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Judge in Trump civil fraud case received envelope with white powder, police respond to courthouse: Sources

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York City judge who oversaw former President Donald Trump's civil fraud trial received an envelope containing a white powder Wednesday, prompting an emergency response from police and fire officials, law enforcement sources told ABC News.The envelope was addressed to... Read More.

Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE) -- Hundreds of transgender and nonbinary Floridians and allies are expected to march through the state capital in Tallahassee Wednesday in opposition to years-long legislative efforts targeting gender-diverse communities."As we march through the streets of Florida, let our collective voice echo: We will... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects Idaho serial killer Thomas Creech’s request for a stay of execution

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Idaho serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech's last-minute request for a stay of execution.Associate Justice Elena Kagan issued the decision to deny Creech's request Wednesday morning, clearing the way for prison authorities to carry out his execution... Read More.

Trump plans to post $100 million bond, asks for stay of ‘punitive’ $464M judgment in civil fraud case

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are seeking to pause the enforcement of the penalties in his civil fraud trial, telling the court that he intends to post a bond of only $100 million -- well short of the $464 million judgement... Read More.

Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio as storm barrels through Midwest

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least nine tornadoes were reported across Illinois, Michigan and Ohio as a storm barreled through the Midwest overnight.Wind gusts reached 82 mph near Chicago, and hail was larger than golf balls in DuPage County, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.2024 off... Read More.

University of Georgia murder sparks finger-pointing over immigration

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York Police Department is pushing back after an official from Immigration and Customs Enforcement claimed the Venezuelan suspect arrested for Laken Riley's murder was previously arrested and released by NYPD in 2023.Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was charged with malice... Read More.

Footage of ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez’s interviews with sheriff’s office shown to jurors

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(SANTA FE, N.M.) -- Jurors in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Hannah Gutierrez saw footage of the "Rust" armorer being interviewed by law enforcement hours after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the Western."I wish I would have checked it... Read More.

‘Devastating’ Texas wildfires spark disaster declaration, nuclear plant partial evacuation

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

"Devastating" wildfires in Texas have prompted a disaster declaration for dozens of counties and evacuation orders in parts of the Texas Panhandle.Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster declaration for 60 counties on Tuesday due to "widespread wildfire activity throughout the state."The declaration will ensure... Read More.

Fans propose statue, legislation in honor of Flaco the owl’s legacy

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just days after the untimely death of Flaco, the Eurasian eagle owl who became world famous after escaping from his vandalized enclosure at New York City's Central Park Zoo, fans and politicians are proposing ideas to preserve his legacy, including erecting... Read More.

King salmon populations are dying, simultaneously affecting orcas and local Alaskan communities

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(SITKA, Alaska) -- Tad Fujioka always had great problem-solving skills. After studying and working as an engineer, he left the field 14 years ago to become a troll fisherman based in Sitka, Alaska."If you’re good at solving problems in one environment, that translates directly... Read More.

Nashville Police Department, FBI investigating bomb threat at Covenant School

Tuesday, February 27 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- The Covenant School, which was the site of a 2023 mass shooting, received a bomb threat on Monday, according to a Nashville Police Department spokesperson."Yesterday an employee of Covenant School received an emailed bomb threat. We cleared the site, with assistance... Read More.

Hunter Biden interview marks pivotal moment for GOP-led impeachment inquiry

Tuesday, February 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Hunter Biden will come face to face this week with the Republicans lawmakers he once accused of trying to kill him to harm his father's political career in a highly anticipated face-off that could be a pivotal moment for the sputtering GOP-led... Read More.

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Judge in Trump civil fraud case received envelope with white powder, police respond to courthouse: Sources

Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation

Supreme Court rejects Idaho serial killer Thomas Creech’s request for a stay of execution

Trump plans to post $100 million bond, asks for stay of ‘punitive’ $464M judgment in civil fraud case

Tornadoes reported in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio as storm barrels through Midwest

University of Georgia murder sparks finger-pointing over immigration

Footage of ‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez’s interviews with sheriff’s office shown to jurors

‘Devastating’ Texas wildfires spark disaster declaration, nuclear plant partial evacuation

Fans propose statue, legislation in honor of Flaco the owl’s legacy

King salmon populations are dying, simultaneously affecting orcas and local Alaskan communities

Nashville Police Department, FBI investigating bomb threat at Covenant School

Hunter Biden interview marks pivotal moment for GOP-led impeachment inquiry

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