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School board approves accreditation of Tulsa Public Schools after superintendent’s resignation

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(TULAS, Okla.) -- The Oklahoma state school board voted unanimously on Thursday to upgrade the status of Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) to "accredited with deficiencies" amid fears the largest school district in the state – with more than 33,000 students – could have lost... Read More.

Judge rejects argument by abortion pill maker that state ban violates Constitution

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(CHARLESTON, W.V.) -- West Virginia has the right to block the sale of the abortion drug mifepristone, even though federal regulators have decided the medication is safe, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. The decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers is a blow to... Read More.

Boyfriend arrested in murder of missing North Carolina woman, police say they believe they found remains

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.C.) -- Authorities said they believe they've found the remains of 39-year-old Allisha Watts, a North Carolina woman who has been missing for over a month. Watts' boyfriend, James Dunmore, was arrested Thursday for murder, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. "This is... Read More.

Maui County files lawsuit against Maui Electric Company, Hawaiian Electric Company following wildfires

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(LAHAINA, Hawaii) -- Maui County says it has filed a lawsuit against local electric companies over damage caused by the devastating Maui wildfires, including ones in Lahaina and Kula. The lawsuit alleges that Maui Electric Company, Limited, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hawaiʻi Electric Light Company,... Read More.

Retired police officer allegedly opened fire at California biker bar killing three, injuring six

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A retired police sergeant allegedly killed three people and wounded six others in a mass shooting at a popular Southern California biker bar, according to authorities. The shooting was reported just after 7 p.m. PT Wednesday at Cook's Corner in Trabuco Canyon,... Read More.

Three killed, several hurt in mass shooting at California biker bar

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A gunman, who sources said is a retired police officer, allegedly killed three and wounded six others in a mass shooting at a popular Southern California biker bar. The shooting was reported just after 7 p.m. PT Wednesday at Cook's Corner in... Read More.

Search for Maui’s missing grows dire, as officials and families scramble for answers

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The search for loved ones on Maui following the devastating wildfires has grown increasingly dire as the community grieves those lost in the blazes. Between 1,000 and 1,100 individuals remain unaccounted for following the Maui wildfire disaster, as of Aug. 22. It's... Read More.

Lahaina fires displace 3,000 students: ‘We need better answers’

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Roda Agapito's house in Lahaina is somehow still standing, but her children's schools suffered a different fate. "I don't know what to do," Agapito told ABC News. "We are stuck … as responsible parents, we are stuck." Agapito's two children Aaron and Francis,... Read More.

Wild monkey spotted running rampant through neighborhoods as police warn to stay away

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Police in Florida have issued a warning about a wild monkey on the loose and told residents to steer clear of the animal if they encounter it. The Orange City, Florida Police Department confirmed that it has received multiple calls about a... Read More.

Father killed after confronting scooter thieves with his son in their own backyard: Police

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(AURORA, Colo.) -- A father has been shot and killed after an early morning confrontation with scooter thieves in their own backyard, police say. The altercation took place early Wednesday at approximately 4:39 a.m. in Aurora, Colorado, when a father and his son -- who... Read More.

At least three killed in mass shooting at Southern California biker bar, authorities say

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least three people were killed and several others were wounded in a shooting at a popular biker bar in Southern California on Wednesday night. The alleged gunman is also dead, authorities said. The incident was reported just after 7 p.m. PT... Read More.

Four arrested in kidnapping of Michigan newborn twins

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- Four people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of newborn twins in Michigan. The twins -- identified by police as Montana and Matthew Bridges -- were safely returned on Tuesday, according to Detroit police. The twins were the subject of an Amber... Read More.

School board approves accreditation of Tulsa Public Schools after superintendent’s resignation

Judge rejects argument by abortion pill maker that state ban violates Constitution

Boyfriend arrested in murder of missing North Carolina woman, police say they believe they found remains

Maui County files lawsuit against Maui Electric Company, Hawaiian Electric Company following wildfires

Retired police officer allegedly opened fire at California biker bar killing three, injuring six

Three killed, several hurt in mass shooting at California biker bar

Search for Maui’s missing grows dire, as officials and families scramble for answers

Lahaina fires displace 3,000 students: ‘We need better answers’

Wild monkey spotted running rampant through neighborhoods as police warn to stay away

Father killed after confronting scooter thieves with his son in their own backyard: Police

At least three killed in mass shooting at Southern California biker bar, authorities say

Four arrested in kidnapping of Michigan newborn twins

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