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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A fifth victim of Thursday's shootings in Chattanooga, Tennesse, has died. Today's announcement from the U.S. Navy didn't identify the sailor, who was shot at a military support center. But he was earlier identified as Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith, a reservist serving on active duty. Four Marines were also killed in the attack before the gunman was shot dead by police.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The shootings at two military sites in Tennessee illustrate the threat that FBI officials have warned about: violence directed against a vulnerable government target by a lone gunman with apparent terrorist aspirations. The FBI hasn't detailed a motive, but Thursday's attacks that killed four Marines and one sailor are under investigation as a potential act of terrorism. Authorities are combing through the gunman's past to look for travel, contacts and online writings.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia says it has broken up planned Islamic State attacks in the kingdom, and arrested more than 400 people in raids. The Interior Ministry says the thwarted attacks include a plot to bomb a large mosque in eastern Saudi Arabia that can hold 3,000 worshippers, along with attacks on other mosques and diplomatic and security bodies.
NEW YORK (AP) — A new poll finds the Supreme Court's recent ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide has left Americans sharply divided. The Associated Press-GfK poll finds a near-even split over whether local officials with religious objections should be required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Forty-seven percent say that should be required, while 49 percent say they should be exempt. Fifty-six percent said protection of religious liberties should take precedence over gay rights.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama is hanging out with his teenage daughters in New York City this weekend. Last night the trio lingered past 11 p.m. over dinner at an Italian place in Greenwich Village and took an after-hours tour of the Whitney Museum that lasted until midnight. Their visit continues today.
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