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Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in ‘error’ to El Salvador
Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Maryland has granted a preliminary injunction and ordered the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was [Read More…]

Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church in Kansas
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (SENECA, Kan.) — A man has been arrested in the murder of a Catholic priest, who was shot Thursday outside the residence at his church in the small town of Seneca, Kansas. [Read More…]

At least 8 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event is pounding the middle of the U.S. with destructive tornadoes and life-threatening flooding. Friday marks day three of the devastating storm. Here’s what you need [Read More…]

Man at large after allegedly gunning down estranged girlfriend and her daughter: LA sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LOS ANGELES) — A man is at large after he allegedly gunned down his estranged girlfriend and her daughter in their car, authorities said. Donte Lamont Brown, 41, of Compton, [Read More…]

2 people missing after boat capsizes on Wisconsin River: Police
Ross Harried/NurPhoto via Getty Images (MADISON, Wis.) — Two people are missing after a boat capsized on the Wisconsin River on Thursday, according to the Wisconsin Dells Police Department. At approximately 4:24 p.m. on Thursday, [Read More…]

How are small businesses reacting to Trump’s tariffs announcement?
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Wendy Brugh, owner of Dry Ridge Farm in Marshall, North Carolina, said President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement is like “pouring salt in a wound that is just now beginning [Read More…]

At least 7 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event is pounding the middle of the U.S. with destructive tornadoes and life-threatening flooding. Friday marks day three of the devastating storm. Here’s what you need [Read More…]

Kidney donor expected to be released by ICE after appeal to save his brother’s life
Alfredo Pacheco, a Venezuelan migrant who earlier this year was diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure, displays a photo of himself and his brother Jose Gregorio Gonzalez, March 26, 2025, in Cicero, Illinois. Gonzalez, also a [Read More…]

USA Fencing disqualifies athlete for refusing to compete against transgender woman
(Hill Street Studios/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A female fencer was disqualified from a competition for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent, USA Fencing said in a statement to ABC News on Thursday. The incident [Read More…]

‘Numerous people’ stabbed in DC, suspect in custody: Police
(WASHINGTON) — “Numerous people” have been stabbed in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, police said. A suspect is in custody, police said. Seven people were transported from the scene to the hospital, according to a D.C. [Read More…]

Judge Boasberg says he’s contemplating ‘contempt proceedings’ over Trump deportations
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Nearly three weeks after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to remove more than 200 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador with little-to-no due process, [Read More…]

‘Complete chaos’: 3 adults charged after brawl breaks out during youth hockey game
Obtained by ABC News (NEW YORK) — Three adults were charged on Wednesday after a brawl broke out during a youth hockey tournament in New Jersey, according to the Egg Harbor Township Police Department. The [Read More…]

NASA catches a glimpse of ‘city-killer’ asteroid before it disappears until 2028
Space Frontiers/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the “city-killer” asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA. The space rock, called 2024 YR4, was previously given up to a [Read More…]

NYC sees ‘historic’ drop in crime, police commissioner says
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch/Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City saw fewer shootings in the first three months of the year than in any previous quarter since the NYPD began keeping statistics, [Read More…]

Florida deputy killed in shootout at a Dollar General
Walton County Sheriff’s Office (MOSSY HEAD, Fla.) — A Florida deputy has been killed in a shootout at a Dollar General store, according to Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson. At approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday [Read More…]

Once-in-a-generation storm turns deadly: Where to expect tornadoes, dangerous flooding
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event turned deadly on day 1 on Wednesday — and the risk for destructive storms and tornadoes will continue on Thursday, and the threat of flooding [Read More…]

Judge to hear arguments over whether Trump deportation flights defied court order
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Nearly three weeks after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to remove more than 200 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador with little-to-no due process, [Read More…]

Two meteor showers will happen simultaneously in April, astronomers say
(Jiojio/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — April may be known for its rain showers — but when the clouds part, nighttime skygazers can enjoy meteor showers and other dazzling displays all month long, according to astronomers. [Read More…]

15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California
(Annie Otzen/Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — Phoebe Beltran, 15, has always been a “water baby,” according to her mom, Bibi Beltran. She has always had a love for swimming, she told ABC News, which was [Read More…]

Once-in-a-generation storm to bring tornadoes, historic flooding
(Darwin Brandis/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A once-in-a-generation extreme weather event is underway, beginning with a tornado outbreak and continuing into the weekend with four days of dangerous flooding pounding the same region. A rare [Read More…]