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FBI thwarts ‘potential terrorist attack’ in Michigan

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- The FBI has thwarted "a potential terrorist attack" and arrested "multiple subjects" in Michigan, according to FBI Director Kash Patel."This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over... Read More.

Over 1,000 items and historical artifacts stolen in early morning heist from museum collection in California

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- More than 1,000 items and historical artifacts have been stolen in an early morning heist from a California museum's off-site collection, according to police.The Oakland Police Department, along with the FBI, are investigating a burglary that occurred just before 3:30 a.m.... Read More.

Father of teen fighting cancer to be released from immigration detention

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Chicago immigration judge Eva Saltzman on Thursday set a $2,000 bond for Ruben Torres-Maldonado, whose 16-year-old daughter Ofelia Torres is battling stage 4 cancer. Torres-Maldonado will be released from immigration detention as early as Thursday.During the hearing, the judge not only ruled... Read More.

Suspect in case in which prosecutors were disciplined for Jan. 6 reference to appear in court

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after the Justice Department withdrew a sentencing memo that described the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol as being carried out by "thousands of people comprising a mob of rioters," the convicted Jan. 6 participant accused in the... Read More.

2 months after a man was killed at Burning Man, experts say it will ‘not be a quick solve’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(BLACK ROCK CITY, Nev.) -- It's been two months since a Burning Man attendee was found dead in a pool of blood at the annual event in Black Rock City, Nevada, and as officials continue to search for a suspect, law enforcement experts told... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks expedited appeal

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

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 his more than... 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.