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Corrections officer opened gate to allow murderer to escape prison: Affidavit
Grant Hardin escaped prison on Sunday pretending to be a corrections officer.
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Why America’s most eligible bachelors are drowning in women
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4-year-old girl getting US care could die if deported: Lawyer
A 4-year-old girl receiving "lifesaving medical treatment" in the United States could die "within days" if she is deported, according to the family's lawyers. ABC News’ Armando Garcia reports.
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US to 'aggressively revoke visas' for many Chinese students, Rubio says
The move, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is in step with the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown on student visas. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
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Pickleball fever spans the generations
Almost 20 million people played pickleball in 2024, marking a nearly 46% increase from the prior year, according to a report from the SFIA.
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Car crashes through roof…again
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'How is bacteria antisemitic?' Some of the grants that have been canceled at Harvard
At least 180 faculty members were affected by the cancellations, a source said.
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Thieves cut through candy store to steal $2M in jewelry store heist
Thieves broke into a California candy store and then cut their way into a neighboring jewelry shop, stealing more than $2 million in cash and jewelry.
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Tourists at beach house find human remains dating back 200 years
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'Diddy' trial day 15 recap: Judge denies motion for a mistrial over arson dispute
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Judge grants ICE bail for researcher, but she remains in custody on criminal charges
Kseniia Petrova is being held in a federal prison facility in Louisiana.
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By the Numbers: US summer heat likely to only get worse
ABC News Live Prime reports on the new, alarming report from the World Meteorological Organization that estimates an 80% chance that one year out of the next five will be the warmest on record.
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'Heartbreaking': Lawyers say girl could die over lack of medical care if deported
Deysi Vargas and her daughter, 4, have been in the U.S. since 2023.
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Swimmer injured in possible shark attack off North Carolina beach, authorities say
The incident was reported at Sunset Beach on Wednesday.
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Trump commutes federal life sentence for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover
The former Chicago gang leader still faces state murder charges.
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Diddy Trial Day 11: Celebrity stylist and LAFD arson investigator questioned in court
Celebrity stylist Deonte Nash and LAFD investigator Lance Jimenez were called to testify on Wednesday, May 28. Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and ABC News contributors explain the latest court updates.
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Woman facing manslaughter charge in deadly jet ski hit-and-run that killed teenager
Ava Moore, 18, was killed in a jet ski hit-and-run while kayaking on Sunday.
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'Heartbreaking': Lawyers say 4-year-old girl could die within days if she is deported
A 4-year-old girl who receives "lifesaving medical treatment" in the United States could die "within days” if she is deported, her attorney said.
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Millions stolen in jewelry heist in California
One of the burglars broke into the neighboring candy shop before cutting through the wall of 5 Star Jewelry & Watch Repair in Simi Valley, California, just before midnight on Sunday.
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2 teens arrested in robbery, double murder at marijuana grow facility
Deputies discovered two victims dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
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California jewelry store heist: Family loses $2M in cash and heirloom pieces
The father-son jewelers say they lost retirement savings and customer heirlooms.
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Timeline shows Grant Hardin’s fall from police chief to escaped murderer
Hardin escaped from the North Central Unit in Calico, Arkansas, on Sunday.
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Georgia teen forgives officer who wrongly arrested her leading to ICE detention
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, 19, was released on bond last week.
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2 males who allegedly attacked woman at McDonald's now face hate crime charges
Two males, including one juvenile, are facing hate crime charges after allegedly physically attacking a 19-year-old woman and calling her "derogatory" names.
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Stylist testifies about Combs' alleged control over Cassie Ventura
Celebrity stylist Deonte Nash testified that Ventura told him that she participated in the "freak-offs" because “Puff wanted her to.”
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Cold case victim ID'd over 40 years after dismembered torso found in California
Vivian Moss was found dismembered in a San Jose field in 1981, officials said.
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2nd suspect arrested in SoHo torture case, officials say beatings, drugs and gun used
Like co-defendant John Woeltz, the second suspect is expected to face charges of kidnapping, assault and unlawful imprisonment, police sources said.
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Space expert on 9th flight test of SpaceX's Starship
Space industry expert Eric Ingram discusses SpaceX’s ninth test flight and launch of its mega rocket.
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Victim in 1981 cold case murder identified; investigators looking for her killer
"We know who she is now. We have a name. We just want to find out what happened to her,” said Rob Baker, the deputy district attorney for Santa Clara County.
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Suspect faces manslaughter charge in fatal jet ski hit-and-run
The alleged driver of a jet ski that fatally collided with a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet candidate while she was kayaking has been booked for manslaughter, authorities said Wednesday.
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2 males who allegedly attacked woman at McDonald's now face hate crime charges
Two males, a 19-year-old and a juvenile, were charged with a hate crime.
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FEMA denies North Carolina's request for full cost sharing of Hurricane Helene relief
FEMA has denied North Carolina's request for the agency to match 100% of the state funds for Helene cleanup, according to a letter sent from the acting administrator to the governor of North Carolina.
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Georgia teen detained by ICE after mistaken arrest speaks out
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, 19, was arrested in early May in a case of mistaken identity and then detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over her undocumented status.
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Arrest made in Connecticut mall shooting that injured 5: Police
Police announced the arrest of 19-year-old Tajuan Washington.
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