Thursday, 22 September 2016

Thursday's Headlines: Blood runs in Charlotte as man is shot during second night of protests

Governor declares state of emergency, sends in National Guard and state troopers; Signs of panic and rebellion in heart of ISIS's self-proclaimed caliphate; Lawmakers slam Mylan CEO's $18 million salary amid questions about EpiPen profits; Clinton makes unusual push to win over disabled people and their families;
 
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Blood runs in Charlotte as man is shot during second night of protests
A demonstrator was critically injured in what officials called a "civilian on civilian" shooting, but word spread among protesters that the victim may have been shot by police.
Governor declares state of emergency, sends in National Guard and state troopers
A march of a few hundred people turned chaotic after dusk, as protesters attempted to follow police in riot gear into the lobby of an uptown hotel. Several businesses were also damaged.
 
Signs of panic and rebellion in heart of ISIS's self-proclaimed caliphate
ISIS has been carrying out mass arrests in Mosul as it faces the prospect of losing the largest city it controls, while an opposition group has launched a graffiti campaign.
 
Lawmakers slam Mylan CEO's $18 million salary amid questions about EpiPen profits
At a contentious congressional hearing, Heather Bresch evaded questions about how much profit the company made off the lifesaving allergy drug.
 
Clinton makes unusual push to win over disabled people and their families
Her appeal to the disabled is part of a broader effort to win over voters with specific policy prescriptions and show a more compassionate side.
 
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