CNN 5 Things New MN shooting details, CDC exodus, newspaper makes changes & more
Aug 28, 2025
A tragic mass shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis reveals chilling details about the shooter and its impact on the community. There's a wave of solidarity among CDC staff for their ousted director amid leadership changes. Meanwhile, the federal government gears up for a crackdown in a major city. In international news, the future of a nearly 50-year peacekeeping mission in Lebanon is uncertain. Also, a historic newspaper shifts to a digital-only format, highlighting the evolving landscape of journalism and emerging digital tools.
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Personal Ties To The School
- The shooter had personal ties to the school and parish through attendance and his mother's employment.
- Despite those ties, investigators continued searching for a clear motive.
Shooter's Writings Reveal Obsession
- Investigators found extensive ammunition and writings linking the shooter to admiration of past mass killers.
- Officials say the writings show obsession with killing children and broad expressed hate.
Leadership Turmoil At The CDC
- The CDC director's ouster triggered a leadership exodus and public contest over whether she resigned.
- The White House said a replacement would be named soon while Menares contested the claim she agreed to resign.