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DNA on beer can helped lead to suspect in brutal campsite killing: Sheriff

Friday, November 1 by ABC News

(BIG SKY, Mont.) -- A Montana man has been charged in the killing of a fellow camper that was so brutal it was initially reported by a 911 caller as a possible bear attack.Daren Christopher Abbey, 41, of Basin, Montana, has been charged with... Read More.

At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Orlando Halloween night shooting

Friday, November 1 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- At least two people are dead and six others have been injured in a Halloween night shooting in downtown Orlando, police said.Police in Orlando, Florida, first received reports of a shooting at around 1 a.m. and immediately responded to the scene,... Read More.

Arrest made in alleged murder of female soldier on Army base

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo.) -- An Army specialist has been charged with the murder of a fellow soldier whose body was found on an Army base last week.Spc. Wooster Rancy,... Read More.

Free Election Day childcare is being offered in some states for parents to vote

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With Election Day around the corner, American parents may be considering paying for childcare to ease the voting process. But in some states, heading to the polls while your child is being cared for can be free of charge.In swing state... Read More.

I did it: Delphi murder suspects alleged phone confessions to wife played in court

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(Delphi, IND.) -- Delphi, Indiana, murder suspect Richard Allen allegedly confessed to the crime in multiple jail phone calls to his wife, which were played for the jury on Thursday.In one call, Allen told his wife, Kathy, "I did it. I killed Abby and... Read More.

Zombie star could flare up for the first time in 80 years on Halloween

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A "zombie star" could possibly rise from the dead on Halloween night, according to space experts.T Coronae Borealis, also known as the "Blaze Star," is expected to explode violently in the near future, illuminating a long-dead binary star system for the first... Read More.

Whats next for the Menendez brothers? A look at their life in prison, 3 paths to freedom

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Lyle and Erik Menendez may become free men after spending decades behind bars for killing their parents.Here's a look at life in prison for the notorious brothers and three paths to potential freedom:The caseLyle Menendez, then 21, and Erik... Read More.

Forecasters scare up record-high temperatures for Halloween in the Northeast

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

The weather is forecast to be disguised as summer for Halloween in most of the Northeast.As ghosts and goblins prepare to go trick-or-treating on Thursday, temperatures are expected to feel more like Labor Day than All Hallows' Eve as an autumnal U.S. hot spell... Read More.

How Lisa Marie Presleys legacy got tied to the alleged attempt to steal Graceland

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(MEMPHIS, Tenn) -- Graceland, the iconic Memphis home of the late Elvis Presley, is one of America's most recognized residences, only second to the White House. That's why the announcement of its public auction in May caused shock and confusion among the legendary musician's fans.Ultimately,... Read More.

Ahead of Election Day, FBI finds itself in awkward, challenging spot, officials say

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Last week, during a world-renowned law enforcement conference in Boston, two FBI agents briefed dozens of police chiefs and sheriffs on the wide array of threats to government officials, poll workers, candidates and voters that the FBI has been seeing in the... Read More.

Baby powder recall over possible asbestos contamination expands to 35 states

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A type of baby powder distributed in 35 states and sold online through Amazon is being recalled due to potential contamination with asbestos.The Dynarex Corporation said Monday that its earlier recall of Dynacare Baby Powder, initiated in September, had expanded from... Read More.

Thank you cookies sent to North Carolina elections office prompt emergency response

Thursday, October 31 by ABC News

( Raleigh, N.C. ) -- No good deed goes unpunished for election workers in North Carolina.A thank-you present of pineapple-shaped cookies delivered to the Wake County Board of Elections prompted a hazmat response on Tuesday after election workers raised concerns about a suspicious package... Read More.