Top 5 On the Go: Tuesday, October 27
It's the evening of Tuesday, October 27 and these are the top stories you need to know right now on AOL.com.
1. Feds probing videotaped arrest of disruptive student
The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation today after a South Carolina police officer allegedly tossed a student across the floor after refusing to leave the classroom.
2. Senate approves major cybersecurity bill
The U.S. Senate took its first serious step toward combating computer hacks that have hit businesses and government agencies in recent years.
3. Walgreens buying Rite Aid, creating drugstore giant
Walgreens announced it's buying competitor Rite Aid, creating a drugstore giant with nearly 18,000 stores around the world.
4. Convicted 'Air Cocaine' French pilots flee Dominican Republic
A French pilot who was convicted of drug trafficking, fled the Dominican Republic on a speedboat and spoke out saying he wants his story to be heard.
5. House committee chairman moves to impeach IRS chief
A powerful House Republican wants the head of the IRS to be impeached for allegedly allowing documents to be destroyed and misleading the public about the treatment of conservative groups including the tea party.
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