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Judge to consider final approval of Bank of America’s $72 million settlement with Epstein accusers

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York will consider granting final approval Thursday to Bank of America's $72 million settlement with women who accused the bank of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse them.The women, suing collectively under the pseudonym Jane Doe, accused... Read More.

Alleged 9/11 mastermind’s long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028

Thursday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The alleged self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the 9/11 attacks will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday, nearly 25 years after the attacks.Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was captured in 2003 and has been held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006."Trial on... Read More.

Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing in bid to take back guilty plea in Idaho murders: Court filings

Wednesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho quadruple murders, has been granted a new hearing in his bid to take back his guilty plea, according to court filings. His new evidentiary hearing has been set for... Read More.

Quintuple homicide suspect gunned down his girlfriend and her family, friends: Officials

Wednesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The suspect in a quintuple homicide in Oregon allegedly targeted his girlfriend and her family and friends, shooting all five multiple times, authorities said.Benjamin Parker allegedly carried out the killings on Saturday morning at a rural property he lived on near... Read More.

Meta settles with states in landmark social media addiction case

Wednesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general on Wednesday reached a landmark settlement with Meta that will change how young users interact with Instagram and Facebook.The settlement includes a default daily time limit of two hours for users under 18 that... Read More.

Father of sailor deployed on USS Abraham Lincoln released by ICE

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The father of a sailor deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was released by immigration authorities Tuesday -- days after his son posted about the ordeal on Facebook, an account not disputed by the Department of Homeland Security.Joshua Aviles, the... Read More.

Target apologizes for ‘offensive’ kids Halloween costume that evoked racist imagery

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Target is apologizing for selling a children's Halloween costume that some described as reminiscent of racist minstrel caricatures."An apology from us: We pulled an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment," Target said in a statement... Read More.

Trump administration suggests Kennedy Center could be demolished if court blocks planned renovations

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department suggested in a court filing Tuesday that the Kennedy Center could face demolition in the event a federal judge issues an order permanently blocking President Donald Trump's push to renovate the facility with additions intended to recognize Trump personally.... Read More.

State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The State Department announced that it is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum in the United States, which officials say could result in the cancellation... Read More.

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to overturn conviction

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's challenge to her conviction, finding her claims "meritless" or "frivolous."Maxwell was trying to vacate her conviction and 20-year prison sentence.Maxwell was convicted of five felony counts, all arising from... Read More.