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Suspect arrested after shootings in Austin and near San Antonio leave six dead, three injured, police say

Wednesday, December 6 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Police in Texas said they were investigating possible connections between a series of shootings in Austin and a fatal shooting near San Antonio that left six dead in total and injured several others on Tuesday. A suspect in his 30s was booked... Read More.

Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot indicted for trying to shut off engines mid-flight, avoids attempted murder counts

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut down engines mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines plane in October was indicted on 84 charges -- though the grand jury declined to go for attempted murder. Joseph David Emerson, 44, was charged with one... Read More.

FAA to examine mental health rules for pilots, air traffic controllers

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it will examine its rules on pilot mental health. The move comes after years of calls from industry and government leaders, and the high-profile case of an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to crash... Read More.

House explodes in Arlington, Virginia, while police serving search warrant, officials say

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A house in Virginia exploded Monday night shortly after officers were executing a search warrant at the residence for reports of a person discharging several rounds with a flare gun, officials said. The suspect, who was inside the Arlington duplex at the... Read More.

Mom of trans athlete at center of Florida sports controversy speaks out

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A transgender athlete's spot on a girls' high school volleyball team that resulted in Florida school employees being reassigned and led to student walkouts is now at the center of an investigation to determine whether the school violated a 2021 state... Read More.

Atmospheric river threatening West Coast with floods, heavy rain

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An atmospheric river will continue to impact the West Coast over the next 24 hours. A record amount of moisture is hitting the Pacific Northwest as the powerful system continues to bring heavy rainfall to the region. Up to a half foot of... Read More.

Essential herbicide, but at what cost? Paraquat remains in US despite bans elsewhere

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The number of nations where paraquat, an agricultural herbicide, is allowed to be used continues to dwindle, yet paraquat continues to receive stamps of approval from federal regulators in the United States. "Contrary to these dozens of countries, which have looked at... Read More.

At least 63 dead following deadly flooding, landslides in Tanzania

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 63 people have died and 116 have been injured after torrential rains triggered deadly flash floods and landslides in northern Tanzania, Tanzania’s prime minister has announced. “We have received the blessing of heavy rain in the Katesh area, Hanang district, Manyara... Read More.

Trump fraud trial updates: Expert testimony leads off last full week of defense’s case

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to the White House. Trump, his sons Eric Trump and and Donald... Read More.

Trump fraud trial live blog: Defense focusing on value of Mar-a-Lago

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to the White House. Trump, his sons Eric Trump and and Donald... Read More.

Plastic recycling directory ends, citing lack of ‘real commitment from industry’

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After 20 years of operation, a national online recycling directory for plastic bags and plastic films has been taken offline, six months after an ABC News investigation. The Film Drop-Off Directory, once found at BagandFilmRecycling.org, previously directed the public to more than... Read More.

Man suspected of killing four in Los Angeles charged with murder: District Attorney

Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The man accused of killing three unhoused men in Los Angeles and another victim in San Dimas, California, over a four-day span last week was formally charged with murder Monday and set to appear before a judge. Jerrid Powell, 33, was charged... Read More.