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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.

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.

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