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Newtown Man Dead After Apparent Overdose; Sandy Hook School PTA and Families Thank Monroe as They Begin 'Transition Home'

WATCH: Sen. Murphy Shares Dylan Hockley's Touching Story in Historic Filibuster, Man After He Attempted to Flee Scene of Crash.

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Sandy Hook School PTA and Families Thank Monroe as They Begin 'Transition Home'

  • The PTA said Town of Monroe and officials gave families and staff 'the time, space and strength to begin the healing process together.'

Newtown PD Arrests Southbury Man After He Attempted to Flee Scene of Crash: Report

  • Newtown police said the Southbury man fled on foot crashing into another vehicle.

Newtown Man Dead After Apparent Overdose: Police

[WATCH] Orlando Shooting Reaction: Sandy Hook Mom Slams 'Constipated Congress' on Gun Control

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  • Nelba Marquez-Greene criticized Marco Rubio and other Senators for their failure to act on the issue of gun control.

WATCH: Sen. Murphy Shares Dylan Hockley's Touching Story in Historic 15-Hour Filibuster

  • Murphy ended the filibuster by asking, "What can you do to make sure that Orlando or Sandy Hook never ever happens again?"

Mother of Murdered Sandy Hook Student Shares Powerful Message with Victims of Orlando Shooting

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