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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman.
What happened in the Grand Blanc church attack and who was involved?
Authorities in Michigan say they've recovered two bodies from the burnt-out remains of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc. At least four people were killed during a church service Sunday morning when a man drove his pickup into the church, then opened fire. Alex McClendon, Member Station, WDET reports.
Law officials say Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old military veteran, crashed his truck into the church before opening fire on the Mormon congregation and setting the building ablaze. Police neutralized Sanford shortly after in a church parking lot. FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Ruben Coleman says the attack is being investigated as a targeted act of violence. This act of violence has no place in our state or anywhere else in our country. No motive for the attack has been given.
How are authorities describing the motive and investigation into the church shooting?
Michigan police say they've responded to a number of bomb threats in the community following the Grand Blank attack. For NPR News, I'm Alex McLennan in Detroit.
City schools, meanwhile, will be closed on Monday because of the shooting. The Trump administration is planning to send federal troops soon to Portland, Oregon. The move follows a similar effort at the nation's capital. And as Oregon Public Broadcasting's Tiffany Kamhi reports, state officials are moving quickly to stop this latest deployment from happening.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek says sending National Guard members to the state's largest city is an abuse of federal power.
Why is Oregon suing to block federal troop deployments to Portland?
Kotek says she's working closely with Oregon's attorney general on litigation that alleges the move is unlawful. Oregon is our home. It is not a military target. And we're going to fight back to make sure that we can keep Oregon safe. The suit seeks a temporary restraining order to block the deployment of armed forces. President Trump has been threatening to send troops to Portland for weeks, citing security concerns at the city's Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility. For NPR News, I'm Tiffany Kamhai in Portland.
Israeli tanks are pushing further into Gaza's city center in western areas where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are sheltering now. Local health authorities say they've been unable to respond to dozens of desperate calls for help, and they're now expressing concern over the fate of the residents there.
What is the current situation in Gaza as Israeli forces push into Gaza City?
John Donison has more from Jerusalem.
Israel's operation to capture Gaza City and eliminate Hamas, they say Gaza City is Hamas' last stronghold, very much ongoing. More airstrikes overnight, 30 people killed, according to hospitals in Gaza. So the pressure that Israel is putting on is not letting up. And all the while, people are continuing to flee south and the humanitarian situation continues. continues to deteriorate. I saw that Médecins Sans Frontières had pulled out of Gaza City in the last few days. They say it's simply not safe enough to operate.
That's the BBC's John Donison with our report. You're listening to NPR News. Typhoon Bualoi is heading toward China at this hour. The storm made land on Vietnam Sunday, bringing with it strong winds, heavy rains, and major storm surges.
How is Typhoon Bualoi impacting Vietnam and where is it headed next?
Thousands of people were evacuated from Vietnam's central and northern provinces in preparation for the storm. In golf, Team Europe defeated Team USA at the Ryder Cup on Sunday, 15-13. NPR's Shondalee Stuster has more on the championship game played in New York State, a game that was overshadowed by unruly fans.
Rory McIlroy faced the brunt of insults and cursing from unruly spectators who also jeered at his wife throughout the weekend during the Ryder Cup. At one point, McIlroy pushed back against the jeering using an expletive.
Who won the Ryder Cup and what controversies arose with fans during the event?
He also refused to putt until the jeering stopped. Keegan Bradley, captain of Team USA, defended fans during a press conference by the Ryder Cup on Saturday.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:18
2
What happened in the Grand Blanc church attack and who was involved?
0:18–1:06
3
How are authorities describing the motive and investigation into the church shooting?
1:06–1:42
4
Why is Oregon suing to block federal troop deployments to Portland?
1:42–2:34
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What is the current situation in Gaza as Israeli forces push into Gaza City?
2:34–3:24
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How is Typhoon Bualoi impacting Vietnam and where is it headed next?
3:24–3:57
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Who won the Ryder Cup and what controversies arose with fans during the event?
3:57–4:54