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Month: August 2020

Wisconsin attorney general won’t say whether Kenosha police knew Jacob Blake had a knife before shooting him

Wisconsin attorney general won’t say whether Kenosha police knew Jacob Blake had a knife before shooting him

amphotora/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News(KENOSHA, Wis.) — As more details emerge surrounding the police shooting of Jacob Blake, who remains hospitalized, Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is refusing to answer questions on whether officers knew beforehand that Blake had a knife. “We’re not commenting on that detail at this point […]

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After Hurricane Laura, med student enlists colleagues to help hometown

After Hurricane Laura, med student enlists colleagues to help hometown

Courtesy of Russell J. LedetBy KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (LAKE CHARLES, La.) — Shortly after Good Morning America introduced a former security guard-turned-medical student on the front lines of the pandemic, Dr. Russell Ledet stepped up in the face of another crisis to help those in need after Hurricane Laura. […]

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Tens of thousands set to march in ‘Get Your Knee Off Our Necks’ protest

Tens of thousands set to march in ‘Get Your Knee Off Our Necks’ protest

Anthony Peltier/iStockBy ADIA ROBINSON, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Tens of thousands of protestors seeking criminal justice reform are planning to gather at the National Mall on Friday under the rallying cry “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks,” a reference to the manner in which George Floyd was killed while in […]

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Hurricane Laura remnants heading toward Northeast

Hurricane Laura remnants heading toward Northeast

ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — When Hurricane Laura hit Louisiana this week as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds, it was the strongest storm to hit the state since 1856. For all continental U.S. landfalling hurricanes, Laura tied for the fifth strongest to ever […]

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Sen. Rand Paul says he was ‘attacked by an angry mob’ after leaving White House

Sen. Rand Paul says he was ‘attacked by an angry mob’ after leaving White House

ABC NewsBy LAUREN LANTRY and MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Rand Paul claimed he was “attacked by an angry mob” early Friday morning in Washington, D.C., while walking with his wife from the White House after listening to President Donald Trump’s closing remarks at the Republican National Convention. […]

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Transgender civil rights icon honored with public monument in NJ hometown

Transgender civil rights icon honored with public monument in NJ hometown

nito100/iStockBy KARMA ALLEN, ABC News (ELIZABETH, N.J.) — New Jersey officials approved a piece of land to build a monument dedicated to transgender activist Marsha P. Johnson in her hometown of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The monument would be the first in the country to honor a transgender person, according to […]

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Prep Sports Roundup: 8/27

Prep Sports Roundup: 8/27

Volleyball Region 14 MANTI, Utah-The Manti Templars gashed American Leadership 3-0 in Region 14 volleyball action Thursday. The Templars prevailed 25-18, 25-11 and 25-14 to get the straight sets win over the Eagles. DELTA, Utah-The Union Cougars prevailed 3-0 over Delta Thursday in Region 14 volleyball action. The Cougars took […]

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RSL, Utah Royals owner faces backlash for comments

RSL, Utah Royals owner faces backlash for comments

Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals owner Dell Loy Hansen has come under criticism for comments he made on a radio show after RSL players decided not to take the field for a match to protest racial injustice. Hansen said he felt personally disrespected and suggested the matter might discourage […]

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Wisconsin gunman charged, allegedly shot protester 5 times: Criminal complaint

Wisconsin gunman charged, allegedly shot protester 5 times: Criminal complaint

kali9/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, JOSH MARGOLIN and JACK DATE, ABC News (KENOSHA, Wis.) — Kyle Rittenhouse was taken into custody on suspicion of first-degree intentional homicide in the Tuesday shooting, some of which was captured on cellphone video.One of the victims in the deadly shootings at a protest Tuesday night in […]

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Possible COVID-19 exposures at Richfield High School

Possible COVID-19 exposures at Richfield High School

On Aug. 27, a message was sent out to faculty members and parents of students of Richfield High School saying that they were informed that some students were possibly exposed to a positive COVID-19 case. Due to privacy laws, no additional information will be released about the positive case. According […]

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