Новости за 12.06.2016

The cast of “Hamilton” will not use muskets as props in its Tony Awards performance Sunday night following the mass shooting in Orlando that claimed 50 lives. The cast will instead pantomime during its performance of “Yorktown (World Turned Upside Down),” which recreates the Battle of Yorktown. The smash-hit musical tells the story of the […]

The man behind the worst mass shooting in U.S. history worked since 2007 as a security officer at one of the world’s largest private security companies, which said Sunday it was “shocked and saddened” by the news. “We are cooperating fully with all law enforcement authorities, including the FBI, as they conduct their investigation,” G4S […]

Facebook has previously employed its Safety Check feature after emergencies in France, Belgium, Pakistan, Nigeria, India and other countries. Sunday’s attack in Orlando, Florida, triggered its first activation in the United States. The tool lets Facebook users in Orlando confirm that they’re safe, unsafe or outside the affected area with the click of a button. […]

After attacks like the one in Orlando early Sunday morning, many turn to Muslims in expectation of an answer. An explanation, or maybe an apology. At times like this, many Muslims turn to each other in despair, looking for answers, too. Well, I have one. Condemning terrorism is a woefully inadequate response to a persistent […]

Here’s a timeline of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, with at least 50 dead and at least 53 wounded at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This timeline is based on information provided by Orlando Police Chief John Mina, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the FBI, and other law enforcement authorities. Gunshots shatter the night […]

Here is a list of the deadliest single day mass shootings in U.S. history from 1949 to the present. If the shooter was killed or committed suicide during the incident that death is not included in the total. Events: At least 50 killed – June 12, 2016 – Omar Saddiqui Mateen, 29, opens fire inside […]

A top Donald Trump aide called Mitt Romney a “coward” and Romney’s allies “sore losers” as he pushed back against Republican critics of the party’s presumptive nominee. Paul Manafort, Trump’s campaign chairman, also insisted Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that his campaign is “not worried about fundraising” and won’t be outspent by Hillary Clinton. And […]

UEFA, the governing body of football in Europe, has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union after its fans clashed with England supporters at the Euro 2016 championship in Marseille. And UEFA’s executive committee has warned the football associations of both Russia and England that their teams could face additional sanctions — including potential […]

Fifty people were killed inside Pulse, a gay nightclub, Orlando Police Chief John Mina and other officials said Sunday morning, just hours after a shooter opened fire in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. At least 53 more people were injured, Mina said. Police have shot and killed the gunman, he told reporters. “It’s […]

Luka Modric ‘s stunning strike helped Croatia claim victory in its opening game of Euro 2016 with a 1-0 win over Turkey in Paris. Modric’s fierce first half volley was enough to secure all three points for a Croatia side which hit the woodwork twice and dominated its opponent all afternoon. It is eight years […]

Omar Saddiqui Mateen was the gunman who opened fire at a gay nightclub in Orlando, killing at least 50 people, two law enforcement officials told CNN. The suspect, 29, who was killed by police, is from Fort Pierce, Florida, the officials said. A law enforcement source told CNN that Mateen worked as a private security […]

Approximately 50 people were killed inside Pulse, a gay nightclub, Orlando Police Chief John Mina and other officials said Sunday morning, just hours after a shooter opened fire in what appears to be the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. At least 53 more people were injured, he said. Police have shot and killed the […]

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are set to meet Tuesday night in Washington — a step that could help Democrats avoid a contested convention. Sanders revealed plans for the meeting Sunday on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” and a Clinton aide confirmed to CNN that it is planned for Tuesday night. The aide didn’t offer details […]

Four passengers were wounded after a man hurled an explosive device at a check-in counter at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport on Sunday afternoon, before attempting to kill himself. “According to the initial police investigation, a man took out a homemade explosive device in a beer bottle from a bag he was carrying and threw it […]

Approximately 20 people are dead inside Pulse, a gay nightclub, Orlando Police Chief John Mina said Sunday morning, just hours after a shooter opened fire in what authorities are saying is a domestic terror attack. At least 42 people have been transported for medical treatment, he said. Police have shot and killed the gunman, Mina […]

President Barack Obama was briefed Sunday morning on the mass shooting in an Orlando nightclub, the White House said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims,” White House press secretary Josh Earnest said in a statement. “The President asked to receive regular updates as the FBI, and other […]

A high level North Korean delegation turned up in Beijing unannounced this week and met with Chinese President Xi Jinping — the first time a North Korean official has met China’s leader since 2013. The meeting between top North Korean diplomat Ri Su Yong and Xi caught North Korea watchers by surprise. On paper, China […]

CLEARFIELD – Fresh air will be even sweeter in Clearfield Borough parks. At Thursday’s work session, Christy Steele spoke to the Clearfield Borough Council about the “Young Lungs at Play” initiative. At previous meetings, the council discussed the possibility of posting “No Smoking” signs in the borough’s parks. Borough Operations Manager Leslie Stott said there […]

CLEARFIELD – Debbie Gmerek, instructor of the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center’s (CCCTC) adult cosmetology program, took her graduating 2016 class to tour her former student’s salon. Gmerek takes her class to visit several salons to give the students an understanding of how different salons operate.  One of Gmerek’s former students, Rhonda Krobot, graduated […]

PHILIPSBURG – Grace United Methodist Church in Philipsburg will hold a free Vacation Bible School. It will be held from 4 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. on June 20-24. The theme is Camping with Jesus. Boys and girls ages 4-12 years are welcome. The church is located at 912 E. Pine St., Philipsburg.

CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Center for Active Living, in partnership with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), is offering area individuals aged 55 and older the opportunity to take the AARP Driver Safety Refresher Course. The classroom course was developed by AARP to help drivers remain safe on today’s roads while providing the bonus […]

The GANT weekly reload gives readers a look back upon the most noteworthy stories of their work week.  It contains the big headlines, as well as a few stories you might have missed. It might even include a story or two of the lighter side. The GANT reload will be posted each weekend for your perusal. For most […]

Gunfire erupted at a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday, with multiple injuries reported, Florida authorities said. “Everyone get out of Pulse and keep running,” the club posted on its Facebook page. Orlando police warned residents to stay away from the area, and urged people not to call their offices. “Official updates will come from […]

CIA chief John Brennan says that he believes 28 redacted pages of the 9/11 Commission report will soon be made public, and that they will prove that the government of Saudi Arabia had no involvement in the September 11 attacks. The families of those killed in the attacks have long wanted the pages from the […]

Gunfire erupted at a nightclub in Orlando early Sunday, with multiple injuries reported, Florida authorities said. “Everyone get out of Pulse and keep running,” the club posted on its Facebook page. Orlando police warned residents to stay away from the area. Developing story – more to come