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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.

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.

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.

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

Monday, September 30 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.

Wrongful conviction of Jon-Adrian Velazquez in retired officers killing vacated after over 20 years

Monday, September 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York judge on Monday vacated the conviction and dismissed the case against Jon-Adrian Velazquez, who spent more than 20 years in prison for a murder prosecutors now say he did not commit.“Who am I? I’m a very lucky man.... Read More.

Ryan Routh pleads not guilty to charges alleging attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Monday, September 30 by ABC News

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) -- Ryan Routh pleaded not guilty to federal charges in connection with an alleged attempt to assassinate Donald Trump at the former president's golf club in Florida.Routh, 58, appeared in federal court in West Palm Beach on Monday for his... Read More.

Multiple people killed after small plane crash in North Carolina: NPS

Monday, September 30 by ABC News

(KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C.) -- Multiple people were killed after a single-engine plane crashed into the woods near the Wright Brothers National Memorial's First Flight Airport in North Carolina.The crash occurred on Saturday at approximately 5 p.m. ET, according to a press release from... Read More.

National News

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

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

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

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

Wrongful conviction of Jon-Adrian Velazquez in retired officers killing vacated after over 20 years

Ryan Routh pleads not guilty to charges alleging attempted assassination of Donald Trump

Multiple people killed after small plane crash in North Carolina: NPS

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