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Michael Slager pleads guilty in connection with killing of Walter Scott
Former North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer Michael Slager pleaded guilty today to a federal civil rights offense in the shooting death of unarmed black man Walter Scott, bringing a conclusion to the case two years after the police shooting was caught on video by a bystander. Slager pleading guilty to violating Scott's civil rights in federal court this afternoon will end the federal case against him and also resolve the state charges that were still pending after a mistrial was declared in the state murder trial last year. Slager's mother and Scott's mother both wept in court as the 35-year old former cop was led away in handcuffs.
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What you need to know about the GOP plan and pre-existing conditions
Health care coverage for pre-existing conditions has been a major sticking point in the negotiations around the new GOP health care plan -- and a source of mixed messages from Republicans and Democrats about what the bill would actually do. President Donald Trump said in an interview on Monday that the bill would cover pre-existing conditions as well as Obamacare did. But Democrats have attacked the plan as getting rid of coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, like congestive heart failure, epilepsy, kidney disease, multiple sclerosis, paralysis, severe mental illness, Alzheimer's, dementia and pregnancy.
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Jimmy Kimmel tweets sweet photo of son Billy with big sister Jane
Kimmel posted the photo this afternoon of his wife, Molly McNearney, holding their son while big sister Jane "listens" to his heart with her toy stethoscope. Earlier, McNearney tweeted a photo of her husband cradling their son's head.
Good Morning AmericaFormer Bachelor Chris Soules had alcoholic beverages in vehicle night of fatal crash, prosecutor says
Former Bachelor Chris Soules was allegedly found with empty and open alcoholic beverages "in and around" his car on the night of a fatal accident that claimed the life of Kenneth Mosher, according to paperwork obtained by ABC News. Late last month, Soules, 35, was charged with a felony for allegedly leaving the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident. Attorneys for Soules, 35, filed to have the felony charge against him dismissed, stating a lack of evidence.
Good Morning AmericaNew York triplets get same surgery for rare skull condition
Three New York infants are recovering after undergoing the same surgery to treat a rare birth defect that affected their skulls. Last October Amy and Mike Howard welcomed their three sons Hunter, Jackson and Kaden. While Hunter and Jackson are identical, Kaden is fraternal.
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US man and girlfriend found dead in Belize were strangled, police say
Autopsies performed today on Drew DeVoursney, 36, of Atlanta and Francesca Matus, 52, of Toronto ruled that they died of strangulation, according to police. A search party found their bodies in a village in the Corozal district, near the border with Mexico, according to Breaking Belize News. Police say they found their bodies in an "advanced state of decomposition," with what's believed to be DeVoursney's body on top of Matus' body.
Good Morning AmericaCouple's elderly dog lives just long enough to welcome new baby home
Before Beth and Michael Clark came along, Rocky was just a feeble, elderly dog who may have otherwise never found a home to live out the rest of his days. Luckily, the couple laid eyes on him one day when dropping off donations at the Anne Arundel County Animal Shelter in Maryland. "He was really frail," Beth Clark told ABC News.
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Hillary Clinton blames FBI director, WikiLeaks for her election loss
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton today opened up about her election loss in an interview at a Women for Women event in New York, admitting that her campaign made some mistakes while also taking jabs at President Donald Trump. She poked fun at Trump's tweets and his repeated comments about the election while saying she was on her way to winning the election if not for a last-minute letter to Congress from FBI Director James Comey and the release of campaign emails from WikiLeaks. She took questions from CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour in the event hosted by Women for Women International, an organization that works for equality and higher standards of living for women in war-torn countries around the world.
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Trump and Putin discussed Syria, North Korea and terrorism on call
President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin today, his third call with the Russian leader since he took office. According to a White House readout of the conversation, the two spoke about efforts to end terrorism in the Middle East, attempts to de-escalate tensions with North Korea and the ongoing civil war in Syria. "President Trump and President Putin agreed that the suffering in Syria has gone on for far too long and that all parties must do all they can to end the violence," read the White House release.
ABC NewsTrump upset Democrats made him look bad in spending deal
Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney defended President Trump's tweets this morning calling for a "good shutdown" in September and said the president was "frustrated" by Democrats claiming victory over the government funding bill. “What you heard the president express this morning was frustration over how he was treated as part of the negotiations," Mulvaney said during a press briefing at the White House on Tuesday.
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Red Sox apologize for fans' racist taunts of Orioles player Adam Jones
The Boston Red Sox organization issued an apology today after Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones complained that fans directed racist slurs at him during Monday night's game at Fenway Park in Boston. Jones, a five-time All-Star for the Orioles and one of only 62 African-American players to earn a major league baseball roster spot on opening day this season, reportedly said he was "called the N-word a handful of times” as he stood in the outfield.
ABC NewsUT-Austin stabbing suspect reportedly suffered from mental health issues: Police
A student at the University of Texas at Austin accused of stabbing four students is believed to have suffered from mental health issues, officials said today. The suspect, Kendrex White, allegedly kicked a female student out of his way on campus on Monday, then stabbed four male students — one fatally — UT-Austin Chief of Police David Carter said at a press conference today. Carter said that it's believed White was suffering from mental health issues and that he was recently involuntarily committed in another city.
ABC NewsSearch continues for 18-month-old girl swept away by Arkansas floodwaters
Rescuers resumed their search for an 18-month-old girl swept away by floodwaters at 7 this morning, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office in Arkansas. Floodwaters swept away the girl and her 4-year-old brother while they were traveling in a car with their mother over the weekend.
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United CEO Oscar Munoz promises DC lawmakers, 'We will do better'
United CEO Oscar Munoz appeared at a Capitol Hill hearing this morning, telling the House Transportation Committee that his airline “will do better” as federal lawmakers grilled him and other industry executives over recent dust-ups between U.S. airlines and their customers. Munoz went on to talk about a series of changes the airline had introduced in response to the incident. “We will do better,” the United CEO said.
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5 things to know about leading Tony nominee 'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812'
Like its predecessor, "Great Comet" takes an unlikely story, a diverse cast and a fusion of musical styles, and turns them into a runaway Broadway hit. The musical earned 12 nominations this morning, including one for its star, Josh Groban, the 36-year-old mega-recording star who is making an acclaimed Broadway debut.
ABC NewsWitness video shows police takedown of San Diego pool gunman
Witness video shows the moment police took down the man accused of opening fire at a birthday pool party at a San Diego apartment complex, killing one and injuring seven others who were "just mere feet from him," police said. The suspected shooter, identified by officials as Peter Selis, 49, was shot and killed by police at the pool area of the La Jolla Crossroads apartment complex Sunday evening, San Diego police said. The witness video, filmed from above the apartment complex pool, shows two police officers with their guns drawn, firing across the pool area in the direction of the suspect.
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Congressman wonders whether Chelsea Clinton wants to 'try to do better than her mommy did'
Alabama Republican Rep. Mo Brooks today trashed Chelsea Clinton’s tweet targeting the congressman's position on pre-existing medical conditions. “Well that is not at all what I said, and it's just another example of where people who are on the other side are so willing to make false representations,” Brooks said, explaining his struggle to rationalize insuring chain-smokers and alcoholics versus insuring someone with leukemia or diabetes. “Quite frankly, Chelsea Clinton has no idea what she's talking about,” Brooks scoffed.
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What you need to know about the US missile defense system now active in S. Korea
The antimissile system recently deployed to South Korea to help protect that nation from a possible missile attack from North Korea is now operational, a U.S. official confirms to ABC News. While the system is now capable of intercepting a North Korean missile, according to U.S. Forces Korea, it will not be fully operational for a few months.
