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Wife releases dramatic cell phone video of Charlotte shooting
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Tulsa officer freed on bond in Terence Crutcher shooting
An Oklahoma prosecutor says arrangements are being made for the surrender of a white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black man on a Tulsa street. (Sept. 22) AP
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US soldiers want fewer ‘nation building’ interventions, more attention at home - poll
Most active-duty members of the US military would prefer the government to refrain from overseas missions involving so-called nation-building
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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.
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
Rahami charged over NY and NJ bombings
The US has charged Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York and New Jersey.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
‘Their memories stay alive:’ Ceremony honors victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks
Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were in the crowd
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.
Oil! Massive shale discovery in Texas
An overlooked corner of West Texas is believed to contain billions of barrels of newly-discovered shale oil.
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.
US made entire $1.7 bn payment to Iran in foreign cash – Treasury
Not only the $400 million debt, but also the $1.3 billion interest on it was paid by the US to Iran in foreign currency and in cash this year, the US Treasury acknowledged.
