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1 year after his arrest, Luigi Mangione’s pretrial hearing enters 5th day

Tuesday, December 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One year after his arrest on Dec. 9, 2024, the pretrial hearing in the case of accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione enters its fifth day in a lower Manhattan courtroom.Attorneys for Mangione, who is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare... Read More.

Asylum seeker who fled Taliban is at risk of deportation back to Afghanistan: Attorney

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An asylum seeker who fled Afghanistan last year after being persecuted by the Taliban is at risk of being deported back to his home country, according to his attorney. Attorney Elora Mukherjee told ABC News that despite having no... Read More.

Ex-court clerk in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial pleads guilty to charges stemming from case

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former South Carolina court clerk who served during the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty on Monday to criminal charges stemming from the case -- including for releasing sealed court exhibits to the press and then... Read More.

Ex-court clerk in Alex Murdaugh double murder trial pleads guilty to charges stemming from case

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former South Carolina court clerk who served during the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty on Monday to criminal charges stemming from the case -- including for releasing sealed court exhibits to the press and then lying about... Read More.

6-year-old girl dies after being injured at Florida trampoline adventure park: Police

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.) -- A 6-year-old girl died after she was injured at a trampoline adventure park in Florida, police said.First responders were dispatched to an Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Port St. Lucie on Saturday for a "medical run" involving... Read More.

Alina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after appeals court defeat

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a three-month battle over the legality of her appointment, Alina Habba has resigned from her position as the Acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey.She announced her resignation as U.S. attorney in a social media post on Monday.... Read More.

New York City ties its record for longest stretch without a homicide

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City has tied its record for the longest stretch without a homicide in recorded history.The city went 12 calendar days -- Nov. 25 to Dec. 7 -- without a homicide, according to New York Police Department data.That stretch --... Read More.

Winter weather hits Midwest, East as Pacific Northwest braces for atmospheric river

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a weekend of snow in the Midwest, the winter weather is focused farther south on Monday, with snow hitting Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. Meanwhile, the Pacific Northwest is bracing for an atmospheric river set to bring dangerous flooding.Here's... Read More.

Luigi Mangione returns to court for Day 4 of pretrial evidence hearing

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione returns to court Monday for the fourth day of a crucial pretrial hearing as his defense lawyers attempt to exclude from trial critical evidence that they say was illegally seized from his backpack without a... Read More.

Social worker dies from injuries suffered in San Francisco hospital stabbing attack: Police

Monday, December 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A social worker, described by colleagues as "remarkable" and "compassionate," has died from stab wounds she suffered when a patient armed with a steak knife allegedly attacked her inside a San Francisco hospital, according to authorities.The victim, whose name has not... Read More.

Powerball jackpot soars to $875M — 2nd biggest this year

Sunday, December 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $875 million -- the second biggest prize this year and one of the biggest in the game's history.The estimated prize grew after no one claimed the jackpot in Saturday night's drawing, according to... Read More.