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Coldest temperatures of the season hit Midwest, Northeast

Friday, December 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The coldest air of the season is invading the Midwest and Northeast as the Mid-Atlantic sees its first snow of the season.Record low temperatures were recorded across the Midwest and Northeast on Friday morning, including: 6 degrees in Scranton, Pennsylvania;... Read More.

Man arrested in Florida in killing of woman in case once associated with Long Island serial murders: Sources

Friday, December 5 by ABC News

(TAMPA, Fla) -- Years after the bodies of a woman and her 2-year-old daughter were found on Long Island -- once associated with the Gilgo Beach serial murders -- the woman's suspected killer appeared before a Florida judge on Thursday facing murder charges.Andrew Dykes,... Read More.

Animal rights activist sentenced to jail after stealing 4 chickens from slaughterhouse

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(SONOMA COUNTY, Calif.) -- An animal rights activist who stole four chickens from a Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse in California will have to serve jail time.Zoe Rosenberg, 23, was sentenced to 90 days in jail Wednesday, where she will serve 30 days before becoming eligible... Read More.

Wife of Virginia football coach wanted for possession of child pornography pleads with him to ‘face the allegations’

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(APPALACHIA, Va.) -- The wife of a Virginia high school football coach who went missing days before being wanted on charges involving child sexual abuse material and solicitation of a minor is pleading with him to "face the allegations by defending yourself in a... Read More.

Death of Texas college student Brianna Aguilera ruled suicide: Police

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The mysterious death of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera has been ruled a suicide, police said, noting a suicide note found on her phone and reported previous comments about self-harm.The investigation began at 12:46 a.m. Saturday when officers responded... Read More.

Letitia James challenges grand jury subpoenas into Trump and NRA

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The nationwide fight over the Trump Administration's top prosecutors moves to an Albany courtroom this morning, when a federal judge hears arguments about whether Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone has the authority to act as Northern New York's chief law enforcement... Read More.

Suspect arrested in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case: Sources

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal authorities have arrested a Virginia man in connection with the placement of two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, sources familiar with the... Read More.

Luigi Mangione returns to court on anniversary of assassination of United Healthcare CEO

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A year to the day after Luigi Mangione allegedly stalked and gunned down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk, the 27-year-old alleged killer returns to court Thursday as a high-profile hearing in his state murder case enters its... Read More.

Exclusive: Student says she was living ‘American Dream’ before she was deported despite judge’s order

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A 19-year old college student who was deported the week before Thanksgiving after a federal judge blocked her removal said she was handcuffed and later forced to sleep on the floor in a detention center."I burst into tears because I couldn't believe... Read More.

‘Operation Catahoula Crunch’ immigration sweeps begin in New Orleans: DHS

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS, La.) -- More than 200 federal agents are expected to begin fanning out across New Orleans on Wednesday after the Department of Homeland Security announced the start of an immigration crackdown dubbed Operation Catahoula Crunch.Named after the Louisiana state dog, the... Read More.

US pauses all pending green card applications from 19 ‘countries of concern’

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States has paused all pending immigration applications from 19 "countries of concern," meaning that even applicants with pending green card applications will be subject to a pause and review, following the shooting of two National Guard members in... Read More.

DOJ charges former Navy petty officer, 4 others for alleged roles in ‘monstrous’ online extortion group

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department has indicted a former Navy petty officer and four others for allegedly leading an online extortion group that authorities say later helped spawn the global extremist network known as "764," which the FBI now describes as "modern... Read More.