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Judge hears arguments as state of Minnesota seeks temporary halt to ongoing ICE operation

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A federal judge heard arguments Monday on the state of Minnesota's request for a temporary restraining order to halt the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation in the state.The hearing came two days after the death of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in what was... Read More.

San Francisco issues warning as mountain lion roams city streets

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A young mountain lion has been spotted prowling the streets of downtown San Francisco as officials have warned people in the area to take caution.The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management issued an alert late Monday evening saying that the mountain... Read More.

Causes of last year’s deadly mid-air collision in DC to be announced by NTSB

Tuesday, January 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ahead of Tuesday's National Transportation Safety Board hearing into last year's deadly mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Chair Jennifer Homendy said she fears some of the agency's safety recommendations, which will be issued at the conclusion of the hearing,... Read More.

Private jet crashes while taking off during storm in Maine

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

(BANGOR, Maine) -- A private jet carrying eight people crashed while taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine during the massive winter storm, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.Preliminary information from the FAA said there was one survivor. Authorities have not disclosed the... Read More.

Alex Pretti’s ‘life was just starting,’ mentor says

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A doctor who mentored and worked with Alex Pretti described him as "a good citizen" whose "life was just starting."Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was shot and killed by Border Patrol... Read More.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a deal with China

Saturday, January 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada if the country goes through and solidifies a trade deal with China."If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and... Read More.

Jury selection for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial to begin in September

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Jury selection for Luigi Mangione's federal trial will begin on Sept. 8, Judge Margaret Garnett said on Friday.If the judge excludes the death penalty as a possible sentence, the trial will begin on Oct. 13. If the judge allows the case... Read More.

Ryan Wedding, former Olympian turned FBI most wanted fugitive, arrested: Sources

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder investigators said has been leading a major drug ring, was arrested Friday, multiple sources told ABC News.The 44-year-old Canadian has been on the FBI's Most Wanted list in connection with indictments that allege he is... Read More.

Death of Colts owner Jim Irsay now under federal investigation: Sources

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is now under federal investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News.The FBI and the DEA are investigating the 65-year-old Irsay's death in May at the Beverly Hills Hotel along with the California addiction... Read More.

Ex-husband charged in Ohio couple’s double murder to appear in court

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- The surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife and her husband in their Ohio home is due to appear at an arraignment on Friday.Michael McKee is charged with premeditated aggravated murder for allegedly shooting and killing his ex-wife,... Read More.

Trump sues Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase for alleged ‘political’ account closures

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, alleging the bank closed his accounts for "political and social motivations," according to a court filing.The lawsuit says in early 2021 the bank notified Trump... Read More.

5-year-old asylum seeker detained as ICE expands enforcement in Minnesota

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn.) - A 5-year-old boy was taken into custody with his father by ICE agents in Minnesota on Tuesday in what some local officials say is the latest instance of heightened federal immigration enforcement in the state.The family of 5-year-old Liam... Read More.

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