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Torrential rains wreaking havoc on California communities proving beneficial for state’s forests

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- California's precious trees are receiving a much-needed reprieve from the extreme drought conditions they have been experiencing for several decades.The same atmospheric river storm system that is bringing devastating flooding to communities all over California is providing relief to the state's... Read More.

Idaho murders: Suspect Bryan Kohberger returns to court on Thursday

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger is due back in a Latah County, Idaho, courtroom on Thursday.The 28-year-old faces first-degree murder and burglary charges and has not yet entered a plea.Kohberger was arrested on Dec. 30 in his home... Read More.

Minneapolis parking lot shooting leaves at least one dead, two critically injured

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- At least one person was killed and two others were critically injured in a shooting that broke out in a Minneapolis parking lot on Wednesday night, police said."This is a very active and ongoing investigation, but we believe that there is at... Read More.

Large killer whale dies after beaching itself on Florida coast

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A giant 21-foot killer whale weighing an estimated 3-and-a-half tons has died after beaching itself.The incident occurred early Wednesday morning at the south end of Jungle Hut beach in Flagler County, Florida -- approximately 30 miles north of Daytona Beach --... Read More.

Black Lives Matter co-founder blames LAPD for cousin’s death

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has claimed the Los Angeles Police Department is responsible for her cousin's death during a traffic stop.Cullors said on Instagram on Tuesday that her cousin, Keenan Anderson, was killed in Venice, a neighborhood in Los... Read More.

Ex-doctor convicted of overprescribing opioids to addicted patients

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former Ohio doctor was convicted of overprescribing opioids despite knowing her patients were severely addicted, the Justice Department said Wednesday.Freeda Flynn was found guilty on eight counts of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone, according to the... Read More.