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National Guard to be deployed in New York City subway in crime crackdown: Governor

Thursday, March 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York National Guard troops and New York State Police troopers will be deployed into the subway system to help riders feel safe after a spike in transit crime, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday.The new deployment is in addition to the... Read More.

Hush money case against Trump is a deluded fantasy, his attorneys say

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is pursuing a "deluded fantasy" case against former President Donald Trump by tying a hush payment to an attempt to influence the 2016 presidential election, defense attorneys wrote in a court filing Wednesday."The People must attempt... Read More.

7 hurt in mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop in Philadelphia

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- At least seven people were hurt in a mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, according to Philadelphia police.The victims are believed to be juveniles, police said. Their conditions are not clear, police said.A SEPTA bus was... Read More.

Prosecutors say Rust armorer was negligent and careless during closing argument

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(SANTA FE, N.M.) -- Prosecutors told jurors that "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez "repeatedly" failed to maintain proper firearm safety and that her negligence led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, while the defense countered that the 26-year-old is a "convenient scapegoat" during closing... Read More.

James Crumbleys manslaughter trial begins weeks after wife found guilty in sons school shooting

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A jury has been seated in the manslaughter trial for James Crumbley, the father of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, over his role in the shooting.James Crumbley is charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, one for each of the... Read More.

Boeing has not handed over key documents in Alaska Airlines door plug probe: NTSB chair

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Boeing has not fully cooperated with the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation into the Alaska Airlines door plug incident, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said during a Senate hearing on Wednesday."Boeing has not provided us with the documents and information that we have... Read More.

New York cheese producer pleads guilty to causing listeria outbreak that killed two, hospitalized eight

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former cheese producer in New York has pleaded guilty in connection to manufacturing raw milk products that were linked to an outbreak of listeria which resulted in two deaths and eight hospitalizations, authorities say.Johannes Vulto and his company, Vulto Creamery... Read More.

Former librarian sues Texas county, alleges she was fired for refusing to remove books

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former librarian has filed a lawsuit against Llano County, Texas, and local library officials after she says she was fired for refusing to purge certain books from the library's collection."A public library is a foundation of any good society," Suzette... Read More.

Northeast under flood watch while South braces for severe thunderstorms

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Heavy rainfall is in the forecast for the Northeast, while severe thunderstorms could bring tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds to the South.The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch from New Jersey to Massachusetts for Wednesday afternoon into Thursday,... Read More.

Man arrested in womans 1986 cold case murder, linked to 2nd murder from 1989: Virginia authorities

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(FAIRFAX, Va.) -- A man has been arrested in connection with a Virginia woman's 1986 cold case murder, and authorities say DNA evidence also links him to a second murder from the '80s.Jacqueline Lard, 32, was last seen at her job, Mount Vernon Realty,... Read More.

Fulton County hearing: Trump case hangs in balance as judge mulls DA Willis disqualification

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Following three days of testimony plus closing arguments, Scott McAfee, the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case, is weighing motions to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, primarily over accusations from Trump co-defendant Michael Roman that she... Read More.

Georgia police, DEA seize 855 pounds of crystal meth from storage unit

Wednesday, March 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Law enforcement in Georgia said they seized hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine after discovering it in a storage unit.The Clayton County Police Department confirmed Tuesday, alongside the Drug Enforcement Administration, it had recovered 855 pounds of crystal meth. The drugs were... Read More.