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Vulnerable children’s education at risk if government shutdown takes place

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Renee Kline's 4-year-old son attends the local Head Start program in Hampshire County, West Virginia, where he spends his days learning the alphabet and counting. However, if the federal government shuts down next week, tens of thousands of kids, like him, will... Read More.

Idaho authorities probe Amazon ‘click activity’ for knives possibly connected to college killings

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Investigators probing the murders of four University of Idaho students sought records of Amazon purchases, Apple data and communications and payments made through PayPal/Venmo, according to newly released records. Among the Amazon click history that investigators sought was information concerning knives, the... Read More.

Powerball jackpot soars to $925 million ahead of next drawing

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An estimated $925 million jackpot is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Saturday night. It's the fourth-largest purse in the American lottery game's history and the second-largest this year, according to a press release from Powerball. The grand prize, which... Read More.

Former employee of Virginia Walmart files $20 million lawsuit against retailer

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sarah Merlo, a former employee of the Chesapeake, Virginia, Walmart, filed a new $20 million lawsuit against the retailer and the estate of shooter Andre Bing for injuries she suffered after the November 2022 mass shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia, that left... Read More.

Hawaii energy officials to be questioned in House hearing on Maui wildfires

Thursday, September 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A congressional hearing seeks answers about how the deadly Maui wildfires started, could have been prevented or mitigated. On Aug. 8, a series of deadly wildfires broke out across the Hawaiian island of Maui. At least 97 people were killed and thousands of... Read More.

Judge rejects Trump’s effort to have her recused from his federal election interference case

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A district judge has denied former President Donald Trump's effort to have her recuse herself from presiding over his federal election interference case. Washington, D.C., District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected the argument from Trump's legal team regarding statements she made during her sentencing of... Read More.

Remains of Suzanne Morphew found 3 years after her disappearance

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(SALIDA, Colo.) -- The remains of Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother of two who went missing in 2020, have been found, authorities said. Human remains located on Sept. 22 during an unrelated search in the town of Moffat in Saguache County were positively identified as Suzanne... Read More.

Senior Baton Rouge officer on leave after son arrested in ‘brave cave’ case

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- A Baton Rouge police deputy chief was placed on leave a week after his son, an officer with the department, was arrested for allegedly tasing and handcuffing a suspect, according to a source familiar with the situation. Troy Lawrence Sr. was placed... Read More.

Ghost guns found at licensed Manhattan day care: Police

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ghost guns have been found at a licensed Manhattan day care, the New York City police announced, just weeks after drugs were found at a different day care in the city where a 1-year-old boy died from fentanyl exposure. The Manhattan investigation began... Read More.

Suspect wanted in murder of Baltimore tech CEO linked to attempted murder case: Police

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- A convict accused of murdering a Baltimore tech CEO has also been linked to an attempted murder, arson and rape that occurred last week, police said, as a manhunt for the suspect continues. Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, of Baltimore, is wanted for first-degree murder,... Read More.

These neighborhoods in New York City are sinking the fastest, according to a new study

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City is sinking at the same time that sea levels around the world are rising, which could exacerbate flooding concerns for the region. Researchers have found a way to determine exactly which regions in the New York City metropolitan area are... Read More.

Murder suspect mistakenly freed from Indianapolis jail captured after 2-week manhunt

Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- A murder suspect who was accidentally released from an Indiana jail due to a clerical error has been apprehended following a two-week manhunt, authorities said. Kevin Mason, 28, was initially arrested on Sept. 11 in connection with a 2021 murder in Minneapolis. He was... Read More.