Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Rise in anti-Asian American hate crimes may lead to mental health crisis
kali9/iStockBy Dr. MISHAL REJA, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Crisanna Tang, a New York-based health care worker, was just on her way to work."A man got on the train without a mask," said Tang, a 31-year-old ...
Mar 04, 2021
Businesses continue with mask requirements despite states lifting mandates
pinkomelet/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Even as some states ease or end mask mandates, a handful of businesses say they will still require customers and staff to wear face ...
Mar 04, 2021
Former Maryland police chief facing dozens of attempted murder charges in alleged arsons
Prince George's County FireBy MARK OSBORNE, ABC News(LAUREL, Md.) -- A former Maryland police chief is facing more than a dozen attempted murder charges after he allegedly targeted a series of enemies...
Mar 04, 2021
Capitol on high alert but quiet amid March 4 threat
uschools/iStockBy BEATRICE PETERSON and BENJAMIN SIEGEL, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- As Capitol Police and National Guard troops were on high alert amid a potential threat tied to March 4, House Speaker N...
Mar 04, 2021
Capitol Police ask that National Guard stay for another 60 days
ALFSnaiper/iStockBy LUIS MARTINEZ, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Two U.S. officials confirmed Thursday that the Capitol Police have requested a 60-day extension for the National Guard presence at the Capito...
Mar 04, 2021
Doctor who prescribed 'massive quantities of opioids' charged with murder
DNY59/iStockBy AARON KATERSKY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- In the first case of its kind in New York, a Long Island doctor has been charged with murder for prescription practices that led to the deaths of f...
Mar 04, 2021
Alabama's governor extends mask order until April 9, eases some restrictions
Rattankun Thongbun/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) -- Alabama's governor said Thursday she is extending the state's mask mandate until April 9."After April the 9th I will not keep t...
Mar 04, 2021
Colorado man arrested in 1982 cold case murders of two women, authorities say
Park County Sheriff's OfficeBy MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News(FAIRPLAY, Colo.) -- A Colorado man has been arrested in connection with the unsolved murders of two women who were found dead in 1982, authoritie...
Mar 04, 2021
Hail and snow hit Southern California, Northeast sees another cold blast
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- A strong storm hit Southern California Wednesday, bringing hail, snow and heavy rain to the area.The hail was so heavy that it covered the ground in San ...
Mar 04, 2021
Rep. Chris Smith asks Pelosi to investigate 'tainted' food allegedly harming National Guard members
MivPiv/iStockBy ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith has asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to investigate after at least 30 New Jersey National Guard members allegedly got...
Mar 04, 2021