Dave Collins

Associated Press

This video frame grab shows John Oliver from his 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' program on HBO, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. On Aug. 22, Danbury, Conn., Mayor Mark Boughton announced a tongue-in-cheek move posted on his Facebook page to rename Danbury's local sewage treatment plant after Oliver following the comedian's expletive-filled rant about the city. Oliver then offered to donate $55,000 to charity if the city actually followed through with it. On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Danbury City Council voted 18-1 to rename the sewage plant after the comedian.

City Officially Renames Sewage Plant After John Oliver

Every time residents flush, they'll be sending their special deliveries to John Oliver ... Memorial Sewer Plant.

Sandy Hook Suit Going Forward

The justices rejected an appeal from Remington Arms that argued it should be shielded by a law preventing lawsuits against firearms manufacturers when their products are used in crimes.

Narcotics detective Ben Hill, with the Barberton Police Department, shows two bags of medications that are are stored in their headquarters and slated for destruction, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Barberton, Ohio. Attorneys representing some 2,000 local governments said Wednesday they have agreed to a tentative settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over the toll of the nation's opioid crisis.

Settlement Falls Short of Nationwide Deal

Even advocates of the deal cautioned that it's not yet complete.

In this Jan. 28, 2013, file photo, firearms training unit Det. Barbara J. Mattson, of the Connecticut State Police, holds up a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, the same make and model of gun used by Adam Lanza in the Sandy Hook School shooting, for a demonstration during a hearing of a legislative subcommittee reviewing gun laws

10 States Back Gun Maker

The case is being watched by gun manufacturers because it has the potential to provide a roadmap for victims of other mass shootings to sue them.

In this Jan. 28, 2013, file photo, firearms training unit Detective Barbara J. Mattson, of the Connecticut State Police, holds up a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, the same make and model of gun used by Adam Lanza in the December 2012 Sandy Hook School shooting, during a hearing of a legislative subcommittee in Hartford, Conn. Gunmaker Remington Arms filed a request on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its appeal of a Connecticut court ruling that reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. Remington cited a 2005 federal law that shields gunmakers in most cases from liability when their products are used in crimes.

Gunmaker Appeals to Supreme Court

Remington Arms has cited a much-debated 2005 federal law that shields firearms manufacturers from liability in most cases.

The United Technology headquarters is shown, Monday, June 10, 2019, in Farmington, Conn. Raytheon Co. and United Technologies Corp. are merging in a deal that creates one of the world's largest defense companies.

UTC's Departure a Blow to CT

The symbolism of the move cut deeply in Connecticut, a state that is sensitive about its reputation as a place to do business.

Gun Maker to Ask for Appeal

Last month, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that Remington can be sued over how it marketed the rifle to the public.

In this Jan. 28, 2013, file photo, firearms training unit Detective Barbara J. Mattson, of the Connecticut State Police, holds a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, the same make and model used by Adam Lanza in the 2012 Sandy Hook School shooting, during a hearing at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Conn. A divided Connecticut Supreme Court ruled, Thursday, March 14, 2019, gun maker Remington can be sued over how it marketed the Bushmaster rifle used in the massacre.

Court: Remington Can Be Sued Over Newtown

Justices reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against the gun maker.

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Medical Device Maker Settles Suit

A machine part detached and pumped the patient's blood onto the floor.

This screen shot taken from YouTube shows a still frame from the video game 'Active Shooter.' Acid Software, the developer of the school shooting video game is defending the product and vowing to continue selling it online as parents of slain children and other mass shooting victims work to get the game wiped off the internet. The developer recently set up two websites for the game after it was removed from the webpages of video game marketplace Steam and crowdfunding site Indiegogo.

Developer Defends School-Shooting Game

The game lets players choose between being an active shooter terrorizing a school or the SWAT team responding to the shooting.

In this Jan. 28, 2013, file photo, firearms training unit Detective Barbara J. Mattson, of the Connecticut State Police, holds up a Bushmaster AR-15 rifle, the same make and model of gun used by Adam Lanza in the Sandy Hook School shooting, during a hearing of a legislative subcommittee, at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Conn.

Is the Gun Maker Liable?

Court takes up Newtown shooting case.

The new type of video camera can be mounted directly below the gun barrel.

Police Trying Out Gun Cameras

A small number of police departments are showing interest, saying it may offer a better view of officer-involved shootings than body cameras.