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  • 9-year-old girl bitten in apparent shark attack

    The girl was wading in about knee-deep water at New Smyrna Beach in Florida when she felt a bite to her right leg.

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  • Beloved TV reporter dies in stunt plane crash during filming

    Nancy Parker worked for Fox affiliate WVUE for 23 years.

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  • Person of interest in NYC pressure cooker scare taken into custody: Police source

    The NYPD released photos of the man they say is Larry Griffin on Friday.

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  • Person of interest in New York City pressure cooker scare taken into custody: Police

    Larry Griffin, of West Virginia, was taken into custody early Saturday.

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  • TV reporter dies in stunt plane crash during filming

    Nancy Parker, 53, was a reporter for the local Fox affiliate in New Orleans and had worked for the station for 23 years.

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• Aug 17

  • Plains at risk for severe storms while heat returns to Northeast

    There is also a threat for flooding in the Southeast.

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• Aug 17

  • Father charged with homicide after 12-year-old daughter kills neighbor in car crash

    A 47-year-old man was killed, as was one of his dogs.

    Aug 17

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  • Hiker disappears in Northern California mountains on 5-day hike

    Daniel Komins has not been seen since Aug. 11.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • FCC proposes 3-digit suicide prevention hotline, similar to 911

    The FCC is moving forward with a plan to make 988 the dialing number.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Jeffrey Epstein's death ruled suicide by hanging, medical examiner says

    Epstein was being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Peter Fonda, star of 1969's 'Easy Rider,' dead at 79

    The actor died surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles.

    Aug 17

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  • Hundreds of strangers attend service for El Paso victim with no family nearby

    Margie Reckard and 21 other victims were killed in the Walmart mass shooting.

    Aug 17

• Aug 16

  • Prosecutors seek additional indictment against Harvey Weinstein

    The DA wants to include testimony from actress Annabella Sciorra.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • News headlines today: Aug. 16, 2019

    Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

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• Aug 16

  • Suspect surrenders after shooting 2 officers serving eviction notice

    The suspect, who was being evicted, had barricaded himself in his home.

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• Aug 16

  • Customs system back online after delays at airports across US from nationwide outage

    Customs and Border Protection confirmed a 'nationwide outage' Friday afternoon.

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  • Teacher gifts former student his first birthday party at 30 years old

    "He's never had a birthday present," said retired teacher Michelle Girard.

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• Aug 16

  • 2 officers 'ambushed,' shot while serving eviction notice: Officials

    The suspect who was being evicted has since barricaded himself in his home.

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• Aug 16

  • Appeals court allows Trump administration to restrict asylum claims

    The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rolled back a prior nationwide injunction that blocked the Trump administration's attempt to deny most asylum claims...

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• Aug 16

  • Jeffrey Epstein's autopsy results confirm suicide by hanging, source says

    New York City's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has concluded Jeffrey Epstein's cause of death was suicide by hanging, a source tells ABC News.

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• Aug 16

  • NYPD deems suspicious items in Manhattan safe, identifies 'person of interest'

    The NYPD wants to speak to Larry Griffin, of West Virginia, after the scare.

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• Aug 16

  • Tyson Foods recalls 39,000 pounds of frozen chicken patties

    These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide, according to the USDA.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Family of mom charged after toddler is killed by car calls for charges against driver

    An 18-year-old Houston mom was charged with child endangerment.

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• Aug 16

  • Prosecutor defends controversial murder charges against teen burglary suspects

    A teen suspect was shot by a homeowner during an alleged burglary attempt.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Black teens fundraising for football team held at gunpoint by white woman

    Police later arrested and charged Jerri Kelly with aggravated assault, false imprisonment and endangering the welfare of a minor.

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• Aug 16

  • Soldier killed in tactical vehicle accident at Fort Hood

    The soldier died from injuries suffered during the accident.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • 7 children killed by gun violence in St. Louis this year: Police

    Xavier Usanga, 7, was the seventh child under the age of 17 killed by gun violence in St. Louis this year, police said.

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• Aug 16

  • Potentially toxic ‘miracle cure’ touted by fringe ‘church’ is back on FDA's radar

    In 2009, Sylvia Nash died hours after ingesting just a few drops of the mixture.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Earnhardt Jr.'s plane bounced at least twice before 'coming down hard'

    The race car driver, his wife and their 1-year-old were aboard with two pilots.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • 9-year-old girl bitten in apparent shark attack

    The 9-year-old's injuries were not life threatening, officials said.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • El Paso police hopes to ID 'hero' after massacre

    El Paso police are looking to identify a man they say heroically saved lives, including a baby, during this month's Walmart massacre.

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  • Texas mom charged after toddler fatally struck by car

    Houston police said Gissel Vazquez, 18, was charged with endangering a child after her 18-month-old son was killed by a car, even though she wasn't...

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• Aug 16

  • Founder of meditation app on importance of safe spaces for people of color

    Julio Rivera, the creator of the app Liberate Meditation, discusses why he created the app, which is the only meditation program by and for black,...

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  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. and family escape fiery plane crash

    The former Nascar driver suffered scrapes and cuts while his family and the pilots of the plane were left unharmed.

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• Aug 16

  • 9th NYPD police officer dies by suicide

    In response to the spate of deaths, “Gotham” actor and former Marine J.W. Cortés discusses the importance of advocating for mental health.

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• Aug 16

  • PA couple faked pregnancy, birth and death of baby for gifts, donations: Documents

    The couple allegedly lied about the pregnancy, birth and death of their son and then fraudulently accepted gifts and money during the fake tragedy,...

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• Aug 16

  • 7th child gunned down this year in St. Louis leaves city reeling

    Xavier Usanga, 7, was fatally struck by a stray bullet near his home.

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  • Couple accused of faking pregnancy, birth and baby's death in scam, documents show

    The Langs allegedly claimed the baby boy died hours after birth.

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  • Black teens fundraising for football team held at gunpoint by white woman: Police

    The boys were raising money for their team's meal fund.

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  • Bear cub steals snack from bird feeder

    The young bear was caught on camera stealing a quick bite from a South Carolina yard.

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• Aug 16

  • NYPD deems suspicious packages safe

    No explosives were found in the discarded rice cookers that were left on a lower Manhattan train platform and mezzanine.

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  • Young father killed, girlfriend charged with murder

    Yainerys Gil said her boyfriend, George Vela, 24, was killed by a burglar.

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  • Police investigate suspicious packages in NYC subway

    The NYPD is asking the public to avoid a subway station in Lower Manhattan.

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• Aug 16

  • El Paso police looking to ID 'hero' who saved lives at Walmart massacre

    "He needs to be identified and interviewed by investigators," police said.

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  • It's Morning, America: Friday, Aug. 16, 2019

    Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s family survives fiery plane accident, Trump pressures Israel over Muslim Congresswomen's visit, and more.

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  • Walmart defends gun sales after shootings

    Following shootings at Walmart stores in Texas and Mississippi, some are calling on the chain to stop selling guns.

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