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Not alone: 49 beautiful ‘angels’ watched over Pulse early this morning
Angels, like those who have protected mourners from protestors since Matthew Shepard’s funeral, encircled the family and survivors at a private ceremony.
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Orlando police release bodycam footage from inside Pulse
Some readers may find the video footage included at the bottom of this article traumatizing.
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Orlando judge revokes bond for wife of Pulse shooter Omar Mateen
Prosecutors have said she accompanied her husband when he cased locations, knew he was planning the attack, and misled FBI agents.
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Federal judge says Pulse gunman’s wife should stay in jail, for now
Salman has pleaded not guilty to charges of aiding and abetting, and obstruction of justice. She faces life in prison if she is convicted.
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Families of Pulse shooting victims sue Facebook, Twitter and Google
The results of this case could result in a major shakeup of how social media companies run their platforms.
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Six months after brother died at Pulse, sister reopens his salon
Monday marks the six-month anniversary of the attack, and hundreds of central Florida residents are expected to join officials in a memorial observance that day.
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Chicago school cancels Christian haunted house depicting Pulse massacre
“The Room: A Journey to Hell” was described as featuring “life or death” choices between “sin and salvation.”
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Online campaigns for Orlando shooting victims, from legit to laughable
One fundraiser said: “It was just for fun. If you look at the bigger picture, we raised $600 off a pair of underwear.”
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Pulse survivor takes his first unassisted steps since the shooting
The former Zumba instructor was shot three times in one leg and the other was broken as clubgoers stampeded over top of him as they fled the nightmare.
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Anti-gay pastor who praised Orlando shooting sued by protestor
Fritz says that the pastor’s sermons inciting violence against gay people contributed to a parishioner shoving and threatening him.
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Autopsy: Pulse gunman was hit by 8 bullets, had no drugs or alcohol
The Orlando medical examiner’s office also released reports on more than two dozen of the victims and said more autopsy reports would be released next week.
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As Orlando fund reaches $23 million, challenges emerge over pay out
“There has to be some requirement to limit the number of people eligible.”
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Cleveland Pride cancels Pride events, citing vague security concerns
“Cleveland Pride did not have enough time to engage in the development of awareness programs and training that we believe is critical in today’s environment.”
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First responders describe gory scene at Pulse nightclub upon entry
Dozens of supplemental reports give greater details about the police response to last month’s massacre of patrons at the Pulse nightclub.
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FBI: No evidence Orlando shooting was motivated by homophobia
Despite the identities of those targeted, his homophobic remarks, and claims he used gay dating apps, the killer’s motives remain unclear.
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Texas firing range offers free training to new LGBT gun owners
The mass shooting in Orlando at an LGBT nightclub has some calling for increased gun control, while others have begun arming themselves.
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LA bar owners meet with law enforcement to discuss terror attacks
Bar and bathhouse management got a crash course on best safety practices – including identifying hiding places and escape routes.
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Arizona landlord demands man remove pride flag over ‘safety’ concerns
He wanted to show solidarity with Orlando, but his landlord said it’s not “safe” to fly a rainbow flag.
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Texas Pride event cancelled after threats of violence
A Pride event in College Station, Texas has been cancelled after someone threatened it on Tumblr, saying, “Lock and Load. Time to get on the news.”
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Puerto Rico’s first LGBT monument honors Orlando victims
The monument consists of seven rectangular columns in rainbow colors with a plaque that says the names of the victims.