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Nine-year-old killed, both parents wounded in mass shooting at family gathering

Monday, April 15 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- A child was killed and at least 10 other people were injured, including a 1-year-old and an 8-year-old, when gunfire broke out at a family gathering in Chicago, according to police.No suspects have been arrested in the mass shooting that erupted Saturday... Read More.

Two dead bodies recovered amid investigation into missing Kansas moms: Police

Monday, April 15 by ABC News

(GUYMON, Okla.) -- Police recovered two dead bodies in rural Texas amid the investigation into the disappearance of two mothers from Kansas who went missing in Oklahoma, authorities announced Sunday.The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the FBI and the Texas County Sheriff's Office said... Read More.

Trump hush money trial live updates: Court may start with hearing on Trump testifying

Monday, April 15 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.

Two officers shot and killed while investigating stolen vehicle in Salina, New York

Monday, April 15 by ABC News

(SALINA, N.Y.) -- A sheriff's deputy and a police officer have died after shots were fired as they investigated a stolen vehicle in Salina, New York, officials confirmed early Monday morning.A Syracuse police officer and an Onondaga County sheriff's deputy were initially taken to... Read More.

Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez to be sentenced for fatal on-set shooting

Monday, April 15 by ABC News

(SANTA FE, N.M.) -- Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez is set to be sentenced on Monday for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set.She faces up to 18 months in prison for the felony conviction.Her attorneys... Read More.

Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds from Great Lakes to Northeast

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds from the Great Lakes to the Northeast on Sunday, with a more widespread threat in the Heartland early in the week. Sunday afternoon, strong to severe storms are expected to flare up along a cold... Read More.

Librarians say they face threats, lawsuits, jail fears over ongoing book battles

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(BOISE, Id. ) -- Librarians across the country say they’ve become targets in the ongoing battles over books – but the attacks have escalated beyond just calls to remove materials from library shelves.Several librarians told ABC News they’re facing threats of physical violence, lawsuits... Read More.

Lincoln University administrators suicide spotlights Black womens struggles in higher education

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) -- When Antoinette "Bonnie" Candia-Bailey, the former vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University in Missouri, died by suicide on Jan. 8, the tragedy brought attention to the difficulties and obstacles that many Black women report experiencing in higher education.Candia-Bailey,... Read More.

Pittsburgh bridges reopen after 26 barges break loose, float uncontrolled down Ohio River

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH, Pa.) -- Twenty-six barges broke loose and floated uncontrolled down the Ohio River Friday night, according to the Pittsburgh Public Safety Office.The West End Bridge was closed in both directions and rail traffic was shut down on the rail bridge to Brunot Island... Read More.

Woman dead after bus crashes into pedestrians at Honolulu cruise ship terminal

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(HONOLULU, Hi.) -- One woman has died and 10 others were injured after a shuttle bus crashed into the transportation area outside a Honolulu cruise terminal Friday, according to police.The ship, Carnival Miracle, was on a 15-day journey, departing Long Beach, California, on April... Read More.

This automaker has an answer to electric sports car

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Are we entering a "performance arms race" between internal combustion engine and electric sports cars?Some engineers and top auto executives are beginning to question the superiority of electric sports cars, which have become a contentious topic among enthusiasts.This week, Lawrence Stroll,... Read More.

Electric sports cars are starting a performance arms race, engineer says

Saturday, April 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Are we entering a "performance arms race" between internal combustion engine and electric sports cars?Some engineers and top auto executives are beginning to question the superiority of electric sports cars, which have become a contentious topic among enthusiasts.This week, Lawrence Stroll,... Read More.