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Judge says jury in Kohberger murder trial wont hear defense theory that someone else is the real killer

Friday, June 27 by ABC News

(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- In a series of final rulings ahead of Bryan Kohberger's capital murder trial, Judge Steven Hippler said lawyers for the man who could be executed, if convicted, won't be permitted to present to the jury the theory that some unknown person... Read More.

Man sentenced to 60 years for murder of Texas college student in random shooting

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

(FORT WORTH, Texas) -- A man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday for murdering a Texas college student in a random shooting in 2023.Wes Smith, a 21-year-old junior at Texas Christian University, was shot multiple times outside a Fort Worth bar... Read More.

Wife of Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect speaks out: Completely blindsided

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

(HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn.) -- The wife of accused Minnesota lawmaker gunman Vance Boelter said she's "completely blindsided" by the shootings allegedly carried out by her husband."On behalf of my children and myself, I want to express our deepest sympathies to the Hortman and Hoffman... Read More.

Severe storms hit the Midwest and Southeast as more heat targets the East: Latest

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Relief from the extreme heat is moving in for some cities on Thursday, but more than 60 million people in the East are still on alert for dangerously high temperatures.Meanwhile, severe storms with reported tornadoes are targeting the Southeast and the... Read More.

5 killed after train hits vehicle that allegedly attempted to go around crossing gate

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

(GARY, Ind.) -- Five people have been killed after a train hit their vehicle when the driver allegedly went around the crossing gate, authorities said.The incident occurred near Highway 20 and Utah Street in Gary, Indiana, when a witness told Gary Police that the... Read More.

Los Angeles police responded to a kidnapping call. But instead found an ICE operation

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- When Los Angeles Police Department officers went racing toward a potential kidnapping call downtown this week, callers indicated a true kidnapping was underway, according to police.Police say the caller stated that several individuals were involved, but did not identify themselves.Officers and... Read More.

With July 4 just days away, US law enforcement on high alert for Iran retaliation

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With the Fourth of July just days away, law enforcement and federal officials are on guard about Iranian retaliation in the United States, despite officials saying there are no specific, credible threats at this time.This comes after the U.S. military's strikes on... Read More.

American Airlines flight returns to Vegas airport due to mechanical issue, videos show bursts of flames shooting out of engine

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- An American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a "mechanical issue" on Wednesday morning, the airline said.The Federal Aviation Administration described it as an "engine issue." While American Airlines said there... Read More.

Texas teen indicted for murder in fatal stabbing of another student at track meet

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- A Texas grand jury has indicted a teenager for first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of another teen at a track meet, in a case prosecutors said has "shaken" the community.The deadly stabbing occurred at a Frisco Independent School District stadium on... Read More.

American Airlines flight returns to Vegas airport after flames, smoke seen in engine

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- An American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport following an "engine issue" on Wednesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said.Two videos showed what appeared to be smoke and flames coming from an engine while the plane... Read More.

Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella: Tough young woman

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(ASBURY PARK, N.J.) -- A lifeguard is in the hospital after she was impaled by an umbrella at a New Jersey beach on Wednesday morning, officials said.The woman was found on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake that had pierced... Read More.

Dangerous heat blankets East Coast: When relief is coming

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The first major heat wave of the summer will bring another day of dangerously high temperatures to the East Coast on Wednesday before relief moves in.The oppressive heat shattered records across the Northeast on Tuesday. New York City and Philadelphia hit... Read More.