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‘Lockdown’: Massive perimeter to ring Madison Square Garden as Trump goes to NBA Finals

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With President Donald Trump expected to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Monday night, the New York Police Department and the Secret Service say they are planning to put Madison Square Garden on... Read More.

Georgian migrant is 50th person to die in ICE detention during immigration crackdown

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(WINNFIELD, La.) -- A Georgian immigrant who officials said died last week in Immigrant and Customs Enforcement custody is the 50th person to die in ICE detention during the second Trump administration. Mamuka Artmeladze, 43, died on June 4 at the Winn Correctional... Read More.

Penn State student shot dead near his home in Philadelphia, police say

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Officials at Penn State University said they're "heartbroken" after a student was shot and killed about one block from his home in Philadelphia.William Schmidt, 22, was shot at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday and officers found him lying in the road with a... Read More.

Lawsuit says it seeks to stop ‘deeply corrupt’ UFC event at White House

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One week ahead of the White House hosting an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, a public interest law firm is attempting to stop the high-profile sports event from taking place.In a lawsuit filed this weekend, the Public Integrity Project -- representing a political... Read More.

Trump, Mamdani slated to cheer on Knicks during finals game in New York

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Madison Square Garden is set to be filled to the brim Monday night with passionate Knicks fans decked out in their orange and blue pride, but eyes may be on what two of the most powerful New Yorkers will be doing... Read More.

Trial to get underway for man accused of starting devastating Palisades Fire

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The federal trial for a man accused of starting a fire that eventually became the deadly blaze that devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles last year is set to begin.Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the case... Read More.

5 stabbed at New York City’s Penn Station, suspect in custody: Sources

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Five people were stabbed Sunday evening at New York City's Penn Station by a man experiencing homelessness, sources told ABC News.The suspect, a man in his 50s who has not been publicly named, was taken into police custody on Sunday, sources... Read More.

Lawyers for soldier who allegedly made $400,000 off Maduro’s capture returning to court

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Attorneys for the U.S. Army special forces soldier who was charged with using classified information about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to make more than $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket are returning to a Manhattan courtroom Monday.... Read More.

12 wounded, 2 critically, in shooting near Ohio festival: Police

Sunday, June 7 by ABC News

(TOLEDO, Ohio) -- Twelve people were wounded, two critically, after gunfire broke out near an outdoor festival in Toledo, Ohio, on Saturday evening, police said.Toledo Police Deputy Chief Joseph Heffernan said it appears there were at least two shooters who "probably" began shooting toward... Read More.

Coast Guard takes custody of dinghy amid new search for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - The Coast Guard has taken custody of the Hookers' dinghy amid the new search for Lynette Hooker, an American woman who went overboard in the Bahamas and vanished two months ago.The Coast Guard is using divers, underwater drones and a K9... Read More.

Brendan Banfield sentenced to life for elaborate double-murder plot to get rid of his wife

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Virginia man found guilty of killing his wife and a stranger lured to their home in an elaborate plot to get rid of his spouse so he could be with his au pair was sentenced to life in prison on... Read More.

Former CIA officer who had 303 gold bars in his home ordered detained

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A former CIA officer accused of stealing money from the government by lying about his academic credentials and military experience who authorities said had roughly $40 million worth of gold bars stashed in his house was ordered detained pending trial Friday... Read More.

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