Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Tragic end to hostage standoff & stopping 'war games'

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4 children, gunman found dead nearly 24 hours after Orlando standoff began

An Orlando police officer was shot overnight while responding to a domestic call. His condition has not yet been released. A suspect is reportedly barricaded in an apartment complex.

After summit with North Korea's Kim, Trump announces halt to U.S.-South Korea 'war games'

Trump and Kim Jong Un concluded an extraordinary summit Tuesday with lofty promises by the American president to take care of a "very dangerous problem."

Hostage standoff ends in Orlando: Who was suspected police shooter Gary Wayne Lindsey Jr.?

Gary Wayne Lindsey Jr. — a 35-year-old man on probation for arson — was found dead along with four children he took hostage during a long standoff with police in Orlando.

Pulse rally demands gun control, gay rights two years after massacre

An emotional, rain-soaked rally on the eve of the Pulse anniversary Monday evening was mixed with anguish and raw anger over the lack of progress on gun reform and gay rights in Florida and the sheer number of mass shootings that have happened since.

Markeith Loyd due back in court as defense tries to disqualify prosecutor

Markeith Loyd will be back in court Tuesday as the judge in his case hears evidence about whether the prosecutor should be dismissed.

Gators earn return trip to CWS on wild walk-off home run

The Florida Gators returned to the College World Series after a wild, walk-off home run in the 11th inning aided by an Auburn outfielder.

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac works to strengthen his body during critical offseason

Jonathan Isaac played in just 27 games as a rookie, but Isaac is taking steps this offseason to fulfill the potential that led the Orlando Magic to draft him sixth overall in June 2017.

Orlando City SC launches 'Pride in Our City' initiative to honor victims of Pulse nightclub shooting

Orlando City SC recently announced the "Pride in Our City" initiative to honor the 49 victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting.

Tuesday's sports TV listings

The United States will take on China in a women's soccer match on ESPN2, highlighting the sports TV listings for Tuesday, June 12.

AAC revenue report illustrates league's need for more lucrative television contract in next cycle

The American Athletic Conference's latest revenue report obtained by the Orlando Sentinel helps illustrate the league's need for a more lucrative television contract during its next round of negotiations.

Tony Awards: Five best things

Supplying highlights at the 72nd Annual Tony Awards were the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, hosts Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles, best actress winner Glenda Jackson and 'The Band's Visit,' winner of best musical.

Ghost set to haunt the Dr. Phillips Center

Swedish metal band Ghost will perform at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in November.

Trump talks to Kim, then Hannity

After Donald Trump talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday morning in Singapore, the U.S. president will give an interview to Sean Hannity of Fox News Channel. The Trump-Hannity chat is set to air at 9 p.m. Tuesday on the cable news channel.

Robert De Niro apologizes to Canada for 'idiotic behavior' of Donald Trump

Robert De Niro is apologizing to Canadians for the "idiotic behavior of my president" after the actor launched an expletive at Donald Trump at the Tony awards.

The Beatles add music to Orlando Rep's 2018-19 season

Orlando Repertory Theatre announces its 2018-19 season of plays for families and young audiences.

Downtown Orlando from above reveals city's growth

Sometimes, the view from above can give you a fresh perspective. Staff photographer Red Huber captured images of downtown Orlando during a helicopter tour on June 5 to produce this photo gallery.

First (and second) look: 'Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live' at Epcot

'Guardians of the Galaxy — Awesome Mix Live,' a live stage show, begins a summertime run at Epcot. You may get hooked on the feeling.

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