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Judge rules alleged Charlie Kirk killer can stand trial for capital murder

Wednesday, September 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Utah judge ruled that Tyler Robinson can stand trial on a capital murder charge stemming from the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Judge Tony Graf's decision follows final oral arguments from both sides in the high-profile case in a... Read More.

Pennsylvania police officer charged in fatal shooting of student who went to wrong house

Tuesday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Pennsylvania police officer has been charged with voluntary manslaughter stemming from the fatal shooting this month of a college student whose parents said he was mistaken for a burglar after knocking on the door of a residence he wrongly thought... Read More.

Flock cameras trigger nationwide backlash over privacy concerns, police abuse

Tuesday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A nationwide wave of protesters and vandals targeting surveillance cameras made by Flock Safety did not deter a man in a Darth Vader costume from praising the devices at a recent city council meeting in San Diego, California. His "Star Wars"-themed... Read More.

Young woman killed in ‘unprovoked’ Times Square stabbing is identified: Police

Tuesday, September 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City police fatally shot an apparently emotionally disturbed woman after she allegedly stabbed two people in Times Square in a "random and unprovoked" attack on Monday afternoon, authorities said.One of the victims, 32-year-old Erin Piacenti of Chester, New Jersey,... Read More.

2 dead, 1 missing after deadly Grand Canyon flash flood

Tuesday, September 1 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Two people are dead and one person remains missing following deadly flash flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend, as rescuers brace for more treacherous weather, authorities said.The current missing-person count is based on permits issued by the park, park... Read More.

Survivors of deadly Grand Canyon flash flood say they ran for their lives

Monday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Survivors of a deadly flash flood that swept through the floor of the Grand Canyon over the weekend described a horrific escape as they ran through rising muddy water in a desperate effort to reach higher ground.Gabriel Bergemann and David Gregory... Read More.

Urgent Grand Canyon search continues as new flash-flood threat emerges

Monday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rescuers are bracing for more treacherous weather at the Grand Canyon Monday amid a search for 14 people who "may be missing or unaccounted" in a deadly flash flood that slammed the national park over the weekend.One person, a 46-year-old man,... Read More.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee proposes renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

Friday, August 28 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants to honor Dolly Parton in a big way.Lee said he spoke with Parton's team about renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly, which would create "a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of... Read More.

Accuser of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky expected to recant testimony

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Jerry Sandusky is due to return to court next month as one of his accusers is expected to recant his testimony against the former Penn State assistant football coach who was convicted of sexually abusing boys for more than a decade.A... Read More.

DHL cargo plane catches fire during landing at LAX

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A DHL cargo plane lit up the runway during a landing at Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday night as its tires caught on fire.The Boeing 737, which was operated by DHL on behalf of Kalitta Charters II, made its landing around 11... Read More.

Judge to consider final approval of Bank of America’s $72 million settlement with Epstein accusers

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York will consider granting final approval Thursday to Bank of America's $72 million settlement with women who accused the bank of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse them.The women, suing collectively under the pseudonym Jane Doe, accused... Read More.

Alleged 9/11 mastermind’s long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The alleged self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the 9/11 attacks will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday, nearly 25 years after the attacks.Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was captured in 2003 and has been held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006."Trial on... Read More.

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