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David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd, at his arraignment in Los Angeles in April. (TED SOQUI/POOL VIA AP/FILE)

Singer D4vd abruptly loses lawyers defending him in murder of 14-year-old girl

August 31, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

Attorney Blair Berk and her colleagues, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter, said in a statement that the judge granted their request to withdraw after finding that singer D4vd, whose legal...

The "Cat in the Hat" trend involves posting photos and videos, some of them AI-generated, depicting a life-sized version of the Dr. Seuss character “lurking” on streets or near homes, often alongside threatening messages. (TIKTOK)

‘Cat in the Hat’ threat trend sparks school lockdowns, police investigations

August 31, 2026 at 1:28 p.m.

The "Cat in the Hat" trend involves posting photos and videos, some of them AI-generated, depicting a life-sized version of the Dr. Seuss character “lurking” on streets or near homes,...

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the gang allegedly used threats and intimidation to protect its drug operation, carrying out murders, drive-by shootings, kidnappings and assaults. Members also allegedly possessed firearms, including machine guns, and fired them in public places. (MANUEL BALCE CENETA/AP FILE)

81 alleged members of Puerto Rico gang charged in major drug trafficking case

August 27, 2026 at 1:39 p.m.

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the gang allegedly used threats and intimidation to protect its drug operation, carrying out murders, drive-by shootings, kidnappings and assaults. Members also allegedly possessed firearms,...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro gets into a car surrounded by news reporters.

ICE agent charged in Minneapolis shooting released from jail after extradition denied

August 27, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. wrote that he lacked the authority to prevent the county sheriff from releasing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro or order Texas Gov....

Rescuers carry a victim of flash flooding to safety along the Trishuli River.

At least 65 Americans missing as catastrophic Nepal floods kill hundreds

August 27, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

The Nepal Tourism Board’s latest figures list more than 640 missing travelers, including 65 Americans, as search-and-rescue crews continue to recover victims and assess the damage from the flood. Two...

Dolly Parton poses at the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy ceremony in New York in 2022. "Dolly’s unconditional love for all people was the guiding force for her lasting impact," her family said in a statement. (ANDRES KUDACKI/AP FILE)

Why are some celebrities facing backlash over tributes to Dolly Parton?

August 27, 2026 at 7:44 a.m.

Despite some criticism aimed at a handful of tributes to Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, most of the reaction to her...

New York Police Department detectives told ABC7 they learned of similar scavenger activity in countries including Venezuela, whose nationals arrived in New York City in large numbers during the immigration crisis that began in 2022. (BEBETO MATTHEWS/AP FILE)

Police: Men seen emerging from NYC sewers might be searching for valuables

August 25, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

New York Police Department detectives told ABC7 they learned of similar scavenger activity in countries including Venezuela, whose nationals arrived in New York City in large numbers during the immigration...

Barron Trump watches as his father, President Donald Trump, attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event.

Secret Service confirms it’s aware of Iranian threats targeting Barron Trump

August 25, 2026 at 9:11 a.m.

The video, titled “Where to kill Barron Trump,” includes images of dormitories at New York University, where Barron Trump attends school. The Iranian regime has also reportedly placed a $10...

“The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don't expect to doing much business with Ontario any longer,” President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday. (ELAINE THOMPSON/AP FILE)

Lake America? Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario over Canada trade fight

August 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

“The United States is giving serious consideration to changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in that we don't expect to doing much business with Ontario any longer,”...

The next hearing for Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau is scheduled for Sept. 29. A grand jury has still not acted on their case. (JENNIFER PELTZ/AP FILE)

Empire State Building climbers return to court; still waiting on grand jury

August 24, 2026 at 1:44 p.m.

Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33, climbed the landmark’s spire on July 1 and were released from police custody two days later under supervision. They left the courthouse hand in hand...

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