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DOJ task force, formed in 2021 to fight election threats, has brought only 20 cases

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- On Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a stern warning to those who would seek to harm election officials."I will reiterate again today, these cases are a warning if you threaten to harm or kill an election worker or official or volunteer,... Read More.

What to know as jury selection begins in Hunter Bidens federal tax trial

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- More than a year after a plea deal between prosecutors and Hunter Biden collapsed, jury selection in the federal tax trial of President Joe Biden's son is scheduled to begin this morning in a Los Angeles federal courthouse.U.S. District Judge Mark... Read More.

Why there have been so few hurricanes this year as peak season approaches

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The time of year that typically sees the most tropical systems forming in the Atlantic Basin is almost here.The past three weeks in the Atlantic Basin have been notably quiet with no named storm formations since Ernesto on Aug. 12.The last... Read More.

Man who evaded cops for weeks after hit and run death of 7-year-old boy arrested

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 32-year-old suspect who has evaded authorities for nearly three weeks following the alleged hit-and-run death of a skateboarding 7-year-old boy has been arrested, according to authorities.Donald Mynatt, 32, has been wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for leaving the... Read More.

Attack on trans teen being investigated as possible hate crime

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A trans teenager was allegedly assaulted by a large group of teens in Massachusetts, and police are investigating it as a possible hate crime.Jayden Tkaczyk, 16, had been at an outdoor party in a wooded area in Gloucester Friday night when... Read More.

New York grand jury convened for possible new charges against Harvey Weinstein

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Manhattan district attorney's office has begun presenting evidence to a grand jury that could return a new indictment against Harvey Weinstein -- as soon as Friday -- over an alleged sexual assault that occurred sometime in a four-month time period... Read More.

Georgia high school shooting: What we know about the four victims

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(WINDER, Ga.) -- A Georgia community is in mourning after two students and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.Another nine victims were taken to hospitals with injuries, but are all expected to survive,... Read More.

Officials identify victims in Georgia high school shooting, say AR platform-style weapon used

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(WINDER, Ga.) -- Two students and two teachers were killed in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Christina Irimie, 53, were the two teachers killed in the incident,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 9/4/24

Thursday, September 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLINTERLEAGUELA Dodgers 1, LA Angels 10 Detroit Tigers 5, San Diego Padres 6 Cincinnati Reds 12, Houston Astros 5NY Mets 8, Boston Red Sox 3Philadelphia Phillies 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2AMERICAN LEAGUESeattle Mariners 16,... Read More.

Body found in suitcase outside Long Island apartment building

Wednesday, September 4 by ABC News

(HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y.) -- Police are investigating after human remains were found inside a suitcase Tuesday on Long Island.Officers responded to a 911 call Tuesday morning reporting "suspicious activity" in a wooded area near an apartment building in Huntington Station, New York, according to... Read More.

New species of titanosaur identified amid group of ancient skeletons found in Spain

Wednesday, September 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new species of dinosaur has been identified more than a decade after a large number of ancient skeletons were found in Spain -- and researchers expect more species to be discovered.The discovery was made at the Lo Hueco fossil site... Read More.

NYC teacher shot in hand by stray bullet that flew through classroom window: Police

Wednesday, September 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York City teacher was struck by a stray bullet on the eve of the first day of school while setting up his classroom, police said.The bullet flew through the window of the sixth-floor classroom, striking the 33-year-old teacher in... Read More.

Author: ABC News

DOJ task force, formed in 2021 to fight election threats, has brought only 20 cases

What to know as jury selection begins in Hunter Bidens federal tax trial

Why there have been so few hurricanes this year as peak season approaches

Man who evaded cops for weeks after hit and run death of 7-year-old boy arrested

Attack on trans teen being investigated as possible hate crime

New York grand jury convened for possible new charges against Harvey Weinstein

Georgia high school shooting: What we know about the four victims

Officials identify victims in Georgia high school shooting, say AR platform-style weapon used

Scoreboard roundup — 9/4/24

Body found in suitcase outside Long Island apartment building

NYC teacher shot in hand by stray bullet that flew through classroom window: Police

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