Laken Riley case: Suspect found guilty by judge in campus killing, sentenced to life
The suspect accused of murdering Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus was found guilty by a judge on all charges Wednesday, including malice murder and felony murder. (Courtroom Footage)Ross said Riley "fought for her life" in a struggle that caused Jose Ibarra to leave forensic evidence behind. Prosecutors argued Jose Ibarra hindered Riley from making a 911 call, and said his thumbprint was left on her phone. MORE: Laken Riley case: Murder suspect was 'hunting' for women on UGA's campus, prosecutor saysJose Ibarra was also convicted of a peeping tom offense. Laken Riley case: Suspect found guilty by judge in campus killing, sentenced to life originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
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November 20, 2024 18:24 UTC
4 University of Rochester students arrested over antisemitic 'Wanted' posters
Four University of Rochester students were arrested and another is under investigation for allegedly being involved with the antisemitic "Wanted" posters found on campus. The four unidentified suspects, who were arrested Tuesday, will be charged with felony criminal mischief, according to University of Rochester Police Chief Quchee Collins. PHOTO: In this Sept. 14, 2021, file photo,a student walks on campus at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. PHOTO: In this August, 2022, file photo, the campus of the University of Rochester is shown in Rochester, New York. 4 University of Rochester students arrested over antisemitic 'Wanted' posters originally appeared on abcnews.go.com
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November 20, 2024 18:03 UTC
Sheetz is slashing gas prices by 40 cents a gallon
Sheetz, the gas station and convenience store chain, is slashing prices at some of its pumps ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Effective immediately, the price of its Unleaded 88 is being reduced by 40 cents per gallon. Drawing in people with cheap gas could help give convenience store sales a boost. But it’s an odd time to cut gas prices, which are below $3 a gallon in 31 states and hovering at $3.06 a gallon nationally. “Gas prices, after two-plus years of sizzling because of outside factors like Covid and Russia, are finally coming back into balance,” GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan previously told CNN.
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November 20, 2024 14:54 UTC
Community Perspectives: ‘Not Waving, but Drowning’
So what is it like to be a woman right now? So what is it like to be a woman right now? The poem “Not Waving, but Drowning,” by Stevie Smith, comes to mind. I feel like I’m bobbing around in freezing-cold water, fighting a rip current, yelling and waving to be heard. We always do, but before we’re asked to “keep fighting the good fight,” we ask that you read the room.
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November 20, 2024 14:45 UTC
Video Comedian Jim Gaffigan on his new stand-up special ‘The Skinny’
Comedian Jim Gaffigan on his new stand-up special ‘The Skinny’ ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan about performing in Hulu's very first original comedy special, “The Skinny,” for its new stand-up comedy brand, "Hularious."
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November 20, 2024 14:28 UTC
Video Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water, says FDA
Tom's of Maine toothpaste made with bacteria-contaminated water, says FDA The FDA warned consumers that Tom's Simply White Clean Mint toothpaste contained a bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause blood and lung infections.
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November 20, 2024 14:19 UTC
Video House Republicans grill FEMA administrator over alleged political bias
House Republicans grill FEMA administrator over alleged political bias FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.
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November 20, 2024 14:18 UTC
Video Gaetz sent $10K in payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest
Gaetz sent $10K in payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest The House Ethics Committee has records showing Matt Gaetz allegedly paid more than $10,000 to two women who later testified in front of the panel, ABC News has learned.
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November 20, 2024 14:17 UTC
Video Former acting DHS secretary on what to expect from Trump’s immigration agenda
Former acting DHS secretary on what to expect from Trump’s immigration agenda ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on President-elect Trump's priorities for the department and his plan for mass deportations.
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November 20, 2024 14:11 UTC
Video Vik Flick guitarist on the James Bond theme song and hit pop songs, dies at 87
Vik Flick guitarist on the James Bond theme song and hit pop songs, dies at 87 Vic Flick, the renowned British session guitarist who created the iconic riff for the James Bond theme song introduced in “Dr. No,” has passed away at 87.
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November 20, 2024 13:11 UTC
Video 11-year-old student charged with stabbing 2 staff members at Philadelphia school
11-year-old student charged with stabbing 2 staff members at Philadelphia school A student took a knife out of his bag in a classroom at Castor Gardens Middle School. Two aides sustained minor injuries on the arm and stomach while attempting to disarm him.
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November 20, 2024 13:10 UTC
Video Mom who drowned her 2 young sons is up for parole
Mom who drowned her 2 young sons is up for parole Susan Smith, who has been in prison for murdering her two sons in 1994, will ask a parole board in South Carolina for her freedom for the first time on Wednesday.
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November 20, 2024 13:02 UTC