Chokehold Death Protests spread

Protests have broken out in several major U.S. cities following a Staten Island grand jury not indicting officer Daniel Panteleo for killing an unarmed black male, Eric Garner. Protesters are calling for reform of the police system following the deaths of of Garner and Michael Brown, both were unarmed and killed by police officers.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/05/justice/new-york-grand-jury-chokehold/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Ash Carter named new Defense Secretary

President Obama will announce that pentagon official Ash Carter is to replace outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/05/politics/obama-ash-carter-defense-secretary/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

Christie cleared of any wrongdoing in bridge scandal

Chris Christie has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the closure of lanes on the George Washington bridge last year due to a lack of evidence proving his involvement.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/12/05/no-evidence-linking-lane-closures-to-christie-report-says/

Battle over immigration between Congress and Obama looms

“House Republicans voted Thursday to block President Obama’s immigration executive actions, though it was unclear whether the largely symbolic step would be enough to prevent a risky budget stand-off next week.”-CNN

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/12/04/house-approves-rebuke-obama-immigration-actions-spending-fight-looms/?intcmp=latestnews

Sixers finally win to avoid embarrassing history

The 76ers finally got their first win of the season wednesday night in Minnesota aginast the timberwolves. Had the sixers (1-17) lost they would have tied the NBA record for most losses to start a season with 18 straight.

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-76ers/sixers-1-17-finally-win-avoid-dubious-history