Protesters began chanting “Lock him up, lock him up!” as he was being led away in handcuffs Source
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Why hiring at “ambulatory” health clinics is surging
Americans are bypassing the ER and hospitals in favor of treatment at less costly ambulatory health centers Source
NYPD judge: Fire officer in Eric Garner’s chokehold death
Eric Garner’s dying words “I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry against police brutality Source
Trump tariff takes aim at two foes: China and the Fed
White House’s latest China tariff threat intended to scare central bank into more interest-rate cuts, analysts say Source
Thousands of troops could leave Afghanistan as part of deal with Taliban
The Pentagon is preparing to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. The U.S. military is willing to go from the current level of 14,000 troops down to about 8,500 as part of an initial peace deal with the Taliban. David Martin has more. Source
NYPD judge recommends firing officer in Eric Garner death
An administrative judge has recommended firing the New York City police officer accused of using a chokehold in the 2014 death of Eric Garner. The judge’s findings in the disciplinary case of Officer Daniel Pantaleo were provided Friday to his lawyer and the city agency that acted as a prosecutor at his department trial. Source
Fighter jet crashes in California desert
A F/A-18E Super Hornet jet from the U.S. Navy has crashed Wednesday in the California desert near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Officials said several were injured in the Death Valley National Park as a result of the incident. The condition of the pilot hasn’t been disclosed. Source
U.S. plans for withdrawal of thousands of troops from Afghanistan
The U.S. has been engaged in peace talks with the Taliban, aiming to end the 18-year-long war Source
What to stream this weekend: “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “No One Saw a Thing,” “Dear White People”
TV Guide senior editor Krutika Mallikarjuna joined CBSN to talk about the best shows to stream this weekend: “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “No One Saw a Thing” and “Dear White People.” Source
Entenmann’s cookies recalled in 36 states for choking hazard
Potentially harmful treats with plastic pieces in packaging sold by Walmart and other retailers in 36 states and D.C. Source