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Man accused of hijacking Los Angeles bus charged with murder and kidnapping

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The man accused of hijacking a Los Angeles Metro bus, fatally shooting a passenger and leading police on an hourlong chase last week is now facing a slew of charges, including murder and kidnapping, prosecutors announced Monday.Los Angeles County DA George... Read More.

DOJ announces first-ever federal review of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Over 100 years after a white mob attacked a then-thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Department of Justice announced the first-ever federal probe into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.The attack on the Greenwood neighborhood, often referred to as "Black Wall Street,"... Read More.

Vandals destroy viewfinder for colorblind visitors allowing them to see fall foliage at national park

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Vandals have destroyed a specialized viewfinder that allowed colorblind visitors to see the vibrant fall foliage in Tennessee, officials said.The incident took place sometime during the night on Sept. 21 when officials from the National Park Service said that vandals not... Read More.

FX greenlights Ryan Murphy drama The Beauty

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

Ryan Murphy has tapped his Dahmer: Monster – The Jeffrey Dahmer Story lead Evan Peters to head his upcoming FX drama series The Beauty, alongside Ashton Kutcher, Anthony Ramos and Jeremy Pope, according to Deadline.The dark fairytale, adapted from... Read More.

Hurricane Helene live updates: At least 121 dead, including 35 in hard-hit county

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, stranding residents, destroying homes and toppling trees in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.Dozens have been killed.Helene, which made landfall in Florida's... Read More.

Russian jet comes within 50 feet of US fighter off coast of Alaska

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A Russian fighter jet crossed the path of an American F-16 last week coming within 50 feet of the nose of the American jet, said North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), which said the Russian pilot’s action "endangered all."NORAD released dramatic video... Read More.

Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting judge retires

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting a judge in his chambers is retiring, according to a letter from the murder suspect's attorney.Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, 43, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Kentucky... Read More.

Lawyers for two ex-officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death rest their cases in federal trial

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- Attorneys for two of the three former Memphis police officers facing charges in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols rested their cases on Monday.Demetrius Haley's and Tadarrius Bean's lawyers said they wouldn't call any more witnesses to the stand,... Read More.

California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- California has become the fourth state to ban legacy admissions in the college application process, a practice that has long been criticized as favoring white or wealthy students based on their familial alumni connections."In California, everyone should be able to get... Read More.

Baseball legend Pete Rose dies at the age of 83

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s hit king who then became a pariah for gambling on the game, has died at the age of 83, the medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed to ABC News on Monday.Rose was found at his... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 9/30/24

Tuesday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUETennessee Titans 31, Miami Dolphins 12Detroit Lions 42, Seattle Seahawks 29NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PRESEASONCalgary Flames 4, Seattle Kraken 3 (OT)Vancouver Canucks 2, Edmonton Oilers 2 (SO)Los Angeles Kings 3, Anaheim Ducks 0... Read More.

Family of man fatally shot by police officer in his home calls for accountability

Monday, September 30 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger became eligible for parole over the weekend, five years after being convicted of murder in the fatal 2018 shooting of Botham Jean. Jean’s family is calling for the parole board to reject early release for Guyger... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Man accused of hijacking Los Angeles bus charged with murder and kidnapping

DOJ announces first-ever federal review of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Vandals destroy viewfinder for colorblind visitors allowing them to see fall foliage at national park

FX greenlights Ryan Murphy drama The Beauty

Hurricane Helene live updates: At least 121 dead, including 35 in hard-hit county

Russian jet comes within 50 feet of US fighter off coast of Alaska

Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting judge retires

Lawyers for two ex-officers accused in Tyre Nichols’ death rest their cases in federal trial

California bans legacy admissions in all colleges, universities

Baseball legend Pete Rose dies at the age of 83

Scoreboard roundup — 9/30/24

Family of man fatally shot by police officer in his home calls for accountability

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