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Police cruiser video shows moments before fatal shooting

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The traffic stop starts like any other: an officer pulls over a motorist, walks up to the driver’s side window and asks for license and registration. What happened minutes later appears to take place without any obvious sign of provocation or conflict: The driver opens the door and runs, and the officer chases after him.

New video shows South Carolina man fleeing traffic stop before shooting

By Harriet McLeod NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) – A video captured by a South Carolina police cruiser’s dashboard camera surfaced on Thursday showing a black man fleeing after what appears to be a routine traffic stop by a white officer who would eventually pursue and fatally shoot him in the back. The footage, released by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and aired by CNN, was taken minutes before

One dead as tornadoes sweep through northern Illinois

By Bob Chiarito ROCHELLE, Ill. (Reuters) – A dangerous storm system rolled through the Midwest on Thursday evening, killing at least one person and leveling houses and businesses northwest of Chicago, local officials said. One person was killed and at least seven people were injured in the tiny town of Fairdale, Illinois, located some 75 miles (120 km) from Chicago, according to local media, citing emergency officials. Les Bellah, village

Maryland police search for man who shot officer near convenience store

(Reuters) – Authorities in Maryland are searching for a man who shot and seriously injured a police officer early Friday morning in a confrontation outside a convenience store near the state’s capital, according to police. He is in critical condition, county police spokesman Lieutenant T.J. Smith said in an interview with ABC News affiliate WMDT. Just after 2 a.m. on Friday, the officer was on a routine patrol when he

Gay man's painful past with conversion therapy

In a move that further solidifies the White House’s stance on gay marriage and LGBTQ civil liberties, President Obama is calling for an end to what’s known as gay and transgender conversion therapies. This comes just a few months after a 17-year-old transgender teen, Lellah Alcorn, took her own life after writing an online suicide note, which included references to how religious therapists attempted to change her back to being

Swarovski polls consumers about brand sustainability

Swarovski January Kris Bear Precision cut-crystal maker Swarovski is keeping up its dedication to sustainability practices with a consumer survey asking for personal views of the brand. Asking for consumers to participate on social media in a branded survey can lead to a small amount of leads, so Swarovski is offering respondents a chance to win an animal charm to entice participation. Understanding consumer’s views on sustainability and ethical business practices

Chanel hosts collection on Net-A-Porter to test ecommerce

Chanel’s collection on Net-A-Porter French fashion house Chanel is taking more steps toward its ecommerce platform with a shop-in-shop on online retailer Net-A-Porter’s site. Coco Crush, a six-piece fine jewelry collection, will launch online prior to being in-store. The soft opening of ecommerce through Net-A-Porter will likely offer Chanel some insight to its consumer’s willingness to buy online. Going digitalThe collection will sell five rings and one cuff, all designed