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Menendez brothers aunt breaks her silence in exclusive interview as case goes to court

Friday, April 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Eight relatives of the Menendez brothers sat down with ABC News in an exclusive interview the night before the case returns to court to show they are unanimous in supporting Erik and Lyle Menendez’s release from prison.This marks the first time... Read More.

After Supreme Court ruling, judge sets hearing on Maryland mans return from El Salvador

Friday, April 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge has scheduled a hearing for Friday, following the Supreme Court's order requiring the Trump administration to "facilitate" the release of a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error last month.In an order filed late Thursday, U.S.... Read More.

Helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed: Sources

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK CITY) -- All six people on board were killed when a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources told ABC News.The helicopter was carrying a pilot, two adults and three... Read More.

Woman charged with trying to hire hitman on Tinder to kill ex, his daughter

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(CAMDEN, N.J. ) -- A New Jersey woman has been charged with attempted murder after she allegedly tried to hire someone on Tinder to kill her ex-boyfriend -- a police officer -- and his teenage daughter, according to prosecutors and a probable cause statement.Jaclyn... Read More.

Wingtip of one plane hits another on taxiway at Reagan airport: FAA

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The wingtip of an American Airlines plane hit another American Airlines plane on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.No one was hurt, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said. Both... Read More.

Escaped California inmate wanted for killing Mexican police commander in shootout, officials say

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(DELANO, Calif.) -- An escaped California inmate is now wanted for killing a Mexican police commander who hunts down foreign fugitives -- also known as a "gringo hunter" -- during a shootout in Tijuana, officials said.Abigail Esparza Reyes, who was part of a specialized... Read More.

Shoplifting suspect allegedly kills man in hit-and-run at discount store parking lot: LA sheriff

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Authorities in Los Angeles County said they're searching for the suspect who shoplifted from a discount store before killing a man in a hit-and-run in the store's parking lot.The victim was visiting his brother's shop, Giant Discount Store in South El... Read More.

Judge to consider blocking controversial Trump deportation policy

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Boston Thursday will consider pumping the brakes on a controversial Trump administration policy of removing migrants to countries where they have no prior connection without allowing them to raise concerns about their safety.A group of noncitizens with final... Read More.

Global stock markets climb after Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days

Thursday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Asian and European markets rallied in Thursday trading in response to President Donald Trump's dramatic decision to suspend planned tariffs on nearly all American trading partners for 90 days -- with the exception of China.Key Asian indices recorded notable recoveries on... Read More.

Idaho college killings: Words psychopath, sociopath banned from Bryan Kohbergers trial

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- University of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger returned to court on Wednesday for a high-stakes hearing to decide what evidence will be allowed at his trial, which is set to begin in August.The use of particular language has been a major... Read More.

Supreme Court declines to stop Karen Read retrial

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read's emergency request to delay her state murder trial until it reviews her appeal. No explanation was given for the denial of her request.Read had filed an emergency petition on Monday, asking the court for a... Read More.

Harvey Weinstein appears in court days before new trial

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Harvey Weinstein was back in court on Wednesday with less than a week before the start of his second New York sex assault trial. His trial is expected to last four to six weeks once testimony begins, prosecutors at the Manhattan... Read More.