Chicago officer who shot black teen 16 times to face murder charge, reports say

Reports say charge is expected on Tuesday, one day before judge’s deadline for releasing video of shooting of Laquan McDonald by officer Jason Van Dyke

Laquan McDonald, the 17-year-old who was shot 16 times by officer Jason Van Dyke on 20 October 2014. Photograph: Courtesy of the Family

A charge of murder is expected to be filed against a white Chicago police officer accused of shooting a black teenager 16 times, just one day before a deadline by which a judge has ordered the city to release a squad-car video of the incident.

Veteran officer Jason Van Dyke is expected to be indicted on Tuesday on a murder charge in the killing of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, an official close to the investigation told the Associated Press. The official spoke on condition of anonymity so as not to pre-empt an announcement of the charges.

3 everyday ways to practice gratitude for health and happiness

As wonderful as it is to devote an entire day to celebrating gratitude, Thanksgiving shouldn't be the only time we reflect on reasons to give thanks. Although one-time efforts to show gratitude produce immediate boosts in happiness and drops in depression, if not repeated the positive effects disappear over time. In fact, a growing body of research supports that daily doses of gratitude deliver marked ongoing benefits, ranging from improved mental and physical health to enhanced relationships, self-esteem and overall life satisfaction.

Like any skill worth mastering, gratitude takes practice. Here are three approaches that offer easy, everyday ways to integrate gratitude into your lifestyle.

Lamar Odom's Health Update: 'His Life Will Never Be the Same,' Says Source

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It's been over five weeks since Lamar Odom was hospitalized following a near-fatal overdose, but sadly, the former athlete is far from recovered.

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5 Smoothie Ingredients You May Be Missing That Can HELP Your Weight Loss

 

For most people, when they adopt a healthier lifestyle, they discover the beautiful benefits of the smoothie. A wonderful and nutritious way to fill up and fuel up for the busy day ahead, smoothies have become something of a breakfast staple. Smoothies, however, are only as effective as their ingredients.

If you are a smoothie convert, try to include the following 5 ingredients if you are looking for a little weight loss boost:

Russian warplane shot down; Turkey says aircraft violated airspace near border

Image showing Russian plane descending after it has been shot.

One of the world's most volatile regions was roiled further Tuesday when a Russian warplane was shot down near the Turkish-Syria border. Turkey said it shot down a plane after the aircraft repeatedly violated its airspace and ignored several warnings.

Would you want $15million?, 'Clock boy' Ahmed Mohamed's family seeks $15 million, apologies from Texas city.

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Fifteen million dollars and apologies from the mayor and police chief.

5 Tips to Ensure Your Birth Control Pills Are as Effective as Possible.



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A major reason women take the birth control pill is to prevent pregnancy. But an alarming new finding proves that there may be a glitch in the system. ABC News reports that more than 100 women in 28 states are suing qualitest Pharmaceuticals due to pregnancy while on the pill. But exactly how did that even happen?

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