5 things you need to know this weekend
Orlando continues the grim process of burying its dead
A number of funerals for victims of the Pulse nightclub attack are taking place this weekend as the grieving city moves toward healing. Several of those killed in Sunday's mass shooting at the gay hot spot have already been buried, and funerals will continue into next week. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has said space has been donated at the city-owned Greenwood Cemetery for families who choose to use it. Complicating the grieving process is the Westboro Baptist Church, which plans to picket outside two of the funerals.
Obama to highlight climate change during national park visits
President Obama and his family are headed to Yosemite National Park in California on Saturday as part of a trip to highlight the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. It’s not all festivities, though: As climate change is already threatening the parks, the agency is facing a precarious future after years of underfunding from Congress. Obama will draw attention to the dangers of global warming during his weekend trips (he also visited Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico on Friday), White House officials say.
U.S. Open play continues at Oakmont
The 116th U.S. Open at Oakmont will continue with the second round concluding Saturday after a rainy start to the event caused delays. First-round leader Andrew Landry still hasn't started his second 18 holes, while Dustin Johnson shares the lead with Landry at 4 under and has already completed his second round. Some of the game's biggest names will need strong weekends to win the title. Defending champion Jordan Spieth, who won last year at Chambers Bay, is at 2 over after his first round. World No. 1 Jason Day is at 5 over, while Rory McIlory will start his second round 11 shots off the lead. Watch the final two rounds on Fox 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
This is it: Game 7 of the NBA Finals
After the Cavaliers’ 115-101 victory over the Warriors on Thursday, Game 7 is going to be huge. Led by LeBron James (41 points), the Cavaliers dominated Game 6 from the start on Thursday night, denying the Warriors from securing their second consecutive title in his home state. Win or lose Sunday, James is a serious NBA Finals MVP candidate. The game Sunday moves back to Warriors territory. Will they put the finishing touches on their remarkable season that included a record 73 wins in the regular season? Or will the Cavaliers do what’s never been done before and comeback from 3-1 NBA Finals deficit and win the championship? Watch Game 7 on Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET.
Last-minute Father’s Day prep is on
Father’s Day is Sunday, so don’t forget to give dad a call. If you're the gift-giving type, we’re here to help (hint: skip the tie). For the geek dad, our tech team rounded up the best gadgets he hasn’t already bought for himself (think drones and tiny video cameras). The hosts of Paste BN’s Dad Rock podcast have some ideas for the musically inclined, fathers who loves the outdoors and the athlete dad. Still nothing? Try matching your pops with a celebrity and use this guide to decide on a gift.
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