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Five current, former high school employees arrested for not reporting sexual assault of student

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Five current and former Palm Beach Central High School officials have been arrested and charged with felony failure to report the assault of a minor after not reporting that a 15-year-old student was allegedly assaulted, according to court records. The Florida school... Read More.

How popular are legacy college admissions preferences? Harvard scrutiny prompts debate

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Harvard University's legacy admissions policy has come under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, but it is not the only university to give preference to the children of alumni. Some of the top universities in the country... Read More.

Girl, 11, arrested over false report of ‘kidnapped’ friend in online challenge gone wrong

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An 11-year-old girl has been arrested and charged with a felony after falsely reporting that her friend had been kidnapped when she was inspired by an online challenge, police say. Thinking it “would be funny,” according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office in... Read More.

Doctor’s receptionist who stole more than $44,000 from unsuspecting patients arrested: Police

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(WINTER SPRINGS, Fla.) -- A receptionist at a Florida’s doctor’s office has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $44,000 from dozens of patients, police say. The investigation into Angelina Mena -- a receptionist at MacDonald Family EyeCare -- of Winter Springs, Florida, in northeast... Read More.

Twelve juveniles charged in beating, firing guns at gas station: Officials

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(CLEVELAND) -- A dozen juveniles have been charged in connection with an "appalling" and "chaotic" incident at a Cleveland gas station in which a group attacked a man and fired guns before fleeing in stolen vehicles, officials said. The attack occurred early Tuesday, around 12:40... Read More.

DOJ asks judge to order Abbott to start Rio Grande floating barrier removal

Thursday, July 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Wednesday filed paperwork asking a judge to order Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to take action and have the floating barrier in the Rio Grande removed. In a 21-page filing, attorneys for the DOJ have asked for the court to... Read More.

Father arrested after being found in car with 2 children suffering from heat: Police

Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News

(HENDERSON, Nev.) -- A Nevada man faces child abuse charges after he was found unresponsive in a vehicle with his two children who were suffering from the effects of high heat, police said. Brian Laugeson, 59, was found in a desert area of Henderson earlier this... Read More.

Ohio K-9 officer fired after his police dog attacked surrendering suspect

Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News

(CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio) -- An Ohio K-9 officer has been fired after an investigation into why his police dog attacked a Black truck driver who was on his knees with his hands up following a highway chase, officials said Wednesday. Circleville, Ohio, K-9 Officer Ryan Speakman's termination... Read More.

Search called off for baby washed away in Pennsylvania flash flood

Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News

(UPPER MAKEFIELD, Pa.) -- A search for a 9-month-old boy who was washed away in a Pennsylvania flash flood 12 days ago with his mother and 2-year-old sister has been suspended after authorities said Wednesday they "exhausted" all attempts to locate the child's remains. The Upper... Read More.

3 Marines found dead in vehicle in North Carolina died from carbon monoxide poisoning: Sheriff

Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News

(WILMINGTON, N.C.) -- The three Marines who were found dead inside a vehicle in North Carolina died from carbon monoxide poisoning, the Pender County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. Autopsies were performed Wednesday and the medical examiner determined that all three deaths are consistent... Read More.

Room for two: Feds want small planes’ bathrooms to be big enough for two people

Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a rule that will require airlines to make lavatories on new single-aisle planes large enough for two people to enter in a move to make bathrooms more accessible. "Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about being... Read More.

‘Rip it up’: Inside the dramatic unraveling of Hunter Biden’s plea deal

Wednesday, July 26 by ABC News

(WILMINGTON, Del.) -- A dramatic scene unfolded in federal court in Delaware on Wednesday as a plea deal struck between prosecutors and President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden fell apart -- for now -- amid the judge's concerns over the terms of the agreement. For the... Read More.