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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.

Former Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for Jan. 6 sedition

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A former top organizer for the Proud Boys who was convicted of seditious conspiracy and other felonies stemming from his leadership role in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol was sentenced on Thursday to 17 years in prison. Joseph Biggs, a U.S.... Read More.

Hurricane Franklin brings dangerous rip currents to East Coast beaches

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Franklin, which is churning near Bermuda, is bringing huge waves and dangerous rip currents to the entire East Coast ahead of Labor Day weekend. Tropical Storm Jose and the remnants of Hurricane Idalia are also contributing to the rip currents. A rip... Read More.

Death of woman following attacks on North Carolina power stations ruled a homicide

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The death of a woman that occurred after firearm attacks on power substations caused a massive power outage last year has been ruled a homicide, newly released autopsy records show. Karin Zoanelli, 87, was found unresponsive in her home in Moore County,... Read More.

Uvalde mayor calls for district attorney’s resignation, new lawsuit filed

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin on Wednesday accused the county’s district attorney, Christina Mitchell, of a cover-up in connection with the ongoing investigation into the 2022 school shooting in the community and called on her to resign as the city reinstated a... Read More.

Idalia live updates: Damaging tornadoes, severe flooding from Florida to Carolinas

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Wednesday morning as a powerful Category 3 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay. Idalia weakened throughout the day and is now a tropical storm moving through Georgia... Read More.

Woman who stabbed grandfather in the face after he asked her to shower is arrested

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 22-year-old Louisiana woman has been arrested after allegedly stabbing her grandfather in the face over an argument over her hygiene habits, police say. Carrington Harris, a 22-year-old woman from Keithville, Louisiana -- approximately 20 miles south of Shreveport -- was arrested... Read More.

Two men, four children hospitalized after Illinois shooting

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(PEORIA, Ill.) -- Six people have been hospitalized and two are currently in critical condition after a shooting on the south side of Peoria, Illinois, on Wednesday night, according to the Peoria Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at about 9 p.m. Wednesday evening... Read More.

Idalia live updates: Tornado watch remains in effect for the North Carolina coast

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Wednesday morning as a powerful Category 3 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in Florida's Apalachee Bay. Idalia weakened throughout the day and is now a tropical storm moving through Georgia... Read More.

Chicago police searching for man who tried to kidnap 8-year-old boy

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Chicago police are searching for a man who attempted to kidnap an 8-year-old boy on Monday. The 8-year-old was walking with a guardian after 2 p.m. when an unknown man driving a blue four-door sedan stopped near him and tried to pull him... Read More.

Charges won’t be filed in fatal shooting of college student who tried to enter wrong house

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- No charges will be filed against a homeowner who shot and killed a 20-year-old University of South Carolina student who accidentally tried to enter the wrong house on the street where he lived and was mistaken for a burglar, police said... Read More.

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

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

Former Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for Jan. 6 sedition

Hurricane Franklin brings dangerous rip currents to East Coast beaches

Death of woman following attacks on North Carolina power stations ruled a homicide

Uvalde mayor calls for district attorney’s resignation, new lawsuit filed

Idalia live updates: Damaging tornadoes, severe flooding from Florida to Carolinas

Woman who stabbed grandfather in the face after he asked her to shower is arrested

Two men, four children hospitalized after Illinois shooting

Idalia live updates: Tornado watch remains in effect for the North Carolina coast

Chicago police searching for man who tried to kidnap 8-year-old boy

Charges won’t be filed in fatal shooting of college student who tried to enter wrong house

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