CPD officer's killing provides biggest test of Lightfoot's term so far
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is facing one of the biggest challenges of her political career: the murder of a Chicago police officer during a time of police reform.
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A Chicago police officer shot Saturday night later died from her injuries. Another is fighting for his life after the West Englewood shooting.
- WLS – Chicago
2 charged, 1 with murder, in fatal shooting of CPD officer
Chicago continues to mourn 29-year-old Officer Ella French while her partner remains hospitalized.
- Associated Press
Ferguson mayor: Progress, yes, but still a long way to go
Seven years after Michael Brown's death turned a bright spotlight on the criminal justice system in Ferguson, Missouri, the town's mayor says progress is being made, but that there's still a long way to go. Brown, who was a Black 18-year-old, was fatally shot on Aug. 9, 2014, during a street encounter with a white police officer, Darren Wilson. Several investigations found no evidence that Wilson committed a crime.
- WLS – Chicago
Police officials critical of CPD community team slain officer assigned to
Chicago Police Officer Ella French was part of a special unit known as "Community Safety Team," but some of the force are critical of the team.
- WLS – Chicago
2 charged in CPD officer's killing held without bond
Two brothers charged in the fatal shooting of CPD officer Ella French were ordered held without bond Tuesday.
- Washington Examiner
Chicago mourns death of police officer following another bloody weekend
Flags across Chicago flew at half-staff on Monday following a weekend of bloodshed that saw two police officers shot, one fatally.
- Internet Video Archive
Skater Xl: Multiplayer Update Trailer
From the people who brought you the #1 sports game world-wide for mobile, Skater XL is an evolution in skateboarding games. Experience unparalleled board control and responsiveness while you skate legendary real-world skate spots.
- Associated Press
UN envoy warns of Myanmar civil war if no successful talks
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- National Review
Chicago Cops Turn Backs on Mayor after Police Shooting
A group of Chicago police officers turned their backs on Lori Lightfoot during her visit to University of Chicago Medical Center, where two officers were hospitalized.
- House Beautiful
Rachael Ray Purchased A Home In Tuscany After Losing Her Passport In Her House Fire
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- Washington Examiner
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo still advising his brother, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, report says
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- Raleigh News and Observer
Chapel Hill couple pays $1 million to settle U.S. military health insurance fraud claims
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- Quartz
The IPCC report is a call to action on carbon removal
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- Motorious
Street Takeover Leads To Fatal Police Shooting
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- The Root
Ohio Court Sentences Black Woman to 18 Months in Prison the Day After Giving White Woman Probation for Same Crime
While the above headline may seem incendiary, it is important not to draw false equivalencies because all criminal cases are not equal. For example, in this specific story, two women—one Black, one white—were convicted of the exact same crime. However, the two cases are not the same. One is worse than the other.
- The Daily Beast
Colorado Woman Allegedly Killed by Trump-Loving Hubby Had an Affair, Cops Testify
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- The Daily Beast
A Teacher Died By Suicide After Being Arrested for Soliciting a Minor. His Family Says the Cops Went Rogue.
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- KTRK – Houston
Former Houston pastor accused of molesting teen for 5 years
The 46-year-old admitted and pleaded guilty to the molestation while as a pastor in Cypress Station. The victim was 13 when it started, prosecutors said.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Pastor accused of sex assault talks of 2nd victim in jail call with wife, Texas cops say
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- GOBankingRates
A Look at Andrew Cuomo’s Net Worth as He Resigns from Role as New York’s Governor
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