebrity Birthdays for December 4 — Jeff Bridges and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Bridges
Age: 63
Occupation: Actor and Musician
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his work in 'Crazy Heart,' and starring in other films like 'Starman,' 'The Fabulous Baker Boys,' 'True Grit' and 'The Big Lebowski'
Celebrity Birthdays for December 3 — Ozzy Osbourne and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ozzy Osbourne
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling over 100 million albums worldwide both as a solo artist and a member of Black Sabbath, songs like 'Paranoid,' 'Iron Man' and 'Crazy Train,' an indecipherable and much-mocked mumble, and starring with his family in the reality show 'The Osbournes'
This Day in History for November 20 — Nuremberg Trials Begin, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1945: Trials against 24 Nazi war criminals start at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany (more info)
1947: Princess—now Queen—Elizabeth marries Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Westminster Abbey in London (more info)
Man Who Accused Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash of Underage Sexual Relationship Recants
On Monday, news broke that an unnamed 24-year-old man had accused Kevin Clash, who is the creator and puppeteer of Elmo on 'Sesame Street,' of engaging in a sexual relationship with him when he was 16. Today, that man has recanted his allegations.