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Islamic State claims responsibility for Orlando shooting

By Robert King
Published June 12, 2016 6:40pm ET
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Islamic State claims responsibility for Orlando shooting
A report from AMAQ, the news organization tied to the Islamic State, said the terrorist group took responsibility for the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin, File) | Dar Yasin

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the worst shooting in U.S. history.

A report from AMAQ, a news organization tied to the Islamic State, said the terrorist group took responsibility for the shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left at least 50 people dead and 53 hospitalized.

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