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Chatt Tech Festival; 5 Years After Virginia Tech Shooting

Here are the things you need to know on April 16.

Weather

There is a 50 percent chance of rain for the day, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 80, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight, with a low around 58.

Headlines

: A man serving life in prison for his wife's stabbing death is appealing to Georgia's highest court Monday.

Happening

is celebrating and honoring the rich diversity of its students today through Wednesday with various events, performances, programs and opportunities at its Marietta and campuses. Since 2002, the college has held the annual International Festival to celebrate and highlight the cultural diversity found among its student population. This year’s festival is free and open to the public. .

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This Day in History

On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech student Cho Seung-Hui killed 32 people on campus. He committed suicide after the shooting and brought the death toll to 33. Fifteen others were injured.


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