Vigil attendees wrote messages on crosses for the two children who died in the Aug. 27 Annunciation Church shooting in Minneapolis.
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(New York, NY) – The grieving continues as officials search for answers behind the Annunciation Catholic school shooting. More locally, city health officials are claiming the legionnaires outbreak has killed seven people. Happening internationally, Israel says Gaza City is a combat zone. Here are the five stories to start your long weekend:
Minneapolis Continues Mourning
Investigation into the recent mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis carries on as more survivors share their stories. Two children were killed, Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10, while nearly 20 others were injured. Authorities believe the shooter had an obsession with mass shootings and previous perpetrators. The shooter, identified as 23 year old Robin Westman, shot at the school from the outside before taking their own life.
Legionnaires Outbreak Declared Over
The New York City Health Department says the outbreak of the legionnaires disease centered in Harlem is no longer a threat for local residents. Officials are closing their investigation into the cluster, saying the last day anyone would have begun feeling symptoms was August 9th. Since then, over 100 cases have been reported. The Health Department also claims they cleaned out the cooling towers where they traced the origins of the outbreak. Seven people died, and 90 people were sent to the hospital.
Temporary Combat Pauses End in Gaza City
Israel is declaring Gaza City to be a dangerous combat zone as its military prepares for a full offensive in the city. The bodies of two hostages were recovered as the Israeli army pushed forward with the siege of the city. This comes several weeks after the Israeli military announced they wanted to expand offensive operations in the city, where hundreds of thousands are living under famine. United Nations agencies and several aid groups condemned the push into the Gaza Strip’s largest city.
No Decision on Fate of Fed Governor Lisa Cook
A federal judge is giving both sides until Tuesday to get their stories straight in a lawsuit filed by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump fired Cook after Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte accused her of committing mortgage fraud before joining the Federal Reserve. Cook sued Trump for the firing claiming he does not have the authority to fire her and say the allegations are part of a smear campaign. The judge did not issue a ruling but asked for additional briefs from both sides by Tuesday.
Wedding Bells Ring for Taylor and Travis
The power couple is taking the next step in their relationship after Travis popped the question. The pair that for many represent the head cheerleader and quarterback, traditional, Americana duo announced on social media they are tying the knot. No word yet on any specific plans for the wedding ceremony.
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