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New York AG sues gun company over device used by Buffalo mass shooter

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(ALBANY, N.Y.) -- A Georgia company that made a gun accessory the shooter in the 2022 Buffalo grocery store massacre used to modify his AR-15 rifle into "an even deadlier" weapon is being accused in a civil lawsuit filed Thursday by New York Attorney General... Read More.

Soldier who killed BLM protester called ‘evil’ as he is sentenced to 25 years

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- An Army sergeant convicted of murder in the fatal 2020 shooting of an armed Black Lives Matter protester during a demonstration in Austin, Texas, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday, even as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeks to... Read More.

Michigan school district bans backpacks after confiscating fourth gun this year

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) -- A Michigan school district has banned students from bringing backpacks to school after a third grade student brought a loaded handgun to campus -- the second time that it has happened in the last two weeks. Grand Rapids Public Schools said... Read More.

Why there’s a special education and STEM teacher shortage and what can be done

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Jahsha Tabron, the 2022 Delaware teacher of the year, taught special education for more than two decades and cherished what she called the "winning moments" of growth in her students. "[Where] you have a nonverbal student who is now able to speak... Read More.

‘Armed and dangerous’ man escapes Kentucky facility: Sheriff

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kentucky law enforcement officials are searching for an "armed and dangerous" man who escaped from a facility on Wednesday. Kyle Aaron Skaggs allegedly escaped from a Kentucky facility on Wednesday and is considered "armed and dangerous," according to the Fleming County Sheriff's... Read More.

Five injured in Denver shooting, with one in critical condition

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- Denver Police Department officials said they're investigating a shooting that left five people injured, including one critically. The shooting was reported on East Girard Avenue, a mostly residential street southeast of central Denver, officials said on Twitter Wednesday night. Four men and a woman... Read More.

Four teens charged with murder of beloved 24-year-old Chicago police officer

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Four teenagers, including a 16-year-old, have been charged in the murder of a beloved 24-year-old Chicago police officer, authorities announced Wednesday. Officer Aréanah Preston had just finished her shift and was still in uniform when she was shot and killed at about 1:42 a.m.... Read More.

Attorneys announce $24 million settlement with California after in-custody death of Edward Bronstein

Thursday, May 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Attorneys for the family of Edward Bronstein, who died in police custody in 2020, announced they reached a $24 million settlement with the state of California during a press conference Wednesday. “Today is huge because the amount of the settlement matters,” said... Read More.

Border facilities reach over capacity in most areas, chief says

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(EL PASO, Texas) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection facilities in most regions along the southern border are over capacity even as the number of those in custody has declined, Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz said Wednesday. As of Wednesday, there were 26,354 people in CBP... Read More.

Cleveland EMT worker expected to testify in rape trial goes missing

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(CLEVELAND) -- The Cleveland Police Department has asked the public to help find a Cleveland EMT worker who's missing and may be in danger. Authorities said that 30-year-old Lachelle Jordan has been missing since May 6 and was last seen near Fairport Avenue in Cleveland. Authorities said... Read More.

Ohio food banks report surge in demand amid recession fears

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio food banks are reporting a surge in demand amid concerns about growing food insecurity and what it may signal for the overall U.S. economy. "Right now we're running 47% higher in '23 than we did, you know, a year ago," said... Read More.

Can a 10-story building made of timber withstand a 7.7 magnitude earthquake? Researchers test one to find out.

Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News

(SAN DIEGO) -- Researchers have successfully simulated a high magnitude earthquake on the largest building ever tested, and the structure survived. Global interest in mass timber construction -- which involves thick, compressed layers of wood, bonded together, creating structural load-bearing elements -- has skyrocketed in the... Read More.

New York AG sues gun company over device used by Buffalo mass shooter

Soldier who killed BLM protester called ‘evil’ as he is sentenced to 25 years

Michigan school district bans backpacks after confiscating fourth gun this year

Why there’s a special education and STEM teacher shortage and what can be done

‘Armed and dangerous’ man escapes Kentucky facility: Sheriff

Five injured in Denver shooting, with one in critical condition

Four teens charged with murder of beloved 24-year-old Chicago police officer

Attorneys announce $24 million settlement with California after in-custody death of Edward Bronstein

Border facilities reach over capacity in most areas, chief says

Cleveland EMT worker expected to testify in rape trial goes missing

Ohio food banks report surge in demand amid recession fears

Can a 10-story building made of timber withstand a 7.7 magnitude earthquake? Researchers test one to find out.

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