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5 North Carolina police officers resign amid probe into alleged racist texts

Tuesday, October 20 by ABC News

Five police officers under investigation for allegedly sharing racist text messages have resigned from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) in North Carolina, a police spokesperson confirmed to ABC News on Monday.A sixth officer allegedly involved in this matter resigned in August amid a... Read More.

Rep. Adam Smith joins list of lawmakers who received letter with ‘suspicious substance’

Tuesday, October 20 by ABC News

Washington State Democratic Congressman Adam Smith received a "suspicious letter containing a powdery substance" on Monday, according to a statement from the congressman's office, making the lawmaker the latest in a growing list of politicians who have received similar letters."Earlier today, my district office... Read More.

Mid-Atlantic coast bracing for October nor’easter

Monday, October 19 by ABC News

A slow-moving October nor'easter aimed at the Mid-Atlantic seaboard is expected to produce days of high winds, life-threatening rip currents, beach erosion and coastal flooding from North Carolina up to New Jersey.Coastal flood alerts are in effect from Monday through Tuesday in Virginia, Maryland,... Read More.

Mission to bring home 1st samples from a moon other than Earth’s set to launch Monday

Monday, October 19 by ABC News

We've learned a lot about Mars since Mariner 4 took the first close-up photos of the red planet in 1965. Since that mission, orbiters, landers and rovers have explored the Martian surface, expanding our understanding of the planet.But we know very little about Mars'... Read More.

2 dead, 11 injured after woman in truck drives through soccer game in Wichita, Kansas: Police

Monday, October 19 by ABC News

Two people, including a 6-year-old boy, were killed and 11 others injured after a truck drove through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday afternoon, police said, in what officials called a "heartbreaking" incident that authorities are still investigating.Among those injured were... Read More.

Air Force member killed rappelling from Alamodome’s ceiling in Salute to Armed Forces ceremony

Monday, October 19 by ABC News

An Air Force member has died from injuries he suffered on Saturday while rappelling from the ceiling of the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, as part of a college football pre-game ceremony honoring the Armed Forces and military veterans, authorities said.The incident occurred just... Read More.

National Guard member injured in DC shooting, police say

Monday, October 19 by ABC News

The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington said early on Monday it was investigating a late-night shooting that involved members of the National Guard, one of whom was injured.Guard members had intervened in breaking up a fight at about 11 p.m. on Sunday night, the... Read More.

Oregon school shooting: Father of 2 students identified as bystander who took down suspected gunman

Friday, October 16 by ABC News

The suspected gunman in an elementary school shooting in Bend, Oregon, was shot by a parent of two students who saw the teen entering the school, his family said on Friday.Three children and a teacher were killed after a gunman opened fire in Silver... Read More.

ICE officer who allegedly struck man in Texas with vehicle placed on administrative leave, agency says

Friday, October 16 by ABC News

The Immigrations Customs and Enforcement officer who allegedly struck a man with a vehicle during a pursuit outside Houston last weekend has been placed on administrative leave, the agency said.The move is standard for all use-of-force incidents, according to an ICE spokesperson."This incident is... Read More.

Advocacy groups accuse Trump administration of fast-tracking migrant children’s asylum cases

Friday, October 16 by ABC News

Immigrant advocacy groups representing migrant children have sued the Trump administration to stop what they call a "cruel and unlawful scheme" to fast-track migrant children's asylum cases.In a complaint filed Thursday night, the groups allege that new government policies have transformed the asylum process... Read More.

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