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7 things to know today: African-Americans react to airport gun incident, more

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June 4, 2015

1. Airport gun incident provokes a question: What if he'd been a black man? One gun enthusiast said he wouldn't have been able to pull the same stunt. [Read more]

2. Greyson Lambert is headed to Georgia, but he's a relative mystery to most Bulldog fans: How strong is his arm? What are his strengths and weaknesses as a passer? And how much mobility does he have? [Read more]

3. Too sexy for Sig Flags? A couple was escorted out of the Six Flags theme park for a dress code violation even after buying a shirt that the park deemed acceptable. [Read more]

4. It's their money and they can spend it on a $65 million jet if they want to: "We plan to acquire a Gulfstream G650 because it is the best, and it is a reflection of the level of excellence at which this organization chooses to operate,"  the board of directors for Creflo Dollar's ministry said. [Read more]

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