1. Kalamazoo shooting leaves six dead

On Saturday, Feb. 20, Jason Brian Dalton’s rampage left six dead and two injured. An investigation into this event led  police to conclude on Sunday that the victims were random. Though the shooting was intentional, the victims were killed at various locations: the Cracker Barrel restaurant, outside a Seelye Automotive and some outside of their apartments after he collected his Uber driver fares. The shooter will be charged Monday afternoon. Click here for the full article from Washington Post.

2. Tension between candidates increases for individual states’ votes

Donald Trump secured his support in South Carolina on Sunday, but Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio aren’t ready to stop fighting for their spot in the upcoming elections. Cruz defeated Trump in Iowa and stated that the battle is just beginning. The two candidates will be working to secure their spot on Feb. 23 in Nevada. Click here for more information from the New York Times.

3. United States and Russia reach deal about ceasefire on Syria

After many bombings and thousands of deaths, Russia and the U.S. are agreeing to a ceasefire. Though the truce would be temporary, all three countries are ready to stop the fighting. “The modalities for a cessation of hostilities are now being completed. In fact, we are closer to a ceasefire today than we have been,” said Secretary of State John Kerry. Read Reuters’ full article here.

4. Celebrities support Kesha in her time of adversity

Although an ongoing legal battle between Kesha Rose Sebert and her record contract with Lukasz Gottwald has been going on since 2014, tensions came to a brink on Friday, Feb. 19. The case cost Kesha not only her career, but also financially hurt her. Taylor Swift offered her support for Kesha by. donating $250,000 to Sebert to help with her ongoing battle. While other celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Demi Lovato have given their emotional support, Swift is the first to take a financial stand on the situation. Click here for more information from USA Today.

5. Violence in India mounts through protests

India’s violent history recently reached a new level for those living in the country. Protesters for civil rights and opportunities are angry at about what they see as reverse discrimination,The unrest and blocking of roads led the government to deploy troops in order to take care of the uprising, killing at least 16 people along the way. Click here for the story from CNN.