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Police response to mall fight prompts outrage, investigation into treatment of Black teen

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A viral video of police responding to a fight between two teenagers at the Bridgewater Commons Mall in New Jersey over the weekend has drawn outrage and prompted an internal investigation over the officer’s apparent treatment of the Black teenager.The video,... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Updated mask guidance from CDC could come next week

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 925,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering.About 64.5% of the... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Deaths increasing in 15 states

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 925,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering.About 64.5% of the... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Weekly global number of cases fell by 19%, WHO says

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 925,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering.About 64.5% of the... Read More.

Two young deputies shot in ‘ambush’ but manage to return fire

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two young Texas sheriff's deputies are recovering after they were shot in an "ambush," but managed to return fire, fatally shooting the suspect, officials said.The Harris County sheriff's deputies -- ages 27 and 28 -- were both hospitalized in stable condition,... Read More.

San Francisco recalls three school board members in landslide election

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- San Francisco voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots to remove three members of the city’s school board Tuesday night, marking the first time in the city’s history members of the board have been recalled.In an election marred by debate over the pace... Read More.

“Rust” cinematographer’s family files suit alleging ‘reckless’ behavior on set

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The family of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Tuesday filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a number of parties including Alec Baldwin and the Rust movie production, attorneys for the family said.Hutchins died in October after allegedly being shot by a prop... Read More.

Battle brews over drill rap in NYC after killings of two rappers

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams is raising the alarm over violent content in drill rap, a controversial and popular subgenre of hip-hop, and wants social media companies to restrict artists from sharing their music on those platforms.Adams admitted that he... Read More.

COVID-19 updates: Omicron and its sublineages accounting for 100% of new cases

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 923,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering.About 64.4% of the... Read More.

Key takeaways from former cop’s testimony in fed trial over George Floyd’s death

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A fired Minneapolis police officer charged alongside two former colleagues with violating George Floyd's civil rights during the fatal arrest took the witness stand in his own defense on Tuesday, saying he "had a different role" than restraining the 46-year-old handcuffed... Read More.

Sandy Hook families settle with Remington marking 1st time gun maker is held liable for mass shooting

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Remington Arms agreed Tuesday to settle liability claims from the families of five adults and four children killed in the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, according to a new court filing, marking the first time a gun manufacturer has been... Read More.

Jury reaches verdict after judge tosses Sarah Palin’s libel suit against New York Times

Wednesday, February 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal jury in New York on Tuesday has rejected former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's libel suit against the New York Times a day after a judge said he will dismiss the case no matter what verdict was reached.The jury informed... Read More.

Police response to mall fight prompts outrage, investigation into treatment of Black teen

COVID-19 live updates: Updated mask guidance from CDC could come next week

COVID-19 live updates: Deaths increasing in 15 states

COVID-19 live updates: Weekly global number of cases fell by 19%, WHO says

Two young deputies shot in ‘ambush’ but manage to return fire

San Francisco recalls three school board members in landslide election

“Rust” cinematographer’s family files suit alleging ‘reckless’ behavior on set

Battle brews over drill rap in NYC after killings of two rappers

COVID-19 updates: Omicron and its sublineages accounting for 100% of new cases

Key takeaways from former cop’s testimony in fed trial over George Floyd’s death

Sandy Hook families settle with Remington marking 1st time gun maker is held liable for mass shooting

Jury reaches verdict after judge tosses Sarah Palin’s libel suit against New York Times

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