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Deaths from gas station heroin users bring renewed fears for parents, medical experts

Tuesday, April 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Across the country, medical experts and families in mourning are sounding the alarm over a substance that's become known as "gas station heroin," for how easy it is to find in most states.Tianeptine has been marketed under different brands, with some... Read More.

New York inmates are suing to watch the solar eclipse

Tuesday, April 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Inmates in a New York prison have filed a lawsuit after the state's Department of Corrections announced a lockdown that would prevent them from watching next week's total solar eclipse.The six men, who are incarcerated at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility, about... Read More.

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.

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Deaths from gas station heroin users bring renewed fears for parents, medical experts

New York inmates are suing to watch the solar eclipse

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

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