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Former police officer faces sentencing in Elijah McClain’s death

Friday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Randy Roedema, a former Aurora, Colorado, police officer will be sentenced Friday after being convicted of criminally negligent homicide and assault in the third degree in the August 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain. A jury found Roedema guilty on Oct. 13... Read More.

Michael Avenatti argues to overturn conviction for defrauding Stormy Daniels

Friday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti deserves to have his conviction overturned because the trial erroneously instructed the jury about the professional duties of lawyers, Avenatti's lawyer argued Friday to a federal appeals court. Avenatti was convicted of aggravated identity theft and is serving... Read More.

The forces behind Harvard President Claudine Gay’s resignation

Friday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Claudine Gay has resigned from her seat as Harvard University's president after a tenure mired by controversy and skepticism, with several forces at play in her exit from the prestigious position at the Ivy League school. Gay, who will continue to work... Read More.

Air Force crew ejects safely as B-1 bomber crashes during landing in South Dakota

Friday, January 5 by ABC News

(RAPID CITY, S.D.) -- Four crew members from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota ejected safely from their aircraft Thursday night when their bomber crashed while attempting a landing. The crash happened around 5:50 p.m. local time, according to the base. The crew had been... Read More.

Snow, wintry mix on the way for Northeast

Friday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A winter storm is moving through the Southern Plains on Friday with heavy rain and snow falling from Texas to Kansas. The storm will continue to move east with a snowy, rainy mix on the way for the Northeast this weekend. Fifteen... Read More.

New York City announces lawsuit against bus companies sending migrants to city, seeks $708 million

Thursday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a lawsuit against 17 bus and transportation companies helping to send asylum-seekers to the city as it deals with major budget issues surrounding the crisis. The city is seeking $708 million in the lawsuit... Read More.

One killed, five injured in shooting at Iowa high school; suspect also dead

Thursday, January 4 by ABC News

(PERRY, Iowa) -- A student was killed and five people injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa, officials said. The suspected shooter -- a student at the high school -- is also dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according... Read More.

Former Proud Boy involved in Jan. 6 who went on the run sentenced to 10 years in prison

Thursday, January 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The former member of the right-wing extremist group, the Proud Boys, who went missing just before he was set to be sentenced for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in... Read More.

Trump’s businesses received millions from foreign entities during his presidency, House report says

Thursday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump's businesses received millions of dollars from foreign entities located in 20 different countries during his presidency, according to a new report released Thursday by Democrats on the House Oversight committee. The top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, Rep.... Read More.

At least one killed in shooting at Iowa high school; suspect also dead

Thursday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least one person was killed and others injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa, according to law enforcement officials briefed on the situation. The suspected shooter is also dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according... Read More.

Get rid of post-holiday clutter: How to recycle unwanted toys

Thursday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The influx of new stuff that makes its way into homes over the holiday season can be overwhelming for families, but so can figuring out what to do with it all. For parents hoping to declutter post holidays in the most sustainable... Read More.

At least one dead in shooting at Iowa high school; scene now ‘secured’: Officials

Thursday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least one person was killed and others injured in a shooting Thursday morning at Perry High School in Iowa, according to law enforcement officials briefed on the situation. There appears to be at least two people injured on scene as well,... Read More.