Chicago Black Friday protest halts traffic on Magnificent Mile
Hundreds blocked store entrances on Michigan Avenue amid a Black Friday protest over the 2014 police shooting of 17 year old Laquan McDonald. Demonstrators chanted 16 shots and halted traffic for blocks while Apple, Saks, Nike, Tiffany and others kept doors partly closed. Police reported three arrests as shoppers moved past the disruption.
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Raqqa airstrikes target IS capital amid diplomatic push
Airstrikes hit Raqqa the Islamic State headquarters killing at least eight people including five children per Syrian opposition. France says destroying IS is the campaign’s main objective while Lavrov and al Moallem urge coordinated lists of terrorists and opposition groups before peace talks.
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Russia suspends visa free travel with Turkey
Russia will suspend its visa free regime with Turkey starting January 1, announced by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov amid rising tensions after Turkey downed a Russian fighter jet. Moscow says the Su-24M remained over Syria. Ankara cites Turkish airspace incursions.
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Chicago man charged in slaying of 9 year old Tyshawn Lee
Corey Morgan, 27, faces first degree murder charges in the killing of Tyshawn Lee, lured from a playground and shot in the head, part of a gang feud. Two other men are suspected. a fourth is sought. Prosecutors say the act was retaliation for a prior October shooting. The case highlights ongoing Chicago gang violence.
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