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Woman arrested for impersonating nurses at several LA hospitals

Friday, November 15 by ABC News

(BURBANK, Calif.) -- A woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly was hired as a nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities" despite not having a nursing license, according to the Burbank Police Department.Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, allegedly impersonated... Read More.

Ohio transgender bathroom ban heads to governors desk

Friday, November 15 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, OH) -- A transgender bathroom ban has been sent to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's desk after passing through the state legislature.The bill would require students in the state's K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities, to use the restroom or facility that... Read More.

Robert Robersons execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares

Friday, November 15 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The execution of Robert Roberson -- whose "shaken baby syndrome" murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny -- is allowed to resume, according to a Texas Supreme Court decision Friday.He was set to become the... Read More.

Laken Riley case: Bench trial set to begin for murder suspect

Friday, November 15 by ABC News

(ATHENS, Ga.) -- A bench trial is set to begin Friday for the suspect accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus.The suspect, Jose Ibarra, waived his right to a jury trial this week. Judge H. Patrick Haggard... Read More.

American Airlines flight narrowly avoids mountain with expedited climb

Friday, November 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An American Airlines flight had to "perform an expedited climb" in order to avoid a mountain during a routine departure out of Hawaii on Wednesday.The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles... Read More.

Former Detroit Lions linebacker charged for allegedly assaulting police on Jan. 6

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A former NFL linebacker who played for the Detroit Lions faces charges for allegedly engaging in a series of assaults on law enforcement during the Jan. 6 attack on... Read More.

Pete Hegseths plan to overhaul Americas military: You need to fire a ton of generals

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Across hours of podcast and television interviews, Army veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth has articulated his plan for a "frontal assault" to reform the Department of Defense from the top down, including by purging "woke" generals, limiting women from some... Read More.

FBI raids Polymarket founder’s home in criminal probe of election betting platform

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The FBI searched the New York City home of Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan as part of a criminal investigation into the election betting platform, law enforcement sources told ABC News.The investigation, at least in part, involves whether Polymarket violated a prior... Read More.

The Onion buys InfoWars in bankruptcy auction

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The satirical website The Onion purchased InfoWars on Thursday, a capstone on years of litigation and bankruptcy proceedings following InfoWars founder Alex Jones' defamation of families associated with the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.Those families backed The Onion's bid to purchase InfoWars'... Read More.

New LA DA Nathan Hochman speaks out on Menendez brothers fight for freedom

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- As calls grow for the Menendez brothers to be released from prison, the incoming Los Angeles County district attorney says he has a lot of evidence to review before showing his support.Nathan Hochman won last week's election for DA, beating incumbent George... Read More.

Karen Silkwoods sudden death unpacked in ABC documentary

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(CRESCENT, Okla.) -- The 28-year-old lab worker investigated alleged wrongdoing at an Oklahoma nuclear fuel facility, and was on her way to meet with a New York Times reporter when she died in a fatal car crash.Fifty years ago, the death of a 28-year-old... Read More.

Bear costume used in elaborate car insurance fraud scheme

Thursday, November 14 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Four individuals were arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to defraud their insurance companies by claiming a bear had damaged their vehicles -- when in fact it was a person in a bear costume attacking the cars.The suspects were all Los Angeles-area... Read More.