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Nightly News Full Episode - Aug. 27
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Tragedy Overview - A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during morning mass resulted in 2 fatalities and 17 injuries [1][5][12] - The shooter, identified as 23-year-old Robin Westman, used a shotgun, rifle, and pistol in the attack [14][22] - The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of domestic terrorism and a hate crime targeting Catholics [2][22] Shooter Details and Investigation - The shooter had no prior criminal history and acted alone [14][21] - Disturbing videos and a manifesto, including a sketch of a church, were posted by the shooter online [2][11][24] - The shooter's mother had a connection with the church where the shooting took place [11][26] Community and Government Response - Minneapolis is grieving, with vigils scheduled and support being offered to the affected families [12][19][31] - President Trump ordered flags to be flown at half-staff and offered condolences [17] - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry expressed outrage and called for action beyond thoughts and prayers [17][29] Other News - The CDC director was fired after barely a month on the job [3][32][33] - A pilot was rescued after his plane crashed into the ocean [4][35][37] - A time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in 1991 was unveiled [4][50] Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Treatment - A family's insurance company approved a gene therapy treatment costing $3.2 million for one son with DMD but denied it for another [44][41] - The insurance company cited nationwide best practices for care in its decision [46] - The FDA has been scrutinizing the treatment after two boys died after getting it [47]