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Man wielding sharp object shot by police in Brooklyn hospital
Police have shot a man wielding a sharp object in a hospital in Brooklyn. New York City police say the incident happened around 5:30 p.m.
New Orleans City Council member Oliver Thomas reflects on decades-long political career
The New Orleans City Council held its final meeting in Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration, marking the end of council careers for three members.
Venezuela helps vault Rubio to quarterback of Trump’s foreign policy team
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a football ban, now is quarterbacking President Donald Trump’s foreign policy team as it navigates particularly turbulent global waters, notably
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the United Nations climate framework marks a significant escalation of anti-climate policy.
‘Absolute immunity’: Feds shut Minnesota officials out from ICE shooting investigation
The federal government has barred Minnesota law enforcement from accessing evidence in the investigation of an ICE officer's fatal shooting of Renee Good, escalating tensions
Isidore Newman School teacher, coach accused of possessing child sexual abuse materials
The teacher, who has not been identified at this time, is facing 22 counts of child sex abuse material charges.
What are the rules for officers firing at a moving vehicle?
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in a moving vehicle in Minneapolis this week, sparking renewed questions about use-of-force
Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump’s call for a ‘takeover’
Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. officials to step back from President Trump’s call for a "takeover"
Protesters, counter-protesters and federal agents clash outside federal building in Minneapolis
Multiple arrests made as protesters clash with federal agents, while state and federal authorities launch separate investigations into ICE shooting death
New Orleans man arrested, accused of kidnapping, human trafficking teen
According to police, Rashad Johnson, 37, of New Orleans, was arrested on New Year's Day and is facing kidnapping and child trafficking charges.