National – Page 4 – STAR 94.3

Judge declines to dismiss Steve Bannon’s criminal contempt conviction

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., declined a request from the Justice Department to dismiss the contempt of Congress conviction for Trump ally Steve Bannon, telling prosecutors in a ruling Wednesday that they will need to come back with a better explanation... Read More.

Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing in bid to take back guilty plea in Idaho murders: Court filings

Wednesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho quadruple murders, has been granted a new hearing in his bid to take back his guilty plea, according to court filings. His new evidentiary hearing has been set for... Read More.

Quintuple homicide suspect gunned down his girlfriend and her family, friends: Officials

Wednesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The suspect in a quintuple homicide in Oregon allegedly targeted his girlfriend and her family and friends, shooting all five multiple times, authorities said.Benjamin Parker allegedly carried out the killings on Saturday morning at a rural property he lived on near... Read More.

Meta settles with states in landmark social media addiction case

Wednesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general on Wednesday reached a landmark settlement with Meta that will change how young users interact with Instagram and Facebook.The settlement includes a default daily time limit of two hours for users under 18 that... Read More.

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to overturn conviction

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's challenge to her conviction, finding her claims "meritless" or "frivolous."Maxwell was trying to vacate her conviction and 20-year prison sentence.Maxwell was convicted of five felony counts, all arising from... Read More.

Target apologizes for ‘offensive’ kids Halloween costume that evoked racist imagery

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Target is apologizing for selling a children's Halloween costume that some described as reminiscent of racist minstrel caricatures."An apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment," Target said in a statement... Read More.

State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The State Department announced that it is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum in the United States, which officials say could result in the cancellation... Read More.

Father of sailor deployed on USS Abraham Lincoln released by ICE

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The father of a sailor deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was released by immigration authorities Tuesday -- days after his son posted about the ordeal on Facebook, an account not disputed by the Department of Homeland Security.Joshua Aviles, the... Read More.

Trump administration suggests Kennedy Center could be demolished if court blocks planned renovations

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department suggested in a court filing Tuesday that the Kennedy Center could face demolition in the event a federal judge issues an order permanently blocking President Donald Trump's push to renovate the facility with additions intended to recognize Trump personally.In... Read More.

Mother and 2-year-old killed by lightning strike in Florida neighborhood

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed Sunday after being struck by lightning in a neighborhood north of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to officials.Margate Police Department and Margate Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call at about 2:30 p.m. on... Read More.

Wife sought following Massachusetts cop’s death believed to have been found dead: Police

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman who had been sought in connection with the death of her husband, a Massachusetts police officer, is believed to have been found dead, police said Monday, calling the case a "tragic murder-suicide."A search had been ongoing for Karen Solomon,... Read More.

Hawk Fire tops 15,000 acres near Reno, spurs 42,000 evacuations and remains out of control

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(RENO, Nev.) -- An out-of-control brush fire that ignited over the weekend in the hills in Northern Nevada near Reno has grown to more than 15,000 acres, prompting a massive evacuation of 42,000 people, authorities said on Monday.A preliminary investigation has found that the... Read More.