5 things to know today: photos of Orlando victims

1. Photos of those slain in Orlando nightclub. They were singers, dancers, models, brothers, sisters and friends. Here are glimpses of who they were.

3. 'Viz' takes another 9th-inning loss. The Braves' standing record took one more hit Monday night when the Reds topped Atlanta in a slugfest.

4. Outpouring of support for Christina Grimmie's family. Adam Levine, coach on 'The Voice' for Grimmie, who was shot and killed after a performance in Orlando Saturday, has stepped forward to pay for her funeral. And GoFundMe donations have reached $170,000.

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