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Bunkers, AI and attack drones: Inside the booming school security marketplace

Wednesday, September 24 by ABC News

On Halloween of 2022, just weeks into the new school year, senior Ehni Ler Htoo was making his way through the halls of Proctor High School in Utica, New York, when a fellow student lurched at him from behind, repeatedly plunging a 9-inch hunting... Read More.

Pregnant woman killed in hit-and-run while crossing street, driver remains at large: Police

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(WAUKEGAN, Ill.) -- An Illinois driver remains at large after fatally striking a pregnant woman while she was crossing the street, according to the Waukegan Police Department.At approximately 9:34 p.m. on Sunday, officials responded to a report of a "vehicle crash with injuries, involving... Read More.

Missing elk hunters were killed by lightning that struck nearby tree: Official

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(CONEJOS COUNTY, Colo.) -- Two elk hunters found dead last week were killed when a tree they were standing near was struck by lightning, a coroner confirmed to ABC News.The two bodies found near the Colorado-New Mexico border last week have officially been identified... Read More.

Woman convicted in Graceland fraud scheme sentenced to nearly 5 years in federal prison

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(MEMPHIS) -- A Missouri woman was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison on Tuesday for what prosecutors called a "brazen" attempt to fraudulently put Elvis Presley's Graceland estate up for auction.Lisa Findley, 54, pleaded guilty to one count of mail fraud in... Read More.

15-year-old detained in El Paso shooting that left 5 teens wounded: Police

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

A 15-year-old boy was detained for questioning in a shooting that left five teenagers wounded on Monday night near a playground at an El Paso, Texas, apartment complex, authorities said.A barrage of gunfire erupted just before 9 p.m. local time at the Commissioner's Corner apartment... Read More.

3 people face deadly conduct charges after coach found shot when gunfire erupted during Texas youth baseball game

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(KATY, Texas) -- Three people face deadly conduct charges after they allegedly fired upon a youth baseball tournament in Katy, Texas, and shot a coach when trying to hit targets in the area, local authorities said.Corbin Geisendorff, the assistant coach for the Texas Colts, Read More.

Secret Service believes it thwarted plot that could have dismantled NYC’s telecommunications network: Officials

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Secret Service agents believe they have cracked a plot that could have crippled the telecommunications network -- and law enforcement functions -- in the nation's largest city as more than 150 world leaders descend this week on New York, officials said... Read More.

National Hurricane Center monitoring multiple tropical systems in the Atlantic

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical activity is ramping up in the Atlantic Basin.Along with Hurricane Gabrielle, which is currently tracking east of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical disturbances in the central Atlantic for potential development this week.The first disturbance, located about... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ attorneys seek sentence close to time served

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sean "Diddy" Combs deserves a prison sentence of no more than 14 months -- a sentence that would effectively amount to time served -- after a jury convicted him earlier this year of transportation for the purposes of prostitution, his attorneys... Read More.

Closing arguments set in trial of Ryan Routh, accused of trying to kill Trump on golf course

Tuesday, September 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Closing arguments are scheduled Tuesday in the trial of Ryan Routh, who stands accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump on Trump's West Palm Beach golf course last year. Routh, who is representing himself despite lacking any legal education or experience,... Read More.

WSJ moves to dismiss Trump’s $10B lawsuit over alleged letter in Epstein birthday book

Monday, September 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Wall Street Journal and its parent companies, Dow Jones and News Corp., on Monday moved to dismiss President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit over the paper's July article reporting on an alleged letter from Trump that was included in a 50th... Read More.

New Hampshire shooting victim’s wife praises late husband ahead of suspect’s court appearance

Monday, September 22 by ABC News

(NASHUA, N.H.) -- The suspect in Saturday's fatal shooting at a country club in Nashua, New Hampshire, is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, according to officials.Hunter Nadeau, 23, is alleged to have entered the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua and the fired... Read More.