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    Florida Mosque, Once Attended by Omar Mateen, Burned in Arson

    The blaze corresponded with both the anniversary of 9/11 and the beginning of Eid al-Adha.

    Sameer Rao Sep 13, 2016 11:13AM EDT
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    MTV Follows Pulse Massacre Survivors in New Episode of 'True Life'

    The episode, which premiered last night, focuses on four survivors of the massacre of a largely-Latinx group of 49 people.

    Sameer Rao Aug 16, 2016 12:59PM EDT
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    First Openly Gay World Boxing Title Contender Dedicates Fight to Pulse Orlando Victims

    Orlando Cruz, who lives in Puerto Rico, lost four friends in the nightclub massacre.

    Sameer Rao Jul 14, 2016 12:34PM EDT
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    Omar Mateen's Alleged Former Lover Describes Pulse Massacre as 'Revenge' for Rejection

    “He adored Latinos, gay Latinos, with brown skin—but he felt rejected,” the man told Univision.

    Sameer Rao Jun 23, 2016 4:07PM EDT
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    READ: Frank Ocean's Poignant Lament on Pulse Massacre, Homophobic and Transphobic Violence

    The reclusive artist referenced Orlando and the North Carolina anti-trans bathroom bill in a new Tumblr post.

    Sameer Rao Jun 21, 2016 12:43PM EDT
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    Feds Release Transcript From Omar Mateen's Phone Calls With Orlando Police

    The Department of Justice and FBI released a full transcript—rather than the previously announced version with redacted sections about Mateen’s allegiance to ISIS—after criticism from lawmakers.

    Sameer Rao Jun 20, 2016 4:45PM EDT
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