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Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate additional alleged abusers named by former Epstein assistant

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations of sexual abuse raised by a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein during her interview with the committee last month, according to a letter from Comer and... Read More.

Temperatures soar in the Northeast as Great Plains brace for more severe weather

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As residents of the Great Plains brace for more severe weather stretching into the weekend, summer-like temperatures are heating up the Northeast.From New York City to Raleigh, North Carolina, temperatures are expected to be in the 90s on Friday and... Read More.

Teenage girl accused of stabbing 3 horses appears in juvenile court

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- The teenage girl accused of stabbing three horses made her first appearance in juvenile court in Nevada on Thursday as prosecutors hope to move her case to adult court.The judge said he believed the teen was a public safety risk... Read More.

Father kills 2 daughters, their mother in Miami stabbing murder-suicide

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- A man, woman and two girls were found stabbed to death in what investigators believe is a murder-suicide in Miami.Investigators said they believe 42-year-old Ryan Charles Whiten killed 46-year-old Melanie Lauren Hyer, 11-year-old Savannah Whiten and 8-year-old Sienna Whiten before taking his... Read More.

Alleged Ohio fraudsters filed false health claims, purchased luxury cars

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senior Justice Department leaders on Thursday announced a number of cases against those who they say perpetrated fraud in Ohio.Four people, including two state of Ohio employees, were charged with a $30 million fraud scheme targeting the state's behavioral health department.Two of... Read More.

Former NRA CEO must repay $4.3 million for misappropriating money, court rules

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An appellate court in New York has upheld a $4.3 million judgment imposed on former National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre after he was found liable of misappropriating money. The Appellate Division's First Department also upheld the prohibition on LaPierre from... Read More.

Man allegedly had explosive device in his carry-on bag at California airport: TSA

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- A man was arrested and faces a federal charge after an explosive device was allegedly found in his carry-on bag at a California airport, federal authorities said.Kimani Osayande Jones, 49, was detained at the Sacramento International Airport on Saturday after attempting... Read More.

Volunteer firefighter arrested for allegedly setting fires, responding to them with his department

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(SOUDERTON, Pa.) -- A volunteer firefighter has been arrested for allegedly setting fires and then responding to them with his fire department, according to officials in eastern Pennsylvania.Justin Sholly, a 29-year-old member of the Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company in Souderton, was arrested on... Read More.

Hostages released, suspect dead after hours-long standoff at bank: Police

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(BAKERSFIELD, Calif) -- All hostages have been released, and a suspect is confirmed dead on Wednesday after an hours-long standoff at a bank in California, sources told ABC News.The standoff began after a reported bomb threat at a bank in California. Two hostages were... Read More.

2 Honduran children detained for nearly a year in migrant facility, ACLU says

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

(VIRGINIA) -- Two Honduran immigrant children have been unlawfully detained at a youth facility in Virginia for more than 300 days, the American Civil Liberties Union alleged in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday.According to the complaint, the two siblings -- a 16-year-old boy... Read More.

Man, woman dead in murder-suicide after hours-long SWAT standoff

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A man and woman were found dead in a Houston apartment after an hours-long standoff with the sheriff's department, according to officials.A 20-year-old woman and the 23-year-old suspect were found dead in the apartment, Harris County Sheriff's Department Patrol Bureau Maj. Earl... Read More.

Newark may sue to close Delaney Hall ICE facility, according to Mayor Ras Baraka

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

(NEWARK, N.J.) -- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Tuesday called for the immediate closure of Delaney Hall, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility that he and activists allege is housing detainees in poor living conditions and without adequate medical care, and threatened... Read More.

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