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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 15 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live coverage: dozens dead in US school shooting Police have confirmed 27 people, including 20 children, have have been killed in one of the worst mass shootings in US history after a gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Connecticut. Witnesses have described horrific scenes at the Sandy Hook Elementary School as parents rushed to find their children. US president Barack Obama wiped away tears as he delivered an address from the White House describing the crime as "heinous" and saying "our hearts are broken today". US media is reporting the alleged gunman is 24-year-old Ryan Lanza who also shot his father and then his mother who was a teacher at the school. Follow our live coverage as events unfold. 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US president Barack Obama wiped away tears as he delivered an address from the White House describing the crime as "heinous" and saying "our hearts are broken today". US media is reporting the alleged gunman is 24-year-old Ryan Lanza who also shot his father and then his mother who was a teacher at the school. Follow our live coverage as events unfold. More » Russia says support for Assad 'unchanged' Fiji braces for strengthening Cyclone Evan Sock-stealing thief on the run in Japan Knife-wielding man slashes 22 children in China North Korea holds mass celebration of rocket launch Business More Business » Receivers consider suing Banksia directors The receiver for the failed lender, Banksia Securities, has raised the possibility of legal action against the group's directors and auditor. Banksia collapsed in October owing investors $660 million, many of them workers or retirees, living in regional Victoria. 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