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Alex Pretti’s ‘life was just starting,’ mentor says

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A doctor who mentored and worked with Alex Pretti described him as "a good citizen" whose "life was just starting."Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was shot and killed by Border Patrol... Read More.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a deal with China

Saturday, January 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada if the country goes through and solidifies a trade deal with China."If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and... Read More.

Jury selection for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial to begin in September

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Jury selection for Luigi Mangione's federal trial will begin on Sept. 8, Judge Margaret Garnett said on Friday.If the judge excludes the death penalty as a possible sentence, the trial will begin on Oct. 13. If the judge allows the case... Read More.

Ryan Wedding, former Olympian turned FBI most wanted fugitive, arrested: Sources

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ryan Wedding, the former Olympic snowboarder investigators said has been leading a major drug ring, was arrested Friday, multiple sources told ABC News.The 44-year-old Canadian has been on the FBI's Most Wanted list in connection with indictments that allege he is... Read More.

Death of Colts owner Jim Irsay now under federal investigation: Sources

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is now under federal investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News.The FBI and the DEA are investigating the 65-year-old Irsay's death in May at the Beverly Hills Hotel along with the California addiction... Read More.

Ex-husband charged in Ohio couple’s double murder to appear in court

Friday, January 23 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- The surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife and her husband in their Ohio home is due to appear at an arraignment on Friday.Michael McKee is charged with premeditated aggravated murder for allegedly shooting and killing his ex-wife,... Read More.

Trump sues Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase for alleged ‘political’ account closures

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion, alleging the bank closed his accounts for "political and social motivations," according to a court filing.The lawsuit says in early 2021 the bank notified Trump... Read More.

5-year-old asylum seeker detained as ICE expands enforcement in Minnesota

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minn.) - A 5-year-old boy was taken into custody with his father by ICE agents in Minnesota on Tuesday in what some local officials say is the latest instance of heightened federal immigration enforcement in the state.The family of 5-year-old Liam... Read More.

Uvalde victim’s dad reacts to acquittal: ‘We had a little hope, but it wasn’t enough’

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- Javier Cazares, whose 9-year-old daughter Jackie was killed in the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting, said he feels failed again after a jury on Wednesday night acquitted former school district police officer Adrian Gonzales on all 29 counts of child endangerment."We... Read More.

ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judicial warrant: Whistleblower complaint

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo issued in May authorizes agents to enter the homes of those suspected of being in the U.S. illegally with an administrative warrant -- not a warrant signed by a judge -- in order... Read More.

Uvalde trial: Former school police officer Adrian Gonzales found not guilty on all counts

Thursday, January 22 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- A jury has acquitted former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales for his response to the Robb Elementary shooting in May 2022.After more than seven hours of deliberations, the jury returned a not guilty verdict Wednesday evening on all 29... Read More.

1st defendant sentenced in NBA gambling scheme gets 2 years in prison

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(BROOKLYN) -- A federal judge in Brooklyn handed down a two-year prison sentence Wednesday to a gambler who prosecutors say defrauded sports betting platforms by using non-public information to place highly profitable wagers tied to the performance of NBA players allegedly in on the... Read More.