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92 unaccounted for in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, 'dangerous flow of misinformation' ongoing: Governor
Ninety-two people remain unaccounted for in hard-hit North Carolina in the wake of the "catastrophic disaster" left behind by Hurricane Helene, Gov. Roy Cooper said Tuesday. The number will continue to fluctuate as new reports come in and other reports are resolved, Cooper said. Ninety-five people in North Carolina have died in the storm, officials said. The overall death toll across the Southeast has surpassed 230. This comes as North Carolina continues to face "a persistent and dangerous flow of misinformation" about recovery efforts, the governor said.
Trump again asks appeals court to move New York hush money case to federal court
Former President Donald Trump has again asked an appeals court to transfer his New York criminal hush money case to federal court, reigniting an effort to stall his sentencing or throw out his conviction on 34 felony courts. In a filing on late Monday, Trump's lawyers asked the New York-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to reconsider a lower court's September decision denying the former president's attempt to remove the state case to federal court. Defense lawyers argued in the filing that the jury in the case improperly saw evidence of Trump's official acts as president which would have been protected by the Supreme Court's July ruling on presidential immunity. "This case presents complex first-impression issues relating to the Supremacy Clause, federal-officer removal, appearances of impropriety and conflicts in connection with an unprecedented and baseless prosecution of the leading candidate in the 2024 Presidential election, and the ability of future Presidents to serve the American people without fear of reprisal from hostile local officials," lawyers Todd Blanche and Emil Bove wrote in the 99-page filing.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to harm FEMA workers in North Carolina
(ASHE COUNTY, N.C.) -- The sheriff's office in Rutherford County, NC, announced Monday that they'd arrested a man and charged him with allegedly threatening to harm Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers in the area. William Parsons, 44, of Bostic, NC, was charged with "going armed to the terror of the public," according to a statement from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office provided to ABC News. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office statement said deputies on Saturday investigated reports in the vicinity of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock that a "white male had an assault rifle and made the comment about possibly harming FEMA employees" working in the area. Witnesses were able to provide enough information for law enforcement to ultimately locate and identify Parsons, who was armed with a handgun and a rifle, according to the statement. Parsons was released Saturday after posting $10,000 bond, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.
Where does inflation stand in the swing-state cities that could decide the election?
Inflation has fallen over the final months of the presidential campaign, carrying potential implications for a tight race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. More than half of adults list inflation as a top issue for the country, making it the highest-ranking concern by a wide margin over issues like immigration, crime and abortion, according to an Ipsos poll conducted late last month. Price increases nationwide have largely returned to normal. However, the presidential race is widely expected to hinge on the results in seven closely contested battleground states, placing importance on where inflation stands in those key locations. An analysis by ABC News found that inflation rates vary significantly across four major cities situated in battleground states: Detroit, Michigan; Phoenix, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Black bear hunting season begins in New Jersey
Bear hunting season has begun in New Jersey – a controversial decision that state officials say is intended to curb the population of black bears interacting with humans. Segment A of bear hunting season began on Monday and will last through Oct. 19, with the first three days open for bowhunters only. The final three days, from Oct. 17-19, will be open for bowhunters and muzzleloader rifles, according to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJFW). For Segment B of black bear season, lasting Dec. 9-14, bear hunting will be permitted in New Jersey for shotgun and muzzleloader rifles only, according to the NJFW. Hunting hours during both segments begin 30 minutes before sunrise and end 30 minutes after sunset. Hunters are limited to one bear over 75 pounds – or 50 pounds dressed – per segment, regardless of the number of permits the hunter holds, according to the Division of Fish and Wildlife. Hunters are not permitted to harvest black bears weighing less than 75 pounds live or 50 pounds dressed, nor can they hunt any adult bears in the presence of cubs.
Two former officers seek acquittal of obstruction charge in beating death of Tyre Nichols
Attorneys for two former Memphis police officers convicted of obstruction in the beating death of Tyre Nichols filed motions for acquittal on Friday, both arguing that the government failed to prove the charge during the federal trial. Tadarrius Bean, Justin Smith and a third former Memphis police officer, Demetrius Haley, were initially charged with four counts in the beating death of Nichols, who ran from officers during a routine January 2023 traffic stop. Bean, Smith and Haley were found guilty of the charge of obstruction through witness tampering on Oct. 3 when a jury returned mixed results in the federal case. "There is absolutely no record evidence that supports an individual finding of Mr. Bean guilty of obstruction of justice," Bean's attorney John Perry argued in Friday's motion. Meanwhile, Smith's attorney Martin Zummach argued in his motion that "the government's own proof established that Justin Smith had no intentional knowing desire to obstruct justice or withhold information in the reporting process or persuaded, or attempted to persuade, a witness in order to hinder or delay any investigation."
7-Eleven to close hundreds of US locations before end of 2024
7-Eleven will close more than 400 of its "underperforming stores" across the U.S. and Canada in an effort to reduce costs and bolster earnings before the end of the year. Seven & I Holdings, the Tokyo-based parent company of the convenience store chain, announced the news during an earnings call last week, saying 444 stores will be shuttered due to the cumulative factors of inflation, slower customer traffic, and declining cigarette sales. "All of these have impacted our sales and merchandise gross profit," the CEO and President Joe DePinto said on the call. As a result of the "macroeconomic conditions and evolving industry trends," DePinto added that the company has revised its earning guidance.
'There have been threats' against FEMA workers in North Carolina, sheriff says
There have been threats against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees responding to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, according to a local sheriff. "Recently in the mountain region, there have been threats made against them," Ashe County Sheriff Phil Howell posted on Facebook regarding the alleged threats against FEMA employees. "This has not happened in Ashe County or the surrounding counties," Howell added. "Out of an abundance of caution, they have paused their process as they are assessing the threats." Ashe County is located about three hours northeast of Asheville, NC, which was hard-hit by Helene. Sheriff Howell did not specify in his post who allegedly made the threats. Threats to FEMA employees have been consistent during the Hurricane response, along with misinformation, federal authorities told ABC News.
Delphi double murder trial to begin: Everything you need to know about the case
Jury selection begins Monday in the long-awaited trial of a Delphi, Indiana, man accused of killing two teenage girls while they hiked on a local trail in broad daylight in 2017. The case garnered national intrigue, and remained a mystery for over five years until suspect Richard Allen was arrested in October 2022. He's pleaded not guilty to murder charges. Here’s everything you need to know about the case. The murders
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