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Home Depot employee shot and killed by shoplifter mourned by community

Thursday, April 20 by ABC News

(PLEASANTON, Calif.) -- A Home Depot employee has been shot killed after confronting a female shoplifter who was making her way to a getaway vehicle with her child inside. The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday inside the Home Depot located on 6000 Johnson... Read More.

Tornado watch issued throughout 6 states in the Heartland

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(ST. LOUIS) -- Tornadoes are possible in parts of the Heartland Wednesday, as severe weather is expected to move through the region. A tornado watch has been issued for portions of six states -- Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas -- through 11 p.m. CDT... Read More.

3 arrested in shooting at birthday party in Alabama that killed 4

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(DADEVILLE, Ala.) -- Three people, including two teenagers, have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a birthday party in Alabama over the weekend where four victims were killed and 32 others were injured. Ty Reik McCullough, 17, and Travis McCullough, 16, both of... Read More.

Man allegedly guns down parents and their 2 friends days after his release from prison

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(BOWDOIN, Maine) -- A 34-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his parents and their two friends at a home in Bowdoin, Maine, days after his release from prison, authorities said. Around 9:21 a.m. Tuesday, four people were found shot dead at the home: 72-year-old Robert Eger,... Read More.

Manhattan DA investigating parking garage collapse that killed 1

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Manhattan district attorney’s office will investigate the partial collapse of a parking garage that killed one and injured five others, a spokeswoman for the office confirmed Wednesday. More than 50 cars were parked on the roof of the four-story Lower Manhattan building... Read More.

Why some advocates say the water in Puerto Rico is not safe to drink

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico) -- Some Puerto Ricans are worried about the safety of their drinking water. Over the last few decades, some residents and advocates on the island have become skeptical about the water that comes out of their faucet, deciding to drink only bottled... Read More.

Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn scheduled to be interviewed by special counsel probing Jan. 6

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Top Trump adviser and lawyer Boris Epshteyn is scheduled to meet Thursday with special counsel Jack Smith's prosecutors as part of the probe into former President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The interview,... Read More.

Home Depot employee fatally shot while confronting alleged shoplifter

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(PLEASANTON, Calif.) -- A 26-year-old Home Depot employee was fatally shot after confronting an alleged shoplifter armed with a handgun at a California store, authorities said. The suspected shooter was detained along with an alleged accomplice after fleeing the scene in a getaway car, police said. The... Read More.

Lead in the water: How some of America’s water became too dangerous to drink

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 60 million Americans may not know they're drinking from toxic metal in present day, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. The U.S. currently holds approximately 9.2 lead service lines underground, according to a recent survey released by the U.S. Environmental... Read More.

DeKalb County releases autopsy in ‘Cop City’ protester Manuel Teran’s death

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- DeKalb County has released the autopsy results related to the death of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, who demonstrated against the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center earlier this year. The training center has been the subject of controversy. City officials assert that... Read More.

Man allegedly stabbed Walmart employee before fatally crashing car into teen

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(VENTURA, Calif.) -- A suspect has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a Walmart employee before driving his car onto the sidewalk, killing a 15-year-old boy and injuring three other teens in Ventura County, California. Austin Eis, 24, was arrested for murder, attempted murder, assault with a... Read More.

Hydropanels aim to bring clean water to the most remote deserts

Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News

(HINKLEY, Calif.) -- Nearly 30 years after a California desert town successfully sued a utility company over contaminated water, an emerging piece of technology is being installed to bring some relief. An engineering firm has set up hydropanels in Hinkley, California, which create clean water using... Read More.