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Police: Officer shoots man at a Mississippi Walmart
Police say an officer shot a man after receiving call about a shoplifter at a Walmart in western Mississippi. Byram Police Chief Luke Thompson told WLBT-TV that the incident occurred around 8:55 a.m. Sunday. He says the suspect attempted to flee in a foot chase before he got into his […]
Plane carrying 12 people crashes in Costa Rica
A plane carrying 12 people has crashed in Guancaste, Costa Rica, with at least some of the people on board having died, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Security. The wreckage of the plane, a private aircraft belonging to the airline Nature Air, was on fire and no one […]
‘Disturbance’ reports like that in Colorado are among the most deadly calls for cops
One sheriff’s deputy outside of Denver was killed and four others shot responding to what officers initially thought was a domestic dispute but which turned out to be a disturbance call. Two civilians were also shot in the incident at an apartment complex in Douglas County, Colorado. None of the […]
US closer to ‘nuclear war with North Korea’ than ever: Former Joint Chiefs head
The United States faces a greater threat of nuclear conflict on the Korean peninsula than at any previous time, said a former head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under both presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. “We’re actually closer in my view, to a nuclear war with North […]
WATCH: Fact vs. Fiction: US Border Wall
Transcript for Fact vs. Fiction: US Border Wall ??? When congress heads back to Washington after the new year, they’re going to have to take up the thorny issue of immigration reform. President trump is drawing a line in the sand. Tweeting this Friday, the Democrats have been told and […]
ANALYSIS: Losing troops and territory, will a new US strategy change the Afghan war?
A deadly suicide attack that claimed the lives of 41 people in Kabul on Thursday was another stark reminder that the U.S. war against terrorism in Afghanistan — now in its 16th year and the longest American war — is far from over. ISIS claimed responsibility for that attack, a […]
‘Multiple deputies down’ in active situation; residents asked to shelter in place
Police and other emergency workers in an affluent suburban county outside of Denver are responding to reports of multiple officers down. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office tweeted “multiple deputies down” in what remains an active situation. Residents are being asked to avoid the area. In an earlier tweet, the sheriff’s office […]
Seaplane crashes into Sydney river, killing all 6 on board
A seaplane crashed into a river in Sydney on Sunday afternoon, killing all six people on board, officials said. The plane was carrying five passengers and a pilot when it crashed into the Hawkesbury River. Police divers recovered the bodies of all six victims a few hours later, New South […]
Diapers, jaywalking and Barack Obama Day: Laws for the New Year
When the clock strikes midnight calendars won’t be the only things changing. A series of new state and city laws will also make their debut in the new year. From requiring at least one diaper changing station to the celebration of Barack Obama day, here’s a look at some of […]