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Mourners kneel at a makeshift memorial near the school following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 15, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Twenty six people were shot dead, including twenty children, after a gunman identified as Adam Lanza opened fire in the school. Lanza also reportedly had committed suicide at the scene. A 28th person, believed to be Nancy Lanza was found dead in a house in town, was also believed to have been shot by Adam Lanza. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Newtown School Shooting Felt In South Florida

As people across the nation overcome their shock at the elementary school shooting in Connecticut, it is being replaced by immense sadness.

CBS4–2012/12/16

Retired military veteran Arnold Merl receives a new air conditioning unit as part of “Operation Appliance Aid." (Source: CBS4)

“Operation Appliance Aid” Gives Retired Military Vet A “Cool” Home For Labor Day

A retired National Guard veteran, who has been living in the sweltering South Florida heat without any air conditioning for months received a wonderful gift Friday, a brand new air-conditioning unit.

CBS4–2012/08/31

Teen Drug, Alcohol Use Can Be Influenced By Parents

Most parents don’t realize that kids under 21 still consider mom and dad to be the greatest influence in their lives. Yet, far too many of these kids also say their parents haven’t talked to them about alcohol and other drugs. They also report that they drink and use other drugs at someone else’s home. Sadly, too many say they had their first drink at home with mom or dad.

2012/04/11