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Oversight Democrats demand Comer arrange interviews with Blanche, Patel in Epstein probe

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are demanding that Committee Chairman James Comer bring in acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel to answer questions "immediately" as part of the panel's probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Ranking Member... Read More.

6 killed in Iowa shooting spree in domestic dispute, police say: ‘Act of evil’

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

(MUSCATINE, Iowa) -- Six people were killed in a shooting spree at multiple locations across an Iowa city in an apparent domestic dispute, according to police.The suspected gunman died from a self‑inflicted gunshot wound as officers confronted him, police said.The "series of homicides" occurred... Read More.

14-year-old boy goes missing in ocean in New Jersey, search ongoing: Police

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

(WILDWOOD, N.J.) -- The search is ongoing for a 14-year-old boy who went missing in the ocean at the New Jersey shore, officials said.An officer in Wildwood was alerted to a swimmer in distress at about 1:26 p.m. Monday, local police said, and police,... Read More.

Appeals court blocks removal of transgender troops, but allows restrictions on recruits

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court on Monday concluded that the Trump administration's transgender military ban is likely unconstitutional and "appears to be driven by the bare desire to harm a politically unpopular group."In a 2-1 decision, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed... Read More.

Teen arrested for allegedly injuring 3 horses with ‘sharp object’ at equestrian competition

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- A teenage girl has been arrested for allegedly injuring three horses at an equestrian competition, officials said.Officers responded to a barn in Las Vegas early Saturday and found three horses "intentionally injured with a sharp object," Las Vegas police said.A teenage... Read More.

Former North Carolina officer seen in video repeatedly punching woman during arrest charged with assault

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(SHELBY, N.C.) -- A former North Carolina police officer who was seen in a viral doorbell camera video repeatedly punching a woman during an arrest has been charged with assault, authorities said.Former Shelby Police Officer Karson Hyder, 22, turned himself in on Monday, according... Read More.

Central bank faces political ‘stress test’ that threatens economy, ex-Fed Chair Powell says

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Federal Reserve is weathering a political "stress test" that threatens to undermine public trust in the central bank and damage the United States economy, former Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in recent remarks."Like many other institutions, the Fed has been... Read More.

Meteor above New England created loud boom that rocked parts of region: NASA

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New England residents were rocked Saturday after a fast-moving meteor in the Earth's atmosphere sent a loud boom that was heard in parts of the state.NASA told ABC News in a statement that the meteor, also known as a "fireball," was... Read More.

Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial to get underway over a Texas track meet stabbing

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- The murder trial of a Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing another student at a high school track meet is set to get underway.Karmelo Anthony was indicted on first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a track... Read More.

Multiple victims dead, officer shot in ‘traumatic’ domestic violence incident: Police

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(SANDY, Ore) -- Multiple people were killed and an officer was shot and wounded in a domestic violence situation in Oregon, officials said.When officers responded to a shooting and domestic disturbance shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday, the officers came under gunfire and returned fire,... Read More.

Usha Vance unveils 2nd annual summer reading challenge for children grades K-8

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Usha Vance, the second lady of the United States, is rolling out her annual summer reading challenge for its second year in an effort to enhance childhood literacy and curb some of the summer reading loss that comes during the summer... Read More.

Drone helps capture man suspected of shooting of 2 Virginia sheriff’s deputies, killing 1

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(MOUNT AIRY, N.C.) -- A manhunt for the suspect who allegedly shot two Virginia sheriff's deputies, one fatally, ended Sunday night when law enforcement officers used a drone to zero in and capture him in North Carolina, authorities said.Michael Puckett, 55, was allegedly armed... Read More.

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