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Judge rules transgender teen can temporarily play on girls soccer team amid new law

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(PLYMOUTH, N.H.) -- When the girls' soccer team at Plymouth Regional High School in New Hampshire began practice on Monday to prepare for the start of the official season on Aug. 30, transgender athlete Parker Tirrell was able to join her teammates.That's what a... Read More.

Manhunt for escaped murder suspect culminates in Chicago restaurant arrest

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After nearly two and a half months of searching, law enforcement officials have arrested fugitive Joshua Zimmerman, who had been on the run since escaping from the DeSoto County Circuit Court Building in Mississippi on June 14.The United States Marshals Service... Read More.

How Americans feel about book bans, restrictions: Survey

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As schools and libraries across the country face record-breaking attempts to remove books from shelves, most Americans are opposed to book restrictions in public schools, according to a new survey.In 2023, the American Library Association (ALA) documented 4,240 unique book titles... Read More.

Manhunt for escaped murder suspect culminates in Chicago SWAT restaurant standoff

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After nearly two and a half months of searching, law enforcement officials zeroed in on fugitive Joshua Zimmerman, who has been on the run since escaping from the DeSoto County Circuit Court Building in Mississippi on June 14.The United States Marshals... Read More.

Thomas Lane, former cop convicted in George Floyd’s death, released from prison

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd was released from prison Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to ABC News.Thomas Lane, 41, pleaded guilty in May 2022 to state charges of aiding... Read More.

Man in critical condition after being shot by 2-year-old

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(CHESTERFIELD, Va.) -- A Virginia man is in critical condition after being shot by a 2-year-old, police said.According to the Chesterfield County Police Department, the unidentified man was about to leave the house Monday morning and had "placed his handgun on a nearby chair."The... Read More.

Massachusetts man goes missing while on vacation in South Carolina

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(BEAUFORD, S.C.) -- A Massachusetts man vacationing with his family in South Carolina has been missing since Friday and is endangered, authorities said.Stanley Kotowski, 60, was last seen Friday morning leaving his family's vacation rental on Hilton Head Island, according to his family. He... Read More.

Driver charged with murder in killing of innocent bystander while allegedly targeting partner

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A murder charge has been filed against a 35-year-old driver police allege struck and killed an innocent bystander on a sidewalk in Houston over the weekend while attempting to mow down his domestic partner.Sanden James George was identified Monday evening by the... Read More.

DHS watchdog warns of urgent issue after immigration officials allegedly lose track of unaccompanied children

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Homeland Security's internal watchdog says it has uncovered an "urgent issue" with how immigration officials handle cases involving unaccompanied migrant children, warning in a new report that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has been unable to keep... Read More.

Detroit police search for arsonist after explosion destroys cars

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- The Detroit Police Department is seeking public help in their search for an arson suspect who burned four vehicles and damaged two others late last week.Authorities released a video of the incident on Aug. 15, which occurred at around 1:45 p.m. in... Read More.

Over 600 pounds of methamphetamine found inside celery shipment

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 600 pounds of methamphetamine have been found concealed within a shipment of celery in California, officials said.The incident occurred on the evening of Aug. 9 when U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility... Read More.

Gun violence among top issues in DNC Platform

Monday, August 19 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Delegates at the Democratic National Convention approved their platform Monday night and made efforts to curb gun violence a top priority.The 92-page 2024 DNC Platform touted the work President Joe Biden and the Democratic nominee to replace him, Vice President Kamala Harris,... Read More.