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Today on America in the Morning Minneapolis School Shooting A mass shooting at a private-Catholic school in Minneapolis is being investigated by the FBI as a potential hate crime and an act of domestic terrorism. Correspondent Clayton Neville has details. CDC Director Out The now-former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will fight her ouster, just weeks after taking the job, and she was not alone in her departure. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay reports from Washington. Abrego Garcia’s Asylum Claim His deportation is now on hold. Correspondent Marcela Sanchez reports Kilmar Abrego Garcia will have to remain in the United States until at least October, following a judge’s ruling on a claim of asylum. Alligator Alcatraz Emptying Even though nearly $200 million dollars has been spent just to set it up, a Florida official says the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility will likely be empty within days following a judge’s order. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Denmark Demands US Explanation Denmark is demanding answers from the Trump administration after a report that Americans have carried out what the Danish government described as influence operations in Greenland. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports. Old Is New Again It’s out with the new and back to the old. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports that following scorn including from President Trump, Cracker Barrel is bringing back its discarded logo. Reaction To Minneapolis Shooting A shooter opened fire during a morning Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on what police have learned about the gunman who killed two kids, a transgender 23-year-old who reports say had a manifesto and the words “kill Trump” scrawled on a gun magazine. Union Station Takeover Detractors may call it a power grab, but the mayor of Washington, DC says she is all for the Trump administration’s takeover of DC’s iconic passenger rail hub, Union Station. Details from correspondent Rich Johnson. Targeting Soros President Trump is suggesting criminal charges should be filed against Democrat mega-donor George Soros and his son. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. No Charges For Sandwich Thrower Federal prosecutors on Wednesday were unable to persuade a grand jury to approve a felony indictment against a man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent on the streets of Washington. The details from correspondent Sue Aller. Finally After Lorne Michaels said he plans on shaking up the "Saturday Night Live" lineup for Season 51, several cast members have announced they will not be returning to the sketch comedy show. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports on who is staying and who is going at "Saturday Night Live". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices