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Multiple large wildfires menacing Southern California, prompting thousands to evacuate

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- Fueled by gusting winds and warm temperatures, multiple large wildfires continued to menace Southern California on Wednesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate, authorities said.As of Wednesday morning, the five largest wildfires had burned nearly 22,000 acres from Santa Barbara County... Read More.

Social media influencer allegedly plotted to kill pop singer Jack Avery in custody dispute: Prosecutors

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A social media influencer is accused of plotting to kill a pop singer in an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy that prosecutors say stemmed from a "bitter custody dispute" over their daughter. The influencer, 24-year-old Gabriela Gonzalez, allegedly conspired with her father and... Read More.

Man arrested in young woman’s 1986 cold case rape, murder in Virginia Beach

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) -- Four decades after a young woman was raped and murdered, a man has been linked to the crime through DNA and is under arrest, according to Virginia Beach, Virginia, police."It's incredibly scary for the community to think that someone who... Read More.

San Diego shooting: Investigators probe suspects’ potential extremism

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(SAN DIEGO) -- Investigators are continuing to build a picture of the two suspects in the deadly Monday shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego which killed three people, and which law enforcement officials say may have been driven by nihilistic and accelerationist... Read More.

Memorial Day weekend travel: The busiest days to fly and drive

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Despite high prices for gas and airfare, a record-breaking 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.Whether you are hitting the road or taking to the skies, here's what you need to know:By planeAbout 3.66... Read More.

Water supplies along Colorado River basin in peril, experts say

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Colorado River basin and its two largest reservoirs -- Lake Mead and Lake Powell -- are facing potentially record-low water levels in the coming months due to a snow drought that impacted much of the West over the winter season,... Read More.

2 officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to stop Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol in 2021 during the Jan. 6 attack are suing to stop the creation of President Donald Trump's $1.7 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," calling it the "most brazen act of presidential corruption this... Read More.

Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A sinkhole has shut down one of the runways at LaGuardia International Airport in New York City, prompting cancellations and delays, according to officials.Crews found the sinkhole around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, while conducting a daily morning inspection of the airport's... Read More.

DOJ charges prosecutor with attempting to steal report on Trump’s classified docs case

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice on Wednesday charged a longtime federal prosecutor with attempting to steal a sealed report prepared by then-special counsel Jack Smith on President Donald Trump's alleged retention of classified documents.A grand jury indicted Carmen Mercedes Lineberger -- a managing... Read More.

Former assistant principal on trial after teacher shot by 6-year-old student

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

(VIRGINIA) -- A former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school is standing trial on criminal charges more than three years after a then-6-year-old student shot his first grade teacher in their classroom.Ebony Parker has been charged with eight counts of felony child abuse... Read More.

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Multiple large wildfires menacing Southern California, prompting thousands to evacuate

Man arrested in young woman’s 1986 cold case rape, murder in Virginia Beach

San Diego shooting: Investigators probe suspects’ potential extremism

Memorial Day weekend travel: The busiest days to fly and drive

Water supplies along Colorado River basin in peril, experts say

2 officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to stop Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund

Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport

DOJ charges prosecutor with attempting to steal report on Trump’s classified docs case

Former assistant principal on trial after teacher shot by 6-year-old student

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