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Two new lawsuits seek accountability in Buffalo mass shooting

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) -- Two new civil lawsuits were filed Wednesday on behalf of loved ones of those killed and more than a dozen grocery store employees and customers who survived the 2022 racially motivated mass shooting at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo, New York. The... Read More.

Lake Mead sees ‘significant improvement’ in water levels after drought led to disturbing discoveries

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Investments to enhance system conservation and improved hydrology have led to "significant improvements" for Lake Mead this year, the federal government announced Tuesday, after the lake hit historic lows last year and the remains of several bodies were found. Lake Mead, located... Read More.

Cost of security prompted by Idaho college killings tops $1.2M for university

Thursday, August 17 by ABC News

(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- The financial costs to the community continue to climb in the aftermath of the killing of four Idaho college students last fall. Nine months after the King Road quadruple homicide rocked North Idaho, the University of Idaho has already blown through the... Read More.

Marion County to return evidence seized in raid on small Kansas newspaper

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(MARION, Kan.) -- Marion County, Kansas, has said it will return evidence seized in a controversial police raid of a local newspaper after an attorney review. A search warrant for the newspaper's offices had been acquired based on a probable cause affidavit alleging that computer crimes... Read More.

6th victim dies in Pennsylvania house explosion: Officials

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(PLUM, Pa.) -- A sixth person has died days after a house exploded in Pennsylvania, officials said. Paul Oravitz, 56, died earlier Wednesday at a local hospital, Plum Borough officials and the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner said. Four adults and one adolescent were also... Read More.

Marion County to return evidence seized in raid on newspaper

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(MARION, Kan.) -- Marion County, Kansas, has said it will return evidence seized in a controversial police raid of a local newspaper after an attorney review. A search warrant for the newspaper's offices had been acquired based on a probable cause affidavit alleging that computer crimes... Read More.

Father arrested after handgun found in 3-year-old’s backpack at school

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- San Antonio police have arrested a 35-year-old father after his 3-year-old child showed up at pre-K with a handgun in his backpack. Pete Robles has been arrested on charges of felony child endangerment, police said. The child has been placed in protective custody... Read More.

Small Minnesota city soon to be without police force after officers resign en masse

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(GOODHUE, Minn.) -- A small Minnesota city will soon be without its police force after the chief and several other officers all resigned, officials said. The Goodhue City Council approved the resignations of the chief, a full-time officer and five part-time officers during a special meeting... Read More.

Maui wildfires live updates: Only 1,300 households registered with FEMA

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Officials say the wildfires that erupted on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Aug. 8 have become the deadliest natural disaster in state history. The blazes spread rapidly due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful winds. Much... Read More.

Juvenile charged in fatal shooting of 8-year-old Jenesis Dockery

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.) -- A juvenile was arrested and charged with the fatal shooting of Jenesis Dockery, an 8-year-old girl who, according to her family, was shot while she was at her babysitter's house in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on July 25. Jenesis was transported to a... Read More.

Six-year-old accidentally shot and killed by 9-year-old in Jacksonville: Police

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- A 6-year-old boy in Jacksonville, Florida, died after being accidentally shot in the head by a 9-year-old on Monday, according to police. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) said in a statement on Tuesday that the shooting took place at a residence in... Read More.

Severe weather leaves one dead, tens of thousands without power in North Carolina

Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 78-year-old North Carolina woman was killed after a tree fell on her vehicle as severe thunderstorms hit the region Tuesday evening. The storms also left about 67,500 customers without power as of Wednesday morning, according to poweroutage.us. The storms also proved fatal.... Read More.