Plus, a shooting rampage rocks Memphis.
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96; police arrest a suspect in the Memphis shooting rampage. Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin. | The reparations debate is full of questions: How much would they cost? Who would be eligible for them? How would the government finance them? Join Vox's Fabiola Cineas for the second episode of 40 Acres for the answers. Read more here ». | | | An era ends for the United Kingdom | Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images | - Queen Elizabeth II, the world's longest-serving monarch, died Thursday at her royal estate in Scotland. She was 96. [Vox / Constance Grady]
- The queen's family traveled to the estate after doctors expressed concern about her medical condition. Her son Charles is now king. [BBC]
- The United Kingdom saw major transformations during Elizabeth's 70-year reign, from many of its colonies winning their independence in the post-WWII era to entering and exiting the European Union. [Reuters / Michael Holden]
- The queen also led her country through tragedy and scandals involving the royal family, including the death of Princess Diana and the sexual abuse allegations of her son Prince Andrew. [CNBC / Marty Steinberg]
- Her death begins 10 days of national mourning that will include gun salutes and visits from mourners, and will conclude with her funeral. [NBC News / Patrick Smith]
| | | 📍 If you read just one story Vox's Jen Kirby explains how King Charles might rule at an uncertain time for the UK. [Vox / Jen Kirby] | | | The Memphis shooting spree | - Wednesday, Memphis police arrested a 19-year-old suspect in a series of shootings that left four dead and three wounded. [Commercial Appeal]
- Around 6 pm local time, police received a tip about a shooting threat on Facebook Live, triggering a citywide lockdown. Police took the suspect into custody hours later. [New York Times / McKenna Oxenden]
- The first killing happened around 1 am Wednesday, and the shootings continued the following afternoon. Police claim the suspect committed seven shootings and two carjackings. [Associated Press / Adrian Sainz]
- Authorities are holding the suspect on first-degree murder charges. He is expected to appear in court on Friday. [CNN / Jennifer Henderson and Nouran Salahieh]
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