Four Officers, Suspect Dead After North Carolina Shootout
Four police officers and a deputy U.S. marshal were killed when gunfire erupted as officers attempted to arrest Terry Clark Hughes Jr. in a Charlotte house. An AR-15 and a 40-caliber handgun were found. more than 100 spent rounds were recovered. Investigators cautioned about a potential second shooter amid a high‑rise firing scene.
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Columbia University moves to expel protesters occupying Hamilton Hall
Dozens of demonstrators seized a Columbia University building in Manhattan as protests linked to the Israel-Hamas war escalated on campuses nationwide. The university warned of expulsion for those who refuse terms, with suspensions restricting access to academics and recreation spaces and denying graduation eligibility for seniors.
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Democrats vow to back Johnson to save Speaker job
Democrats in the House say they will vote to shield Speaker Mike Johnson from removal if enough Republicans move to oust him. They argue the speakership should be preserved despite GOP criticism over policy moves including aid to Ukraine and a $95 billion emergency package.
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Judge warns Trump jail risk for gag order violations
New York Judge Juan Merchan found Donald Trump in contempt and fined him 9,000 for nine violations of a gag order in the hush money case. He warned further violations could lead to incarceration as the trial enters its second week detailing payments to a doorman and Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal in 2016.
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U S poised to ease cannabis rules in historic shift
The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to reclassify marijuana to a less dangerous category, recognizing medical uses and lower abuse potential. The move stops short of legalizing recreational use and awaits White House review and public comment before scheduling changes take effect.
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