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10-year-old Houston boy shot in door-knocking prank gone wrong

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 10-year-old Texas boy was shot and critically injured when he allegedly attempted a door-knocking prank on a neighbor, police said.The shooting unfolded around 10:55 p.m. on Saturday at a home on Membrough Street in southeast Houston, Shay Awosiyan, a spokesman... Read More.

35 shot over weekend in Chicago as governor rejects Trump’s threat to send in National Guard

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

At least five people have been killed and 30 others injured in shootings across Chicago over Labor Day weekend, including a drive-by attack that left seven victims wounded late Saturday night, according to police.The violent holiday weekend came as President Donald Trump renewed threats... Read More.

Three more children injured in the Annunciation Church shooting: Police

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) -- As Minneapolis public schools prepare to begin the first day of classes on Tuesday, police confirmed three more children were injured in last week's shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School.Minneapolis Police Department on Monday announced the revised number of injured, bringing... Read More.

Boy dies after being shot in door-knocking prank gone wrong

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- An 11-year-old Texas boy has died after being shot in the back when he allegedly attempted a door-knocking prank on a neighbor, police said.The shooting unfolded around 10:55 p.m. on Saturday at a home in southeast Houston, Shay Awosiyan, a spokesman for... Read More.

2 students arrested for making threats to ‘shoot up’ a Texas high school: Police

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- Two students have been taken into custody after making threats to "shoot up" a Texas high school, according to police.A Clemens High School school resource officer was contacted by school administrators on Thursday, who reported two male students making terroristic threats... Read More.

Powerball jackpot hits $1B for Labor Day weekend drawing

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The dream of becoming America's next billionaire is up for grabs this Saturday night as the Powerball jackpot climbed to $1 billion, sending ticket sales soaring across the nation ahead of the Labor Day weekend drawing.Game officials increased the jackpot... Read More.

Texas mom arrested for murder in death of 15-month-old ‘intentionally’ left in hot car for over 2 hours: Police

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- A Texas mother has been arrested for murder after her 15-month-old was left in a hot car for over two hours and died, police said.Police said 27-year-old Vanessa Esquivel "intentionally" left the child in a vehicle while at work on Aug.... Read More.

Upcoming ‘upgrade’ to Holocaust Museum exhibit on US response to Nazi Germany sparks some staff concerns: Sources

Saturday, August 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- An exhibit at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that takes a critical look at the United States' response to Nazi Germany is slated to temporarily close after Labor Day for upgrades, sparking concern among some staff over what potential changes could... Read More.

Grief turns to hope as Minneapolis rallies behind kids hurt in school shooting

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Over 100 people gathered across the street from the children's ward at Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center to pray for the kids recovering there after they were shot at the Annunciation Catholic School this week.Teachers, students and nurses, as well as police... Read More.

University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly May crash

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide following a monthslong investigation into a car crash that killed three people in Florida, police said Friday.Hayes, 20, turned himself into the Largo Police Department and was... Read More.

Woman suffers ‘serious injuries’ in bear attack while on her morning jog

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(KENAI, Alaska) -- A woman has suffered “serious injuries” in Alaska when a bear attacked her near her driveway while she was out on her early morning jog, officials said.The incident occurred early Tuesday morning when the Kenai Police Department in Alaska received a... Read More.

Body of missing hiker found in Wyoming’s Bighorn National Forest after monthlong search: Sheriff

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(BIG HORN COUNTY, Wyo.) -- After being missing for nearly a month, a man who had left for a three-day hike in Wyoming was found dead in Bighorn National Forest, authorities said."While it's not the outcome we hoped for, we are hopeful this will... Read More.

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