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Here’s what’s brewing in the news:

Officer fires after hit and run car

A Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office detention officer could be facing felony charges after police say he fired into a vehicle after being rear-ended Monday morning on Freedom Drive.

Terry McConico was reportedly riding in a sedan being driven by his wife when a light-colored SUV rear-ended his vehicle and drove away, reports The Charlotte Observer. 

Multiple drivers dialed 911 after they say they witnessed McConico, who was off-duty at the time, jump out of his sedan and give chase firing his personal weapon into the SUV at least twice. Investigators are not sure if McConico hit the SUV or any of its occupants.

In addition to facing criminal charges, McConico’s job status is also reportedly under review. He has been with the sheriff’s office for 13 years.

Anyone with information about the wreck or the SUV is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and ask to speak with a homicide detective

QUESTION: Do you think Terry McConico should lose his job over this incident?
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How did Steve Jobs die?

Steve Jobs died of respiratory arrest resulting from pancreatic cancer, according to a copy of his death certificate which was made public Monday. When the Apple co-founder died last Wednesday at the age of 56, the cause of his death was not disclosed. He had been in poor health for a number of years. Jobs had battled pancreatic cancer since 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009. He resigned in August. (Read more) 
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Liberians heading back to the polls

Following the excitement of winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is now waiting to see if she will be ousted as president of the West African Nation. Liberians are participating in their second democratic election after fighting a 14-year civil war that left the country devastated. Johnson-Sirleaf, who is the first woman to be elected as president of an African nation, has been celebrated for the work she has done during her six year term, but critics say she hasn’t done enough.

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