Lebanese alt-rock band confronts post-Orlando divisions during U.S. tour
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Accustomed to generating controversy in their native Middle East with lyrics tackling love, sex and political apathy, members of Lebanese alt-rock band Mashrou’ Leila thought a summer U.S. tour would bring them a welcome respite….
Orlando killer expressed support for multiple Islamist groups
ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – Orlando nightclub killer Omar Mateen had expressed sympathy for a variety of Islamist extremists, including groups in the Middle East that are sworn enemies, the FBI said on Monday, as a picture began to emerge of the angry, v…
Gunman in worst U.S. massacre described as ‘quiet’ but grew hateful
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (Reuters) – The photo from Omar Mateen’s high school yearbook is hardly remarkable – a toothy, dimpled smile with a peach-fuzz mustache below a mop of black hair.
Convicted murderer escapes from Arkansas prison
(Reuters) – A prisoner convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl escaped on Monday in Arkansas while he was working as a member of a prison work crew, a corrections spokesman said.
Disney hikes security at theme parks with ‘visible safeguards’
(Reuters) – Walt Disney Co has raised security at its theme parks, the company said on Monday after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history in Orlando, Florida, the home of Walt Disney World.
Obama to travel to Orlando on Thursday: White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama will travel to Orlando, Florida, on Thursday to pay respects to families of the victims of Sunday’s shooting at a nightclub, the White House said on Monday.
Muslim leaders condemn Florida massacre, brace for backlash
(Reuters) – On Sunday, June 5, hundreds crowded into a Louisville, Kentucky mosque to celebrate the life of boxer Muhammad Ali in an interfaith service. Dr. Muhammad Babar began the service with a poem: “You were the true face of faith,” he read.
Hispanics shaken by heavy toll at Orlando club massacre
ORLANDO, Fla./CHICAGO (Reuters) – It was a carefree “vacilón” – a pumped up party – at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub on Saturday night, full of Latinos dancing to salsa, bachata and thumping reggaeton at the gay club’s Latin music night.
Victim’s last Snapchat starts with dancing, ends in gunfire
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Amanda Alvear’s last Snapchat video post begins with a shot of her on the dance floor of an Orlando nightclub surrounded by friends. It ends with gunshots ringing out over the music.
Mayor of Flint, Michigan did not violate ethics amid water crisis: attorney
(Reuters) – The mayor of Flint, Michigan, did not redirect donations to her personal campaign from a charity meant to help families hurt by a water crisis in the city, an independent attorney said on Monday.
