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national lead
Ferguson activist: Justice is indictment for Officer Wilson
(CNN) – The grand jury hearing evidence on the Michael Brown shooting is preparing to meet Friday for what might be its final session, and a decision on whether to charge Officer Darren Wilson could come the same day, law enforcement officials briefed on the plans said.
For some activists, only one decision would amount to justice.
"Justice is indictment of Darren Wilson," said Rasheen Aldridge, director or Young Activists United St. Louis. At 20 years old, he is also the youngest member of the Ferguson Commission.
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money lead
Can rape accusations against Bill Cosby be prosecuted?
(CNN) – The tally of Bill Cosby's alleged rape victims now stands at 15, a number that includes women who never came forward, but were named as "Jane Does" in a civil suit against the comedian more than a decade ago.
The most recent accusation is being levied by a woman who was once a huge star in her own right. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, supermodel Janice Dickinson accused Cosby of assaulting her in 1982.
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world lead
Jerusalem ramps up security after deadly synagogue attack
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Jerusalem (CNN) - Jerusalem ramped up security after two Palestinian cousins wielding a gun and butcher knives attacked a synagogue during morning prayers, killing four worshipers and a police officer and wounding several others.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a strong reaction to Tuesday's killings. He characterized the attack, which drew condemnation from around the world, as the result of a "blood libel" fanned by Palestinian leaders.
politics lead
Senator: Obama's move 'will poison the well on immigration'
(CNN) – President Obama is expected to take executive action on immigration Wednesday, and what little is known about what he intends to say tomorrow night already has Republicans up in arms.
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national lead
Snowstorm leaves college kids stranded on bus for 30 hours
(CNN) – Niagra University's women's basketball team is getting some well-deserved rest after spending 30 hours stuck in the snow. They were headed back from a game when the storm hit, and brought their bus to a halt.
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