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Orlando shooter’s employer G4S found nothing of concern
G4S said it had employed Mateen since Sept. 2007 and that he was off-duty at the time of the shooting.

Islamic State: Orlando shooter soldier ‘of the caliphate in America’
The Islamic State appeared to claim responsibility for the shooting in Orlando that killed at least 50 people.

Orlando shooter’s father condemns massacre
The father of the suspect in the shooting of 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando condemned the massacre, but appeared to imply that God …

Here’s what we don’t know about the Orlando mass shooting
There are some things we know for sure about what unfolded early Sunday morning in Orlando: A gunman opened fire in a gay nightclub, killing…

Families of many Orlando victims still not notified
The attack happened early Sunday at Pulse, a gay club in Orlando.

5 things you need to know Monday
The biggest news to start your day.

Names, details about Orlando massacre victims emerge
Officials have begun releasing the names of those killed at an Orlando nightclub.

Orlando shooter worked for security firm G4S
G4S said it had employed Mateen since Sept. 2007 and that he was off-duty at the time of the shooting.

For the Record: Orlando and the search for common ground
The only way to end this cycle of horror and numbness is to come together to create solutions, but we can’t even agree on what the problem i…

Islamic State radio: Orlando shooter a ‘soldier of the caliphate’
The attack happened early Sunday at Pulse, a gay club in Orlando.

Lance Armstrong plans Tuesday ride with Mich. cyclists
The cyclist said he was “in complete disbelief” after hearing about the crash near Kalamazoo, Mich., that claimed 5 lives.

Boy sends monster hugs to people who need it most
Kingston Haynes, 8, knows just how far a hug can go.

Orlando nightclub shooting: What we know
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the horrific mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando Sunday that left at least 50 pe…

Across USA, vigils honor Orlando victims
Orlando mourners braved drizzling rain and lightning to attend vigil.

Ex-wife: Orlando shooter ‘very short-tempered,’ violent
Ex-wife of slain nightclub shooter described him as a mentally and emotionally unstable.

From San Bernardino to NYC: 5 signs of resilience after Orlando shootings
Nurses in San Bernardino sent those in Orlando a message: “Thinking of you!”

Names, details about Orlando massacre victims emerge
Officials have begun releasing the names of those killed at an Orlando nightclub.

Eight-member Supreme Court faces three hot-button issues
Abortion, immigration and affirmative action rulings loom in the term’s final weeks

Full coverage: Inside the Orlando massacre
A comprehensive look at material related to the horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla.

The Orlando gunman: What we know about him
A federal law enforcement official told USA TODAY the suspect has been identified as Omar Seddique Mateen of Port St. Lucie, Fla.

For LGBT community, fear, concern — and pride
Community stands in solidarity with victims in Orlando.

Police in big U.S. cities on high alert after Orlando attack
Police in cities with big LGBT populations step up patrols out of an abundance of caution.

Do gun control debates change anything? In these countries they did
If the experiences of some countries that have faced similar tragedies are any indication, it’s possible. Here, GlobalPost takes a look at t…

Orlando mourners brave rain to remember shooting victims
Mourners braved drizzling rain and lightning to attend a somber candlelight vigil.

Orlando shootings unfolded ‘like a rolling thunder’
The 911 call came early Sunday, as the shooting began.

Police: Heavily armed Ind. man arrested before Calif. gay pride event
Man had pleaded guilty to Indiana charge of intimidation and was forbidden to have guns.

Full coverage: The Orlando nightclub massacre
A comprehensive look at material related to the horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla.

Behind the bloodshed: Every U.S. mass killing since 2006
Mass killings happen far more often than the government reports, and the circumstances of those killings — the people who commit them, the …

FBI: Orlando suspect U.S. citizen, vowed allegiance to Islamic State
Investigators reviewing range of possible terror motivations

Heroin epidemic scars generation of kids
Parents’ heroin abuse stealing childhoods, leaving scars.

These otherworldly domes used to be a beach home
Now the six-pod house, mostly abandoned after Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992, could become an artificial reef.

Victims of Orlando nightclub shooting identified
Officials have begun releasing the names of those killed at an Orlando nightclub.

Clinton, Obama postpone Wisconsin campaign appearance in wake of Fla. shooting
Obama and Clinton had been scheduled to appear together Wednesday in Green Bay.

Islamic State linked to worst mass shooting in U.S. history
50 dead, 53 injured in massacre by loner shooter at Orlando nightclub, police confirm.

In wake of Orlando shootings, venue safety comes into question
Experts expect little change in security at concerts and clubs in the wake of tragedies.

14 mass shootings, 14 speeches: How Obama has responded
President Obama’s has given remarks on six mass shootings just in the past year.

Orlando nightclub shooter: What we know about him
A federal law enforcement official told USA TODAY the suspect has been identified as Omar Seddique Mateen of Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Two Trumps? He’ll do both prepared speeches and rallies, aide says
‘All parts of the campaign are coming together,’ Trump aide says

Thousands donate blood in Orlando, FDA rules ban sexually active gay men
Blood bank is overwhelmed with donations.

These soundbars deliver big sound on a budget
If you want the movie theater experience at home, check out these audio upgrades.

After Orlando shooting, Muslim Americans show support for victims
Muslims across America showed an outpouring of support for victims after the deadliest shooting spree in U.S. history left 50 people dead in…

Officials: Orlando suspect U.S. citizen, vowed allegiance to Islamic State
Investigators reviewing range of possible terror motivations

First take: Obama faces another mass shooting — and political battle
Shooting is likely to become an issue in presidential campaign.

Three horrific hours: Inside the Orlando nightclub massacre
A gunman killed 50 people and wounded 53 others in an attack on the Pulse nightclub

Dad of Orlando shooter: ‘I don’t know why he did it’
Father says he is at a loss for words.

Obama calls Orlando shooting ‘an act of terror’
The president made brief remarks at the White House Sunday afternoon following the early morning mass shooting in Orlando.

Orlando nightclub shooter: What we know
A federal law enforcement official told USA TODAY the suspect has been identified as Omar Seddique Mateen of Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Have pillow, will travel: The science of sleeping away from home
Travel and rest don’t always mix. The first night can be especially rough.

Officials: Orlando suspect a U.S. citizen, probe underway for terror ties
Investigators reviewing range of possible terror motivations

Ryan hopes for new tone in Trump campaign
House speaker says party should ‘call out’ those who speak contrary to GOP values.

Sanders to meet with Clinton on Tuesday after final Democratic primary
Sanders told ABC’s “This Week” he hopes to help create a progressive Democratic platform.

Trump, Clinton, congressional leaders react to Orlando shooting
2016 hopefuls and congressional leaders said they were stunned by the news.

George Voinovich, former Ohio governor, senator, dies
The Cleveland native also served as mayor of that city before becoming Ohio governor.

Dad of Orlando nightclub shooter Omar Mateen: ‘I don’t know why he did it’
“I apologize for what my son did. I don’t know why he did it. He is dead, so I can’t ask him. I wish I knew.”Mir Seddique said in an intervi…

50 dead in nightclub, worst mass shooting in U.S. history
53 injured in massacre at Orlando club Pulse, police confirm.

Scene of mass shooting more than ‘just another gay club’
One of the owners of the nightclub started it to remember a brother who died from AIDS.

Witnesses recount Orlando shooting: Everyone was ‘dropping and screaming’
It was about 2 a.m. when music was interrupted by gunfire.

Orlando shooting is deadliest in U.S. history
A look at other mass shootings.

Clinton warns of a divided America under Trump in first television ad
Hillary Clinton is wasting no time in using Republican Donald Trump’s own words against him, as she releases her first paid television adver…

Wireless winners: The best Bluetooth earbuds
We tested the top-selling wireless headphones to find the best of the best.

Orlando nightclub shooting: What we know
At least 20 are dead and dozens more injured after a gunman opened fire on people in a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday.

A life-saving move: 5 brilliant things this week
Woman held injured child’s head for a half-hour after car accident.

Pulse is not alone: A brief history of attacks on gay clubs
In 1973, an arsonist killed 32 people at a gay bar in New Orleans.

Brutal rampages in U.S. history
A look at other mass shootings.

Pulse more than ‘just another gay club’
One of the owners of the gay nightclub where multiple people were shot early Sunday in Orlando started the club to remember a brother who di…

Orlando police: ‘Approximately 20 dead’ after club rampage
Multiple shots fired in Orlando club Pulse, police confirm.

Everyone was ‘dropping and screaming’: Witnesses describe chaos in Orlando shooting
“Bang! Bang! Screaming. And loud noises. The guy next to me was shot … when I turned around to look everyone was falling and dropping and …

Police: Mass shooting at Orlando gay nightclub
Multiple shots fired in Orlando club Pulse, police confirm.

Experts worry high military suicide rates are ‘new normal’
A military shocked by suicide invested heavily in prevention, but troops keep killing themselves.

Abandoned Florida dome home could become new reef
The six-pod house has been mostly abandoned after Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992, shattering the glass windows in the geodesic domes.

5 people hurt after Las Vegas hit-and-run crash
Three of the victims are children, and two of them are critically injured, police said.

Lives, and life savings, pulled apart by Alzheimer’s
While studies and media stories that explore the emotional toll the disease extracts from family and friends are all but legion, the financi…

From Chattanooga mayor to possible VP: Bob Corker’s rise to prominence
Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker’s name is frequently bandied about as a possible Republican vice presidential candidate.

Trump hits Romney, ‘politically correct’ critics over racism claims
Republican candidate travels Saturday to key election states, Florida and Pennsylvania

Grimmie shooter’s motive remains unknown, police say
The gunman suspected of fatally shooting “The Voice” singer Christina Grimmie has been identified as Kevin James Loibl of St. Petersburg, Fl…

Trump judge ‘a Hoosier and an American’
To people who have known Gonzalo Curiel — from high school, to law school, to the courtroom — Donald Trump’s descriptions seem completely fo…

Rocket carrying spy satellite launches from Cape Canaveral
A U.S. spy satellite thundered toward orbit Saturday afternoon atop the most powerful rocket flying today, a 23-story Delta IV Heavy that bl…

Rev. Jesse Jackson endorses Hillary Clinton for president
Jackson called Clinton “the most qualified and best hope” to rebuild urban America.

Sanders, Ryan to discuss presidential race on Sunday talk shows
The 2016 presidential race will dominate the network talk-show circuit Sunday.

Mitt Romney hints of ‘trickle-down racism’ from Trump
Trump responds on Twitter saying he is the “least racist person there is.”

On campus, June 12
This week’s top story from USA TODAY College

Face off: The best smartwatches
Reviewed.com’s top picks for Android and iOS

Controversy erupts over Medicare observation care requirements
In just two months, a federal law kicks in requiring hospitals to tell their Medicare patients if they have not been formally admitted and w…

Twitter users seeing plenty of (((…)))) — what it means
Neo-Nazis on Twitter have used ((( …))), called an “echo,” to identify Jews online.

How the world’s ‘ugliest color’ is being used to save lives
‘Opaque couché’ was found to remind people of death.

Police destroy parents’ last letter from their daughter
Chicago PD is apologizing for the accident.

5 most incredible discoveries of the week
Including a strange new insight into fish.

Former Rutgers football star Eric LeGrand takes New Jersey girl to prom
LeGrand said they were one the dance floor all night.

Tested: Tech gifts for dad
From fish finders to smartwatches, we’ve got what dads want.

At least 8 dead in suicide bombings in Damascus suburb
The Islamic State claims responsibility for the attack on a Shiite shrine.

Solar Impulse 2 lands in New York City, final U.S. destination
Sun-powered plane is on an around-the-world journey.

Syria TV: Twin explosions near Damascus, casualties reported
Syrian state TV says two explosions have gone off near the Syrian capital, resulting in multiple casualties.

5 things you need to know this weekend
The biggest news to start your weekend.

For the Record’s week in review: Clinton’s killer week
And then there were two. Hillary Clinton clinched enough delegates to make her the presumptive Democratic nominee.

HGTV dream home sold to North Carolina couple
This week, mortgage broker Tyler Evans and his wife purchased the two-bedroom home for $399,000.

‘Voice’ singer Christina Grimmie dies after being shot at Orlando concert
Pop/punk band Before You Exit and Christina Grimmie were performing at the venue where the shooting occurred, according to police logs.

N.Y. close to allowing pets to be buried with their owners
Only about a half dozen states officially allow human and pet remains to be buried together.

Alabama House speaker convicted on ethics charges
Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard was found guilty Friday on 12 of 23 ethics charges, triggering his automatic removal from office.

Shooting disrupts Orlando concert
Pop/punk band Before You Exit and Christina Grimmie were performing at the venue where the shooting occurred, according to police logs.