Chicago officer pleads not guilty in McDonald murder case
White Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of official misconduct in the 2014 shooting death of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, pleads not guilty in Cook County Criminal Court. Defense seeks possible venue change as demonstrators protest outside the courthouse. Next hearing set for January 29.
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Ramadi advance by Iraqi forces marks strategic vindication
Iraqi forces enter Ramadi’s core, raising the national flag over the government complex as U.S.-led coalition airstrikes target Islamic State fighters. The victory comes at high cost with pockets of resistance remaining, and calls for U.S. ground troops questioned by analysts.
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Cleveland officers face jeopardy after Tamir Rice grand jury decision
Despite a grand jury not charging Loehmann in Tamir Rice case, Cleveland remains unsettled as the family sues the city and federal prosecutors eye civil rights charges. Loehmann and his partner face possible discipline while protests unfold near the county courthouse with calls for justice.
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Pilot killed in Alaska crash tied to unauthorized flight
In Anchorage a small Cessna 172 owned by the Civil Air Patrol crashed into a downtown office building killing 42 year old Doug Demarest. He had joined the patrol in 2010 and authorities said he was not authorized to fly the aircraft. No one on the ground was hurt. FBI and officials are investigating the incident.
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Belgium arrests pair over Brussels holiday attack plot
Belgian authorities say two men were arrested in Brussels area and surrounding regions amid an alleged plan to attack police soldiers and iconic sites during year-end holidays. Police seized military training uniforms, SS propaganda, and computer equipment, with no weapons found. The case, while not linked to Paris attacks, remains under investigation and police warn of a serious threat.
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Midwest storm spurs Northeast first winter hit of season
A deadly Midwest storm system spawned heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain as it moved toward the Northeast, bringing subzero cold and travel hazards. Northern New England could see 10 inches or more, with central New York expecting 4 to 8 inches and officials probing a fatal road crash tied to slick roads. The storm linked to the same system that caused weekend tornadoes and floods, leaving residents recalling last year’s harsher winter while bracing for more accumulation and icy conditions.\"
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