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‘Horrific violence’: 3 dead, 4 injured in Seattle food festival shooting, officials say

Monday, July 27 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- Three people were killed and four others were injured after shots rang out at the Bite of Seattle food festival at the Seattle Center on Sunday, according to officials.The Seattle Fire Department said first responders were dispatched to the scene at about... Read More.

Teen Colt Gray pleads guilty to committing mass shooting at his Georgia high school

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

(WINDER, Ga.) -- A teenage boy accused of carrying out a mass shooting at his Georgia high school pleaded guilty Friday to all 55 counts against him, including murder and aggravated assault.Colt Gray, 16, agreed to a non-negotiated guilty plea, the judge said, meaning... Read More.

House Oversight Committee to interview Epstein’s former private banker

Thursday, July 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The House Oversight Committee is set on Thursday to interview Jeffrey Epstein's former private JPMorgan Chase investment banker, Jes Staley, whose career as a finance executive came crashing down after the convicted sex offender's death in 2019.Staley, 69, spent more than... Read More.

New Jersey accidentally registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote years ago, governor says

Wednesday, July 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- About 6,600 people in New Jersey who said they were not U.S. citizens had been incorrectly registered to vote due to a technical error during the previous gubernatorial administration, Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who took office this year, said Tuesday. She added... Read More.

D4vd murder case: Dayslong preliminary hearing set to begin in Los Angeles

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A highly anticipated dayslong preliminary hearing in the murder case against the singer D4vd is set to get underway in Los Angeles on Tuesday, with evidence and testimony to be presented in court for the first time.D4vd -- whose legal name... Read More.

Woman attacked by brown bear while hiking Alaskan trail

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) -- A woman is recovering after she was attacked by a brown bear while hiking through an Alaskan trail over the weekend, Alaskan authorities said.The unidentified victim was hiking on a trail above Bear Valley, a neighborhood in south Anchorage, with another... Read More.

4th person dies from Legionnaires’ disease in New York City: Health officials

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A fourth person has died in New York City amid an ongoing cluster of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side, according to health officials.At least 76 cases have been identified and seven people remain hospitalized, the New York City Health... Read More.

Northeast braces for flash flooding threat

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are bracing for a new round of severe storms and possible flash flooding on Tuesday after getting hammered by heavy rain on Saturday.The greatest threat -- a level 3 out of 5 risk -- will span from... Read More.

Gas prices top $4 a gallon as Iran war escalates

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Gas prices in the United States topped $4 per gallon on average Monday as an escalation of the Iran war renewed fears of a global oil shortage.Prices at the pump have jumped 13 cents per gallon, or 3%, over... Read More.

Tropical Storm Bertha takes shape off the Florida coast, prompting storm alerts

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A tropical storm watch is in effect Monday for parts of the Gulf Coast after a tropical depression formed over the weekend and is expected to become Tropical Storm Bertha late Monday or Monday night.The National Hurricane Center said it is... Read More.

El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, to be sentenced on federal charges

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ismael Zambada Garcia, known as "El Mayo," was sentenced Monday to life in prison on drug trafficking charges that accused him of being one of the most prolific and powerful narcotraffickers in the world, according to federal prosecutors in New York... Read More.

Nolan Wells’ family, friends to gather at his funeral in Mississippi as death investigation continues

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

(OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss.) -- Family and friends of Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells will gather on Monday for his funeral as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.Rev. Al Sharpton is scheduled to deliver a eulogy at the service at Center Pointe Church... Read More.

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