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Mom shares photos of son playing in Disney lagoon hour before gator grabs toddler
A Massachusetts woman shared photos last week of her son playing in the same Florida lagoon where an alligator snatched 2-year-old Lane Graves less than an hour later.

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Here are your top stories for Monday, June 16: Candlelight vigil for Orlando victims; Suicide bomber kills security guards in Afghanistan; Cleveland Cavaliers win NBA championship; Solar plane departs for Spain. (June 20)

FBI to release Orlando 911 transcripts
The FBI on Monday will release a partial transcript of three conversations between Omar Mateen and Orlando police negotiators.

3-year-old dies a day after his twin brother drowns
Both toddlers were found at the bottom of a swimming pool during a party.

All eyes are on these three Supreme Court cases
Thirteen cases remain to be decided at the Supreme Court this month, but all eyes are on three of them.

#CheerioChallenge: Dads compete to stack cheerios on sleeping babies’ heads
In what may be the sweetest challenge of all time, dads are competing on social media to see how many cheerios they can stack on their sleeping babies’ heads.

Twin toddlers die after found in truck outside their La. home
Three-year-old twins died after being found unresponsive in a pickup truck outside their home on Saturday, according to Bossier City police.

Raw: Wounded Treated After Deadly Afghan Attack
A bomb rigged to a motorbike killed 10 Afghan civilians during morning rush hour in a busy market in a province in the northeastern Badakhshan province. (June 20)

International Yoga Day to Be Celebrated Tuesday
Thousands of New Delhi residents are gearing up for the second International Yoga Day to be celebrated on June 21. (June 20)

AP: Renting expanded in wake of housing crash
Residential real estate has climbed back in the 10 years since the housing crash crash, but an Associated Press analysis found a financial gap has grown between renters and homeowners. (June 20)

Raw: Taliban Suicide Bomber Kills 14
At least 14 Nepalese guards were killed Monday when a Taliban suicide bomber targeted their minibus in Kabul. Eight others were wounded. (June 20)

Cleveland Fans Celebrate Cavs Win
The Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 93-89 on Sunday night to take home the NBA championship trophy. (June 20)

Raw: Thousands Light Candles for Orlando Victims
Tens of thousands of people in central Florida held up candles around a lake in the heart of downtown Orlando as the names were recited of each of the victims who died from the Pulse massacre just a week ago. (June 19)

AP: Renting Expanded in Wake of Housing Crash
Residential real estate has climbed back in the 10 years since the housing crash crash, but an Associated Press analysis found a financial gap has grown between renters and homeowners. (June 20)

As Zika Looms, Health Officials Eye Neighbors
The federal government has been urging local health officials to review local nuisance ordinances to prepare for Zika in the U.S. Health officials in the Houston area have had mixed results trying to clear up dumping grounds and standing water. (Jun

Record-breaking heat scorches Southwest
In Phoenix, temperatures reached 118 degrees Sunday, making it the fifth-hottest day on record. National Weather Service meteorologists said temperatures in the city could rise to 119 degrees by Monday.

Personal trainer dies after biking in Phoenix heat
PHOENIX — Fire crews airlifted a woman out of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve Sunday morning after she had stopped breathing on a trail while biking with her friends, according to officials.

Raw: LGBT Activists, Police Scuffle in Istanbul
Turkish police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered for a gay pride rally in Istanbul despite a government ban. Dozens of LGBT demonstrators gathered Sunday around Istiklal Street, some brandishing rainbow flags. (June 19)

Cats in this area of Oregon can be neutered for free
SALEM, Ore. — Stray, free-roaming and even pet cats found in the 97301 area are eligible for free spay or neuter surgery, as well as vaccines and flea treatment thanks to a grant.

Man fatally shoots wife and newlywed neighbor who was trying to help
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — An argument the day before Father’s Day turned deadly for a newlywed and expectant father who was shot and killed by his neighbor along with the neighbor’s wife when he tried to help the couple mediate an argument.

Personal trainer in critical condition after biking in Phoenix heat
PHOENIX — Fire crews airlifted a woman out of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve Sunday morning after she had stopped breathing on a trail while biking with her friends, according to officials.

Happy summer: The solstice is Monday
The summer solstice — the annual moment at which the sun is the highest it ever gets in the sky — occurs Monday at 6:34 p.m. ET.

More single men are choosing to become fathers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two-year-old Courtney was squirming in her father’s arms and fussing as he tried to keep hold of her on a warm summer evening near Louisville’s Big Four Pedestrian Bridge.

Gay bars see increased security, customers across USA one week after Orlando
Gay bars remembered the shooting spree in Orlando in many ways.

All eyes are on these three Supreme Court cases
Thirteen cases remain to be decided at the Supreme Court this month, but all eyes are on three of them.

UN: Thousands Flee Fallujah, Brace for Crisis
Humanitarian groups, including the UN, warn a catastrophe is looming in Amariyat Al Fallujah camp, where thousands of displaced Iraqis are sheltering as the offensive to retake the central Iraqi city from the Islamic State group continues. (June 19)

‘Superhero’ cops in capes save the day for sick kids
A group of police officers in Austin, Texas are trading in their uniforms for capes for a special group of kids.

Neighbors had concerns about man living with 12 girls
Some neighbors of the suburban Philadelphia man say they long suspected something wasn’t right.

‘Superhero’ cops trade uniforms for capes for sick kids
A group of Texas police officers are trading in their uniforms for capes, and they’re doing it for a very special group of kids.

One of the largest pet cemeteries in Delaware to be sold, pet owners dig for remains
NEWARK, Del. — The Delaware SPCA, the state’s oldest animal welfare organization that once handled dog control for all three counties, shuttered its Stanton facility Friday and is negotiating to sell the sprawling, nearly 21-acre property.

26 arrested in largest sweep of Indianapolis police department’s history
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — More than 150 officers swept across several neighborhoods on Saturday as part of the largest tactical operation in Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s history.

Man honored by Queen has taken royals on World Trade Center tours for 15 years
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — Glenn Guzi has been hosting the British royal family at the World Trade Center site for 15 years.

Orlando marks week after Pulse massacre: tears and questions
Seven hard days after nightclub became the site of the worst mass shooting in U.S.

‘Angels’ shield an Orlando funeral from Westboro protesters
Hundreds of counterprotesters lined up outside the church where the funeral for a couple killed in the Pulse shooting was held.Video provided by Newsy

Investigation process for bishops accused of sexual abuse ‘vague’
After a fourth person came forward Wednesday accusing Guam Archbishop Anthony Apuron of molesting him almost 40 years ago, apostolic administrator Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai said that necessary steps would be taken to present the matter to the Holy

Trump: Armed Reveler Could Have Stopped Shooter
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Saturday that last weekend’s Orlando nightclub shooting would have had a \u0022very different result\u0022 had people been armed with guns. (June 19)

Police say they found a man living with 12 girls, 1 ‘gifted’ to him
Police went to the home after a neighbor called in a tip.

Thousands Protest US Military Presence in Japan
Tens of thousands of people have protested the presence of U.S. military bases on the southwestern Japanese island of Okinawa, after an American contractor and former Marine was accused of raping and killing a local woman. (June 19)

Mom rescues 5-year-old from the jaws of a mountain lion
The mother told the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office she ran outside when she heard screaming.

Floods, Landslides Kill 35+ People in Indonesia
At least 35 people have been killed by flooding and landslides in central Java and many others remain missing, Indonesian officials say. (June 19)

Pope Calls for Renewed Compassion for Refugees
Pope Francis has used an address to pilgrims in St Peter’s Square on Sunday to call for a greater commitment to helping refugees. (June 19)

Turns out, dad probably wants a gift card for Father’s Day
Americans spend $13 billion dollars on Fathers Day. TC Newman (@PurpleTCNewman) has a break down of where that money is spent.

All eyes are on these last three Supreme Court cases
Thirteen cases remain to be decided at the Supreme Court this month, but all eyes are on three of them.

Fla. Church Honors Shooting Victims, Survivors
Faith leaders across Orlando are devoting much of their Sunday services to honor the victims and survivors of the deadly mass shooting last week. (June 19)

Fliers offer comfort: 5 brilliant things this week
Heartwarming stories about grandmothers were among the week’s most uplifting.

Floods, landslides kill 24 people in Indonesia
At least 24 people have been killed by flooding and landslides in central Java and many others remain missing, Indonesian officials say. (June 19)

Today in History for June 19th
Highlights of this day in history: Julius and Ethel Rosenberg executed; Father’s Day first celebrated in the U.S.; The event behind ‘Juneteenth’; Author Salman Rushdie born; NBA draft pick Len Bias dies; Entertainer Paula Adbul born. (June 19)

Man charged after 12 girls found in his house in Pennsylvania
Officials acting on a tip Thursday found 51-year-old Lee Kaplan at his home along with 12 girls, two of which he fathered with the oldest girl.

Orlando shooting victim remembered for ‘loving soul’
Antonio Brown, 30, was one of the 49 victims of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub.

People Wait Hours for ‘One Pulse’ Tattoos
People in Orlando lined up to wait hours for a “One Pulse” tattoo on Saturday as supporters tried to boost the somber city’s spirits. (June 18)

Obama talks conservation, preservation in Yosemite
The president and his family visited two national parks over Father’s Day weekend.

Thunderbirds return to sky for first time since crash
Ocean City (Md.) Air Show paid tribute to Blue Angel pilot who died in June 2 crash.

Chicago council to vote on Uber, Lyft rules
Drivers of ride-hailing services may be forced to comply with many of similar regulations as city-licensed taxis.

6 killed when van overturns on I-95 in Virginia
The van, carrying 16 people, was on Interstate 95 when it hit a car and rolled over five or six times.

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Here are your top stories for Saturday, June 18th: Iraqi forces say they’ve retaken most of Fallujah; Orlando continues to mourn victims; President Obama speaks at Yosemite; ISS crew lands safely back on earth.

Two sheriff’s deputies struck during Orlando funeral procession
Charges against ‘impatient’ driver were pending Saturday.

Hundreds wait hours to get tattoos honoring Orlando victims
Proceeds from the $50 tattoo deal will go to help the shooting victims’ families.

Obama Talks Climate Change at Yosemite
President Barack Obama said Saturday that climate change is already damaging America’s national parks. Obama is spending the Father’s Day weekend with his wife, Michelle, and daughters at Yosemite National Park in California. (June 18)

AP Reporter Reflects on College Job at Pulse
AP Reporter Josh Replogle, who worked at the Pulse nightclub as a college student, reflects on returning to his former place of employment, to cover the massacre. (June 18)

10 most dangerous U.S. cities for drivers
Here is a look at the 10 most dangerous cities in the U.S. for drivers, based on analysis by NerdWallet.

3rd Oakland police chief in eight days quits amid sex, race scandals
Mayor turns to civilian control during internal probes of criminal and unethical behavior

Chelsea Clinton through the years

Raw: Iraq Troops Fight IS Group in Fallujah
Iraqi government forces battled Islamic State fighters in Fallujah on Saturday, as officials said troops had retaken most of the southern part of the city. (June 18)

1,000 show support outside funeral of Orlando victims
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando continued to show its love for the victims and their families of Sunday’s mass shooting at Pulse nightclub.

Why this county refused to lower flags after Orlando
Local official has refused to fly flags at half-staff after terrorist incidents

Alabama County Defies Order To Lower Flags
Baldwin County, Ala. has not lowered its flags to half-staff in honor of the 49 people killed in the Orlando nightclub massacre.

Chelsea Clinton welcomes second child
Chelsea Clinton gave birth to her second child on Saturday.

Oakland, Calif.: Another police chief resigns
Oakland’s Police Department’s third chief resigned in nine days Friday night.

High temperatures fuel wildfires, prompt health advisories across West
Scorching temperatures across the west are fueling the growth of wildfires in six states

Actor who played Billy Bob from ‘Varsity Blues’ dies
Ron Lester from ‘Varsity Blues’ died Friday in Dallas at age 45.

Pastor harassed over sign supporting Muslims
A delegate to the Republican convention called Islam ‘godless’ after seeing ‘blessed Ramadan’ sign.

Family of Slain British MP Responds to Killing
The family of slain British lawmaker Jo Cox, who was killed outside her electorate office Thursday, paid tribute to the 41-year-old politician and mother of two young children. Meanwhile, the suspect made his first appearance in court. (June 18)

Attorney General Loretta Lynch to dominate news shows
The FBI investigation into the Orlando massacre will be featured on all five broadcasts

Hundreds Mourn Pulse Nightclub Shooting Victim
Hundreds of residents turned out to attend funeral services for Christopher Andrew Leinonen, who was one of dozens of people shot and killed at the Pulse nightclub last weekend. (June 18)

Officials won’t remove root where Arkansas woman drowned
HARRISON, Ark. — A root wad that trapped and killed an Arkansas woman after her canoe overturned Sunday in the Buffalo National River likely won’t be removed because of the difficulty in reaching it, park officials say.

Stanford case wasn’t ‘rape,’ but that could change
(NEWSER) – Brock Turner has become known as “the Stanford rapist” since he was convicted of sexual assault against a now 23-year-old woman and sentenced to six months in prison.

Man hears sentence, kills himself in courtroom
(NEWSER) – A despondent reaction in a Taiwanese courtroom Thursday morning left a 41-year-old American dead. After he was handed a four-year sentence on a drug conviction, Tyrel Martin Marhanka killed himself, the Washington Post reports.

Man runs marathon weeks after heart surgery
Paul Sykes ran a marathon race just weeks after his heart surgery.

Former DARE officer gets 2 years in prison for stealing $46,222
Former Brown County DARE officer Kevin Vanden Heuvel stole at least $46,222 from the county’s anti-drug program

5 most incredible discoveries of the week
(NEWSER) – Ambitious frogs and an “extinct” meteor were among the discoveries to make headlines this week:

Former DARE officer gets 2 years in prison for stealing from anti-drug program
Former Brown County DARE officer Kevin Vanden Heuvel stole at least $46,222 from the county’s anti-drug program

Colorado mom pulls mountain lion off her 5-year-old
Boy is in fair condition at a Denver hospital.

Obamas explore Carlsbad Caverns on Western weekend
The trip to a New Mexico national park was the first stop on a Father’s Day weekend trip.

Man dies on Jersey Shore beach after rescuing 3 boys

Man rescues boys from riptide then dies on beach
‘I looked over at him and I thought … how perfect it was, and then one of the boys came up and said the boys were in trouble,’ his wife said.

Raw: Obamas Tour New Mexico Underground Caves
President Obama appeared awed Friday as he toured an underground cave at a national park in New Mexico with his family — one of two national parks the First Family is scheduled to visit on a long Father’s Day weekend away from Washington. (June 17)

Police, clubs review safety after Orlando gay nightclub massacre
The mass shooting at an Orlando gay nightclub that left 49 people and the alleged shooter dead has set law enforcement, local officials, bars and nightclubs rethinking or beefing up safety.

Assistant principal charged in murder of pregnant teacher
Forty-year-old Lyntell Washington’s body was found Tuesday after she was reported missing earlier this month.Video provided by Newsy

Synthetic marijuana played a role in the death of toddler, report says
Kaylei Carter was found dead on May 11 in Evansville, Ind.

Trump: ‘We Should Declare War on ISIS’
Presumptive Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump told his Houston supporters at a rally on Friday that nobody would protect their Second Amendment rights like he can. Trump then said the only solution was to declare war on ISIS. (June 17)

At Orlando shooting vigil, vow not to let terror ‘pull us apart’
“We will not be divided. We will stand together. And we will not allow some cowardly terrorist to pull us apart,” Pastor Glenn Dames said.

Oakland police chief steps down after 2 days on the job
OAKLAND, Calif. – Another Oakland police chief has stepped down after two days on the job.

Emotions high as funerals for Orlando victims begin
A city that last week coursed with the joy of children arriving to visit its famous theme parks will spend this weekend convulsing with grief as the community begins to lay dozens of shooting victims to rest.

Deli truck collides with bread truck to make highway hoagies
New Jersey commuters got more than they could chew during rush hour Friday morning when the highway was littered with raw sandwich ingredients.Video provided by Newsy

German Vikings Rookie Faces Steep Learning Curve
Moritz Boehringer, a 22-year-old rookie wide receiver from Germany with only three-seasons’ experience, impresses amidst playing catch-up. He is the first draft pick in the history of the NFL to come directly from another country. (June 17)

‘Brexit’ vote will pummel pound, Bank of England warns
The Bank said a Leave vote would sharply damage the value of the pound.

Shooting Survivor: ‘Learn to Love Each Other’
A survivor of the Orlando, Fla. shooting called on people to ‘learn to love each other’ at a makeshift memorial for the victims. Crosses for each victim lined a walkway near Orlando Regional Medical Center as a remembrance to those killed. (June 17)