Chris Chaberski
How You Can Help Families in Newtown, Connecticut
In the wake of the horrific killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School last week, Americans across the country are wondering how they can aid the families of the victims. There are numerous methods to donate money, but you also can help in other ways, such as volunteering your time, writing a card or letter, or sending a teddy bear to a child in Newtown.
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
This Day in History for December 12 — Stolen Mona Lisa Recovered, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1901: Italian physicist and radio pioneer Guglielmo Marconi succeeds in sending the first radio transmission across the Atlantic Ocean (more info)
1913: Two years after it was stolen from the Louvre museum in Paris, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Mona Lisa' is recovered inside Italian waiter Vincenzo Peruggia's
Celebrity Birthdays for December 12 — Jennifer Connelly and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jennifer Connelly
Age: 42
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Oscar-winning role as Alicia Nash in 'A Beautiful Mind,' roles in other films such as 'Requiem for a Dream,' 'Hulk' and 'Blood Diamond,' and her marriage to actor Paul Bettany
This Day in History for December 10 — First Heisman Trophy Awarded, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1898: The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the Spanish-American War (more info)
1901: The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 10 — Bobby Flay and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bobby Flay
Age: 48
Occupation: Chef, Restauranteur and Television Personality
Known For: Being the owner and executive chef of 12 restaurants from coast to coast, hosting seven Food Network television programs, being an Iron Chef on the same network, and being featured on the 'Great Chefs' television series
This Day in History for November 21 — We Found Out Who Shot J.R., and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1920: In Dublin, 31 people are killed in what became known as "Bloody Sunday" (more info)
1922: Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia takes the oath of office, becoming the first female United States senator (more info)
Celebrity Birthdays for November 21 — Goldie Hawn and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Goldie Hawn
Age: 68
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her roles on TV's 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and in films such as 'Private Benjamin,' 'Overboard' and 'The First Wives Club'; winning a 1969 Oscar for her work in 'Cactus Flower'; being the mother of actress Kate Hudson; and her longtime relationship with actor Kurt Russell
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Celebrity Birthdays for November 19 — Jodie Foster and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Celebrity Birthdays for November 14 — Condoleezza Rice and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Condoleezza Rice
Age: 58
Occupation: Politician, Diplomat and More
Known For: Serving as the 66th United States Secretary of State, being the first female African-American to hold the office, and her current position as a faculty member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a director of its Global Center for Business and th
2012 Election Day: Obama Wins Second Term
UPDATE 11:20: The networks have announced that Barack Obama will be reelected to a second term, after wrapping up the state of Ohio.
The 2012 presidential election between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney will finally conclude tonight, as voters head to their local polls to choose who gets to sleep in the White House on January 20, 2013. We'll be following all the results very closely, adding the late
Celebrity Birthdays for November 5 — Bryan Adams and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Adams
Age: 53
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as 'Cuts Like a Knife,' 'Run to You' and 'Summer of '69,' winning numerous awards in the both the U.S. and his native Canada, and founding the Bryan Adams Foundation, which advocates for education worldwide