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(UPI) -- A lawsuit filed by a Brooklyn man alleges that New York City police burst into his aunts apartment without permission and refused to let him leave until he busted out a rap song for them.

Along with his aunt Donyale Kitchens, Quinshon Shingles is suing New York City, Det. Joseph E. Patton, Officer David Grieco and three other officers in Federal Court.

According to Kitchens, officers entered her Brooklyn apartment without permission in search of a family friend whose own home had been shot at. Shingles went to his aunt's apartment to see why police were there and thats when things got interesting.

The officers handcuffed Kitchens son, his friend and Shingles. At some point during their 90-minute search of the apartment, the officers learned that Shingles could rap.

The complaint continues:

Kitchens and Shingles are seeking punitive damages for unlawful search, unlawful arrest, unlawful imprisonment, failure to intervene, and municipal liability.

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LA CROSSE, WI (WKBT) -

Freedom Honor Flight treated local veterans to a breakfast Monday. It was the third annual Veterans Day Breakfast.

The organization flies veterans to Washington D.C. to see war monuments, but they wanted a local event for all vets to attend.

The event started with a ceremony in the Hall of Honor at UW-La Crosse's Veterans Memorial Field. About 800 vets then gathered for breakfast.

Organizers say it's about more than just a free breakfast, it's about being with other veterans. "There is such a special comeradere, veteran to veteran, it doesn't matter if they served in the same conflict or at the same time, they all understand the bond, and that's what brings them out," said Bill Hoel of Freedom Honor Flight.

"I think it's wonderful that they're getting acknowledged and that people are realizing what these kids are doing," said World War Two Veteran John Grew.

UW-La Crosse student athletes helped welcome the vets and serve as wait staff for the breakfast.

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Foreign Minister Fabius said France won't accept a 'sucker's deal' on Iran's nuclear program, raising questions about its relationship with Iran.

"Tonight I'm eating FRENCH fries," read a tweet this weekend from Rick Grenell, the US's spokesperson at the UN when France opposed an invasion of Iraq in 2003, and who gave rise to the American term Freedom fries.

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His comments over the weekend were in response to French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who went on air saying a deal with Iran flopped because France will not accept a sucker's deal.

It's unclear what actually went on in Geneva, as the "P5+1" group that includes France, Russia, China, the US, Britain, and Germany seemed close to an agreement with Iran on its nuclear program but then failed. In fact US Secretary of State John Kerry said Monday that it was actually Iran that didn't accept the terms.

But Mr. Fabius's words have echoed around the globe, raising many questions about France's relationship with Iran and its motivations in moving as far right as the most hawkish Americans some of whom continue to applaud their unlikely ally, France - on the question of Iran. Here are some of the theories, some cynical, some not, that are circulating:

The socialist government of French President Franois Hollande has adopted a muscular foreign policy that hasputit to the right of the Obama administrationon Libya, Mali, Syria, and now Iran. Along the way, it has also become Israel's primary European ally and - after the US - arguably its closest friend in the world.

Paris has extensive knowledge of Iran's nuclear program, which they helped establish decades ago by supplying Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi with the technology and equipment that helped him build a uranium enrichment facility near the city of Isfahan. Mark Dubowitz - the executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a hawkish think-tank in Washington - said France was uniquely positioned to spot potential flaws in the agreement because it has an array of officials who have [been] working almost exclusively on nuclear issues for more than a decade and understand both the technical aspects of Iran's nuclear program and the economic impact of the hard-hitting economic sanctions that have been imposed in response.

Despite all of the speculation surrounding France's moves over the weekend, Mr. Joshi, the analyst in the UK, says it's important to point out that it's not clear what happened in Geneva and what exactly was rejected or why. Blaming France works in Iran's favor, and as such, leaders there have vociferously condemned Fabius. But too much is unknown, Joshi says.

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French or Freedom fries: What's behind France's move on Iranian nuclear deal?

by Rappler.com Posted on 11/12/2013 2:28 PM |Updated 11/12/2013 4:21 PM

MANILA, Philippines Rappler multimedia reporter Patricia Evangelista was a recipient of a 2013 Freedom Flame Award on Sunday, November 10, for her "insightful video documentaries and news reporting on issues on freedom and human rights."

The Freedom Flame Award is a recognition given to individuals for their commitment to good governance and freedom. In addition, the award also serves as an appreciation of the recipients' continuous support for the freedom campaign of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), a German political foundation that promotes participatory democracy, human rights, and free trade.

A writer, producer and videographer, Evangelista covered, among others, the Zamboanga crisis last September. (WATCH: The guards of Zamboanga City)

Evangelista joined 12 other recipients of this year's Freedom Flame Award:

The awarding ceremony took place at the San Diego Gardens in Intramuros, Manila. It was also attended by international delegates from Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) and the Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD).

During the program, Senator Aquino delivered the annual Freedom Speech, addressing the state of freedom in the Philippines. "We are a freedom-loving people. It seems to be ingrained in each Filipino the love for freedom and the willingness to fight for our freedom," Aquino said. Rappler.com

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Artbooking Made Easy: Freedom Layouts (S01E10)
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USA Freedom Act Goes After NSA Spying
Support our channel, become a patron and help us build a better Nation: http://www.patreon.com/TYTNation "The chairman of the Senate judiciary committee, Pat...

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What is the Evidence that Religious Freedom is Necessary for the Political Success of Free Societies
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Freedom Angel watching over veterans
A seven foot angel statue now stands near Roxbury Town Hall. It #39;s a "freedom angel," keeping watch over veterans.

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Your Hope Today - The Freedom of Forgiveness
Where are you being held back at every turn in your life? What is it that seems to be holding you down? What can we do today that will set us free for tomorr...

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Alla mostra "Freedom Fighters" con gli studenti del Liceo Farnesina di Roma
Secondo te, perchè ancora oggi è fondamentale lottare per i diritti civili? Raccontalo in un testo o tramite un disegno, ed inviacelo fino al 24 novembre. Pa...

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