Two were killed in a shooting at a Virginia high school graduation.
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** Two were killed in a shooting at a Virginia high school graduation.
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Tragedy struck at a high school graduation ceremony in Virginia, where a student and his stepfather lost their lives, and five others were injured in a targeted shooting.
Renzo Smith, 36, was celebrating his stepson Sean D. Jackson's, 18, graduation when both men were shot and killed. Additionally, a nine-year-old girl, said to be related to the family, was hit by a vehicle during the ensuing chaos but suffered only minor injuries.
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** Forest fires ravage Canada, raising health alerts
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Forest fires have been raging across nearly every province in Canada, prompting air quality alerts throughout the U.S. as the smoke moves south and west. Canada is facing an exceptionally early and intense wildfire season, with forecasts indicating that the warm and dry conditions will persist for several months.
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** Florida judge pauses DeSantis’ ban on gender-affirming care
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Florida's Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors last month. Earlier this week, a Tallahassee-based federal judge placed a temporary block on that bill.
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** Despite vocal opposition, Atlanta approves 'cop city' funding
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The Atlanta City Council has approved $31 million in funding for "Cop City," a controversial police training center that has been at the core of protests for almost two years. Opponents and activists have argued that the center will promote police brutality against communities of color and destroy a vital forest.
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