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Nashville school shooting: Governor says now’s not time to talk legislation

Thursday, March 30 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called for prayers in the wake of Monday's deadly mass shooting at a Nashville elementary school, while noting that "there will be a time to talk about the legislation." "I am calling on the people of Tennessee to... Read More.

Reported antisemitic incidents reached all-time high in 2022, ADL says

Thursday, March 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just days after a new report revealed antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high in 2022, a new ad campaign calling on non-Jewish people to condemn antisemitism crossed millions of Americans' TV screens. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found antisemitic incidents increased by over... Read More.

Seven California officers charged with involuntary manslaughter over death of man who shouted ‘I can’t breathe’

Thursday, March 30 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse have been charged with involuntary manslaughter nearly three years after the in-custody death of a man who was pulled over for a traffic stop in Los Angeles County and repeatedly said "I can't... Read More.

Two Army Black Hawk helicopters crash on training mission in Kentucky

Thursday, March 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a training mission on Wednesday night in Trigg County, Kentucky, officials said in a statement. The Black Hawk helicopters from the 101st Airborne Division were on a "routine training mission" when they crashed at... Read More.

Idaho bill would criminalize ‘abortion trafficking’ of minors traveling out of state

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(BOISE, Idaho) -- A new Idaho bill would make it illegal to aid minors in traveling across state lines for abortion care while concealing it from their parents. The proposed bill is set to be voted on by the state Senate. The proposed bill names a... Read More.

Arrest made in fatal migrant smuggling incident on train in Uvalde County

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(EAGLE PASS, Texas) -- One man has been arrested in connection with the smuggling incident that led to 17 migrants becoming trapped on a train on Friday in Uvalde County, Texas. Denniso Carranza Gonzales, a Honduran national, was allegedly a foot guide for a group of... Read More.

Black developers push to diversify the creators behind the pixels

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The video game industry is one of the most lucrative tech sectors in the world, bringing in $159.3 billion globally, according to the International Trade Administration. But not everyone is getting a piece of that pot. Only 4% of game creators identify as... Read More.

‘Let’s go!’: Officers faced uncertainty of where victims, suspect were in Nashville school shooting

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE. Tenn.) -- When the suspected shooter drove into the parking lot of Nashville's Covenant School at 9:53 a.m. local time on Monday, a maintenance worker was standing outside with a leaf blower and a group of children were at a playground, some enjoying the... Read More.

7 killed in explosion at chocolate factory in Pennsylvania identified

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(WEST READING, Pa.) -- The cause of a deadly fire is under investigation after seven people were killed and several others injured in an explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania, police and city officials said. The explosion occurred Friday evening at the RM Palmer Company... Read More.

1-year-old allegedly fatally shot by 5-year-old sibling at apartment: Police

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(LAFAYETTE, Ind.) -- A 1-year-old boy was allegedly fatally shot by his 5-year-old sibling at an apartment in Indiana, police said. Police received a report of a shooting at an apartment complex in Lafayette around 3 p.m. local time on Tuesday. Responding officers found the 1-year-old dead... Read More.

Neighbor files lawsuit against Pennsylvania chocolate factory over deadly explosion

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(WEST READING, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania woman who lives next to a chocolate factory that exploded Friday has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of negligence that led to the fatal explosion. Betty Wright claimed that she was home at the time of the explosion and... Read More.

Santa Fe DA stepping down from prosecuting Alec Baldwin’s on-set ‘Rust’ shooting

Wednesday, March 29 by ABC News

(SANTA FE, N.M.) -- Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies is stepping away from prosecuting the fatal on-set "Rust" shooting, her office announced Wednesday. The move comes after state Rep. Andrea Reeb announced she would be stepping down as special prosecutor in the case as well. In... Read More.