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Coyote attacks, chases 9-year-old playing hide-and-seek in Oregon yard: Officials

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- A coyote attacked and chased a 9-year-old in Portland, Oregon, while the child was playing hide-and-seek in their own yard, with officials encouraging residents in the area to remain on alert, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.The attack... Read More.

Critics question whether White House, contractors ‘cut corners’ on asbestos safety in East Wing demolition

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Days after the abrupt demolition of the East Wing of the White House, critics are questioning whether the Trump administration and contractors involved in razing the historic structure adhered to federal health and safety standards, including those governing the handling of hazardous... Read More.

Ex-South Carolina sheriff to plead guilty to stealing police funds

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(SPARTANBURG, S.C.) -- A former sheriff of Spartanburg, South Carolina, is expected to plead guilty Thursday morning to stealing money from his own police force and taking illicit drugs.Chuck Wright previously signed a plea deal admitting to three criminal counts of conspiracy to commit... Read More.

9-year-old Carol Ann was killed in a church in 1962. Her murderer has finally been ID’d.

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(BUCKS COUNTY, Pa.) -- A 9-year-old girl's killer has been identified more than 60 years after she was raped and murdered in a Pennsylvania church, authorities announced.On Oct. 22, 1962, Carol Ann Dougherty was on her way to the library when she was raped... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks expedited appeal

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a federal appeals court to expedite his appeal of his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, arguing he could finish his prison sentence before his appeal is heard on a normal timetable.Combs is appealing his conviction and... Read More.

States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Guard is planning to train as many as 500 troops per state to serve as part of a rapid-response force focused on civil disturbance missions, according to a U.S. official.The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald... Read More.

Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last week, Joel Camas, a 16-year-old living in the Bronx, New York, showed up for a routine immigration check-in at a federal building in the city, hoping he would be able to return to class at his high school later that... Read More.

With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can’t clarify Trump’s plan to fund program

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With critical food assistance benefits set to run out Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday said he is talking with President Donald Trump about the shutdown as lawmakers appear sympathetic, but still entrenched.The Department of Agriculture said earlier this week... Read More.

State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(FLORIDA) -- All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida have asked Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency as nearly three million Floridians are set to lose their access to SNAP food assistance benefits when funding for the program expires Saturday... Read More.

2 men sentenced to 25 years for failed murder-for-hire plot against Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two men hired by Iran in a failed plot to kill Masih Alinejad, an Iranian dissident, author and activist, at her New York City home in 2022 were sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday.A Manhattan federal court jury convicted... Read More.

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Coyote attacks, chases 9-year-old playing hide-and-seek in Oregon yard: Officials

Critics question whether White House, contractors ‘cut corners’ on asbestos safety in East Wing demolition

Ex-South Carolina sheriff to plead guilty to stealing police funds

9-year-old Carol Ann was killed in a church in 1962. Her murderer has finally been ID’d.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks expedited appeal

States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can’t clarify Trump’s plan to fund program

State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits

2 men sentenced to 25 years for failed murder-for-hire plot against Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad

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