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Military-Trained Police May Be Less Hasty To Shoot, But That Got This Vet Fired
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Military-Trained Police May Be Slower To Shoot, But That Got This Vet Fired

A Marine-turned-cop was fired after he did not shoot a man who had a gun. His Marine training led him to believe there wasn't clear hostile intent; his bosses say he risked other officers' lives.

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As He Leaves The Senate, Harry Reid Says He's 'Hopeful' On Trump

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks to members of the media Sept. 9 at the Capitol. Reid is retiring after this Congress; he'll be succeeded as minority leader by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. (right). Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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As He Leaves The Senate, Harry Reid Says He's 'Hopeful' On Trump

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As He Leaves The Senate, Harry Reid Says He's 'Hopeful' On Trump

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Once The Stuff Of Jazz Legend, 1930s Recordings Are Finally Out

The first volume of The Savory Collection features live recordings of Coleman Hawkins, including an extended performance of "Body & Soul." William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress hide caption

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Once The Stuff Of Jazz Legend, 1930s Recordings Are Finally Out

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Once The Stuff Of Jazz Legend, 1930s Recordings Are Finally Out

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Dinah Lionel Hampton Jam Session
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Settling With Power El Ten Eleven
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The Challenges Trump Will Face In Confronting Radical Islam

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The Challenges Trump Will Face In Confronting Radical Islam

The Challenges Trump Will Face In Confronting Radical Islam

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