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Shooting reported at Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg Methodist College in South Carolina was on lockdown Monday night after a campus police officer killed a suspect who tried to run over him in a stolen car.

Joseph Gliniewicz, Illinois police officer, committed suicide, probe reportedly finds

A Chicago area policeman hailed as a hero gunned down in the line of duty actually committed suicide, according to an investigation.

Matt Bevin elected Kentucky governor

Republican Matt Bevin was declared the winner of a spirited contest for Kentucky governor in Tuesday's balloting in a campaign that saw the political newcomer defeat longtime Democratic Attorney General Jack Conway.

Hillary Clinton calls for $12 federal minimum wage

Former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton called for a raise in the federal minimum wage to $12 per hour Tuesday.

Colin Kaepernick benched, Blaine Gabbert to start for 49ers: report

Three years removed from taking the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl, Colin Kaepernick will reportedly be benched Tuesday in favor of a quarterback who last started in 2013 when he went winless with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Bud Black contract may mean Dusty Baker manages Washington Nationals, report

According to multiple reports Monday night, the Washington Nationals have run into contract issues with their desired 2016 manager Bud Black, and may instead hire the other leading candidate -- former Cincinnati Reds skipper Dusty Baker.

Fred Thompson dies at 73

Fred Thompson, a towering Tennessee lawyer who parlayed his role as a Hollywood actor to a career in politics that spanned from Watergate to the U.S. Senate and the presidential campaign trail, died Sunday after a battle with cancer. He was 73.

Joe Kennedy, Bremerton High School football coach on leave for prayers, in stands for game

The high-school football coach in Washington state who was put on leave for praying after games was at Thursday night's game -- in the stands.

Edward Snowden wins EU protection from U.S. extradition in symbolic vote

The European Parliament took the side of Edward Snowden in his dispute with the U.S. government over his leaking top-secret National Security Agency documents.

Reince Priebus blasts CNBC over Republican debate

Derek Jeter, Hannah Davis to marry, sources say

Move over Tom Brady -- Derek Jeter reportedly will ensure you won't be the only superstar athlete with a supermodel wife.

Whale watch boat sinks off British Columbia; at least 5 passengers killed, 21 rescued

A vessel carrying 27 people on whale-watching tours sank off the British Columbia coast on Sunday, killing at least five passengers on board, Canadian authorities said. One person remains missing.

Chris Christie gets New York Port Authority backing in Cuba flights dispute

The head of New York's airport authority sided with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in a brewing dispute with United Airlines over flights to Cuba.

Gloria Darden, Freddie Gray’s mother, attempts suicide

The mother of Freddie Gray attempted to commit suicide Wednesday evening, according to a Baltimore TV station.

Tyrone Howard, cop-killing suspect, only on street because of drug-diversion program

The suspect in the fatal shooting of a New York police officer was only on the street because he was not sent to jail earlier this year for dealing crack as part of a diversion program for drug offenders.

Randolph Holder, NYPD officer, dies after being shot during chase in East Harlem

A New York policeman became the fourth city officer to die in the line of duty in the past 12 months after being shot in the forehead Tuesday night during a chase in East Harlem.

Justin Trudeau to be Canada’s next prime minister, CBC projections show

Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party have won the Canadian election and ended a decadelong Conservative grip on power under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, according to the CBC network.

USC fires Steve Sarkisian

Sarkisian, who reportedly showed up drunk to games and other functions, was fired by USC a day after the university made plans to put him on leave as he sought help for his issues.

Chase Utley suspended two games by MLB for ‘illegal slide’ that broke Ruben Tejada’s leg

Major League Baseball suspended infielder Chase Utley for the next two games of his team's playoff series over a slide that broke a rival player's leg -- a suspension that the Dodgers players will appeal.

Hillary Clinton breaks with Obama, announces opposition to Pacific trade deal

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton broke with President Obama over the massive new Pacific trade deal Wednesday, announcing she now opposes the agreement she helped shepherd during her time as the country's top diplomat.