Officers cleared in Starbucks arrest in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police commissioner defended officers after two black men were arrested at a downtown Starbucks amid claims of racism. Video shows handcuffing following a report of trespassing and denied restroom access before police, who released the men when Starbucks chose not to prosecute.
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Zuckerberg faces tough questions in Congress over data and privacy
U S lawmakers pressed Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook data practices and privacy protections amid questions about 87 million users and a 2011 FTC settlement. He avoided clear answers on monopoly status and a global ad free option as the FTC probes potential breach of the agreement with possible fines. In a separate Massachusetts note, a 1969 UFO memorial move in Sheffield prompts legal action from Thom Reed who witnessed a glowing encounter.
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RNC commits 250 million to preserve House majority
The Republican National Committee unveils a 250 million midterm strategy to defend House seats across more than two dozen states, building a large field operation with 900 staff and 10,000 volunteers. The plan prioritizes on the ground turnout over advertising, aiming to counter Democratic enthusiasm ahead of November.
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Trump proclaims Mission Accomplished after Syria strike
President Donald Trump hailed the U S led attack on Syria as perfectly executed claiming Mission Accomplished while the Pentagon said three chemical related facilities were hit and other sites could enable Assad to use banned weapons. Washington said it warned Moscow but the claim was disputed by U N and Russian officials. U S Ambassador Nikki Haley warned that if Assad uses poison gas again the United States is locked and loaded.
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Defiant Syrians hail Assad as Douma victory marks milestone
In Damascus hundreds joined a pro Assad display with state TV coverage while crowds cheered the liberation of Douma. Residents denounced US President Trump as missiles lit the sky and fighters waved rifles amid the city’s orange glow.
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Central U S storm kills three and disrupts travel
A Gulf Coast to Great Lakes storm system delivers heavy snow, wind, and hail across the central U S killing at least three people including a sleeping 2 year old in Louisiana. About 400 flights were canceled at Minneapolis Saint Paul Airport as runways iced over and blizzard conditions kept Sioux Falls Airport closed for a second day. Highways shut in southwestern Minnesota with treacherous roads statewide. The National Weather Service warned of up to 20 inches of snow in the Twin Cities area with 14 to 18 inches in northern Wisconsin and southern Minnesota as the storm moves east. Coastal flooding possible along Lake Michigan. Two storm deaths reported in Louisiana and Wisconsin.
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