The 'Dark Knight' Massacre

Full coverage of the shootings at the midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo.

Investigation Continues Inside...

Federal law enforcement officials began collecting evidence from the formerly booby-trapped apartment of the suspected Colorado shooter on Sunday, NBC News reported.

Holmes' Psychiatrist Warned Police of Threat

The psychiatrist who treated the accused gunman in last July's shooting massacre in a Denver-area movie theater, had warned university campus police a month before the attack that James Holmes had...

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Aurora Theater...

Colorado prosecutors said Monday they plan to seek the death penalty for accused Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes. Arapahoe County District Attorney George Brauchler said he made the decision...

Holmes Offers Guilty Plea If Death Penalty Isn't...

Lawyers for accused Colorado movie theater massacre gunman James Holmes have offered to have their client plead guilty to dozens of counts of murder and attempted murder if prosecutors agree not to see...

Not Guilty Plea Entered for Movie Theater Massacr...

The judge in the murder case against James Holmes, accused in the deadly Colorado "Dark Knight Rises" movie theater shooting massacre last summer, has entered a not guilty plea on Holmes' behalf after...

John Larimer

Friday, Jul 27, 2012 at 01:33 PM CDT

Sailor Killed in Theater Returns Home

Navy Intelligence Officer John Larimer, 27, was killed in the Aurora movie theater while shielding his girlfriend, Julia Vojtsek, from gunfire.

Thursday, Jul 26, 2012 at 09:00 AM CDT

Christian Bale Visits "Dark Knight" Massacre Victims

"Dark Knight Rises" star Christian Bale gives comfort to survivors of the Colorado massacre.

Thursday, Jul 26, 2012 at 08:59 AM CDT

"Dark Knight" Massacre: New Details Surface as Investigation Continues

Investigators found material mailed to University of Colorado after tip from accused gunman.

James Holmes

Thursday, Jul 26, 2012 at 10:04 AM CDT

Death Penalty Looms over Movie Massacre Case

The prosecution of James Holmes could force Colorado to confront its ambivalent relationship with the death penalty.

Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM CDT

Movie Massacre Suspect's Parents Face Public Disgust

"I've been worried about the family," said Lois Robison, whose own son was convicted of killing five people and was executed, of Holmes' parents.

batman massacre

Thursday, Jul 26, 2012 at 09:18 AM CDT

Batman Massacre Suspect Wrote About Killing

Package recovered at University of Colorado mailroom, as first funeral for victim of "Dark Knight" theater massacre gets underway.

John Larimer

Thursday, Jul 26, 2012 at 07:49 AM CDT

Funeral Set for Sailor Killed in Theater

Larimer was in the Navy and was stationed in Colorado.

copycat crime

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM CDT

"Dark Knight" Cinema Scares Trigger Arrests

Suspicious incidents at screenings of "The Dark Knight Rises" have already-skittish audiences now even more jittery at the prospect of a possible copycat crime.

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 02:41 PM CDT

"Dark Knight" Massacre Trial Will Be Lengthy

"Dark Knight" massacre suspect, James Holmes, made his first public appearance in court on Monday. The District Attorney discusses the charges, possibility of the death penalty, and the lengthy trial to come.

James Holmes

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012 at 10:52 AM CDT

Justice in Batman Massacre Could Take Years

With questions over the death penalty and James Holmes' mental health, it could be years before the accused "Dark Knight" killer goes to trial.

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12 Arrested After Large Group Floods Gold Coast

Eleven juveniles and one adult were arrested Saturday after allegedly causing a disturbance in the Gold Coast neighborhood, police said.

Navy Pier Worker Beats Ferris Wheel World Record

Operations manager Clinton Shepherd stayed on Navy Pier's Ferris wheel for a full 48 hours.

Red Wings Blast Blackhawks 4-1, Even Series

The Chicago Blackhawks dominated Game 1, but the Detroit Red Wings returned the favor in Game 2, dismantling the Hawks and winning a 4-1 laugher.

CTU Holds March, Rallies Against CPS Closings

CTU leaders, students and parents marched against CPS closures Saturday in the first of a three-day protest.

Winning $590.5 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Florida

A Powerball ticket sold in Florida Saturday evening matched all six numbers drawn, according to the Powerball website. The winning numbers in Saturday's $600 million Powerball drawing were: 22, 10, 13, 14,...

CTA Red Line's South Branch Shuts Down Sunday

Are you ready? Nine Red Line stops will close for five months as part of the Red Line South Track Renewal Project.

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