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1. Hearing set for Nikolas Cruz
A court hearing is set today in Florida for Nikolas Cruz, the man police said has confessed to the 2018 massacre of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland. The hearing in Broward County Circuit Court was scheduled abruptly Thursday and does not describe the purpose.
2. Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized
Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized to treat a non-COVID infection, his spokesperson said.
Clinton, 75, has been receiving treatment at UCI Medical Center in Orange County, California since Tuesday, the spokesperson added.
3. Moderna booster shot for COVID-19 receives full FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration has now given full approval for the booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Experts made the decision Thursday to approve the shot half the size of the primary two shots.
4. Moonfest 2021 canceled; unable to meet safety requirements
The city of West Palm Beach announced on Thursday that organizers of Moonfest opted out of hosting the annual Halloween event for the second year in a row. Moonfest has been a staple for downtown West Palm Beach for nearly 30 years.
5. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announces arrest of 9 gang suspects
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday the arrests of nine people in connection with a year-long investigation into gang activity.
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On This Day In History
In 1991 Clarence Thomas was confirmed to the Supreme Court.
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