Triple Murder in Chapel Hill Over Parking?

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War Powers Request  President Obama asked Congress to approve military force against ISIS for three years, raising concerns about just how involved this war could become. Kayla Mueller’s death added urgency to Obama’s request. And, NBC News has learned her family asked the White House to negotiate with the terrorists for her release.     Learn More

Triple Murder in Chapel Hill  Craig Stephen Hicks, 46, showed no emotion when he was charged today with first-degree murder for the shooting deaths of his young Chapel Hill neighbors, who were all Muslim. The victims were a 23-year-old dental student, his new wife who was about to start school, and her 19-year-old sister who was studying architecture. Authorities are not calling this a hate crime. Instead, they point to a parking dispute as the probable cause.     Learn More

‘Sniper’ Chris Kyle’s Last Day  The “American Sniper” trial got off to an emotional start today with testimony from Chris Kyle’s widow, who described giving him a “kiss and a hug” the last time she saw him. During their final phone call she “could tell something was up” because "he was just…quiet." Earlier that day, Kyle sent a chilling text message about his accused killer.     Learn More

A Personal Note from Lester  Brian Williams has been suspended by NBC News management for six months without pay. NBC’s Lester Holt reports, including a personal note.     Learn More

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