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Disastrous images emerge from Jamaica following direct hit by Hurricane Melissa

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At first light on Wednesday, the coastal communities of southwestern Jamaica bore the devastation of being in the direct path of Hurricane Melissa, as images emerging from the area show numerous homes destroyed, vehicles overturned, power lines down and trees... Read More.

DOJ places on leave 2 prosecutors who said ‘mob’ of ‘rioters’ carried out Jan. 6 attack

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two federal prosecutors were informed Wednesday that they will be put on leave after filing a legal brief 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," sources... Read More.

Thieves dressed as construction workers steal safe, jewelry valued at $3.2M from New York home

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A crew dressed in neon construction vests stole a safe containing jewelry -- valued at more than $3.2 million -- from a home in Queens, New York, after breaking in through a back door, police said Tuesday.The theft occurred on Oct.... Read More.

Murder suspect accidentally released from California jail: Officials

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(CONSTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif.) -- Police are looking for a murder suspect who they say was accidentally released from a California jail.Isaiah Jamon Andrews, 20, was mistakenly released from the Martinez Detention Facility, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office in a press... Read More.

Sonya Massey murder trial: Juror, Massey family cry during closing arguments

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Closing arguments began Tuesday morning in the trial of a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of shooting and killing a Black woman in her home.The trial began last week for Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County deputy accused of fatally shooting... Read More.

Border Patrol chief ordered to meet with judge daily on Chicago immigration crackdown

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- In a face-off on Tuesday with a federal judge, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino came under questioning about the crowd-control tactics he and his agents are using in their Chicago immigration crackdown.With Bovino appearing before her dressed in uniform,... Read More.

‘Hurricane Hunters’ who flew into eye of Melissa had to turn back due to turbulence, NOAA says

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters," were forced to turn back at one point due to heavy turbulence after flying into the eye of Hurricane Melissa on Monday.The "Hurricane Hunters" were collecting data... Read More.

Trump formally appeals his New York hush money conviction

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York's intermediate appellate court should overturn President Donald Trump's criminal hush money convictions because his trial was "fatally marred" by faulty evidence and overseen by a judge who should have recused himself, his attorneys argued in a court filing late... Read More.

Flight diverted after passenger allegedly stabbed two teens with metal fork: Authorities

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany was diverted to Boston Saturday after a man allegedly stabbed two passengers with a metal fork, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.Indian national Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, 28, allegedly stabbed two... Read More.

Hockey fan suffers life-threatening injuries after falling from stands during Pittsburgh Penguins game

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- A hockey fan was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after falling from the upper level of the arena during a Pittsburgh Penguins game on Monday, according to the team and local public safety officials.On Monday at approximately 7:15 p.m., officials were alerted that... Read More.