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The transcript covers a church shooting in Texas, resulting in two deaths and one injury, with the gunman having a criminal history. It highlights 2019 as a record year for mass killings in the US, despite a drop in the overall homicide rate. Additionally, the Taliban has agreed to a temporary ceasefire, potentially leading to a peace agreement with the US to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan. The US seeks assurances from the Taliban against harboring terrorist groups. An upcoming news update is also mentioned.

How many mass killings were recorded in the US in 2019?

What condition does the US want from the Taliban as part of the peace agreement?