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Senate passes ‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk’

Friday, September 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Days before a memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the Senate has unanimously passed a "National Day of Remembrance" for the conservative influencer after he was killed on Sept. 10.On Thursday, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution marking Oct. 14, 2025 -- the... Read More.

Several New York officials arrested in protest at Manhattan ICE office

Friday, September 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several elected officials in New York were arrested Thursday during a protest at an immigration office in Manhattan, according to local media reports and the Department of Homeland Security. Among those arrested at 26 Federal Plaza -- a government building that houses... Read More.

Dept. of Homeland Security enhances security for Charlie Kirk’s funeral

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security has designated the upcoming funeral and memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event, a DHS official told ABC News.The funeral will have the same level of security... Read More.

Judge blocks administration from deporting unaccompanied minors to Guatemala

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from deporting unaccompanied minors to Guatemala, saying the government's claims that it was simply reuniting children with their parents "crumbled like a house of cards."The move came 18 days after... Read More.

Search underway for elk hunters missing near Colorado-New Mexico border

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A search is underway for two elk hunters who we're reported missing near the New Mexico-Colorado border on Saturday, according to officials.Investigators responded to the Rio De Los Pinos Trail Head on Saturday to search for the hunters, finding their vehicle... Read More.

95-year-old woman charged with murder in death of elderly nursing home roommate

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 95-year-old woman is being held at Rikers on charges accusing her of beating her roommate to death at their Brooklyn nursing home.Galina Smirnova, 95, was arraigned and charged Wednesday with second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon in... Read More.

Military helicopter crashes near base in Washington state, official says

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(THURSTON COUNTY, Wash.) -- A military helicopter on a routine training flight crashed late Wednesday in a rural area near Joint Base Lewis–McChord in Washington state, officials said."This remains a developing situation, and no additional details are available at this time," Scot Keith, a... Read More.

Erika Kirk elected as new CEO for Turning Point USA after husband’s death

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Erika Kirk, the wife of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, was named the new CEO and chair of the board for Turning Point USA after her husband -- the founder of the organization -- was killed on Sept. 10, the board... Read More.

Los Angeles home where D4vd has stayed searched after body of teen found in singer’s Tesla: Sources

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A Los Angeles home where D4vd had been living was searched overnight, law enforcement sources told ABC News on Thursday, as authorities investigate the death of a teenage girl whose body was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to... Read More.

Burning Man homicide investigation: Officials find alleged murder weapon as search for suspect continues

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(PERSHING COUNTY, Nev.) -- Nearly three weeks after a Burning Man attendee was found dead in a pool of blood at the annual event in Nevada, officials said they have located what is believed to be the murder weapon, according to the Pershing County... Read More.

Visitor dies after becoming unresponsive on roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- A visitor at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Florida became unresponsive in the middle of a roller coaster ride and later died at the hospital, park officials said.The incident took place on Wednesday night when the person, whose name hasn't... Read More.

Officers involved in shooting in Pennsylvania, officials say

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(YORK COUNTY, Pa.) -- A shooting involving police officers has occurred in southern Pennsylvania, state officials said Wednesday."Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County," Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis said on social media. "As we learn... Read More.