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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.

Suspect dead after ‘active shooting situation’ in Pittsburgh neighborhood, authorities say

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- A gunman who allegedly open fired in a Pittsburgh neighborhood after being served an eviction notice has died, according to law enforcement officials. The incident occurred in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood on Wednesday, prompting police to declare an "active shooting situation," authorities said. Law enforcement... Read More.

Mother killed, 2 children injured in ‘brutal’ hammer attack in NYC apartment: Police

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A mother was killed and her two young children were critically injured after their roommate attacked them with a hammer in their New York City apartment, police said. Police responded shortly before 3 p.m. ET to the report of an assault in... Read More.

Trial for Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger delayed indefinitely

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The capital murder trial for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four Idaho college students last fall, will be delayed indefinitely. Kohberger's trial had been set to begin Oct. 2 -- less than six weeks away -- but will now be... Read More.

Woman pleads guilty to fatally shoving 87-year-old grandmother on NYC street

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday to fatally pushing an 87-year-old woman on a New York City street last year. Lauren Pazienza, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter in the first degree for the unprovoked attack that killed... Read More.

Philadelphia police officer involved in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry expected to be fired: Commissioner

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- A Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot a 27-year-old man while he was sitting in his car was suspended for 30 days and the city's police commissioner said she intends to fire the officer at the end of the suspension. The announcement by... Read More.

19-year-old woman kidnapped from park and killed was allegedly randomly targeted: Police

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(WHITTIER, Calif.) -- A 19-year-old woman who was kidnapped from a Southern California park and killed appears to have been randomly targeted, according to police. Gabriel Esparza, 20, was arrested Monday for the shooting and kidnapping of 19-year-old Andrea Vazquez, Whittier police said Tuesday. Shortly after... Read More.

Dangerous heat slams Midwest and Gulf Coast: What to expect

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cities in the Midwest and the Gulf Coast could tie or break record high temperatures as dangerous heat slams the regions. On Wednesday, the heat index -- what the temperature feels like with humidity -- is forecast to soar to 109 degrees... Read More.

Georgia election case live updates: More Trump co-defendants expected to surrender Wednesday

Wednesday, August 23 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The 19 defendants charged by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia are in the process of negotiating their bond terms and surrendering to be processed and released... Read More.