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Northeast snowstorm live updates: Fast-moving storm to slam major cities on Tuesday

Tuesday, February 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A major winter snowstorm is hitting the northeastern United States on Tuesday and could wreak havoc on roadways from New York City to Boston. The fast-moving storm is expected to last only from Tuesday morning to Tuesday afternoon, but it could bring... Read More.

Inflation expected to have slowed significantly in January

Monday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Inflation data to be released on Tuesday will show whether price increases resumed a monthslong slowdown in January. The report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics follows a slight acceleration of price increases in December. That jump in inflation complicated the... Read More.

How to have a more sustainable Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Show a little love to the planet this Valentine's Day by celebrating in more sustainable ways. The holiday is actually quite carbon-intensive due to consumer behavior in the U.S., research shows. For Valentine's Day, U.S. citizens buy about 36 million heart-shaped boxes,... Read More.

Suspect arrested in violent mugging of 91-year-old man in New York City: Police

Monday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A suspect has been arrested in a violet mugging that left a 91-year-old man with multiple injuries, the New York Police Department confirmed on Monday. Christian Torres, 45, was arrested in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City Sunday at approximately... Read More.

Judge in Trump’s Georgia election case to hear arguments on whether Willis, Wade must testify about misconduct allegations

Monday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case will hear arguments Monday on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade will have to testify during a hearing Thursday scheduled to examine allegations of misconduct... Read More.

‘Free Palestine’ written on gun in shooting at Lakewood Church, but motive a mystery: Sources

Monday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Free Palestine" was written on the gun belonging to a woman who opened fire at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. However, a motive behind the Sunday afternoon shooting has... Read More.

Winter storm to bring up to one foot of snow to parts of Northeast on Tuesday

Monday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A winter snowstorm is taking aim at the Northeast and could wreak havoc for major cities during the Tuesday morning commute. New York City's public schools, the largest system in the country, will be closed Tuesday, with classes moving to remove learning,... Read More.

Off-duty officers kill female shooter at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston; 2 victims injured

Monday, February 12 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A woman opened fire with a long gun inside celebrity pastor Joel Osteen's megachurch in Texas on Sunday afternoon before being shot and killed by off-duty police officers, authorities said. The armed woman, who was between the ages of 30 and 35 years... Read More.

Shooting reported at pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston: Police

Sunday, February 11 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- Officers are responding to reports of a shooting at pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, according to Houston police. It appears "a possible shooter is down," shot by one of the deputies at the scene, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said some... Read More.

Kansas City mother charged in death of 1-month-old after allegedly mistakenly placing infant in oven: Officials

Sunday, February 11 by ABC News

(KANSAS CITY, Mo) -- A mother in Kansas City, Missouri, has been arrested and charged in the death of her 1-month-old infant after allegedly mistakenly placing the baby in an oven instead of a crib, the prosecutor's office said. Mariah Thomas, 26, has been charged... Read More.

Teen charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting tourist in Times Square, firing at officer

Saturday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 15-year-old is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting and injuring a tourist in Times Square and firing at a responding officer on Wednesday, police said. Jesus Alejandro Rivas Figueroa is charged as an adult with two counts of attempted murder, assault,... Read More.

‘They Called Him Mostly Harmless’ documentary puts spotlight on true crime community

Saturday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In 2018, an emaciated male body was found in the Florida wilderness with little clues about his identity. But through a group of internet sleuths, the man was later identified as a hiker known by his nickname of Mostly Harmless. The story is now... Read More.