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Man who allegedly rammed car into front gate of Atlanta FBI office faces federal, local charges

Tuesday, April 2 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The man who allegedly crashed his SUV into the security gate at the FBI's Atlanta Field Division building is facing a federal charge of destruction of government property, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court in Atlanta.The suspect, Ervin Lee... Read More.

Tornado threat targets Ohio Valley as severe storms barrel through the region

Tuesday, April 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Many schools across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana have announced closures or early dismissals as a line of severe thunderstorms brings damaging winds and a threat of dangerous tornadoes to the Ohio Valley.A tornado watch was issued Tuesday morning in Louisville, Kentucky;... Read More.

Trump secures $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Tuesday, April 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants have secured a $175 million bond in their New York civil fraud case, according to a court filing.Trump secured the bond through Knight Specialty Insurance Company, which is owned by the privately-held Hankey Group,... Read More.

Florida state Supreme Court upholds 15-week abortion ban, paving way for 6-week ban

Tuesday, April 2 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, FLA) -- The Florida state Supreme Court issued a decision Monday upholding the state's 15-week abortion ban, dealing a blow to a legal challenge asking the court to throw out the ban.The state Supreme Court heard arguments in September after it took up... Read More.

Two charged in transgender activist Cecilia Gentilis death

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two people were charged Monday for allegedly distributing the heroin and fentanyl that caused the death of transgender activist Cecilia Gentili.Cecilia Gentili was 52 when she fatally overdosed on Feb. 6 in her New York City home due to effects of... Read More.

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse live updates: Temporary channel opens for boats working on bridge response

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, causing a near-total collapse of the span and halting vessel traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore.Six construction workers believed to have fallen from the collapsing bridge... Read More.

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 more years in prison for financial crimes

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(Charleston, S.C.) -- Alex Murdaugh, who is already serving two life sentences for the murder of his wife and child, was sentenced Monday to 40 more years in prison for financial crimes, according to Charleston, South Carolina, ABC affiliate WCIV.Murdaugh, 55, pleaded guilty in... Read More.

Powerball climbs to $1 billion for Mondays drawing

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball has climbed to $1 billion for Monday night's drawing."This is no April Fools’ Day joke, we have an advertised Powerball jackpot that’s hit $1 billion to kick off the month of April,” Drew Svitko, Powerball product group chair and... Read More.

An inside look at key police interrogations that helped crack major criminal cases

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- During police investigations, interrogations -- the formal questioning of a potential suspect -- are critical and can lead to a big break in the case. Historically, investigators have been taught aggressive, coercive strategies aimed at one primary goal: obtaining a confession,... Read More.

Severe weather, possible tornadoes headed toward Heartland and Midwest: What to expect

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Severe weather is in the forecast for the Heartland and the Midwest, with damaging winds, large hail and even a few strong tornadoes possible.On Monday, severe thunderstorms are expected from Texas to West Virginia, with the greatest tornado threat from Oklahoma... Read More.

Former college football player rescued by Coast Guard after going missing in Gulf of Mexico

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(GRAYTON BEACH, Fla.) -- Chris Smelley, a former college football quarterback, is speaking out after he was rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday after being stranded at sea on a kayak for 12 hours."I was just kind of in survival mode," Smelley... Read More.

Authorities search for suspected gunman after one killed, several injured in Nashville

Monday, April 1 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Police in Nashville, Tennessee, are searching for a gunman who they say opened fire during an Easter brunch.Anton Rucker, 46, is wanted for killing 33-year-old Allen Beachem and injuring five others "non-critically" in Sunday afternoon's shooting, authorities said.The shooting stemmed from... Read More.

Man who allegedly rammed car into front gate of Atlanta FBI office faces federal, local charges

Tornado threat targets Ohio Valley as severe storms barrel through the region

Trump secures $175 million bond in New York civil fraud case

Florida state Supreme Court upholds 15-week abortion ban, paving way for 6-week ban

Two charged in transgender activist Cecilia Gentilis death

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse live updates: Temporary channel opens for boats working on bridge response

Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 40 more years in prison for financial crimes

Powerball climbs to $1 billion for Mondays drawing

An inside look at key police interrogations that helped crack major criminal cases

Severe weather, possible tornadoes headed toward Heartland and Midwest: What to expect

Former college football player rescued by Coast Guard after going missing in Gulf of Mexico

Authorities search for suspected gunman after one killed, several injured in Nashville

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