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4-year-old shoots, kills 2-year-old with gun left unsecured in car: Sheriff

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

(KISSIMMEE, Fla.) -- A 4-year-old boy shot and killed a 2-year-old boy with a gun that was left unsecured in a car, according to authorities in Florida.Officers responded Sunday afternoon to a home in Kissimmee where they found a 2-year-old boy with a gunshot... Read More.

Canadian wildfire smoke descends on US, spreading from Great Lakes to New England

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 830 wildfires were burning on Wednesday in Canada, along with more than a dozen in northern Minnesota, near the border, growing with little or no containment and forcing mandatory evacuations.Some of the largest wildfires are burning in west-central Ontario,... Read More.

1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- One person is dead and three others are missing after a boat with more than a dozen passengers aboard capsized and sank in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island on Tuesday, according to local authorities.Authorities said they believe 20 people were... Read More.

Suni Lee announces gymnastics return 2 years ahead of LA Olympics

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Olympian Suni Lee is officially returning to competitive gymnastics.The 23-year-old made the announcement in a video shared Tuesday on her Instagram page that featured clips of her from past practice sessions and in competition."I know what I'm capable of.... Read More.

United to offer blocked middle seat option in Economy Plus

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) The woes of airplane middle seats are soon to be eradicated for some United Airlines passengers.The Chicago-based carrier announced on Tuesday a new type of Economy Plus fare that features a fully blocked off middle seat, giving passengers extra elbow room... Read More.

Raging wildfires spread through Canada; smoke to hit US Midwest, East Coast this week

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over 800 wildfires are burning through forests in Canada, creating heavy smoke that could potentially affect millions of Americans this week.Some of the largest blazes are in west-central Ontario province. Those fires are burning through thick forests, releasing significant amounts of... Read More.

Capt. Chesley ‘Sully’ Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a plane on the Hudson River in New York City in 2009, has revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease."I recently found out I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. It is early stage,"... Read More.

Former Uvalde school police chief in court to compel federal agents’ testimony in his criminal trial

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief Pete Arredondo is due in federal court Tuesday as part of his push to compel federal agents to testify at his trial for allegedly endangering students during the response to the Robb Elementary School... Read More.

14-year-old arrested in murder of pizza delivery driver

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged in the murder of a pizza delivery driver in Philadelphia in what police say was an attempted robbery. Sincere Camps, 14, is facing 10 charges, including murder, robbery and carrying a firearm without a license,... Read More.

ICE to temporarily stop conducting vehicle stops, sources say

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered to temporarily stop conducting vehicle stops in the wake of two deadly shootings in Texas and Maine, sources told ABC News.Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin gave the directive, a law enforcement source told... Read More.

E. Jean Carroll receives $5 million payment from Trump for civil suit

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Writer E. Jean Carroll, who sued President Donald Trump over claims of sexual abuse and defamation, has received more than $5 million as part of a civil judgment paid by Trump. This is a developing story. Please check back for... Read More.

5 relatives killed, 2 hurt in ‘evil’ targeted shootings in Illinois; teens in custody

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill.) -- Five relatives were killed and two relatives were hurt in "evil" targeted shootings against a family in Illinois, authorities said.The seven family members were shot at three locations -- a park and two homes -- in the East St.... Read More.

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