Jun 16 Obama in Orlando: We can't wipe away hatred in the world, but we can stop some tragedies By Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Barack Obama was undertaking a grim and delicate mission to Orlando, Florida on Thursday, offering solace after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Continue reading
Jun 14 Why can people on the terrorist watch list buy guns, and other FAQs By Alan Fram, Associated Press A look at the intersection between the terrorist list, guns and the Orlando bloodbath. Continue reading
Jun 14 'The guilt of being alive is heavy': Orlando massacre survivor describes encounter with gunman By Joshua Barajas Patience Carter said she and her friends ended up at the Pulse nightclub because of a Google map suggestion. Moments after she and her friends planned to leave the club Sunday night, the gunshots began. Continue reading
Jun 14 Officials investigating reports that wife of Orlando gunman had prior knowledge of massacre By Joshua Barajas Investigators are looking into reports that the wife of 29-year-old Orlando gunman Omar Mateen had advanced knowledge of the mass shooting at a Florida gay nightclub that left 49 people dead, the Associated Press reported. Several media outlets have reported,… Continue reading
Jun 13 Orlando victims named as tributes flow around the world By Larisa Epatko The city of Orlando on Monday released the names of those killed in the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. Forty-nine young people who were dancing and enjoying life. Continue reading
Jun 12 At LGBT landmark Stonewall, a community in mourning By Omar Etman, Daniel Moritz-Rabson On Sunday, hours after 50 people were killed in a shooting in a gay club in Orlando, the LGBT community and its allies gathered to pay tribute at The Stonewall Inn. Continue reading
Jun 12 Watch: Obama decries Orlando shooting as act of terror and hate By Associated Press Since he took office in 2009, Obama has appeared before cameras more than a dozen times following mass shootings. Continue reading
Jun 12 LGBT, Latino leaders respond to Orlando massacre By Corinne Segal The attack was the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history and happened during national pride month, which is celebrated in June. Continue reading
Jun 11 Trump calls for GOP unity, says party risks losing Senate By Sergio Bustos, Associated Press Campaigning in the crucial battleground state of Florida, Donald Trump bashed Democrats and Republicans alike Saturday, from Hillary Clinton to former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney on the right. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Tropical storm slams Florida; Syrian forces push toward Manbij By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared emergencies in 34 counties after Tropical Storm Colin brought 50-mile-per-hour winds and torrential rain to the Panhandle coast. Also, U.S.-backed forces in Syria closed in on the city of Manbij… Continue watching