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Largest Mars rock found on Earth sold for $4.3M at Sotheby’s auction

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The largest Mars meteorite ever found on Earth was sold at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Wednesday for $4.3 million.The Martian rock, known as NWA 16788, weighs more than 54 pounds, is nearly 15 inches long and is 70%... Read More.

Large dinosaur mating ‘dance arena’ discovered in Colorado

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(DINOSAUR RIDGE, Colo.) -- Researchers have discovered evidence of one of the largest dinosaur mating "dance arenas" in present-day Colorado.Previous studies have identified a couple of "dinosaur lek" areas -- where male dinosaurs likely congregated to perform courtship displays for females, primarily for the... Read More.

Heat advisory in effect for New York City and across Northeast: Latest

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A heat advisory is in place across the Northeast, from Maryland to Maine, where residents are bracing for temperatures 5 to 15 degrees above average.The heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- could reach 103 degrees in... Read More.

Child abuse charge recommended in drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser’s son: Police

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ) -- Police have recommended charges in the drowning of influencer Emilie Kiser's 3-year-old son, Trigg Kiser, who was found unresponsive in his family's backyard pool in May."After a thorough review of the evidence, we have submitted the case to the Maricopa... Read More.

Federal judge to hear arguments on Abrego Garcia’s detention pending trial

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Tennessee is set to hear from federal prosecutors on Wednesday regarding their request that Kilmar Abrego Garcia be detained pending trial.Last month, U.S. Magistrate Judge Barbara Holmes ordered Abrego Garcia not to be detained pending trial and set... Read More.

Tropical rainstorm to drench Gulf Coast as renewed flood threat hits Northeast and Midwest

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A tropical threat on the Gulf Coast has a 40% chance for development into a tropical depression in the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.The system, which could currently be considered a “tropical rainstorm” or “tropical disturbance,” is... Read More.

Grand juror in Karen Read case charged with leaking information

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- A woman who served on the grand jury as part of the high-profile investigation into Karen Read -- who was acquitted of murder charges last month in the death of her boyfriend -- agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge she... Read More.

Pentagon pulling 2,000 National Guard deployed to LA amid ICE protests

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The U.S. military presence in Los Angeles is being reduced by almost half as the Pentagon confirms that 2,000 California National Guard members are being withdrawn from the mission to protect federal buildings and personnel that followed protests of Immigration and... Read More.

South Carolina man’s family seeks answers in his death 3 days after arrest

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(IRMO, SC) -- The family of a South Carolina man who died three days after being arrested last month demanded the release of police body camera video and answers regarding his death on Tuesday.Byron Jackson, 45, died in the days after his June 22... Read More.

Water buffaloes kill farmer after he becomes trapped in their enclosure

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(JONES, OK) -- A farmer in Oklahoma has been killed by two water buffaloes after becoming trapped inside their enclosure, police said.The incident occurred on Friday evening in Jones, Oklahoma, at approximately 8:35 p.m. when officers from the Jones Police Department and the Jones... Read More.

At least 7 geese dead after car strikes flock crossing New Jersey street

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

(SPOTSWOOD, NJ) -- At least seven geese are dead after a car struck the flock while they were trying to cross a street in New Jersey, police said.The Spotswood Police Department in New Jersey is currently investigating an incident that took place on Monday... Read More.

Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot car; deputy fired

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

(DADE COUNTY, Ga.) -- A Georgia sheriff's deputy has been fired after a police dog died in their hot car, according to the Dade County Sheriff's Office.In a statement shared on Tuesday, officials in Trenton said they "tragically lost our newest member of our... Read More.

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