Today is Friday, May 27, 2022. Let's get caught up.Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this date in history: TODAY'S WEATHERSevere storms are to hit the East Coast as parts of the Southwest see the return of dangerous fire conditions. CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam with the forecast.***
Govt-and-politics AP Shooter warning signs get lost in sea of social media posts The 18-year-old man who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers in Texas left a digital trail that hinted at what was to come. He posted an Instagram photo of a hand holding a gun magazine. In his TikTok profile he warned, “Kids be scared.” And he pinned the image of two AR-style semi-automatic rifles displayed on a rug to the top of his profile.
National News AP 3 more funerals for Buffalo victims in week of goodbyes A week filled with goodbyes continues for family and friends of victims of the racist attack on a Buffalo supermarket. Funeral services are set for Friday for three of those killed: Geraldine Talley, Andre Mackniel and Margus Morrison. They are among the 10 people killed and three wounded May 14 when a white gunman opened fire on shoppers and employees at a Tops Friendly Market.
National News AP Depeche Mode founding keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies at 60 Andy “Fletch” Fletcher, keyboardist for British synth pop giants Depeche Mode for more than 40 years, has died at age 60. The band announced the death of the founding member on its official social media pages. A person close to the band said Fletcher died Thursday from natural causes at his home in the United Kingdom. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.