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Alleged Ohio fraudsters filed false health claims, purchased luxury cars

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senior Justice Department leaders on Thursday announced a number of cases against those who they say perpetrated fraud in Ohio.Four people, including two state of Ohio employees, were charged with a $30 million fraud scheme targeting the state's behavioral health department.Two of... Read More.

Father kills 2 daughters, their mother in Miami stabbing murder-suicide

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- A man, woman and two girls were found stabbed to death in what investigators believe is a murder-suicide in Miami.Investigators said they believe 42-year-old Ryan Charles Whiten killed 46-year-old Melanie Lauren Hyer, 11-year-old Savannah Whiten and 8-year-old Sienna Whiten before taking his... Read More.

Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate additional alleged abusers named by former Epstein assistant

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) on Thursday asked the Justice Department to investigate allegations of sexual abuse raised by a former assistant to Jeffrey Epstein during her interview with the committee last month, according to a letter from Comer and... Read More.

Teenage girl accused of stabbing 3 horses due in court

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- The teenage girl accused of stabbing three horses is due in court for a hearing on Thursday as prosecutors hope to move her case to adult court.The girl -- who was in Las Vegas for the National Barrel Horse Association's Professional's... Read More.

High school graduation shooting kills 18-year-old, wounds 3, including 11-year-old

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(FAIRFIELD, Calif.) -- A teenager was killed and three people were wounded, including an 11-year-old, when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in Northern California, according to police.The shooting took place at about 7:15 p.m. local time Wednesday in the parking lot... Read More.

USDA confirms detection of New World screwworm in Texas

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed the detection of New World screwworm in a cow in Texas after the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned Wednesday that the parasitic fly may have arrived in the mainland U.S after moving north from countries in... Read More.

Former NRA CEO must repay $4.3 million for misappropriating money, court rules

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An appellate court in New York has upheld a $4.3 million judgment imposed on former National Rifle Association CEO Wayne LaPierre after he was found liable of misappropriating money. The Appellate Division's First Department also upheld the prohibition on LaPierre from... Read More.

Man allegedly had explosive device in his carry-on bag at California airport: TSA

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- A man was arrested and faces a federal charge after an explosive device was allegedly found in his carry-on bag at a California airport, federal authorities said.Kimani Osayande Jones, 49, was detained at the Sacramento International Airport on Saturday after attempting... Read More.

Volunteer firefighter arrested for allegedly setting fires, responding to them with his department

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(SOUDERTON, Pa.) -- A volunteer firefighter has been arrested for allegedly setting fires and then responding to them with his fire department, according to officials in eastern Pennsylvania.Justin Sholly, a 29-year-old member of the Perseverance Volunteer Fire Company in Souderton, was arrested on... Read More.

Hostages released, suspect dead after hours-long standoff at bank: Police

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

(BAKERSFIELD, Calif) -- All hostages have been released, and a suspect is confirmed dead on Wednesday after an hours-long standoff at a bank in California, sources told ABC News.The standoff began after a reported bomb threat at a bank in California. Two hostages were... Read More.

Alleged Ohio fraudsters filed false health claims, purchased luxury cars

Father kills 2 daughters, their mother in Miami stabbing murder-suicide

Lawmakers ask DOJ to investigate additional alleged abusers named by former Epstein assistant

Teenage girl accused of stabbing 3 horses due in court

High school graduation shooting kills 18-year-old, wounds 3, including 11-year-old

USDA confirms detection of New World screwworm in Texas

Former NRA CEO must repay $4.3 million for misappropriating money, court rules

Man allegedly had explosive device in his carry-on bag at California airport: TSA

Volunteer firefighter arrested for allegedly setting fires, responding to them with his department

Hostages released, suspect dead after hours-long standoff at bank: Police

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