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Woman charged with holding severely emaciated stepson in captivity for over 20 years: Police

Thursday, March 13 by ABC News

(WATERBURY, Conn.) -- A woman was charged for allegedly holding her “severely emaciated” stepson in captivity for over 20 years, since he was 11 years old, and forcing him to endure “prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect, and inhumane treatment,” police said.The discovery of the... Read More.

Death of Kentucky teen sparks investigation into possible sextortion scheme

Thursday, March 13 by ABC News

(GLASGOW, Ky.) -- Eli Heacock was like many 16-year-olds.The Glasgow, Kentucky, teenager enjoyed playing tennis, telling "dad jokes" and spending time with his father, who his mom said was "his best friend.""He was our tornado. He kept us on our toes all the time,"... Read More.

Swatting call about possible armed person at San Bernardino hospital sparks massive police presence

Thursday, March 13 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Reports of a possibly armed person at a San Bernardino, California, hospital sparked a massive law enforcement response Wednesday evening, but authorities later cleared the scene and said it appeared to be the result of a "swatting" call.The incident began unfolding... Read More.

High school runner who hit opponent in head with baton faces assault and battery charge

Thursday, March 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A high school track athlete faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery after a now-viral video showed her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a relay event.Alaila Everett, a senior at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, was... Read More.

Trump administration says handling of USAID documents did not violate federal laws

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A USAID directive to destroy classified documents had been "seriously misapprehended," Trump administration attorneys wrote in a court filing Wednesday in which they insisted that all records were appropriately handled and "did not violate" federal laws dictating the preservation of government documents.The... Read More.

Judge sets expedited schedule for pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil after ICE arrest

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has set an expedited briefing schedule for Mahmoud Khalil -- the Palestinian activist who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the campus of Columbia University, despite possessing a green card -- saying "there is some need... Read More.

Evacuation orders issued in Los Angeles area amid fears of mudslides

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday, near burn scar areas from the Palisades Fire, due to high mudslide and debris flow risks, according to the LA Fire Department."These are recent burn... Read More.

Menendez brothers to appear at parole board hearings in June, Newsom says

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Lyle and Erik Menendez will appear at independent parole board hearings on June 13 as a part of the brothers' bid for clemency, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced."On June 13, we will have the parole hearing board recommendation," the governor... Read More.

LA schools superintendent says closing of DOE would bring catastrophic harm

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- With mass layoffs taking place at the Department of Education, the superintendent for the nation's second largest public school system says the closure of the department would bring "catastrophic harm" if there is any reduction to the federal funding that students... Read More.

Tesla vehicles destroyed, vandalized since Musk began role at White House, authorities say

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been vandalized, suffered arson attacks and faced protests since the company's CEO Elon Musk began his work with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, leading to mass layoffs of federal workers, authorities said.The... Read More.

Mom missing for 6 days found alive stranded in car: She had given up hope

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(NEWTON COUNTY, Ind.) -- A 41-year-old mother of three was found alive in her wrecked car in Indiana after being trapped for six days, authorities said.A man was operating equipment for a drainage and excavation company on Tuesday when he spotted a car off... Read More.

Woman who accused Jay-Z of rape heard on recording saying lawyer pushed her to sue

Wednesday, March 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The woman who said she was 13 when Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs sexually assaulted her after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards is heard on a recording agreeing Jay-Z did not assault her and saying her lawyer pushed... Read More.