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  • News headlines today: Oct. 17, 2019

    Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

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  • 15-year-old North Carolina girl found safe following Amber Alert

    Nevia Nixon was last seen on Sept. 25.

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  • Officer placed on leave after threatening teen skaters at gunpoint

    The confrontation began when the officer told the teens they were too loud.

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• Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Marine Corps again corrects who was in iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photo

    The FBI-led analysis ensures no more corrections are needed.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Thousands of Chicago teachers go on strike after failing to reach contract deal

    "There is a pent up frustration," the Chicago Teachers Union president said.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Thousands of Chicago teachers go on strike

    The strike follows months of failed negotiations between teachers and the city's public school system.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Victims of Hard Rock Hotel collapse file lawsuit alleging negligence

    The victims said the construction site "posed an unreasonable risk of injury."

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 84-year-old Vietnam vet challenges TSA agent to pushup contest

    An 84-year-old Vietnam veteran is seen on video doing push-ups with a TSA agent.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 20-year-old in custody for street festival shooting that killed 1, injured 11

    A 20-year-old Brooklyn resident has been charged with murder.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Mom of 6 says ‘hardest thing’ about breast cancer diagnosis was telling kids

    Sarah Weimer shared her journey for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Over 500,000 without power as nor'easter bashes New England

    The pounding wind gusts reached 90 mph on Cape Cod.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Fox breaks in, spends night in home

    The fox was curled up in a ball in a bathroom when the resident checked on it.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Army Nurse challenges TSA agent to do pushups

    Lt Col. Maggie DeSanti, 84, did pushups before her Honor Flight, which was organized by a group that brings war veterans to memorials in Washington,...

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Warning for earthquakes? There's an app for that.

    California is experimenting with a new system to help warn residents about impending earthquakes.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Juul suspends sale of sweet flavors amid mysterious vaping deaths

    The company will continue to sell tobacco, menthol and mint flavors.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Officer surprises mom of 5 with car seats instead of ticket

    Officer Kevin Zimmerman, a father of three, decided not to cite the woman and instead bought her two new car seats for her kids.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Chicago school teachers on strike

    Public school teachers are demanding smaller classrooms and more support in negotiations with the city.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Nor'easter slams the East Coast

    Heavy rain and strong winds hit the Northeast, leaving thousands without power.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • An early warning for earthquakes? There's an app for that.

    California is experimenting with a new system to help warn residents.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 'Time was of the essence': Politicians add to reward for missing 3-year-old

    Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Man shot dead during home invasion; wife and 2 kids unharmed

    Police said the intruders fled without stealing anything from the home.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Striking autoworkers reach tentative deal

    After a month on strike, the UAW and General Motors seem to have reached a tentative contract agreement.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Dad shot dead by home intruders; wife, 2 young kids survive unharmed

    The intruders didn't steal anything. Police are working to determine a motive.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • It's Morning, America: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019

    Trump and Pelosi accuse each other of having a meltdown, Rep. Elijah Cummings dies at 68, U.S. ambassador to EU set to testify and more.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • 'Bomb cyclone': What to know about this kind of monster storm

    It occurs when surface pressure drops at the rate of 1 millibar per hour.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Suspect in custody for NY street festival shooting

    A suspect is in custody in connection with a July shooting that left one person dead and 11 others wounded at a neighborhood block party in Brooklyn,...

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • 'Only God could help us': Man's 8-month odyssey in the immigration detention system

    ICE Field Office contradicts ICE's own rules, failing to grant parole.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 'Start Here': Democrats walk out of Syria meeting with Trump

    Here's what you need to know to start your day.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Gambler robbed after women spike drink at South Florida casino

    Two women spiked a man's drink at a casino before stealing $1,000 and a Rolex.

    Oct 17

• Oct 16

  • Gearing up for a teacher’s strike

    Contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union broke down and educators are preparing to hit the picket lines.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • School resource officer fired after accidentally discharging weapon in cafeteria

    The officer had been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • School district reverses transgender-friendly bathroom policy amid death threats

    The district implemented the policy in the wake of Adams v. St. Johns County.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • College hands out coasters that test for date rape drugs

    A blue dot will appear on the coasters if drugs are detected.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Boy, 14, arrested for shooting threat after being kicked out of school, police say

    The 14-year-old student allegedly told a classmate about his plans.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Still no answers 1 month after girl disappeared

    5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez was playing with her 3-year-old brother in a New Jersey park when she suddenly disappeared.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • State trooper rescues man from tracks just seconds before train collision

    Trooper Ruben Correa said the driver had suffered an unknown medical condition.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • New $20K reward offered in search for abducted 3-year-old girl

    Kamille McKinney was playing with other children at an outdoor birthday party in Birmingham on Saturday night when she vanished, authorities said.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • New $20K reward offered in search for abducted 3-year-old girl

    Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Students tackle gunman at high school: Police

    La Habra High School went on lockdown Tuesday morning after a student yielded a .22 caliber gun in the school, according to a statement from La Habra...

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• Oct 16

  • Man ordered to pay $450K to Sandy Hook dad for saying he falsified son's death

    Lenny Pozner filed the defamation lawsuit against James Fetzer.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • After fire erupts at California energy facility, investigators look for answers

    Among the possible culprits was an earthquake on Monday.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Age progression of escaped death row inmate Lester Eubanks

    ABC News’ “Have You Seen This Man?” podcast chronicles the U.S. Marshals' ongoing mission to find Lester Eubanks, a dangerous convict who escaped...

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Heat-seeking drone finds missing 6-year-old boy in cornfield

    The boy, named Ethan, had been missing for almost 10 hours.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Authorities still have few answers 1 month after girl disappeared

    Dulce Maria Alavez was last seen on Sept. 16.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • NYPD death by suicide is 2nd US officer within 24 hours

    Two U.S. police officers have died by suicide within 24 hours.

    Oct 16