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170 pounds of cocaine worth more than $2 million discovered in man’s house

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 54-year-old man has been arrested after police said they searched his home and found approximately 170 lbs. of cocaine. The discovery occurred early on Saturday morning when authorities from St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office in LaPlace, Louisiana -- approximately... Read More.

Pennsylvania police ‘pursuing’ armed escaped killer; homeowner shoots at someone matching description

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pennsylvania authorities warned that escaped convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was armed, as they pursued him through the town of South Coventry in the early hours of Tuesday. "He is armed. Residents in the area are asked to lock all doors and windows,... Read More.

Escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante armed, police warn as manhunt intensifies

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pennsylvania authorities warned that escaped convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was armed, as they pursued him through the town of South Coventry in the early hours of Tuesday. "He is armed. Residents in the area are asked to lock all doors and windows,... Read More.

Cyberattack shuts down IT systems at MGM hotels in Las Vegas

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- Several major hotels in Las Vegas, including the Bellagio, were left with faulty door locks, inoperable slot machines and other problems Monday after hotel officials said they were hit with a cyberattack. The FBI said it is investigating the attack on MGM... Read More.

Escaped convict Danelo Cavalcante spotted with altered appearance, driving stolen van, police say

Monday, September 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Pennsylvania State Police is coming under scrutiny after conceding that convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a prison 11 days ago, snuck through a perimeter guarded by hundreds of officers, stole a van, altered his appearance and drove miles... Read More.

Hurricane Lee now a Category 3: Projected path, maps and tracker

Sunday, September 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Lee is increasing in strength, becoming a Category 3 hurricane on Sunday as it churned over the Atlantic Ocean with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The hurricane is currently moving to the northwest at 8 mph, with its center located about... Read More.