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Dallas Zoo offering $25,000 reward for information on person tampering with animal habitats

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- A day after two missing monkeys from the Dallas Zoo were found, the zoo is upping its reward for information on who may have been tampering with its animal exhibits. The Dallas Zoo is now offering a $25,000 reward--up from $10,000-- for information... Read More.

Hunter Biden targets chief critics in legal counterattack

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A revamped legal team representing Hunter Biden is taking the first steps in what appears to be a more aggressive approach to his defense, disseminating on Wednesday a batch of criminal referrals and cease-and-desist letters targeting some of his most vocal... Read More.

Police continue search for 3 Detroit rappers who went missing after canceled event

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- Detroit police are searching for three local rappers who went missing after they were expected to perform at an event almost two weeks ago. Police are looking for leads in the search for 38-year-old Armani Kelly, 31-year-old Dante Wicker and 31-year-old Montoya Givens,... Read More.

Police find 2 homicide victims while searching for Oregon man who tortured woman: Police

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(GRANTS PASS, Ore.) -- A man who was accused of torturing a woman, and who evaded police for a week, also appears to be responsible for a double murder, Oregon police said Wednesday. The man was found dead late Tuesday following an hourslong standoff from... Read More.

Mother of Karon Blake speaks out about her son’s death

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The mother of Karon Blake, the 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed on Jan. 7 in Washington, D.C., has spoken out about her son’s death for the first time since the tragic incident. The Wednesday press conference was located at the offices... Read More.

Texas ice storm live updates: Over 340,000 customers without power

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A massive ice storm is freezing Texas and the southern United States on Wednesday. Some 60 million people in 22 states -- from New Mexico to Maine -- are on alert for dangerously cold weather, ice and flooding. Freezing rain and sleet are... Read More.

AP African American studies revised framework released after conservative backlash

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The College Board released its official framework Wednesday for the incoming Advanced Placement African American Studies course after weeks of debate and criticism from conservatives over the course content. The course was first piloted during this 2022-23 school year in just 60... Read More.

VP Harris addresses mourners at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- Tyre Nichols' family will gather in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday for his funeral, weeks after the 29-year-old died following a violent encounter with Memphis police officers caught on body camera. The graphic footage of Nichols' traffic stop and beating was released to... Read More.

Judge poised to render verdict against former officer charged in George Floyd’s death

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao's attorney is asking a judge to acquit him on a state charge stemming from George Floyd's death, contending he "never touched" the 46-year-old Black man and was only doing what he was trained to do during... Read More.

Man accused of torturing woman in Oregon dead following weeklong manhunt: Police

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(GRANTS PASS, Ore.) -- A man accused of torturing a woman who evaded police for a week is dead following an hourslong standoff, Oregon police said. Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, was wanted for attempted murder, kidnapping and assault, police said. The Grants Pass Police Department announced late... Read More.

Twelve-year-old shot in NYC building lobby while group played with gun, police say

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A young man playing with a gun pointed it at a 12-year-old boy and opened fire, shooting him in the lobby of a Brooklyn apartment building, police said. The boy was shot in the left shoulder at the apartment building in the... Read More.

Could ChatGPT be your child’s next tutor? AI experts, politicians weigh in

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The artificial intelligence-fueled, text-generating chatbot, ChatGPT, has made its way to the halls of Congress. Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss said the technology's biggest impact could be on the education system. "This is a complement to teachers, not a substitute," Auchincloss told ABC News. "The... Read More.

Dallas Zoo offering $25,000 reward for information on person tampering with animal habitats

Hunter Biden targets chief critics in legal counterattack

Police continue search for 3 Detroit rappers who went missing after canceled event

Police find 2 homicide victims while searching for Oregon man who tortured woman: Police

Mother of Karon Blake speaks out about her son’s death

Texas ice storm live updates: Over 340,000 customers without power

AP African American studies revised framework released after conservative backlash

VP Harris addresses mourners at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

Judge poised to render verdict against former officer charged in George Floyd’s death

Man accused of torturing woman in Oregon dead following weeklong manhunt: Police

Could ChatGPT be your child’s next tutor? AI experts, politicians weigh in

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