Friday, February 3, 2017

DeVos nomination advances & French police shoot attacker

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Good morning. It's Friday, February 3. A French soldier shot a man in a shopping mall beneath the Louvre Museum this morning after he tried to attack them and shouted "Allahu akbar."

Betsy DeVos has cleared a major hurdle in the Senate to become the next education secretary, despite vigorous opposition from Democrats.

Browse our photo gallery of weekend events, including Universal Studios Mardi Gras, Mount Dora Arts Festival and more.

Today's Top Headlines

 

French soldier shoots knife attacker outside Louvre Museum

The attack sowed panic and again highlighted the threat French officials say hangs over the country, which was hit repeatedly by extremist attacks in 2015 and 2016. [More]

 

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DeVos clears major Senate hurdle toward becoming education secretary

Senators voted 52-48 to cut off debate before dawn this morning, setting the stage for a final confirmation vote next week. [More]

 

Deputies: Two shot outside OBT karaoke bar

Orange County sheriff's deputies were called to the scene just after 3 a.m [More]

 

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Legacy of slain Orlando officer Clayton continues with her book

"Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement and the Community" was meant to teach her peers how to better connect with the communities they serve. [More]

 

Trump vows to 'totally destroy' rule imposing political limits on churches

Warning that religious freedom is "under threat," he vowed Thursday to repeal the Johnson Amendment. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Whitley: XFL was briefly all the Rage in Orlando

It seemed like a good idea at the time: Take the primal elements of football, mix them with the garish magnetism of pro wrestling. [More]

 

Aaron Gordon to compete in 2017 All-Star dunk contest

The Orlando Magic forward will face off against several others on Feb. 18 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. [More]

 

Diaz: Trump immigration ban counterintuitive to global sports world

Please understand this: Athletes, coaches, and sports leaders are people, too. [More]

 

Gators rout Missouri 93-54 behind Chris Chiozza's triple-double

The highly anticipated visit from Kentucky could wait. First, UF had a chance to make history. [More]

 

Allegations in court filing: Former Baylor football coach ignored sexual assaults by players

It said that in one case a masseuse asked the team to discipline a player who reportedly exposed himself in 2013. The court filing said Briles texted an assistant coach: "What kind of discipline ... She a stripper?" [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Hamilton' headed to Orlando — but not just yet

Orlando's touring Broadway season 2017-18 won't include "Hamilton," but the hit show is coming to town. [More]

 

'Mormon,' 'Lion King' headline 2017-18 Broadway season in Orlando

Here are the Broadway touring shows coming to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in 2017-18. [More]

 

Bill Maher changes guest list, joins CNN town hall

Sam Harris will be a guest on "Real Time With Bill Maher" and Leah Remini won't. [More]

 

SeaWorld spreads out with Seven Seas fest

In some ways it will be a hybrid of two of the park's discontinued festivals: Bands, Brew & BBQ and Viva La Musica. [More]

 

Meals that won't bust your wallet

Cheap eats are plentiful at Central Florida restaurants. [More]

 

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