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Ramone Alston, escaped murderer convicted of fatally shooting 1-year-old girl, has been caught

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

(KANNAPOLIS, N.C.) -- Escaped murderer Ramone Alston, who escaped from custody Tuesday morning while being transported to a medical appointment at a North Carolina hospital, has been caught, authorities said.Ramone Alston was captured shortly before 2 a.m. Friday morning at a hotel on Cloverleaf... Read More.

He was our strength: Family of firefighter killed at Trump rally speaks out

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- Helen Comperatore and her daughters are remembering Corey Comperatore, the volunteer fire chief who was killed when he died protecting his family during the gunfire at Donald Trump’s political rally last month in Butler, Pennsylvania.“He definitely was a hero. He saved his... Read More.

Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Bermuda

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A hurricane warning has been issued for Bermuda as Ernesto strengthened to a Category 2 storm overnight.Ernesto had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph Friday morning.The hurricane is forecast to strengthen on Friday, but will remain a Category 2 storm as... Read More.

New York Mayor Eric Adams served with more grand jury subpoenas in corruption investigation

Friday, August 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Federal prosecutors in New York served another round of grand jury subpoenas on Mayor Eric Adams as part of a corruption investigation that has lasted nearly a year, sources familiar with the investigation confirmed to ABC News.The new batch of subpoenas,... Read More.

1-year-old dead after abduction of 3 children ends in car crash in Maryland: Police

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) -- An alleged abduction of three Virginia Beach children ended in a car crash Thursday morning that left the youngest dead, according to police.Virginia State Police responded to a stabbing Wednesday night in an incident they said they believe to be... Read More.

28-year-old mother involuntarily missing for 2 weeks, police say

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 28-year-old mother has been missing for two weeks under what police in Virginia said are believed to be "involuntary" circumstances.Mamta Kafle was last seen on July 31 in Manassas Park, Virginia, about 30 miles outside of Washington, D.C, the Manassas... Read More.

Augusts full moon will be a rare super blue moon: What to expect

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- On the heels of the Perseid meteor shower earlier this month, August is offering another great astronomical sight -- the rare combination of a supermoon and blue moon.Beginning on Aug. 19, the super blue moon will reach peak fullness at 2:26... Read More.

Search warrants executed in fatal shooting of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor: Sources

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Search warrants were being executed Thursday by the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with the murder of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.Some suspects may be detained, the sources said.Wactor was shot "without provocation"... Read More.

5 charged in drug investigation into Matthew Perrys ketamine death: DOJ

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Five people have been charged in connection with the ketamine death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, federal officials in Los Angeles announced Thursday.Three of the defendants, including a doctor, have already pleaded guilty to federal drug charges in connection with this... Read More.

Police make multiple arrests tied to fatal shooting of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor: Sources

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- An operation is underway Thursday by the Los Angeles Police Department to make arrests in the murder of "General Hospital" actor Johnny Wactor, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News.Wactor was shot "without provocation" around 3:25 a.m. on May 25, after... Read More.

Mark Meadows seeks to have his Arizona fake elector case moved to federal court

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has requested the Arizona "fake elector" case against him be moved from Maricopa County into federal court, according to court documents filed Wednesday.The request comes weeks after Meadows asked the U.S. Supreme Court to... Read More.

Jordanian citizen arrested for allegedly attacking Florida solar energy facility, threatening pro-Israeli businesses: DOJ

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- A Jordanian citizen living in Florida has been arrested and charged for allegedly carrying out multiple attacks on businesses in Orlando, as well as a solar energy facility, based on their perceived support for Israel, the Justice Department announced Thursday.Hashem Younis... Read More.