What to know this morning: In 5 minutes or less

1. James Horner, the celebrated composer who was best-known for his Oscar-winning score for the film Titanic, died tragically in a plane crash on Monday. He was 61. Read more here.

2. A UNICEF report released Tuesday said that though there has been economic growth, it is still failing to help the world's poorest kids, and that global efforts to rescue impoverished children from lives of squalor and hunger have fallen short. Read more here.

3. Extreme weather is heading towards the Northeast following severe weather in the middle of the country, with tornados hitting a few towns just outside of Chicago. Read more here.

4. After 15 years of refusing to change their tune, South Carolina lawmakers are finally willing to remove the Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds, taking it down from a monument there and placing it in a museum. Read more here.

5. The United States Women's Soccer team scored two goals against Colombia Monday night, winning a 2-0 game that will advance them to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup! Read more here.