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Teacher arrested for Arkansas double murder while getting haircut: Police

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double homicide at an Arkansas park, after a married couple was found dead on a walking trail over the weekend, authorities said.James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, Arkansas, was arrested Wednesday and charged... Read More.

Father accused of killing 9-year-old daughter he falsely claimed was kidnapped pleads not guilty

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK ) -- A father accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter in upstate New York and then falsely claiming she was kidnapped pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.Luciano Frattolin, of Montreal, was arraigned in Essex County on an indictment charging him with second-degree murder... Read More.

Virginia councilman set on fire in personal attack at his office: Police

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(DANVILLE, Va.) -- A Virginia councilman was set on fire in an apparent personal attack at his office on Wednesday, authorities said.The suspect, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, allegedly confronted Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler, 38, at his office and doused him with a flammable... Read More.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is charged with allegedly running an illegal gambling business out of a California mansion, where "high-stakes poker games" were played, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.He and five others were arrested on Wednesday in connection with... Read More.

Defense Department will continue providing critical weather satellite data to NOAA

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A little over a month since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it and the National Weather Service (NWS) would no longer be receiving critical satellite weather data used in forecasting hurricanes, the Department of Defense now says it... Read More.

2 children, adult killed in explosion at Nebraska plant: Mayor

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(FREMONT, Neb.) -- A man and two children were killed in a large explosion at a Nebraska plant, officials said Wednesday.The incident occurred midday Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels, a manufacturer of fuel pellets and animal bedding located in Fremont, located approximately 40 miles northwest... Read More.

Hot, sticky temperatures continue to impact millions: When will it end?

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over 120 million Americans across 28 states remain on alert for dangerously hot and humid weather on Wednesday as a heat wave continues to bake the eastern half of the country. But relief is on the way beginning Thursday in the... Read More.

After the NYC office shooting, how should a workplace protect itself to keep employees safe?

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a gunman opened fire in a New York City office building and killed four people, experts expressed some concerns regarding security in workplace environments.Four people were killed and one was injured on Monday after police say 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura... Read More.

California hit with tsunami waves after massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's Pacific coast on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings -- and evacuations of coastal areas -- in Hawaii and alerts all down the U.S. West Coast.After the initial tsunami waves had washed ashore in Hawaii... Read More.

Ghislaine Maxwell offers to testify before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein if she is pardoned

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ghislaine Maxwell appealed to Congress on Tuesday to push for a pardon so she can "testify openly and honestly" about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter from her attorney.The overt pitch for clemency came in a letter to... Read More.

Police release sketch of person of interest sought after couple killed while hiking in Arkansas park

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Arkansas police have released a sketch of a person of interest sought in connection with a double homicide at Devil's Den State Park, where a married couple was found dead while hiking with their two young children over the weekend.Arkansas... Read More.

Manhattan shooting victims: What we know about those killed

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Four people were killed and a fifth was injured in a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday.Among those killed was an officer who was a dad of two with a third on the way.Here's what we know... Read More.