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Uvalde’s ‘Remember Their Names’ festival disbanded

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- The "Remember Their Names" festival, established last year as a tribute to the victims of the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has been disbanded due to lack of volunteer support, organizers said. The event was previously held last October at... Read More.

Hawaii cultural figures lead community in ‘healing’ vigil following deadly Maui wildfires

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(HONOLULU) -- Local cultural leaders in Hawaii believe the community is in need of healing following the devastating wildfires on Maui, as residents prepare for a long journey toward recovery and rebuilding. A statewide, one-day vigil will be led by cultural practitioners to aid in... Read More.

One dead, at least two injured in shooting at Austin business, authorities say

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- One person was killed and another three others injured in a shooting near The Arboretum mall in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, officials said. Two people were pronounced dead at the scene, one of them being the suspected shooter, interim police chief Robin... Read More.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams pushes feds to help migrants get work permits

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, union officials and other city leaders rallied in Manhattan Thursday to call on the federal government to speed up work authorization permits for the thousands of migrants who have been relocated to the city. Adams said... Read More.

Former Proud Boys leaders Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl sentenced for Jan. 6 sedition

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two former Proud Boys leaders who had been convicted of seditious conspiracy for their actions during the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol were sentenced on Thursday, with the judge handing down one of the longest sentences yet for someone charged... Read More.

LA City Council votes to look into legal action against Texas governor over migrant busing

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles City Council is pushing for a probe into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his busing of migrants to the city, including whether he has committed any crime and if the city can pursue a lawsuit. The council voted unanimously... Read More.

Judge halts drag show restrictions from taking effect in Texas

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against Senate Bill 12, which restricts "sexually oriented performances” and has been criticized for limiting public drag performances in Texas. The law was set to go into effect on Friday, Sept. 1. The law doesn't... Read More.

‘Extremely dangerous’ convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison: DA

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(POCOPSON, Penn.) -- A man recently convicted of stabbing his former girlfriend to death in broad daylight has escaped from a Pennsylvania prison, authorities said. A manhunt is underway for Danelo Cavalcante, 34, who escaped from the Chester County Prison in Pocopson Township at approximately... Read More.

Judge rules suspect in Ralph Yarl shooting will face trial

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) -- Andrew Lester, the Missouri man charged in the shooting of Ralph Yarl after the teenager mistakenly went to the wrong house, will face trial, a Clay County judge ruled during a preliminary hearing on Thursday. Following testimony from 12 witnesses in... Read More.

Search underway for killer of 12-year-old boy found in dumpster

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- An investigation is underway in Philadelphia to identify a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy, whose body was found in a dumpster, according to police. The grisly discovery was made in West Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia Police Department officials. The body... Read More.

Authorities investigate possible link between alleged Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann, missing South Carolina woman

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(SUMTER, S.C.) -- South Carolina authorities said they are investigating a possible connection between accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and a woman who has been missing since 2017. Julia Ann Bean was last seen alive on May 31, 2017, in Sumter County. Her... Read More.

Harrison Floyd, only defendant held in Georgia election case, released from Fulton County Jail

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Harrison Floyd, the only one of the 19 defendants in Fulton County DA Fani Willis' election interference case to be held overnight after surrendering to authorities last week, has been released from Fulton County Jail, according to the inmate database. Placed into custody... Read More.