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Ex-cop suspected of killing ex-wife, girlfriend dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
A former police officer suspected in the killings of his ex-wife and girlfriend has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, officials said Tuesday night. Oregon State Police Captain Kyle Kennedy said the suspect -- Elias Huizar -- led Troopers on a chase after a failed traffic stop on the I-5 in Eugene around 2:40 p.m. PT. No troopers were hurt in the incident, according to Kennedy.
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LA District Attorney Gascon files felony charges against suspect in break-in at Mayor Karen Bass' home
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has filed felony charges against the man accused of breaking into Mayor Karen Bass’ home on Sunday morning. The suspect – Ephraim Matthew Hunter, 29 – was charged with felony residential burglary with a person present charge, felony vandalism charge and one prior strike from a previous case in Massachusetts, Gascon said. Hunter was being arraigned Tuesday afternoon.
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George Santos ends long shot comeback bid for Congress after being expelled
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos has suspended a long shot comeback bid to represent New York's 1st Congressional District, he said on Tuesday, insisting that his challenge to incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota would "all but guarantee" a Democrat takes the seat in November. "I don't want my run to be portrayed as reprisal against Nick Lalota… Although Nick and I don't have the same voting record and I remain critical of his abysmal record, I don't want to split the ticket and be responsi
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Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF denies mass grave claims
Israel launched a retaliatory strike against Iran on Friday, a senior U.S. official told ABC News. The strike followed Iran's April 13 attack, when Tehran sent a volley of more than 300 drones and missiles toward targets in Israel, according to Israeli military officials. Iran's attack came more than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, after which the Israeli military began its bombardment of Gaza.
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9 more couples sue IVF clinic, alleging staff implanted 'dead' embryos: Lawsuit
Nine more couples are suing an in vitro fertilization provider saying it destroyed their embryos, but still implanted the nonviable embryos despite knowing they were not viable. In a joint lawsuit filed Tuesday, the couples allege that workers at Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach, California, exposed the embryos to lethal amounts of "poison." The couples underwent implantations of the nonviable embryos between Jan. 18, 2024, and Jan. 30.
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Video released of person of interest in fatal shooting of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca
Hoping for a break in the homicide investigation of Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca, investigators have released security video of a person of interest wanted in the killing. The Chicago Police Department posted a series of surveillance videos of an unidentified man wanted in the fatal shooting early Sunday, in which 30-year-old Huesca's gun and car were taken after he was gunned down while on his way home after work.
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Woman charged after allegedly crashing car into birthday party, killing 2 young kids
A woman is facing second-degree murder charges after she allegedly drove into a child's birthday party in Michigan, killing two children and injuring several others, officials said. Marshella Chidester, 66, allegedly struck a building at the Swan Creek Boat Club in Newport Saturday afternoon, and her car came to rest about 25 feet inside the building, according to the sheriff and prosecutors. An 8-year-old girl and her 4-year-old brother were killed, Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffery
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Over 4,000 IVF embryos destroyed in 1 shelling at Gaza's largest fertility center, director says
A single explosion resulting from an Israeli shelling in December destroyed more than 5,000 specimens in Gaza's largest and oldest IVF clinic, according to the director of the medical center. An estimate of 4,000 embryos and an additional 1,000 specimens of sperm and unfertilized eggs stored at the Al Basma center in Gaza City were lost, Dr. Bahaeldeen Ghalayini, the founder and director of the clinic, told ABC News. Among these were the embryos of 45-year-old Najwa Abu Hamada.
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DOJ announces $139M settlement with Larry Nassar's victims over claims of FBI misconduct
The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced it has reached a $138.7 million settlement deal with victims of the disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar to resolve their claims of wrongdoing against the FBI in its failures to investigate allegations of sexual abuse. "For decades, Lawrence Nassar abused his position, betraying the trust of those under his care and medical supervision while skirting accountability," Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer said in a state
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UK approves bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda
The United Kingdom approved controversial legislation on Tuesday that allows the government to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda, with deportation flights expected to start this summer. The so-called Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill completed its passage through the U.K. Parliament in the early morning after almost eight hours of debate overnight, clearing the way for it to soon receive royal assent and become law. The legislation, which aims to deter migrants from entering the
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Homeland Security agency under ICE rebrands to aid its investigations
When federal agents raided the house of rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs last month -- as part of a case in which Combs denies wrongdoing -- it wasn't the FBI but rather agents from Homeland Security Investigations, or HSI, who led the way.
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Ship that hit Baltimore bridge was 'unseaworthy' when it left port, city claims
The Dali, the container ship that left the Port of Baltimore in the early hours of March 26, before crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, toppling a portion of it, set sail despite its "unseaworthy" conditions, according to a Monday court filing from the city of Baltimore. In the court document, the city argues that the ship's parent company, Grace Ocean Private Ltd., should be held liable for crashing into the Key Bridge. The filing was in response to Grace Ocean Private Ltd.'s request
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What to know: Columbia University student protests against Israel-Gaza war continue
Columbia University has been thrust into turmoil in the last week, reeling from a congressional hearing on antisemitism with President Nemat Shafik and NYPD’s arrest of more than 100 protesters in support of Palestinians on the university’s lawn. Now, Columbia University’s classes are being held remotely due to the ongoing protests citing safety concerns and increased security on campus. Monday evening, the university announced that its Morningside main campus classes will move to a hybrid sc
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Navajo Power seeks to rectify energy injustice deep in Navajo Nation
Deep in western Navajo Nation, an organization called Navajo Power is pushing back against a legacy of energy injustice and attempting to rectify it for those who call the tribal lands home. "The Navajo Nation served as the battery for the West for decades," Brett Issac, founder and executive chairman of Navajo Power, told ABC News. Issac said the "massive infrastructure investment" required to build major western cities using Navajo resources is still out of reach for many that live on Navaj
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Idaho college murders: Bryan Kohberger community survey can proceed, judge rules
Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of stabbing to death four Idaho college students in 2022, can continue their survey of prospective jurors in the state, the judge overseeing his case has ruled. Kohberger's lawyers had hired a consultant to conduct community phone polling ahead of his upcoming capital murder trial in order to gauge the attitude and potential bias of people who could one day decide his fate. "The defense may continue its surveys without modification to the survey que
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Woman fatally stabbed on train in Los Angeles, suspect detained: Police
A woman was fatally stabbed on a Metro train in Los Angeles early Monday, police said, and a suspect has been detained. The woman was attacked around 5 a.m. while on the train, "somewhere between the last stop and here at Universal City station," Los Angeles police Detective Meghan Aguilar told reporters. The victim got off the train at Universal City station and was taken to a hospital where she died, according to police.
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Supreme Court appears to favor Oregon city in dispute over homeless camping ban
A majority of Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared sympathetic to an Oregon city making it a crime for anyone without a permanent residence to sleep outside in an effort to crack down on homeless encampments across public properties. The case, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, carries enormous stakes nationwide as communities confront a growing tide of unhoused residents and increasingly turn to punitive measures to try to incentivize people to take advantage of social services and other she
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Man facing federal hate crime charges for allegedly breaking into Rutgers Islamic Center during Eid
Federal prosecutors charged a man with hate crimes Monday for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University during Eid al-Fitr two weeks ago. Jacob Beacher, 24, was arrested after investigators said they determined he broke into the center on the New Brunswick, New Jersey, campus on April 10 and vandalized several items, including Turbah prayer stones and art pieces with Quranic verses. Beacher, who is not affiliated with the university, also alleged
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Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say
People who attended a total solar eclipse event at a children's museum in Indiana may have been exposed to measles, according to museum and health officials. Melissa McMasters, administrator of infectious disease and immunizations at the MCPHD, told ABC News the local county department was informed about the infected patient from the state Department of Health. "Measles is one of those reportable diseases that's required to be reported by law because of the public health significance of it," s
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Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources
A Chicago police officer who was gunned down Sunday outside his home after returning from his shift had his gun taken from him as well as his car in the attack, ABC station WLS reported Monday. The slain 30-year-old officer, Luis M. Huesca, was shot multiple times in the Gage Park neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago, police superintendent Larry Snelling said during a news conference Sunday. Huesca was still in his uniform when he was fatally shot, Snelling said.
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Jamie Dimon is worried the US economy is headed back to the 1970s
JPMorgan's CEO is concerned the US economy could be in for a repeat of the stagflation that hampered the country during the 1970s.
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Everyone's still talking about the 'SNL' Beavis and Butt-Head sketch. Cast members and experts explain why it's an instant classic.
Ryan Gosling, who starred in the skit, couldn't keep a straight face — and neither could some of the "Saturday Night Live" cast.
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Boeing beats on earnings after tumultuous quarter headlined by 737 Max crisis
Boeing is expected to report first quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, following a quarter that could be called rocky to say the least.
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Donald Trump nabs additional $1.2 billion 'earnout' bonus from DJT stock
Trump is entitled to an additional 36 million shares if the company's share price trades above $17.50 "for twenty out of any thirty trading days" over the next three years.
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NASCAR: Erik Jones out for Dover race after suffering spinal fracture in Talladega crash
Jones was evaluated and released from the infield care center after the crash.
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What US taxpayers will get for another $61 billion to Ukraine
Congress is finally providing more of the aid Ukraine needs to survive. Here's why this is money well spent.
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US has 'structural shortage' of millions of homes, PulteGroup CEO says
PulteGroup says the housing shortage presents an opportunity as the company reports first quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates.
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Dylan Edwards set to be latest Colorado running back to enter transfer portal
All four rushers who had more than 10 carries in 2023 for the Buffaloes are transferring.
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2025 Kia Tasman pickup previewed for global markets
Aimed at the Ford Ranger and other midsize pickups, the Kia Tasman pickup will make its debut by the end of 2024 with body-on-frame construction.
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Report: NBA investigating Nikola Jokić’s brother for allegedly punching fan after Nuggets’ Game 2 win over Lakers
Strahinja Jokić appeared to punch a fan shortly after the Nuggets' wild win over the Lakers on Monday night in Denver.
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Fantasy Baseball Farm Report: Orelvis Martinez is building a strong case for a call-up
Fantasy baseball analyst Andy Behrens offers up some updates from around the minor leagues, leading with yet another of Baltimore's top prospects.
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Fisker plans more layoffs as cash dwindles and bankruptcy looms
Fisker says it's planning more layoffs less than two months after cutting 15% of its workforce, as the EV startup scrambles to raise cash to stay alive. Fisker expects to seek bankruptcy protection within the next 30 days if it can't come up with that money, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory filing. Fisker said in the filing that it's currently trying to raise money to pay off a loan that it defaulted on in order to avoid bankruptcy.
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India's central bank cracks down on Kotak over IT, risk management lapses
India's central bank on Wednesday ordered Kotak Mahindra Bank to immediately cease onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels, and to stop issuing fresh credit cards, citing serious deficiencies in the bank's IT systems and risk management practices. Kotak Mahindra Bank is one of the largest private banks in India. The lender, also an investor in many startups, additionally works with many fintech firms to extend credit to SMEs and MSMEs as well as to issue co-bran
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NFL Draft nuggets: Let’s start with the Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy intersection and go from there
Be in your seat for the NFL Draft no later than the second pick going on the clock. After that, it’s going to get wild, with two QBs and several teams in play to shake things up.
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Fantasy Baseball: The Scorecard after three weeks of the season
Elly De La Cruz has been scorching to start the fantasy baseball season — but is there an end in sight? Dalton Del Don gives his take on that and more.
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Purdue star Zach Edey announces plans to enter NBA Draft after national title game run
It’s unclear where Zach Edey will end up going in the NBA Draft later this summer.
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Bears to reportedly request more than $2 billion in public money to fund $4.6 billion stadium project
The numbers for the Bears' proposed stadium project are astounding.
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Mystery solved? Odds change again, Jayden Daniels huge favorite to go No. 2 overall
There have been dramatic swings in NFL Draft odds over the past few days.
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NBA playoffs: League admits refs missed multiple Knicks fouls before game-winner vs. Sixers
The wildest sequence of the NBA playoffs so far included multiple missed calls.
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Fantasy Baseball: The top starting pitchers to stream in Week 4
Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season actually is the opportune time to start streaming. Fred Zinkie breaks down the schedule and the options.
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Teams that will shape the Draft: QB needy teams outside top ten + top ten teams we can't figure out
Concluding our 'teams that will shape the Draft' series, Matt Harmon and Fantasy Pro's Thor Nystrom look at the QB needy teams outside the top ten - Minnesota, Denver, Las Vegas - as well as teams inside the top ten that could be wild cards - New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and New York Jets.
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Best used cars for $10,000 or less in 2024
These budget-priced used car choices prove solid and reliable vehicles don't have to break the bank. Here's how to find a goodused value for under $10,000 near you.
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Lakers, 76ers beware: Blaming NBA referees for Game 2 outcomes is a loser's mentality
The Lakers and 76ers had complaints about officiating following Game 2 losses, but there were plenty of other reasons both teams lost Monday night.
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Wall Street bosses tested by shareholder calls to strip them of power
Some of Wall Street’s most powerful bosses are facing new shareholder proposals this spring that would strip them of power by separating CEO and chairman seats.
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NBA playoffs: Luka Dončić, Mavericks embrace defense, physical identity in Game 2 to even series with Clippers
Dončić scored 32 and Irving 23, but it was the grind-it-out mind-set that was the difference Tuesday night.
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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says she feels 'a space of calm' after separation: 'Most people sense it'
The 48-year-old author spoke candidly about her life after ending her marriage of 18 years.
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WADA defends its actions in Chinese swimming scandal. Its loudest critic raised the volume: 'It's a fairy tale'
In the end for the anti-doping officials, all their scientific and legal justifications for allowing nearly two dozen positive tests to go unpunished boiled down to a single explanation: they trusted China.
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Jerry Jones taking blame, staying patient on contract extensions with Dak Prescott, other stars
“If you’ve got trouble with when the timing is around here, it’s because I’m not ready to go.”
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New Nissan Murano, Armada, and new Rogue trim will continue brand's rebound
Nissan dealer meetings preview a new Murano, a new Armada, and Rogue Rock Creek Edition trim due this year that will continue Nissan's rebound.
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