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Former US ambassador accused of spying for Cuba for decades plans to plead guilty

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A former U.S. ambassador charged with spying for Cuban intelligence over a more than four-decade span told a judge Thursday he plans to plead guilty in his case, according to court records.Manuel Rocha, who rose through the ranks of the U.S. government... Read More.

Judges could determine the fate of 2 of Trump’s criminal trials in Florida, Georgia

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two of Donald Trump's criminal cases face a key inflection point on Friday, as judges in Florida and Georgia weigh plans for the historic trials of the former president.In Florida, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is set to consider moving the May... Read More.

‘Rust’ assistant director gives emotional testimony in armorer’s trial

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(SANTA FE, N.M) -- David Halls, the first assistant director for "Rust," gave emotional testimony Thursday about the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during the involuntary manslaughter trial of armorer Hannah Gutierrez.Actor Alec Baldwin was practicing a cross-draw in a church on the set... Read More.

Death row inmate exonerated 30 years after 1994 arson murder in Philadelphia

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- A Philadelphia man who was convicted and sentenced to death in connection with the 1994 arson murder of a woman is now exonerated 30 years later, the District Attorney's Office announced.On Wednesday, Daniel Gwynn, 54, was exonerated and released from state prison... Read More.

Police recover remains believed to be 16-year-old girl who mysteriously vanished in 2004

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(ORMOND BEACH, Fla.) -- Florida authorities said they believe they've recovered the remains of a 16-year-old girl who vanished in 2004 in a mystery that took almost two decades to unravel.Detectives investigating the disappearance of Autumn Lane McClure found the remains while excavating her... Read More.

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers object to Trump’s attempt to pause enforcement of $83.3M judgment in defamation trial

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Attorneys for columnist E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued Donald Trump for defamation, objected Thursday to the former president's attempt to pause enforcement of the $83.3 million judgment the jury ordered him to pay.Trump had asked the court to stay enforcement... Read More.

FBI searches home of top aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The FBI carried out a search Thursday at the Bronx home of Winnie Greco, the director of Asian affairs for New York City Mayor Eric Adams.The search at Greco's home follows a search in November at the Brooklyn home of Brianna... Read More.

Why the warming effects of this El Niño event will linger for several months

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The effects of the El Niño event currently bringing extreme moisture to the southwestern U.S. are expected to linger for months, with record heat recorded all over the world, scientists say.Several regions around the planet are expected to experience record-breaking average... Read More.

Judge puts temporary halt to strict Texas immigration law

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Thursday to temporarily prevent one of the strictest immigration bills in the country from going into effect in Texas on March 5.The law, known as SB 4, would authorize local and state law enforcement... Read More.

New York City discovers migrants being housed illegally in furniture store

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City officials have vacated a Bronx furniture store that was converted to house dozens of migrants in "unsafe living conditions," according to the New York City Department of Buildings.The vacate order was issued over "hazardous life-threatening conditions, lack of... Read More.

At least 1 dead as largest wildfire in state history tears through Texas Panhandle

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(AMARILLO, Texas) -- Several large wildfires continue to tear through northern Texas, including one that has grown into the largest blaze in state history.The Smokehouse Creek Fire that ignited in Hutchinson County remained active as of Thursday morning, having burned an estimated 1,075,000 acres... Read More.

1 dead, 6 others shot in Orlando shooting: Police

Thursday, February 29 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- One person is dead and six others have suffered gunshot injuries stemming from a disagreement over when a vehicle was to be returned, which resulted in an exchange of gunfire between two groups in Orlando, Florida, police said.The six injured victims... Read More.

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Former US ambassador accused of spying for Cuba for decades plans to plead guilty

Judges could determine the fate of 2 of Trump’s criminal trials in Florida, Georgia

‘Rust’ assistant director gives emotional testimony in armorer’s trial

Death row inmate exonerated 30 years after 1994 arson murder in Philadelphia

Police recover remains believed to be 16-year-old girl who mysteriously vanished in 2004

E. Jean Carroll’s lawyers object to Trump’s attempt to pause enforcement of $83.3M judgment in defamation trial

FBI searches home of top aide to NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Why the warming effects of this El Niño event will linger for several months

Judge puts temporary halt to strict Texas immigration law

New York City discovers migrants being housed illegally in furniture store

At least 1 dead as largest wildfire in state history tears through Texas Panhandle

1 dead, 6 others shot in Orlando shooting: Police

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