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  • Megyn Kelly Argues With CNN Anchor Over Publicizing Name of Umpqua Community College Gunman

    Fox’s Megyn Kelly got into a heated debate on Thursday night with CNN anchor Don Lemon. The two argued over whether or not TV journalists should publicize the name of the gunman who killed at least 10 people and wounded several more at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon earlier in the day.

    Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin pledged not to name the shooter, and Megyn Kelly agrees with him. Don Lemon, however, feels otherwise.

    “[Authorities] know who the shooter is,” he said. “We have named it, Chris Harper Mercer, 26 years old.”

    Don Lemon understands why the sheriff refused to name the shooter, but feels that, “unfortunately we … must identify him because that is our job.”

    Megyn Kelly took to Twitter to praise Sheriff John Hanlin.

    The host of The Kelly File also condemned Don Lemon in a subsequent Tweet.

    The CNN host stuck to his belief, but explained that he understands how Megyn Kelly feels. He doesn’t want to give the mass shooter any more TV time than necessary.

    Who do you believe is right in this situation? Do you side with Megyn Kelly or Don Lemon?

  • Alek Skarlatos: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Contestant and French Train Hero Attended Umpqua Community College, Where Mass Shooting Occurred

    Alek Skarlatos left Dancing With the Stars on Thursday to travel home to Oregon, where the mass shooting occurred at Umpqua Community College. Skarlatos, who along with U.S. Airman Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler, helped stop a suspected terrorist who was armed with an AK-47 on a French train in August, is an Oregon National Guardsman.

    Alek Skarlatos is also a former student at the campus where a gunman killed at least 10 people. He says he wishes he had been on campus to help.

    “While I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time in August aboard a train bound for Paris, I only wish that the same could be said for today,” he told FOX411 in a statement.

    “I praise the first responders who were on the ground today in Roseburg as they undoubtedly were integral in saving numerous lives and putting a stop to what could have been more tragic than it is,” he added.

    Alek Skarlatos was rehearsing for next week’s competition on Dancing With the Stars when he learned of the shootings.

    Just a few hours later, he left DWTS and headed home to Oregon to be with family members and friends.

    Following this summer’s averted catastrophe in France, Alek Skarlatos received the Legion of Honour award in that country, along with his cohorts.

    Skarlatos has performed well so far during his time on Dancing With the Stars. Partnered with Lindsay Arnold, he has proven good on his feet in the ballroom–the same way he is during emergencies. He is no doubt helping comfort those who are frightened and grieving, back in his hometown.

    While nothing has yet been said about how long Alek Skarlatos will remain away from DWTS, it’s likely he will return in time to finish preparing for next week’s competition.