A Georgia community is in mourning after a 14-year-old student opened fire at a high school, killing two students and two teachers. The suspect, Colt Gray, has been arrested and charged with murder. The FBI had received tips about online threats involving the suspect, but no further action was taken. Families of the victims recounted the agonizing minutes waiting for news of their children’s safety. In other news, a wildfire in Oregon has consumed over 60,000 acres and is currently uncontained. Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire deal, with negotiations ongoing for a permanent resolution. The NFL season opener is tonight, featuring a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens. Team USA’s Tatyana McFadden earned her 21st Paralympic medal, tying the record for the most won by a U.S. track and field athlete. Vice President Kamala Harris has taken the lead in polls against former President Donald Trump ahead of their upcoming debate. Local weather forecasts and additional news updates can be found on USA TODAY.
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Daily Briefing: School shooting in Georgia, Trump and Harris discuss election in tense debate, wildfires rage on, Israel tensions with Hamas escalate, NFL news, Taylor Swift’s latest album, and highlights from the Paralympics.
