Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Gun measures fail & Fla. candidate's rifle giveaway

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Good morning. It's Tuesday, June 21. In largely party-line votes, senators rejected a series of gun control measures Monday, remaining gridlocked even over restricting firearms for terrorists.

A candidate running for Congress in the Florida Panhandle has launched a contest on his Facebook campaign page to give away a semi-automatic rifle.

Watch a video of mini comfort horses that were brought to Orlando to comfort Pulse victims and their loved ones.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Divided Senate rejects gun control measures, despite Orlando massacre

Democrats get their long-sought votes on gun control a week after the massacre in Orlando, but any prospects for changes in the nation's laws are dim. [More]

 

Florida congressional candidate announces AR-15 rifle giveaway

A candidate running for Congress in the Florida Panhandle has launched a contest on his Facebook campaign page to give away a semi-automatic rifle. [More]

 

Poll: Clinton opens up lead over Trump in Florida

A Quinnipiac poll released this morning showed Hillary Clinton opening up a sizable lead over Donald Trump in the state compared to just a month ago. [More]

 

Shooting victim's 11 children honor a mom who laid down her life

At First United Methodist Church of Orlando during the funeral for Pulse slaughter victim Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, her sons and daughters stepped forward one after another to describe her. [More]

 

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Mini therapy horses comfort locals affected by Orlando mass shooting

Magic, Catherine and the rest of the team met with victims and their families as well as first responders. They also attended memorials and vigils in the area. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City begins moving forward from emotional week

Orlando City is starting the process of moving forward from an emotional week and is preparing for a tough game against Toronto FC. [More]

 

Orlando sports stars visit Pulse shooting victims in hospital

Sports stars with ties to Orlando visited victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting Monday afternoon at Orlando Regional Medical Center. [More]

 

Diaz: LeBron James doesn't need titles to define legacy

We want to cast everybody in their tidy, neat place in sports history. Until you get to LeBron, the conflicted superstar. [More]

 

Cavaliers bring home championship to title-hungry fans

LeBron James stepped off the plane and into a blizzard of red-and-gold confetti before hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy. [More]

 

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UF reliever Dane Dunning may play key role in CWS rally

Dunning will be the first option out of the bullpen Tuesday when Florida (52-15) faces Texas Tech (46-19) in an elimination game at the College World Series. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin killed by own car at age 27

Anton Yelchin, a charismatic and rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new "Star Trek" films, has died at the age of 27. [More]

 

Listen: Broadway stars record song to support Orlando shooting victims

Many of the biggest names on Broadway are sending love to Orlando, releasing a music video and song to help the area following the Pulse nightclub shootings. [More]

 

Review: Dancers, spirits soar at ballet gala, dedicated to Pulse shooting victims

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the World Ballet Competition Gala. [More]

 

First look at Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular at Disney World

Hollywood Studios debuts enhanced Star Wars fireworks [More]

 

After Orlando shootings, performers and patrons find strength in the arts

"We have this passion. It comes from the soul." [More]

 

 
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