By WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WABC) — A gunman opened fire when a homeless panhandler threatened to mug a woman at a Midtown subway station on Tuesday night. The incident was reported at the 49th Street subway station, on Seventh Avenue, just after 9 p.m. The panhandler was
Continue ReadingOpinion by Kate Bedingfield (CNN) — Editor’s note: Kate Bedingfield served as White House Communications Director in the Biden administration, and was the deputy campaign manager on Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. She also worked in the Obama White House and is a veteran of Democratic Senate and House campaigns over the last 20 years. The views
Continue ReadingBy WABC Staff Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WABC) — A college freshman from New Jersey was critically injured in a shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday night. Jillian Ludwig, 18, was walking on the track in the Edgehill Community Memorial Gardens Park when she was hit by a stray bullet.
Continue ReadingBy ELLEN KNICKMEYER and JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Wednesday for a united and Palestinian-led government for Gaza and the West Bank after the war ends, as a step toward Palestinian statehood. That vision sharpens U.S. differences with ally Israel on what the future should look
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is expected to survive after being grazed in the head following a shootout that stemmed from a chase late Tuesday evening, officials said. The incident happened in the 18800 block of Tomball Parkway around
Continue ReadingBy TIM FANG Click here for updates on this story FREMONT, California (KPIX) — A Fremont woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after her 23-month-old son died from a fentanyl exposure last month, police said. On the morning of October 18, the 23-month-old boy was taken to a hospital by his mother and relatives
Continue ReadingBy Jiovanni Lieggi Click here for updates on this story HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A heavy police presence was seen on the Tomball Parkway after a deputy was reportedly grazed by a bullet, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a shooting suspect is in custody, but didn’t provide further information. Several
Continue ReadingBy KTRK Staff Click here for updates on this story SHEPHERD, Texas (KTRK) — On Wednesday morning, multiple fire agencies used foam to contain a large plant fire along FM 1127 in Shepherd, Texas, that left one worker injured. The San Jacinto County Precinct 2 Constable posted photos of the thick, black smoke coming from
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By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Yusef Salaam, an exonerated Central Park Five member, will win a New York City Council seat in Harlem, CNN projects. Salaam was unopposed in Tuesday’s election for the seat that became open after incumbent democratic socialist member Kristin Richardson Jordan withdrew from the race. The first-time candidate, who was wrongly accused
Continue ReadingBy C.C. McCandless Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A teen who reportedly shot an RTC bus passenger and dropped his gun at a preschool is going to be charged as an adult with attempted murder and several other felony counts. Tshaun Rucker, 16, appeared in Clark County Justice
Continue ReadingBy KVVU Staff Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — Lake Mead National Recreation Area has announced that it will go cashless in January. According to a news release, beginning Jan. 1, 2024, Lake Mead will move to a cashless fee collection system, accepting only electronic card payments for entrance,
Continue ReadingBy KABC Staff Click here for updates on this story SAN DIEGO, California (KABC) — A 467-pound pumpkin was donated and delivered by an Escondido couple to a pair of orphaned bear cubs at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, officials said Tuesday. The pumpkin stopped growing in September, and the couple delivered
Continue ReadingBy Christiane Cordero Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Two months after a man accused of road rage was sentenced to 5 years in prison, several of his alleged victims are expressing anger over his plea deal and are calling for legislative reform. On Tuesday, four women sat alongside attorney
Continue ReadingBy LEZLA GOODEN Click here for updates on this story OAKLAND, California (KPIX) — A West Oakland gas station was left an absolute mess after a wild burglary where thieves used a backhoe to tear into the storefront. The ampm gas station, off of 889 W Grand Ave., is the latest Oakland business targeted by
Continue ReadingBy Eric Resendiz Click here for updates on this story PALMDALE, California (KABC) — Homicide investigators are looking into the death of a toddler in Palmdale. Deputies responded to a rescue call just after 5 p.m. Tuesday at a house on East Avenue P-15, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. When they arrived,
Continue ReadingBy Rob Hayes Click here for updates on this story ENCINO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Human body parts were found inside a bag Wednesday morning in Encino, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The discovery was reported to police around 6:15 a.m. near Ventura Boulevard and Rubio Avenue. The call originally described human remains inside
Continue ReadingBy C.C. McCandless Click here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (WRAL) — A teen who reportedly shot an RTC bus passenger and dropped his gun at a preschool is going to be charged as an adult with attempted murder and several other felony counts. Tshaun Rucker, 16, appeared in Clark County Justice
Continue ReadingBy WRAL Staff Click here for updates on this story NORTH CAROLINA (WRAL) — A minivan carrying a mother and her three children was struck by a full sized pickup truck Wednesday morning in Johnston County. A child was ejected from the van when the cars crashed on Smith Road between Clayton and Four Oaks.
Continue ReadingBy ALEXUS DAVILA Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE, Maryland (WJZ) — After months of debate about banning dozens of books from Caroll County Public Schools, the Board of Education will make a vote Wednesday. Back in August, nearly 60 books were challenged for their content and removed from school libraries. Challenging a
Continue ReadingBy Omar Jimenez and Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A suspect who was taken into custody in last month’s killing of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll has been released, the suspect’s lawyer said Saturday. Detroit Police Chief James E. White had announced Wednesday a suspect was in custody, but said details of the investigation will
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