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  • Shooting victim alleges hospital missed bullet in her head, sent her home

    Shakena Jefferson was hit by a stray bullet in front of her home.

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  • Man accidentally shoots, kills best friend: Police

    The gun accidentally discharged, and the man's friend, 21-year-old Joshua Allen, who was playing video games at the time, was fatally struck once in...

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  • News headlines today: Feb. 17, 2020

    Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

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  • Man cleaning gun accidentally shoots, kills best friend

    "My brother was messing with a gun and it went off," the 911 caller said.

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  • Barbara Walters debuts on ABC News in 1976

    Oct. 4, 1976: The veteran journalist co-anchored the “ABC Evening News” with Harry Reasoner.

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• Feb 17

  • Politician's emotional birthday note to son who died in 'Stand Your Ground' shooting

    Lucy McBath lost her 17-year old son to gun violence in 2012.

    Feb 17

• Feb 17

  • Therapist Amie Harwick killed, ex-boyfriend arrested

    The Hollywood therapist once engaged to Drew Carey was killed at home.

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  • Mississippi getting more rain as residents endure 'unprecedented' flooding

    Gov. Tate Reeves has declared a state of emergency.

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• Feb 17

  • Being trans in the bodybuilding world: 'We're just trying to be ourselves'

    "We just want to live normal lives just like anybody else," said Mason Caminiti.

    Feb 17

• Feb 17

  • Hollywood therapist killed at her home, ex-boyfriend arrested

    Dr. Amie Harwick was once engaged to actor Drew Carey.

    Feb 17

• Feb 17

  • Pearl Harbor survivor, USS Arizona crew member dies at 97

    Donald Stratton was one of the last living members of the USS Arizona crew.

    Feb 17

• Feb 17

  • 6 cops hospitalized after crashing during call

    The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday on Chicago’s West Side, according to ABC News’ Chicago station WLS-TV.

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• Feb 17

  • 1 dead, 4 injured in nightclub shooting

    The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at Majestic Lounge and Bar in Hartford, Connecticut.

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• Feb 17

  • Teen arrested for allegedly killing mom, brother

    A manhunt for a Midland, Virginia, teen accused of killing his mother and younger brother, and injuring his father, has ended with the suspect's...

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  • Kobe Bryant honored at 2020 NBA All-Star Game

    Players, musicians and celebrities paid tribute to the late basketball legend during last night's matchup. ABC News’ Will Ganss reports.

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  • 6-year-old attacked by mountain lion, adult punched animal in mauling

    Authorities are trying to hunt down the 160-pound cat that mauled the girl.

    Feb 17

• Feb 16

  • Girls basketball coach killed alongside Kobe Bryant honored in private funeral

    Mauser was a top assistant coach for the Mamba youth basketball team.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • Pediatrician who killed himself may have forged vaccination records, authorities say

    A suicide note left by the doctor raised questions about the record-keeping.

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• Feb 16

  • Former NBA team lawyer claims she was fired for going on maternity leave

    Vered Yakovee is suing in federal court.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • Teen accused of killing mom, younger brother arrested in North Carolina

    Authorities had labeled him "armed and dangerous."

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• Feb 16

  • Doctor accused of taking $26 million in health care fraud

    Dr. Moses D. Degraft-Johnson allegedly lied about surgeries done in Florida.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • Car full of teenagers drives at, runs over officer who tried to stop them

    The officer required surgery after being struck in the street by the teens.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • Rain in the forecast for parts of the water-logged South

    The Mississippi Governor declared a state of emergency due to river flooding.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • 1 dead, 4 injured in nightclub shooting

    A shooting at a nightclub in Connecticut has left at least one person dead and four others injured. The incident occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at...

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• Feb 16

  • Grandmother arrested after abducting granddaughter at gunpoint from hospital

    She also allegedly pushed a nurse to the ground and hit a guard with her car.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • 6 police officers hospitalized after colliding with each other responding to call

    It remains unclear how long the six officers will be hospitalized.

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• Feb 15

  • Lawmaker proposes bill requiring men have vasectomies

    Under the proposal, men also would have to pay for their procedures.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Ticket information released for Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant memorial

    Like the memorial date, the ticket prices have significance.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Child 'accidentally' suffers bullet wound after older sibling plays with parents' gun

    The 5-year-old survived the shooting incident, police said.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • 67 new cases of coronavirus confirmed on cruise ship that has quarantined Americans

    The news comes amid the first coronavirus-related death in Europe.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Elementary student forced to mental health facility after alleged outbursts at school

    Officials said she allegedly destroyed property and attacked school staffers.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Embattled singer R. Kelly facing additional sex abuse charges

    If convicted, R. Kelly faces forfeiting over $1.5M and losing his companies.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • 14-year-old boy charged with murder in stabbing of Barnard College student

    The teenager is facing two counts of murder and multiple counts of robbery.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Woman posed as baby photographer, drugged new mom to steal her child: Authorities

    The mom was fed a cupcake by the suspect and then fell ill, police said.

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• Feb 15

  • Pit bull ban in Denver remains after mayor vetoes vote to repeal

    The mayor said he could not in good conscience support the legislation.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • The coldest air so far this winter moves into the Midwest and Northeast

    Wind chill values are in the single digits in much of the country.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Parents whose child died after taking fentanyl want to shed light on 'ugly subject'

    Madeline Globe purchased what she thought was Xanax, but it was the opiate.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Child abducted from hospital at gunpoint, allegedly by grandmother

    Police say Andreana Miller, 12, was last seen wearing her white hospital gown.

    Feb 15

• Feb 14

  • Maryland School for the Deaf starts unofficial Cadet Corps

    The program gives deaf cadets the chance to train despite being barred from traditional military service.

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• Feb 14

  • New York prosecutor calls Harvey Weinstein an 'abusive rapist' and a 'predator'

    In hours of closing arguments, Joan Illuzzi told jurors Weinstein's time is up.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Remembering Parkland 2 years later

    Linsey Davis speaks to Fred Guttenberg, the father of one of the victims, on the second anniversary of the tragedy.

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• Feb 14

  • Valentine’s Day by the numbers

    We take a closer look at spending breakdowns for the holiday.

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• Feb 14

  • School places 6-year-old girl in mental health facility

    The girl’s school is under fire after she spent two days there.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Love is in the air in Loveland, Colorado

    Here's how one city goes all out for the holiday.

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  • The Rundown: Top headlines today: Feb. 14, 2020

    Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.

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• Feb 14

  • Celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti convicted in Nike extortion case

    He faces additional federal charges in New York and Los Angeles.

    Feb 14