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Five big takeaways from Day 3 of Trumps hush money trial

Friday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Twelve jurors have been seated in the historic criminal hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.After a setback in the morning resulting in the dismissal of two jurors who were seated on Tuesday, lawyers for both sides quickly exhausted their... Read More.

Maryland teen accused of threatening school shooting after memoir raises alarms

Friday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Maryland teenager has been arrested on a charge of threatening mass violence after investigators say they uncovered evidence that he made plans to carry out a shooting at a Montgomery County school.Eighteen-year-old Alex Ye, of Rockville, whose legal name is... Read More.

San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change

Friday, April 19 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- The city of San Francisco is suing the nearby city of Oakland over the latter's plan to modify its airport name to include "San Francisco," arguing that the proposed name infringes on its trademark and would "cause confusion and chaos."San Francisco... Read More.

Trump hush money trial: Jury seated in case

Friday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S.... Read More.

LAPD officer who killed teen bystander with stray bullet will not be charged

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A Los Angeles police officer will not be charged after a stray bullet he fired killed a 14-year-old bystander during a police-involved shooting in December 2021, the California Department of Justice announced.In a report released Wednesday, the state DOJ said it... Read More.

Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case ongoing

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has rejected an effort by former President Donald Trump to pause several civil lawsuits filed against him seeking to hold him accountable for his actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot, according to a newly posted ruling.Trump... Read More.

Trader Joes recalls basil amid salmonella outbreak, investigation

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Trader Joe's shoppers with an affinity for homemade pesto, Caprese salad or other dishes that utilize fresh basil should check their fridge for a newly recalled plastic clamshell container of the organic herb."Do not eat Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil sold at... Read More.

USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The University of Southern California's campus has been in the spotlight after school administrators canceled a student valedictorian's commencement speech due to safety concerns over her pro-Palestinian views.Asna Tabassum, a first-generation South Asian-American Muslim, was scheduled to give a speech on... Read More.

Trump hush money trial live updates: 2nd juror excused, leaving 5 seated for now

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S.... Read More.

911 outages in several states caused by company installing a light pole

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Several states experienced 911 call outages Wednesday evening, which emergency call system service provider Lumen said were caused by a light pole installation done by a third party.A Lumen spokesperson said Thursday in a statement to ABC News, "Some customers in... Read More.

Tornado threat on the move: Latest severe weather forecast

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions are bracing for a new round of storms after at least 27 tornadoes were reported across seven states from Kansas to Ohio this week.On Thursday, the new storm system will move into the Midwest and parts of the South, bringing... Read More.

Oklahoma man arrested in pipe-bomb attack on Massachusetts Satanic Temple

Thursday, April 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Oklahoma man has been arrested on charges of allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem, Massachusetts, according to federal prosecutors.The suspect, 49-year-old Sean Patrick Palmer of Perkins, Oklahoma, was arrested Wednesday morning in Oklahoma, authorities said.The... Read More.