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Orlando, Donald Trump, U.S. Open: Your Thursday Briefing Orlando, Donald Trump, U.S. Open: Your Thursday Briefing
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Here’s what you need to know:Here’s what you need to know:
• President Obama in Orlando.• President Obama in Orlando.
The president will be in the city for a familiar ritual: meeting dozens of Americans grieving for loved ones murdered in a mass shooting.The president will be in the city for a familiar ritual: meeting dozens of Americans grieving for loved ones murdered in a mass shooting.
We’re getting a fuller picture of the attack from the authorities, who say they received reports that the killer booby-trapped himself with explosives. The medical examiner visited the scene at the gay nightclub and told us it was “almost surreal.” His team autopsied all 49 victims.We’re getting a fuller picture of the attack from the authorities, who say they received reports that the killer booby-trapped himself with explosives. The medical examiner visited the scene at the gay nightclub and told us it was “almost surreal.” His team autopsied all 49 victims.
• The political divide.• The political divide.
Republicans are offering spiritual support and sympathy for the Orlando victims, but do not appear to be changing their stances on legal protections for gays.Republicans are offering spiritual support and sympathy for the Orlando victims, but do not appear to be changing their stances on legal protections for gays.
Donald Trump is meeting with the N.R.A., which has endorsed him, to discuss an initiative that it has rejected: banning gun sales to people on terrorist watch lists.Donald Trump is meeting with the N.R.A., which has endorsed him, to discuss an initiative that it has rejected: banning gun sales to people on terrorist watch lists.
• On Capitol Hill.• On Capitol Hill.
Led by Senator Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut, dozens of Democrats called for gun limits in a filibuster that lasted about 15 hours, ending early this morning. Mr. Murphy said he had secured agreement for votes on gun-safety measures when it was over.Led by Senator Christopher S. Murphy of Connecticut, dozens of Democrats called for gun limits in a filibuster that lasted about 15 hours, ending early this morning. Mr. Murphy said he had secured agreement for votes on gun-safety measures when it was over.
Republican lawmakers are using various means to try and keep their distance from Mr. Trump after his latest call to ban Muslim immigration.Republican lawmakers are using various means to try and keep their distance from Mr. Trump after his latest call to ban Muslim immigration.
• The media’s view of Orlando.• The media’s view of Orlando.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper is embracing an advocacy role in his coverage of the massacre that is rarely seen among top network anchors.CNN’s Anderson Cooper is embracing an advocacy role in his coverage of the massacre that is rarely seen among top network anchors.
Late-night talk show hosts are suggesting that talk isn’t enough, and Prince William, in an article planned before the attacks, appears on the cover of a gay magazine, in a quest to combat bullying.Late-night talk show hosts are suggesting that talk isn’t enough, and Prince William, in an article planned before the attacks, appears on the cover of a gay magazine, in a quest to combat bullying.
• How the C.I.A. tortured.• How the C.I.A. tortured.
Newly declassified transcripts of military hearings for the C.I.A.’s former prisoners describe in first-person detail what the agency did to detainees during its black-site rendition, detention and interrogation program beginning in 2002.Newly declassified transcripts of military hearings for the C.I.A.’s former prisoners describe in first-person detail what the agency did to detainees during its black-site rendition, detention and interrogation program beginning in 2002.
• Russian athletes under scrutiny.• Russian athletes under scrutiny.
The World Anti-Doping Agency says efforts by athletes to flout drug-testing programs have not stopped since Russia was accused of government-sponsored doping last fall.The World Anti-Doping Agency says efforts by athletes to flout drug-testing programs have not stopped since Russia was accused of government-sponsored doping last fall.
But we’ve learned that the agency has been lax in following up on reports of corruption and doping.But we’ve learned that the agency has been lax in following up on reports of corruption and doping.
• Flight wreckage is found.• Flight wreckage is found.
Searchers in the Mediterranean have discovered the first sunken wreckage of the EgyptAir flight that veered off course and plunged into the sea last month. The cause of the crash is still unknown. The cockpit voice recorder has been discovered as well as the first sunken wreckage of the EgyptAir flight that veered off course and plunged into the Mediterranean last month. The cause of the crash is still unknown.
• Body recovered in alligator attack.• Body recovered in alligator attack.
The remains of a 2-year-old boy dragged away by an alligator were found. He had been playing by his parents and 4-year-old sister at an artificial lake at a Disney resort by the Magic Kingdom theme park.The remains of a 2-year-old boy dragged away by an alligator were found. He had been playing by his parents and 4-year-old sister at an artificial lake at a Disney resort by the Magic Kingdom theme park.
For decades, Florida’s booming human and alligator populations have been clashing.For decades, Florida’s booming human and alligator populations have been clashing.
• The $5.5 billion Shanghai Disney Resort opened today, after Disney abandoned some of its demands to the Communist Party. See our photos inside the resort.• The $5.5 billion Shanghai Disney Resort opened today, after Disney abandoned some of its demands to the Communist Party. See our photos inside the resort.
• The Federal Reserve acknowledged Wednesday that the U.S. economy remained weak and dialed back forecasts for future interest rate increases.• The Federal Reserve acknowledged Wednesday that the U.S. economy remained weak and dialed back forecasts for future interest rate increases.
• U.S. stocks fell for a fifth straight day.
• New fiction.• New fiction.
The Pulitzer winner Annie Proulx (“The Shipping News” and “Brokeback Mountain”) returns this week with “Barkskins” a multicentury, globetrotting, 736-page doorstop about greed and the rampant destruction of forests.The Pulitzer winner Annie Proulx (“The Shipping News” and “Brokeback Mountain”) returns this week with “Barkskins” a multicentury, globetrotting, 736-page doorstop about greed and the rampant destruction of forests.
Emma Cline’s debut “The Girls” is about the murderous Manson family, from the perspective of the young women who got involved in the butchery.Emma Cline’s debut “The Girls” is about the murderous Manson family, from the perspective of the young women who got involved in the butchery.
• Scoreboard.• Scoreboard.
Cleveland needs a victory at home to keep its N.B.A. title hopes alive (9 p.m., ABC). But Draymond Green, Golden State’s emotional leader, returns from suspension.Cleveland needs a victory at home to keep its N.B.A. title hopes alive (9 p.m., ABC). But Draymond Green, Golden State’s emotional leader, returns from suspension.
Dustin Johnson, who has a dozen top-10 finishes since he nearly captured the 2015 U.S. Open, will try again as this year’s tournament gets underway today in Oakmont, Pa. (10 a.m., FS1; 5 p.m., Fox).Dustin Johnson, who has a dozen top-10 finishes since he nearly captured the 2015 U.S. Open, will try again as this year’s tournament gets underway today in Oakmont, Pa. (10 a.m., FS1; 5 p.m., Fox).
• Food for thought.• Food for thought.
An expert panel says that drinking coffee regularly could help protect against uterine and liver cancer. And a study found that freezing coffee beans before grinding them led to a better grind and a more even flavor.An expert panel says that drinking coffee regularly could help protect against uterine and liver cancer. And a study found that freezing coffee beans before grinding them led to a better grind and a more even flavor.
Two large studies conclude that eating whole grains is associated with significant reductions in the risk for premature death.Two large studies conclude that eating whole grains is associated with significant reductions in the risk for premature death.
• Popular reads.• Popular reads.
Among our best-read articles are: a first-person essay about choosing a school in New York City; how the period may be dying in grammar.Among our best-read articles are: a first-person essay about choosing a school in New York City; how the period may be dying in grammar.
Plus, life in a micro apartment, and our roundup of commencement excerpts.Plus, life in a micro apartment, and our roundup of commencement excerpts.
• Recipe of the day.• Recipe of the day.
The beauty of linguine with lemon sauce is its simplicity.The beauty of linguine with lemon sauce is its simplicity.
The Olympics will open in Rio de Janeiro in just 50 days. It’s the second time a Latin American country will host the Summer Games; the first was Mexico City, in 1968.The Olympics will open in Rio de Janeiro in just 50 days. It’s the second time a Latin American country will host the Summer Games; the first was Mexico City, in 1968.
That year, Detroit was the runner-up in the selection process. Four years earlier, the city also lost out when Tokyo achieved a milestone and the Olympic rings went for the first time to an Asian city.That year, Detroit was the runner-up in the selection process. Four years earlier, the city also lost out when Tokyo achieved a milestone and the Olympic rings went for the first time to an Asian city.
In 1963, a joint congressional resolution signed by President Kennedy backed Detroit’s 1968 hopes, and the White House told the International Olympic Committee that every Olympic nation would be allowed to compete, including East Germany and North Korea.In 1963, a joint congressional resolution signed by President Kennedy backed Detroit’s 1968 hopes, and the White House told the International Olympic Committee that every Olympic nation would be allowed to compete, including East Germany and North Korea.
An Olympic torch relay was even held from Los Angeles, which had hosted the summer games in 1932, to Detroit — even though tradition has it that the relay takes place only from one Olympic host to the next.An Olympic torch relay was even held from Los Angeles, which had hosted the summer games in 1932, to Detroit — even though tradition has it that the relay takes place only from one Olympic host to the next.
The winner was to be selected from four finalists: Buenos Aires, Detroit, Lyon in France, and Mexico City.The winner was to be selected from four finalists: Buenos Aires, Detroit, Lyon in France, and Mexico City.
Detroit fell just one vote shy of making it to the second round: It had 14, Lyon 12 and Buenos Aires just two.Detroit fell just one vote shy of making it to the second round: It had 14, Lyon 12 and Buenos Aires just two.
The Soviet bloc united behind Mexico City, dooming Detroit’s chances, and Mexico City clinched the win with the minimum 30 votes out of 58.The Soviet bloc united behind Mexico City, dooming Detroit’s chances, and Mexico City clinched the win with the minimum 30 votes out of 58.
While Moscow helped deliver the first Latin American games, Russia’s suspended track-and-field athletes will learn Friday whether they can even compete in Rio.While Moscow helped deliver the first Latin American games, Russia’s suspended track-and-field athletes will learn Friday whether they can even compete in Rio.
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