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Woman posted picture of dog with ‘I voted’ sticker after registering pet to vote: DA

Wednesday, September 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A California woman is facing six years in prison for allegedly registering her dog to vote and casting mail-in ballots in two elections, one of which was counted, the Orange County District Attorney's Office announced.Laura Lee Yourex, 62, of Costa Mesa,... Read More.

Decomposing body found in trunk of Tesla at Los Angeles impound lot: Police sources

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- A decomposing body was found in the trunk of a Tesla two days after it had been towed from a Los Angeles street, police sources said.Police responded to an impound lot in Hollywood midday Monday "for a foul odor coming... Read More.

Man pleads guilty to neo-Nazi-inspired plot to bomb Nashville energy facility: DOJ

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Tuesday to plotting to using a weapon of mass destruction in a neo-Nazi-inspired plot to destroy an energy facility near Nashville, the Justice Department announced.Skyler Philippi, 24, was arrested last November over his plans to attack... Read More.

US students’ reading and math scores at historic lows: ‘Devastating trend’

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- High school students, especially 12th graders, are reading and learning math and science at historic lows, according to a new report from the National Assessment of Education Progress.The new report, known as the Nation's Report Card, was released Monday by the... Read More.

77-year-old man, 78-year-old woman set on fire, killed in their home; suspect at large: Sources

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City police are searching for the suspect who killed a 77-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman by stabbing them and setting them on fire in their Queens home, likely while searching for property to steal, sources said.Neighbors reported a... Read More.

Surfside condo investigators believe deadly collapse started in the pool deck

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(SURFSIDE, Fla.) -- More than four years after the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium complex in Surfside, Florida, federal investigators are expected to announce their preliminary findings on Tuesday regarding the cause of the tragedy."It is more likely that the collapse... Read More.

New York Fire Department to honor 39 members killed by 9/11-related illnesses this year

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Sept. 11, 2001, terror attack on the World Trade Center is still killing New York City firefighters 24 years later.On Tuesday, the New York City Fire Department will remember 39 members who died in the past year of illnesses related... Read More.

Charlotte increases security on light rail after Ukrainian woman was stabbed to death: Mayor

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(CHARLOTTE, NC.) -- After a Ukrainian woman was stabbed to death on Charlotte's light rail system late last month, the mayor said the city is now increasing security on commuter trains "effective immediately," as the attack continues to spark outrage among elected officials."As I... Read More.

Michigan judge dismisses case against 15 alleged ‘fake electors’ in 2020 election

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Michigan judge has dismissed the case against 15 individuals accused of being "fake electors" for Donald Trump in the 2020 election.Judge Kristen Simmons on Tuesday said she found insufficient evidence to prove the defendants acted with criminal intent."This... Read More.

Jury selection continues in case of man who allegedly tried to kill Trump on golf course

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(FORT PIERCE, Fla.) -- One hundred and twenty potential jurors are in federal court in Fort Pierce, Florida, Tuesday for the second day of jury selection in the criminal trial of Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to kill Donald Trump on his golf... Read More.