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ABINGDON, Md. (AP) — A Maryland sheriff says two deputies wounded in a lunchtime shooting at a crowded restaurant have died. The gunman was killed in a gunbattle nearby. The shooting happened in Abingdon, about 20 miles northeast of Baltimore. Witnesses say one deputy who tried to calm a man creating a problem was shot in the head. The second deputy was wounded nearby in a shootout. The gunman had outstanding warrants.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After poor performances in the New Hampshire primary, two Republican presidential candidates are dropping out of the race for the White House. A spokeswoman for Chris Christie's campaign says the New Jersey governor is dropping out. Christie finished in sixth-place. And former technology firm executive Carly Fiorina is suspending her campaign.
NEW YORK (AP) — A day after a strong win in New Hampshire, Bernie Sanders has had breakfast at a Harlem soul food restaurant with civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton. Sharpton says the two discussed issues that affect the African-American community. Sharpton says he and various heads of national civil rights organizations plan to meet with Hillary Clinton next week.
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit against a St. Louis suburb cited for targeting black residents and running a court system that was profit driven. The Ferguson City Council voted last night to revise its agreement with the government over improving the police department and court system. City leaders contend the reforms would be too expensive.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving says in a report that car-locking systems have stopped more than 1.77 million people since states first passed laws requiring drunk driving offenders to install them in 1999. The data come from the 11 major manufactures of the ignition interlock systems. A convicted drunken driver must blow into the device to get a blood alcohol content reading before the vehicle will start.
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