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Roof of BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey partially collapses during heavy rain

Monday, July 6 by ABC News

(OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J.) -- The roof of a BJ's Wholesale Club in New Jersey partially collapsed during heavy rain on Monday, temporarily entrapping two people who were able to safely escape, authorities said.No injuries have been reported following the incident at the big-box... Read More.

60 million people bracing for flash flooding from Ohio to Massachusetts and Virginia

Monday, July 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 60 million people from Ohio to Massachusetts and Virginia are bracing for possible flash flooding on Monday following a deadly holiday weekend heat wave that left much of the East Coast sweltering in triple-digit temperatures.New York City and... Read More.

Woman dead, 3 hurt in fireworks explosion; man arrested for involuntary manslaughter: Police

Monday, July 6 by ABC News

(CHINO, Calif.) --A man has been arrested for involuntary manslaughter after a woman died and three people were injured from a fireworks explosion in Southern California over the weekend, authorities said.Investigators believe a large quantity of fireworks ignited, prompting an explosion during 4th of... Read More.

Prosecutors to present evidence against Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson

Monday, July 6 by ABC News

(PROVO, Utah) -- A crucial court hearing is expected to get underway on Monday to determine whether prosecutors have enough evidence to warrant a murder trial for the alleged assassin of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Utah prosecutors have said they have a mountain of evidence... Read More.

Charges filed in South Carolina drive-by shooting that killed 13-year-old over two years ago

Thursday, July 2 by ABC News

(CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, S.C.) -- Two people have been charged in a drive-by shooting that killed a South Carolina 13-year-old over two years ago.Caleb Garcia, 23, has been charged with murder, seven counts of assault and battery, possession of a weapon while committing a violent... Read More.

Texas man charged with manslaughter in Tesla crash that killed a woman in her home: Sheriff

Thursday, July 2 by ABC News

(KATY, Texas) -- A Texas man has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after his Tesla crashed into a home last month while he claimed it was in self-driving mode, killing a woman inside the residence, authorities said.The driver, Michael Butler, was arrested on... Read More.

Empire State Building climbers released from jail after court appearance

Thursday, July 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A daredevil couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday were given supervised release following a brief court appearance Thursday.Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, both Russians with a current address in East Orange, New... Read More.

Heat wave forecast: Dangerous temps to continue into July 4 holiday

Thursday, July 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A dangerous heat wave is bringing prolonged extreme heat to more than two dozen states across the Midwest, the South and the East Coast.The heat wave began in the Midwest on Monday and has since spread east, where it's set to... Read More.

Woman rescued after surviving 1,500-foot drop during Mt. Shasta climb

Wednesday, July 1 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- U.S. Forest Service Rangers rescued a woman over the weekend who was climbing Mt. Shasta in California and fell over 1,500 feet in the snow.The unidentified 31-year-old woman was part of a group of three novice climbers who were ascending the Left... Read More.

2 teen suspects identified in fatal shooting of Penn State student: Philadelphia police

Wednesday, July 1 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- The Philadelphia Police Department said it's obtained arrest warrants for two 16-year-old boys in the fatal shooting of a Penn State University student.Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming are wanted for murder and related offenses for the June 6 slaying of 22-year-old... Read More.

2 daredevils climb Empire State Building, appear to propose

Wednesday, July 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon, taking their love to new heights.Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who have gained an online following for their... Read More.

16 children rescued from Ohio home where they were living in ‘deplorable conditions,’ officials say

Wednesday, July 1 by ABC News

(VINTON COUNTY, Ohio) -- Four people have been charged with child endangerment after 16 children were removed from a home in Ohio where officials say they were living in "deplorable conditions."Authorities executed a search warrant at the home in Hamden in Vinton County on... Read More.

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