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Fugitive’s brother, girlfriend arrested amid manhunt for suspect accused of killing deputy

Saturday, February 10 by ABC News

The brother and girlfriend of a Tennessee man accused of shooting two deputies during a traffic stop, killing one of them, have been arrested amid a manhunt for the fugitive, according to authorities and court documents. Kenneth DeHart, 42, is wanted on first-degree murder and... Read More.

Heavy rain and flood risks loom over the South this weekend

Saturday, February 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This weekend will bring severe storms and a flood risk to the southern U.S., while the Rockies and Western Plains are expected to see heavy snow. Meanwhile, the Northeast will see record warm temperatures. A very slow-moving storm system will bring heavy... Read More.

What to know about landmark AI regulations proposed in California

Saturday, February 10 by ABC News

(Sacramento, CA) -- Sweeping advances in artificial intelligence have elicited warnings from industry leaders about the potential for grave risks, including weapon systems going rogue and massive cyberattacks. A state legislator in California, home to many of the largest AI... Read More.

‘No survivors’ after helicopter crashes in Mojave Desert: Sheriff

Saturday, February 10 by ABC News

(Nipton, CA) -- No survivors were located after a helicopter crashed in the Mojave Desert in California Friday night, authorities said. The crash was reported shortly after 10 p.m. Friday night, a statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said Saturday. "The scene of the... Read More.

Ex-Matt Gaetz associate cooperating in House Ethics investigation: Sources

Saturday, February 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Joel Greenberg, a one-time close friend of Rep. Matt Gaetz who was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges including federal sex trafficking, is cooperating with the House Ethics Committee probe into the Florida congressman, sources familiar... Read More.

Suspect charged in ‘brutal’ murders of two Indianapolis women found dead days apart near each other

Friday, February 9 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) -- A suspect has been arrested in the "brutal and evil" murders of two Indiana women who were both stabbed to death days apart and found near each other, police announced on Friday. The victims were found dead on Indianapolis' east side, police... Read More.

At least two dead after small plane crashes onto Florida highway: Authorities

Friday, February 9 by ABC News

(NAPLES, Fla.) -- At least two people are dead after a small plane crashed onto a Florida highway Friday afternoon, authorities said. The aircraft crashed onto Interstate 75 near Naples around 3:15 p.m. ET, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. It collided with a vehicle,... Read More.

Teen gunman caught after allegedly shooting tourist in Times Square, firing at officer

Friday, February 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 15-year-old has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting and injuring a tourist in Times Square and firing at a responding officer, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The teen was caught Friday afternoon just north of New York City, in... Read More.

Earthquake hits Hawaii’s Big Island, ‘strong shaking’ in many areas

Friday, February 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Pahala on Hawaii's Big Island on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A reporter with Honolulu ABC affiliate KITV said he felt strong, intense shaking near Hilo on the Big Island. The governor's office said no tsunami... Read More.

Five Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified

Friday, February 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The five Marines who died when their helicopter crashed during a routine training flight this week have been identified, the Marine Corps said. They were: Lance Cpl. Donovan Davis, 21, of Olathe, Kansas, a CH-53E helicopter crew chief; Sgt. Alec Langen, 23, of... Read More.

There is barely any ice in the Great Lakes due to warm winter temperatures

Friday, February 9 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- Record warm winter weather is having severe ramifications on the ice cover that typically engulfs the Great Lakes at this time of year. Just 5.9% of the Great Lakes are currently covered with ice compared to an average of about 40% for this time... Read More.

7 indicted in assault on police officers in Times Square

Thursday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Seven people have now been indicted in connection with the caught-on-camera assault on two New York City police officers, the Manhattan DA announced Thursday. The assault occurred Jan. 27 near Times Square as officers were trying to take a person into custody. Yohenry Brito,... Read More.