In Georgia, a community is mourning the loss of four people 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 shooter but took no further action. A vigil was held for the victims, and families anxiously waited for news of their loved ones’ safety.
In Oregon, an uncontained wildfire has consumed over 61,000 acres and was 0% contained as of Thursday morning. The Rail Ridge Fire is fueled by tall grass and brush ignited by lightning. Another fire, the Copperfield Fire, has brought evacuation orders east of Chiloquin and north of Klamath Falls.
The NFL season opener is tonight, with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs facing the Baltimore Ravens. Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in a new poll ahead of their upcoming debate. Israel and Hamas are close to reaching a cease-fire and hostage-release deal.
Team USA’s Tatyana McFadden earned her 21st Paralympic medal, tying the record for the most Paralympic track and field medals won by a U.S. athlete. These are some of the top news stories to know on Thursday.
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