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Book ban efforts spike across US, new data shows: By the numbers

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New data released by the American Library Association highlights the growing battle libraries and schools face over book bans and other challenges.The number of books targeted by critics surged 65% from 2022 to 2023, according to the data published early Thursday.... Read More.

SpaceX loses Starship on reentry over Indian Ocean

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- SpaceX lost contact with its Starship rocket on reentry over the Indian Ocean, the company said Thursday, but the third test flight was still deemed a success as it advanced further than either previous test.The unmanned spaceship blasted off successfully from... Read More.

Snowstorm hitting Denver metro area could be biggest in three years

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A major storm bringing heavy snow to the Rockies could be the Denver metro area's biggest snowstorm in three years.The worst of the storm will hit on Thursday. All Denver Public Schools are closed for the day.The forecast is calling for... Read More.

Former rideshare driver arrested after launching alleged antisemitic attack on passenger

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former rideshare driver has been arrested after launching an attack on a passenger because he perceived the individual to be Jewish or Israeli, according to the Office of Public Affairs at the U.S. Department of Justice.The indictment against 39-year-old rideshare... Read More.

Family of Sloan Mattingly, 7-year-old girl who died after getting buried in sand, speaks out

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Therese Mattingly's two children were playing in the sand while the family was vacationing in Florida last month when suddenly "it just became chaos and horror," the mother told ABC News' Good Morning America.Sloan Mattingly, 7, and her brother, Maddox Mattingly,... Read More.

Six people fired guns during mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally: Prosecutors

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Twelve people allegedly brandished guns and at least six fired shots during the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally, according to federal prosecutors.One person was killed and 22 were hurt when gunfire erupted following a dispute at... Read More.

Arkansas rolls back gender-neutral ID policy

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Arkansas residents will no longer be allowed to use gender markers on their state identifications cards – previously noted with an X, the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced Tuesday.The DFA is also rescinding its existing administrative practice that... Read More.

Winter storm heading toward Denver could be citys biggest in three years

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A major storm set to bring heavy snow to the Rockies could be Denver's biggest snowstorm in three years.Nine states from California to Montana to New Mexico are on alert for the snow and wind, with winter storm watches and warnings... Read More.

Estranged wife of Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann says hes not capable of murders: Lawyer

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The estranged wife of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann maintains that her husband is "not capable of the crimes he is accused of," her attorney said in a new statement on Wednesday.Heuermann, a former New York architect, has been... Read More.

Police seeking suspect who allegedly threw burning container at people in subway station

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City police said Wednesday they are seeking a suspect who allegedly threw a lit container at people in a subway station last month.The incident occurred on Feb. 5 around 7:40 p.m. at the West 28th Street subway station in... Read More.

Judge eyes June 3 trial date for Hunter Bidens gun case

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The judge overseeing Hunter Biden's felony gun case in Delaware has tentatively scheduled his trial for June 3 -- just weeks before his Los Angeles-based tax trial is scheduled to begin on June 20.At a brief scheduling conference Wednesday, Judge Maryellen... Read More.

LGBTQ teen Nex Benedict died by suicide, medical examiner says

Thursday, March 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Oklahoma 16-year-old Nex Benedict died by suicide, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday by the state's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.Benedict, a member of the 2SLGBTQ community, died one day after getting into a physical fight with several other... Read More.

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Book ban efforts spike across US, new data shows: By the numbers

SpaceX loses Starship on reentry over Indian Ocean

Snowstorm hitting Denver metro area could be biggest in three years

Former rideshare driver arrested after launching alleged antisemitic attack on passenger

Family of Sloan Mattingly, 7-year-old girl who died after getting buried in sand, speaks out

Six people fired guns during mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally: Prosecutors

Arkansas rolls back gender-neutral ID policy

Winter storm heading toward Denver could be citys biggest in three years

Estranged wife of Gilgo Beach suspect Rex Heuermann says hes not capable of murders: Lawyer

Police seeking suspect who allegedly threw burning container at people in subway station

Judge eyes June 3 trial date for Hunter Bidens gun case

LGBTQ teen Nex Benedict died by suicide, medical examiner says

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