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Mother of 10-year-old Uvalde victim on running for mayor: Change ‘starts on the ground

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose 10-year-old daughter Alexandria was killed in the Uvalde school shooting last year, recently announced she is running for mayor of the city – a decision, she says, that comes from both honoring her daughter's legacy and wanting “to... Read More.

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.35 billion ahead of Friday night drawing

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

The next drawing for Mega Millions' mega-billion jackpot is Friday night. (NEW YORK) -- The lottery game's jackpot has grown over several months to an estimated $1.35 billion. That figure would be the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the fourth-largest in U.S. lotto history... Read More.

Gilgo Beach: Police identify another victim in serial killing investigation

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities have identified another victim in the Gilgo Beach, New York, murders investigation, officials announced Friday, though police have not said if this new victim is linked to suspect Rex Heuermann. Jane Doe No. 7, whose remains were found on Long Island's... Read More.

Orange County judge arrested in murder of his wife: Police

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- An Orange County Superior Court judge has been arrested and charged with shooting and killing his wife in California's upscale Anaheim Hills neighborhood. Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 72, is under arrest for murder. He has been booked on $1 million bail. Police received a... Read More.

Parkland mass shooting to be reenacted for lawsuit

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Parkland, Florida, high school massacre will be reenacted in the same building on Friday as a part of a lawsuit against former school officer Scot Peterson, who is accused of retreating while students were being shot. Peterson has said he couldn't... Read More.

FIFA investigating misconduct allegations involving Zambia at Women’s World Cup

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- FIFA, soccer's world governing body, confirmed Friday that it is investigating alleged misconduct involving the women's national team of Zambia during the World Cup. "FIFA takes any allegation of misconduct extremely seriously and has a clear process in place for anyone in... Read More.

Flash flooding emergencies prompt evacuations in Kentucky, Tennessee

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Flash flood emergencies have been issued for parts of western Kentucky and Union City, Tennessee, with residents advised to seek higher ground as half a foot of rain or more is expected in the area. There are reports of numerous roads flooded... Read More.

Police officer Ricky Anderson charged with murder for shooting unarmed Black man in bed

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former Columbus, Ohio, police officer Ricky Anderson has been indicted on charges of murder and reckless homicide for the shooting of an unarmed man last year. Anderson shot and killed 20-year-old Donovan Lewis in August 2022 during a search warrant while he... Read More.

Authorities identify another victim in Gilgo Beach investigation

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Suffolk County authorities have identified another victim in the decade-long Gilgo Beach investigation, which they are expected to reveal at a 10:30 a.m. news conference in Hauppauge, sources familiar with the case have told ABC News. The authorities are expected to identify... Read More.

Wild otter attack leads to woman being airlifted to hospital, 2 others treated for injuries

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Three women were injured, with one woman needing to be airlifted to hospital, after an otter attacked them while they floated down a river on inner tubes. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at approximately 8:15 p.m. when the three friends were... Read More.

Florida effectively bans AP Psychology for gender, sex content: College Board

Thursday, August 3 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- The Florida Department of Education has effectively banned AP Psychology in the state by instructing Florida superintendents "that teaching foundational content on sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal under state law," College Board announced Thursday. In June, the College Board reported... Read More.

Two dead, two missing after house explosion in New Jersey

Thursday, August 3 by ABC News

(BUENA, NJ) -- Two people are dead and another two remain missing after a house exploded in New Jersey on Thursday, police said. A young child and a teenager also suffered burn injuries in the explosion, police said. Police responded to reports of a house fire... Read More.

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Mother of 10-year-old Uvalde victim on running for mayor: Change ‘starts on the ground

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.35 billion ahead of Friday night drawing

Gilgo Beach: Police identify another victim in serial killing investigation

Orange County judge arrested in murder of his wife: Police

Parkland mass shooting to be reenacted for lawsuit

FIFA investigating misconduct allegations involving Zambia at Women’s World Cup

Flash flooding emergencies prompt evacuations in Kentucky, Tennessee

Police officer Ricky Anderson charged with murder for shooting unarmed Black man in bed

Authorities identify another victim in Gilgo Beach investigation

Wild otter attack leads to woman being airlifted to hospital, 2 others treated for injuries

Florida effectively bans AP Psychology for gender, sex content: College Board

Two dead, two missing after house explosion in New Jersey

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