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Judge agrees to push Hunter Bidens sentencing in gun case to Dec. 4

Thursday, September 19 by ABC News

(WILMINGTON, Del.) -- The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden's conviction in Delaware on gun charges agreed Thursday to push back his sentencing date three weeks, from Nov. 13 to Dec. 4, granting a request by President Joe Biden's son to allow more time for... Read More.

Puerto Ricos infrastructure still recovering from Hurricane Maria seven years after the Category 4 storm devastated the island

Thursday, September 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Puerto Rico is still recovering from Hurricane Maria -- nearly seven years after the powerful Category 4 storm caused extensive damage to the island's already delicate infrastructure.September marks National Preparedness Month and the start of Hispanic Heritage Month -- stark reminders... Read More.

Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols beating death

Thursday, September 19 by ABC News

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- A former Memphis police officer who pleaded guilty to charges connected to the beating death of Tyre Nichols faced cross-examination from defense attorneys Wednesday.Emmitt Martin III testified at the trial of the three former officers -- Justin Smith, Tadarrius Bean and... Read More.

Body discovered near site of Kentucky interstate shooting believed to be suspect: Police

Thursday, September 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday night that the body discovered in the woods earlier in the day not far from where the I-75 shootings took place is believed to be suspect Joseph Couch."There were articles associated with the body that at... Read More.

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new indictment charging him with criminal sex act

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a new indictment charging him with criminal sex act in the first degree.He was wheeled into a Manhattan courtroom wearing a black suit, white shirt and tie.The former movie mogul is charged in the... Read More.

Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Firefighters are nearing victory in the battles against three major wildfires near Los Angeles that have burned more than 117,000 acres, destroyed nearly 200 structures and injured 23 people, officials said.More than 8,000 firefighters combating the Bridge, Line and Airport fires,... Read More.

Dozens injured after wagon overturns at Wisconsin apple orchard: Authorities

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.) -- More than two dozen people were injured, including three critically, after a wagon overturned at an apple orchard in Wisconsin, authorities said.The incident was reported Wednesday morning at Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard in Chippewa Falls.Elementary school-age children, parents... Read More.

Kilauea volcano erupting in remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(HILO, Hawaii) -- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the most active in the world, is erupting again, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas, according to officials.The eruption is occurring within a remote area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, according to the U.S.... Read More.

Family members found shot to death at their Vermont home in triple homicide: Police

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(PAWLET, Ver.) -- A man, his wife and her 13-year-old son were found shot to death at their Vermont home, state police said, with authorities looking for a suspect.Officers responded to a report of a "suspicious person" early Sunday, Vermont State Police said. The... Read More.

Dozens injured in accident involving wagons at apple orchard: Authorities

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis.) -- More than two dozen people were injured in a tractor accident at an apple orchard in Wisconsin, authorities said.The incident was reported Wednesday morning at Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard in Chippewa Falls.Emergency personnel were dispatched for a "tractor... Read More.

2 wanted, one wearing pink shower cap, in stolen New York City subway crash

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A search is underway in New York City for two suspects, including one dressed all in pink, who allegedly crashed an empty subway train after brazenly walking into a station and stealing it, authorities said.The theft of the train in the... Read More.

Ex-officer who pleaded guilty on Tyre Nichols: He was helpless

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- "I wanted some kind of revenge. I was seeing red," one of the former Memphis, Tennessee, officers who pleaded guilty to charges connected to the death of Tyre Nichols said on the witness stand Monday evening.The federal trial of three former... Read More.