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Police release bodycam footage of Keith Scott shooting

Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, have released officer bodycam and dashcam footage of a controversial shooting of a black man on Tuesday.
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Charlotte protests: governor of North Carolina declares state of emergency

Second night of unrest rocks the city following the fatal police shooting of Keith Scott, a black man

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Violent Protests Erupt in Charlotte After Deadly Police Shooting

The scene on I-85 appeared to devolve into looting, with people pulling items from tractor-trailers and burning boxes.

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Terror bomb suspect Ahmad Rahami shares common 'lone wolf' traits

Law enforcement officials allege the father of suspected NY/NJ bomber Ahmad Khan Rahami had suspicions his son was a terrorist in 2014. USA TODAY

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Rahami charged over NY and NJ bombings

The US has charged Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York and New Jersey.

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NY/NJ bombing suspect Ahmad Rahami in custody, was shot and taken to hospital: NBC

During a shootout, two officers were injured, and NY/NJ bombing suspect Rahami was shot, NBC News reported.

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New York bombing motivation 'unknown'

A bomb attack in New York City was a terrorist act, officials say, but no links have been found to global groups and the motivation remains unclear.

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New York explosion: Governor says blast was ‘act of terrorism’

A 911 caller warned of further explosions after the dumpster blast that hit New York, wounding 29 people, as the governor declared the attack an act of terrorism.

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Mysterious blog claims New York bombing was for gay rights

POLICE are “vetting” a Tumblr account that surfaced early Sunday taking credit for the bombing that rocked New York — and threatening further action

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New York bomb was 'act of terrorism', says Governor Cuomo

A bomb that exploded in New York City was an act of terrorism, Governor Andrew Cuomo says, but no link to international groups has been found.

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Edward Snowden makes 'moral' case for presidential pardon

Exclusive: Whistleblower says citizens have benefited from his disclosure in 2013 of US and UK government surveillance
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British Airways flight 274 from Las Vegas to Heathrow declares medical emergency - reports

British Airways flight BA 274 from Las Vegas to London Heathrow has declared an emergency over Scotland.

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World Trade Center mall offers chance to reflect on 9/11 – with retail therapy

On the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks, the new Westfield and neighboring Fulton Center provide the most American of experiences

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‘Their memories stay alive:’ Ceremony honors victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks

Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were in the crowd

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Congress passes Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill

US Congress has unanimously passed a bill allowing 9/11 victims' families to sue the Saudi government, on the eve of the attacks' 15th anniversary.

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Oil! Massive shale discovery in Texas

An overlooked corner of West Texas is believed to contain billions of barrels of newly-discovered shale oil.

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Hispanic growth rate in U.S. lowest on record

Pew conducted its review using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The bureau began counting Hispanics in 1970.

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