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Millions go missing from money storage facility in LA-area on Easter

Thursday, April 4 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI are investigating a multi-million dollar theft on Easter Sunday, sources told ABC News.The money went missing Sunday from a money storage facility in Sylmar, in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, law enforcement sources... Read More.

New England braces for spring snowstorm as Upper Midwest faces blizzard conditions, power outages

Thursday, April 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The calendar says it's spring, but winter storm warnings are in effect in the Midwest and the Northeast as snowstorms slam both regions.In the Northeast, heavy snow will blanket the mountains and ski resorts of upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire,... Read More.

Trump not immune from prosecution in criminal hush money case, judge rules

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his New York hush money case, in part because he failed to invoke the defense in a timely fashion, the judge in the case ruled Wednesday.Trump was "well aware" he could... Read More.

2 brothers who helped fund Trump Media company plead guilty to insider trading

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two brothers who helped fund former President Donald Trump's now-public social media company pleaded guilty Wednesday to insider trading.Michael Shvartsman and Gerald Shvartsman made millions by trading in shares of Digital World Acquisition Corporation before it merged with Trump Media, according... Read More.

Jan. 6 rioter who led crowd in attacking police sentenced to over 7 years in prison

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A Washington state man who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 was sentenced Wednesday to seven years and three months in prison.Taylor James Johnatakis was convicted in November on seven charges, including obstruction of an official proceeding and assaulting police officers.Johnatakis... Read More.

Elephant attack during safari kills 80-year-old American tourist in Zambia

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(LUSAKA, Zambia) -- An elderly American tourist was killed after an "aggressive" bull elephant attacked a vehicle during a game drive in Zambia, the safari operator said.The incident took place Saturday morning at Kafue National Park in Zambia, a Lusaka police spokesperson confirmed to... Read More.

Young man killed in severe storms in Kentucky as tornadoes rip through region

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(CINCINNATI) -- Dangerous tornadoes tore through the central U.S. Tuesday night, including Kentucky, where one person was killed, according to the governor.Over the last two days, more than 20 tornadoes were reported across states including Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri.In Kentucky,... Read More.

Manhattan DA asks judge to reject Trumps latest attempt to delay hush money trial

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Manhattan district attorney's office on Wednesday urged a judge to reject an attempt by former President Donald Trump to delay his criminal hush money trial, scheduled to begin in less than two weeks, due to the large amount of pretrial... Read More.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.09 billion ahead of Wednesday nights drawing

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot in Wednesday night's drawing is one of the largest in the game's history.The jackpot is an estimated $1.09 billion -- which would make it the fourth-largest in Powerball history and the ninth-largest lotto jackpot ever when factoring in... Read More.

Hiker speaks out after rescue from cliff

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A hiker who was stranded on the side of a cliff in the San Francisco Bay Area is speaking out exclusively to ABC News for the first time since being rescued.Cody Cretini said he had been on a beach walk with... Read More.

Hiker speaks out after being rescued from California cliff

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A hiker who was stranded on the side of a cliff in the San Francisco Bay Area is speaking out exclusively to ABC News for the first time since being rescued.Cody Cretini said he had been on a beach walk with... Read More.

Tornadoes rip off roofs in Kentucky as severe storms slam central US

Wednesday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous tornadoes tore through the central U.S. Tuesday night, including Kentucky, where reported twisters flattened buildings, ripped off roofs and littered streets with debris.In the last 48 hours, at least 20 tornadoes were reported across nine states: Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois,... Read More.