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Suspect arrested in violent mugging of 91-year-old man in New York City: Police

Darrin Klimek/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A suspect has been arrested in a violet mugging that left a 91-year-old man with multiple injuries, the New York Police Department confirmed on Monday. Christian Torres, 45, was arrested in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City Sunday at approximately 10:15 a.m. and charged with attempted robbery, according to an NYPD spokesperson. The attack took place in the Upper East Side neighborhood on Feb. 1 when 91-year-old Hyman Silverglad was walking on East […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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Judge in Trump’s Georgia election case to hear arguments on whether Willis, Wade must testify about misconduct allegations

Mint Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's Georgia election interference case will hear arguments Monday on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade will have to testify during a hearing Thursday scheduled to examine allegations of misconduct against the two of them. Wills and Wade, along with a number of employees in the DA's office, have been subpoenaed to testify Thursday by Trump co-defendant Michael Roman, who last month filed a […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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‘Free Palestine’ written on gun in shooting at Lakewood Church, but motive a mystery: Sources

mbbirdy/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- "Free Palestine" was written on the gun belonging to a woman who opened fire at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the investigation. However, a motive behind the Sunday afternoon shooting has not been determined. Sources said investigators are feverishly going through the social media and writings belonging to the suspect, described as a woman between 30 and 35 years old. Detectives believe the suspect fired […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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Winter storm to bring up to one foot of snow to parts of Northeast on Tuesday

Daniela Simona Temneanu / EyeEm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- A winter snowstorm is taking aim at the Northeast and could wreak havoc for major cities during the Tuesday morning commute. New York City's public schools, the largest system in the country, will be closed Tuesday, with classes moving to remove learning, Mayor Eric Adams announced. The fast-moving storm will begin with rain in New York City overnight Monday into Tuesday. By 7 a.m. ET, the snow will likely be underway along […]

todayFebruary 12, 2024

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Shooting reported at pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston: Police

Marie D. De Jesus/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images(HOUSTON) -- Officers are responding to reports of a shooting at pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, according to Houston police. It appears "a possible shooter is down," shot by one of the deputies at the scene, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said some Harris County deputies also work at the church as a part-time job. The church confirmed shots were fired, adding, "Please pray for Lakewood and our community." There […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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Kansas City mother charged in death of 1-month-old after allegedly mistakenly placing infant in oven: Officials

Jackson County Detention Center(KANSAS CITY, Mo) -- A mother in Kansas City, Missouri, has been arrested and charged in the death of her 1-month-old infant after allegedly mistakenly placing the baby in an oven instead of a crib, the prosecutor's office said. Mariah Thomas, 26, has been charged with a Class A felony, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, in the death of her baby, Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced Saturday. "We appreciate all first responders who […]

todayFebruary 11, 2024

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‘They Called Him Mostly Harmless’ documentary puts spotlight on true crime community

Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Alliance for Women in Media Foundation(NEW YORK) -- In 2018, an emaciated male body was found in the Florida wilderness with little clues about his identity. But through a group of internet sleuths, the man was later identified as a hiker known by his nickname of Mostly Harmless. The story is now being re-examined in a Max documentary "They Called Him Mostly Harmless," which premiered Thursday. ABC News Live's Phil Lipof spoke with Emmy award-winning director Patricia […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Fugitive’s brother, girlfriend arrested amid manhunt for suspect accused of killing deputy

Tennessee Bureau of InvestigationThe brother and girlfriend of a Tennessee man accused of shooting two deputies during a traffic stop, killing one of them, have been arrested amid a manhunt for the fugitive, according to authorities and court documents. Kenneth DeHart, 42, is wanted on first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting of two Blount County deputies, state police said. He also faces one count of being a felon in possession of a weapon. The […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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Heavy rain and flood risks loom over the South this weekend

ABC News(NEW YORK) -- This weekend will bring severe storms and a flood risk to the southern U.S., while the Rockies and Western Plains are expected to see heavy snow. Meanwhile, the Northeast will see record warm temperatures. A very slow-moving storm system will bring heavy rain and storms to the South over the next three days. On Saturday, a flash flood threat looms from east Texas to western Tennessee, including Shreveport, Louisiana, and Memphis, Tennessee. This area could see 1 […]

todayFebruary 10, 2024

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