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Former Arkansas police chief sentenced for murder and rape escapes from prison

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(GATEWAY, ARK.) -- A former Arkansas police chief serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape has escaped from prison, according to the Stone County Sheriff's Office.Grant Hardin, 56, who has been in prison since 2017 for first-degree murder and rape, escaped the Calico... Read More.

In brief: Disney films release dates, a Top Gun experience in Vegas underway and more

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Disney recently shared release information for a couple of highly anticipated movies. The Dog Stars, a 20th Century Studios project, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. It's due to hit screens in March 2026 and will star Saltburn's Jacob Elordi. And Avatar fans can rejoice: the newest film... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/26/25

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTimberwolves 126, Thunder 128NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 3, Panthers 0MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGiants 1, Tigers 3Red Sox 2, Brewers 3Rockies 1, Cubs 3Cardinals 2, Orioles 5Blue Jays 2, Rangers 1White Sox 1, Mets 2Reds... Read More.

Jet ski driver flees after killing 18-year-old kayaker in Texas: Police

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(GRAPEVINE, TEXAS) -- An 18-year-old who was kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over Memorial Day weekend was killed after being struck by a jet ski, whose driver fled the scene, police said.The incident happened on Sunday evening when the jet ski, with a... Read More.

Everyone who has testified in the Sean Diddy Combs trial so far: Recap

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Across two weeks of testimony in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, federal prosecutors called 16 witnesses, attempting to prove the rap mogul embraced violence and threats to coerce women into sex and protect his music empire.In addition to hearing... Read More.

11 injured, including children, after boat explodes in Fort Lauderdale: Officials

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) -- Eleven passengers, including two children, were injured when a boat exploded in Florida on Memorial Day, according to officials.The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Monday in Fort Lauderdale near the New River Triangle, the Coast Guard said. There were... Read More.

8 New Orleans inmates captured, 2 remain missing after more than a week on the run

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- Eight inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail have been arrested after more than a week on the run, authorities announced.Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on Monday evening that inmate Lenton Vanburen was captured in Baton Rouge and is... Read More.

Tragic accident: Teen dies after falling from Memorial Day parade float

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(GREEN, OHIO) -- A 13-year-old boy died after falling from a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio, authorities said.The incident occurred late Monday morning during a Memorial Day parade in Green, located south of Akron in Summit County.The teenager was riding in the parade... Read More.

Black bear found sitting on stove inside home after crashing through ceiling

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(BELL COUNTY, KY) -- A black bear was discovered sitting on the stove inside a Kentucky home after crashing through the ceiling, authorities said.The incident occurred last Wednesday when Game Warden Derick Creech in Bell County, Kentucky, received a call at approximately 5 a.m.... Read More.

Memorial Day mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 injured in Philadelphia park

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Two people are dead, and nine others have been injured in a Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia, authorities said.The shooting took place at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on Monday evening, the final day of the long Memorial Day weekend, when gunfire... Read More.

Former Arkansas police chief sentenced for murder and rape escapes from prison

Former Arkansas police chief sentenced for murder and rape escapes from prison

In brief: Disney films release dates, a Top Gun experience in Vegas underway and more

Scoreboard roundup — 5/26/25

Jet ski driver flees after killing 18-year-old kayaker in Texas: Police

Everyone who has testified in the Sean Diddy Combs trial so far: Recap

11 injured, including children, after boat explodes in Fort Lauderdale: Officials

8 New Orleans inmates captured, 2 remain missing after more than a week on the run

Tragic accident: Teen dies after falling from Memorial Day parade float

Black bear found sitting on stove inside home after crashing through ceiling

Memorial Day mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 injured in Philadelphia park

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