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Mother, 28, involuntarily missing for two 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.

Backpacker dies after suffering sudden medical complications at national park

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 37-year-old backpacker has died after suffering “sudden onset medical complications” while hiking at a national park in Michigan, authorities said.The currently unnamed 37-year-old female hiker from Battle Creek, Michigan, was with a hiking partner late Monday afternoon near Lake LeSage... Read More.

Arizona man pleads guilty over threatening to kill FBI agents, politicians

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Arizona man pleaded guilty to making threats against federal officials on Tuesday, having repeatedly urged fellow social media users to shoot FBI agents and attack politicians, authorities said.Michael Lee Tomasi, 37, of Rio Verde, Arizona, leveled a series of threats... Read More.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns months after college protests

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced her immediate resignation Wednesday, months after college protests over the Israel-Hamas war gripped the campus."I write with sadness to tell you that I am stepping down as president of Columbia University," Shafik wrote in a... Read More.

NASAs Mars rover to begin most challenging journey up crater rim

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Marking a new journey in NASA's exploration of Mars, the Perseverance rover is set to begin a monthslong, steep and challenging ascent up a crater, the space agency announced Wednesday.The Perseverance rover, nicknamed "Percy," is the centerpiece of NASA's Mars 2020... Read More.

Suspect identified in break-in at Trump campaign office in Virginia: Sheriffs office

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(ASHBURN, Va.) -- A suspect has been identified in a burglary reported at a Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Virginia, authorities said Wednesday.The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said it has secured a warrant for the arrest of Toby Shane Kessler, 39, on... Read More.

Ernesto becomes hurricane after leaving 728,000 without power in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ernesto has become a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday after hitting Puerto Rico overnight and leaving power outages and flooding in its wake.The center of then-Tropical Storm Ernesto passed within 40 miles of San Juan, Puerto Rico, early Wednesday, producing strong winds... Read More.

California cold case murder from 1986 linked to serial killer with 13 other victims

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The 1986 cold case murder of a teen has been solved after a DNA match led investigators to a convicted serial killed on death row.When presented with the DNA evidence, William Lester Suff, a 70-year-old convicted serial killer, admitted to stabbing... Read More.

Ernesto becomes hurricane after leaving 695,000 without power in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ernesto has become a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday after hitting Puerto Rico overnight and leaving power outages and flooding in its wake.The center of then-Tropical Storm Ernesto passed within 40 miles of San Juan, Puerto Rico, early Wednesday, producing strong winds... Read More.

Convicted murderer escapes on way to North Carolina hospital: Police

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(HILLSBOROUGH, N.C.) -- A convicted murderer escaped from custody Tuesday morning while being transported to a medical appointment at a North Carolina hospital, the sheriff's office said.Ramone Alston, 30, broke away from a corrections officer while being escorted to UNC Hospital in Hillsborough, according... Read More.

Ernesto becomes hurricane after leaving 570,000 without power in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ernesto has become a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday after hitting Puerto Rico overnight and leaving power outages and flooding in its wake.The center of then-Tropical Storm Ernesto passed within 40 miles of San Juan, Puerto Rico, early Wednesday, producing strong winds... Read More.

Tropical Storm Ernesto leaves hundreds of thousands without power in Puerto Rico

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The center of Tropical Storm Ernesto passed within 40 miles from San Juan, Puerto Rico, producing strong winds and heavy rain overnight.More than 570,000 customers were without power in Puerto Rico, according to LUMA, a service provider. The island’s eastern and... Read More.