Today In History: December 14, The Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

Today is Saturday, Dec. 14, the 349th day of 2024. There are 17 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman with a semiautomatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, then took his own life as police arrived; the 20-year-old had also fatally shot his mother at their home before carrying out the attack on the school. Also on this date: In 1799, the first president of the United States, George Washington, died at his Mount Vernon, Virginia, home at age 67. Related Articles Neighbors of Fort Logan cemetery in Denver decry impact of VA’s expansion decision Today in History: December 13, Saddam Hussein captured in Iraq Watch Santa fly … a helicopter?

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Gemini. Happy Birthday for Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024: You spirited, versatile and intelligent. Your sense of adventure takes you to new places. You’re also down to earth. This is a year of learning and teaching. It’s also time to renew your spiritual or religious beliefs.

Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is dealing with plantar fasciitis, he said Friday night. Murray, 27, returned from an injury that was officially designated as right hamstring inflammation to score 20 points in Denver’s win over the Clippers. He had missed the last two games and was a partial participant in the team’s practice on Wednesday. The hamstring pain was not his only injury, though, he revealed after also amassing four steals. “I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel going into the game,” Murray said when asked about his hamstring.

A game that wasn’t on the schedule two weeks ago could maybe — just maybe — end up being one of the most impactful results of the Nuggets’ season. After getting eliminated from the NBA Cup in the group stage, they needed to be scheduled for two make-up games in December.

Colorado home buyers are more willing to spend more for transitional-style homes, according to a study by NoTriangle Studio. This design, which blends modern and traditional elements, is not only the most popular style in the state but also commands an average value of $1.7 million, far above November’s median close price of $585,000 for the Denver metro area. NoTriangle Studio, a creative agency specializing in cutting-edge architectural 3d visualization, analyzed real estate data nationally to determine the prices potential buyers spend on different home styles. The transitional style is a clear favorite, topping the charts in eight states, including Colorado. Transitional architecture mixes traditional and modern styles to create bright, open, and inviting spaces. These homes often feature large windows with dark frames and open layouts.

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