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Killer's alleged helpers & Obamacare repeal push

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I'm Tiffini Theisen, audience development specialist for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Thursday, January 12. Authorities are arresting people who may have helped Markeith Loyd, the accused killer of Orlando police Master Sgt. Debra Clayton, as anxieties grow and the search for him continues.

The Senate early today passed a measure to take the first step forward on dismantling President Obama's health care law, responding to pressure to move quickly even as Republicans and Donald Trump grapple with what to replace it with.

Browse a photo gallery of 11 new restaurants to look forward to in 2017.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Markeith Loyd's employer, niece and ex-girlfriend arrested on charges of aiding suspected cop killer

Three people have been arrested so far; all are charged with being accessory to first-degree murder after the fact in the death of the suspect's pregnant ex-girlfriend. [More]

 

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Republican-led Senate takes first step to repeal Affordable Care Act

The nearly party-line 51-48 vote came on a nonbinding Republican-backed budget measure that eases the way for action on subsequent repeal legislation as soon as next month. [More]

 

FBI, CIA, DNI, NSA all agreed: Tell Trump about explosive claims

As the nation's top spies prepared to brief President Obama and President-elect Trump on Russian interference, they faced an excruciatingly delicate question. [More]

 

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Florida congressman taken from Capitol on stretcher

John Rutherford, 64, worked in law enforcement for 41 years and served as sheriff in Jacksonville before being elected to Congress last November. [More]

 

Fire destroys Osceola's notorious Sausage Castle

The house, covered in colorful pornographic artwork and known for hosting wild parties, was found engulfed in flames about 5 a.m. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic lose to Clippers 105-96 as offense sputters late

Locked in a winnable game, the Magic missed makeable shots in the fourth quarter and lost to the more skilled Los Angeles at Staples Center. [More]

 

Bianchi: Blame Meyer for Watson signing with Clemson

Imagine how history could have been different if Meyer's psyche, health and, ultimately, his program hadn't began to fall apart at UF in 2009 and 2010? [More]

 

LPGA star Thompson headlines field at Diamond Resorts Invitational

During this weekend's event, some of golf's top senior golfers and Hall of Famers from the four major sports are sure to be humbled by her. [More]

 

Injury keeps Ibaka from playing against Clippers

"Some stuff like this you cannot control," he said. "But things happen. Hopefully, it's just going to be only one game." [More]

 

Magic's Wilcox waits for his opportunity

The former Los Angeles Clippers guard has struggled to crack Orlando's playing rotation. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Otronicon goes all adult for one night

Otronicon and Science Night Live, two mainstays of Orlando Science Center, are colliding Saturday to create an all-adult tech experience. [More]

 

George Takei's proudest role: Civil-rights activist

The "Star Trek" actor, who's on a lifelong quest for social justice, will speak in Winter Park [More]

 

Disney: New 'Star Wars' event set for April

The after-hours, extra-ticket occasion is at Disney's Hollywood Studios. [More]

 

First look: New Magic Kingdom rope drop

Just before it officially opens for business, there's a new five-minute show - dubbed "Let the Magic Begin" - onstage in front of Cinderella Castle. [More]

 

Universal Orlando offers up sunset treats

Sunsets and Florida go together like peanut butter and jelly, but when you throw a theme park into the mix, you get something special. [More]

 

 
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