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‘We are living in a climate of hatred and fear’: Students discuss rooting out antisemitism on campus

Friday, March 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Nine college students opened up to U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Thursday, saying they are in fear over the rise in antisemitism on university campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.The students, from mostly elite universities including Harvard and Stanford,... Read More.

US citizen arrested crossing border back into America from Mexico in taxi with $130,000 of fentanyl

Friday, March 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S. citizen has been arrested attempting to cross back into the United States from Mexico after authorities found an estimated $130,000 of fentanyl hidden in the taxi they were riding in, according to officials.The incident occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m.... Read More.

California storm could bring 12 feet of snow to Sierra Nevada mountains

Friday, March 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A blizzard warning is in effect in California's Sierra Nevada mountains as a dangerous storm slams the region.The blizzard began Thursday and will continue off and on through this weekend. The heaviest snow will be Friday and Saturday, when some areas... Read More.

Hunter Biden addressed numerous allegations under questioning from lawmakers, transcript shows

Friday, March 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A measured and defiant Hunter Biden provided context for a litany of allegations he faced during six hours with Republican lawmakers Wednesday, according to a transcript released Thursday of the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees' closed-door proceeding as part of their impeachment... Read More.

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.