Friday, December 16, 2016

Christina Grimmie shooting & Obama responds to hacking

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Good morning. It's Friday, December 16. President Obama said the United States will retaliate against Russia over its malicious cyberactivity during this year's election, in an interview that will air today on National Public Radio.

Overshadowed by the Pulse massacre, there was another tragedy in Orlando six months ago. The Christina Grimmie shooting shocked the nation — for a day. We look at her legacy and her troubled killer in a special report.

Browse a photo gallery of things to do in Orlando this weekend.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Obama says 'we will' retaliate against Russia for election hacking

"I think there is no doubt that when any foreign government tries to impact the integrity of our elections ... we need to take action," the president said. [More]

 

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Christina Grimmie: The forgotten story of a singer’s legacy and the troubled man who killed her

Police and court documents, family and witness interviews, photographs and video obtained by the Orlando Sentinel reveal how the lives of the troubled man and the talented YouTube star intersected. [More]

 

Dylann Roof found guilty on all counts in racist church shooting

The same federal jury that found the white supremacist killer guilty of all 33 counts will reconvene next month to hear more testimony and weigh whether to sentence him to death. [More]

 

State paid Pitbull $1 million for 'Sexy Beaches,' tourism promotion

The amount of the contract drew scorn from some lawmakers. [More]

 

Trump bringing rally to Democrat-dominated Orlando today

His "U.S.A. Thank You Tour," which kicked off Dec. 1 in Cincinnati, is making one stop in all of the 31 states he won in November. [More]

 

16-year-old charged with felony, accused of selling classmate pot candy

A parent reported his daughter had called him to say she "made a bad choice, that [she] ate an edible and wasn't feeling well." [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Shaquill, Shaquem Griffin fired up to play final college game together

Today, the twin brothers celebrate earning bachelor's degrees. Saturday, they help UCF battle Arkansas State in the AutoNation Cure Bowl. [More]

 

Whitley: Don't boo cheerleading in the Olympics

The International Olympic Committee granted cheerleading and Muay Thai (a Thai martial art) provisional status last week. [More]

 

Florida State’s Orange Bowl preparation under way

The No. 11 Florida State football team has started its postseason practice slate with Thursday being the first day the Seminoles started game planning for No. 6 Michigan. [More]

 

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Colorful NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, 65, dies

Famous for his flashy suits and probing questions, he worked basketball games for TNT for nearly a quarter-century. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Sea of Trees lights up SeaWorld's season

There's a lot going on beneath the surface of the lake in the middle of SeaWorld, which features 115 artificial trees perched above the water. [More]

 

McDonald's to test UberEats delivery in Orlandoa

The move into three Florida markets is a nod to the burger chain's hyperfocus on technology and growing its base of younger customers. [More]

 

'Survivor': Winner earns flood of tears

The latest 'Survivor' victor enjoys a landslide of support and admiration for tenacity. [More]

 

In the Kitchen: Chef Charlie Restivo of Epcot's Via Napoli talks pizza

With its typically simple ingredients, slight char to the crust and chewiness, Neapolitan pizza is a hard style to beat. It's the main event at Epcot's Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria. [More]

 

Cole Swindell performing at Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl halftime

The game, featuring the No. 20 LSU Tigers and the No. 13 Louisville Cardinals, will be played at 11 a.m. on Dec. 31. [More]

 

 
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