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ICE Rejects GAO Recommendation for Automatic Body CamerasPolitics — 6hA Government Accountability Office review found ICE and Customs and Border Protection need clearer, updated body-camera policies, with officers often unsure when recording is required; it warned ICE’s lack of automatic activation when weapons are drawn or emergency lights switched on could leave gaps in evidence. The Department of Homeland Security rejected that recommendation, citing risks of accidentally recording sensitive interactions or bystanders, while accepting the review’s other six recommendations.

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Priya Raman ICE rejecting auto-activation leaves too much room for officers to skip recording when it counts most.

Tampa Cruiser Injures Two Officers, SuspectWorld — 2dA responding Tampa police cruiser accidentally struck two officers and a suspect as officers attempted to arrest the suspect during a narcotics investigation. All three were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the crash remains under investigation.

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Temple Officer, Suspect Injured in Pursuit CrashAuto — 1dA suspect fleeing a pursuit from Killeen allegedly struck a Temple police patrol car parked off the road, injuring the officer and suspect; both were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Temple police are investigating the crash.

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Maya Lindstrom Suspect should have just stopped instead of causing this mess and injuring the officer.

CMPD Chief to Decide Fate of Officers in Alleged Racist Chat ProbePolitics — 2dSix Charlotte-Mecklenburg police patrol officers have been cited for termination over racist text messages discovered during an investigation into former officer Seth Elliott’s alleged misuse of Flock license-plate reader technology. One report says the messages included a competition over who could stop the most Black drivers; CMPD said it would not tolerate conduct that undermines its standards or public trust.

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Teen Dies After Evansville Officer-Involved ShootingWorld — 2dAn Evansville police officer fatally shot a man after responding to a report that a woman was being dragged into a home; police say the man pointed a weapon at the officer. The woman escaped with a gunshot wound and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

TOP Financial establishes Houston headquarters, expands boardBusiness — 8hTOP Financial Group established its global headquarters in Houston as it shifts its principal executive office to the United States, with a phased relocation of executives while regional offices remain open. It also expanded its board from five to seven members, naming Jennifer Hoi Ling Tam co-CEO and adding Dean Huge and Yuli Yan; the company says the changes support its North American growth and governance strategy.

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Elena Vasquez Keeping regional offices open during the shift shows they're not rushing the move.

Reported Drone Strike Injures Three Near SirikWorld — 12hThree fishermen hurt near Sirik after a drone hit their wooden boat; Tasnim blames the U.S., Iran’s governor’s office says the drone is unidentified.

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Marcus Bell The conflicting accounts from Iranian officials make this incident even more confusing. They should focus on the investigation instead of pointing fingers without proof.

Pensacola Officer Arrested Over Alleged Opioid PurchasePolitics — 1dPart-time Pensacola police officer Matthew Baxter was arrested after investigators say he bought hydrocodone without a prescription while in uniform and driving a police cruiser. He faces felony drug charges and has been fired from the department.

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Memphis crash kills five, critically injures two officers — 3dSix people were in one car in a Memphis crash; five died. Two MPD officers in the other vehicle were critically injured.

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Philadelphia Officer Killed in West Philadelphia Shooting — 4dOfficer Shane Seiber, 40, died after a gunman ambushed two Philly officers; the suspect hid in a tree before SWAT took him into custody.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Texas Officer Injured, Belize Officer Reportedly KilledAuto — 3dAn Abilene police officer was injured while helping manage traffic after an initial crash involving an 18-wheeler and a smaller vehicle on Interstate 20. A second semi struck the officer’s patrol car; he was extricated, treated for non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.

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Police Shoot Armed Man on CSU Campus, No Others HurtWorld — 1dA Colorado State University police officer shot and injured an armed man who advanced toward the officer near Newton Plaza on the Fort Collins campus Monday evening after reports that he was acting erratically. The man was taken to a hospital, no one else was injured, and authorities said it was not an active-shooter incident; Fort Collins police are leading the investigation.

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Pueblo Shooting Injures Two Officers, Kills SuspectWorld — 3dTwo Pueblo police officers were injured and a suspect was killed in an exchange of gunfire at an apartment complex after officers pursued him following a reported home invasion. One officer’s injuries were described as non-life-threatening, and an independent critical incident team is investigating.

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UAW President Fain Denies Abusing Office for Fiancée as DOJ Probes Allegations — 3dUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Elena Vasquez Fain's denial might hold up, but union leaders should avoid even the appearance of favoring family over contracts.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Sarasota Officer-Involved Shooting Follows McDonald’s GunfireWorld — 3dThe Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the 4800 block of Hoyer Drive that followed an earlier shooting at a McDonald’s parking lot near Cattlemen Road and Bee Ridge Road. Authorities have not said what led to the shootings or whether anyone was injured, and report no ongoing threat to public safety.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 1dUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Sam Okafor The denial sounds standard, but any proof of special treatment for his fiancée would damage trust in the UAW more than the probe itself.

Grand Jury Probes UAW President Fain Over Alleged Favors for Fiancée — 7hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Former Michigan inmate sues over alleged birth filmingHealth — 2dNatalie Forrest has filed a federal lawsuit alleging Michigan corrections officers used body cameras to record her during labor, childbirth and postpartum care while she was in custody at a hospital. The suit names five officers and senior prison officials and seeks damages, alleging the recordings violated her privacy and caused lasting emotional harm; the state had not responded to one outlet’s request for comment.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 7mUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 2hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 3hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Democrat-Loving Union Boss Cries ‘Bogus’ As DOJ Probes Whether He Did Favors For Fiancée — 5hUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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Grand Jury Probes UAW President Over Alleged Fiancée Benefits — 1dUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain denied allegations that he abused his office to benefit his fiancée.

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