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Historic heat breaking all-time records in Texas
Texas has been baking in record heat since the weekend, and the rest of the week will be no exception. Record highs are expected Thursday from Roswell, New Mexico, to Galveston, Texas, forecasts show. Heat alerts have been issued by the National Weather Service for Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Florida on Thursday. San Antonio and Austin are expected to break records if they reach the forecast highs of 104 and 103, respectively. Record heat will last in Texas through this weekend but will begin to subside early next week. More than a dozen record highs were tied or broken in Texas on Wednesday, with more to come in the next several days.
Search underway for climber missing at Glacier National Park since Sunday
A search is underway for a climber who has been missing in Montana's Glacier National Park since Sunday evening. Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old from Whitefish, Montana, separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak, according to the National Park Service. Marcuccio was last seen heading toward McPartland Peak at about noon on Sunday, but he did not arrive at the meet-up point as planned, the park service said. Park rangers were told he was missing on Sunday night.
Roster of Republicans slam Trump at the DNC
There were chants of "USA" and boasts of patriotism. Even the vice presidential candidate touted his love of guns. No, it was not the Republican National Convention all over again, but it has been a roster of Republican speakers getting standing ovations at the Democratic National Convention by taking some of the harshest swipes at former President Donald Trump. Every night of the DNC, GOP members from a former press secretary for the Trump White House to a former "full-fledged member of MAGA," have been given a chance to stand at the podium and address the Democratic delegates in Chicago. At least seven Republicans have been given time to speak to their longtime rivals -- including Rep. Adam Kinzinger who was given a prime-time speaking slot Thursday night -- and all of them said they've dumped Trump and are supporting Harris.
Largest US police force is using drones to curb a Central Park crime spree
The largest police force in the nation is planning to use a fleet of autonomous drones to combat an alarming surge in robberies and assaults in Central Park, the world's most iconic public green space. The New York Police Department has already flooded the sprawling park, one of the most popular tourist sites in America, with hundreds of officers patrolling on foot, bike and horseback since violent crime began to skyrocket this summer. "We’ve got the autonomous drones coming by the end of the month. There are over 800 acres in this park. It’s going to allow us to cover a big territory very quickly and also allow us to get images and video in places where we don’t have cameras," Tarik Sheppard, the NYPD deputy commissioner for public information, said during a recent news conference in Central Park. According to the crime statistics through Aug. 18, there have been 33 robberies in Central Park so far in 2024, a 154% increase from this time last year. There have also been 11 felony assaults in the park this year, a 57% increase from 2023.
Trump clemency recipient arrested for allegedly punching father-in-law
A Staten Island man who ran a large-scale marijuana smuggling operation and whose 10-year federal prison sentence was commuted by then-President Donald Trump has been arrested for domestic assault in Atlantic Beach. Jonathan Braun, 41, is charged with punching his father-in-law Tuesday after the elderly man came to the assistance of Braun's wife, whom he was chasing after an argument, according to prosecutors. Braun pleaded not guilty. The judge released him on his own recognizance over the objection of the Nassau County District Attorney's office, which requested bail. At the time Trump granted Braun clemency, on his last day in office, the White House said Braun "will seek employment to support his wife and children." Braun has assaulted his wife numerous times since his release, according to court records.
8-year-old boy found safe after going missing at Arizona's Lava River Cave
An 8-year-old boy who went missing at Arizona's Lava River Cave on Wednesday night has been found alive and is being evaluated. Tzion Maron was reported missing at around 6 p.m. local time on Wednesday after he became separated from his family at the cave, located near Flagstaff, according to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. Before he went missing, the boy was last seen near the cave entrance, according to officials. His family reported the boy missing after they were unable to find him in the immediate area, the sheriff's office said.
Thieves steal memorabilia from St. John's coach Rick Pitino's office: Police
Two burglars swiped memorabilia from St. John’s University men's basketball coach Rick Pitino's office on the New York City campus, according to police. Items including a basketball and bullhorn were taken during the break-in Tuesday evening in Queens, according to police. The suspects fled on a moped, the NYPD said. The unidentified suspects remain at large. Both were captured in footage from a university camera that was released by police. One appeared to be holding a bullhorn and the other a small sword in the footage.
'Cold-blooded' killing of migrant prompts hate crime charges against NYC parks worker
Hate crime and murder charges have been filed against a New York City parks worker in the fatal July shooting of a Venezuelan migrant, a crime prosecutors described as "premeditated and cold-blooded." Elijah Mitchell, a 23-year-old temporary worker for the New York City Parks Department, was indicted Wednesday on charges of second-degree murder as a hate crime, second-degree murder, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree menacing as a hate crime, and second-degree menacing, according to a statement from Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. Mitchell is accused of gunning down Arturo Jose Rodriguez Marcano in July at Brooklyn's Stueben Playground, three days after he allegedly threatened the 30-year-old migrant with a handgun during an argument at the park, Gonzalez said in his statement. "This defendant allegedly came to the location where the victim was staying, armed with a gun, to settle a score," Gonzalez said in the statement. "This premeditated and cold-blooded homicide is outrageous on many levels, not least because the alleged motive was hatred towards new arrivals to our city."
How a Canadian rail shutdown could worsen US inflation
Two major Canadian freight rail companies locked out thousands of workers on Thursday, shutting down cross-border shipping routes and risking serious damage for the U.S. economy, industry experts told ABC News. The rail lines carry everything from chemical inputs to auto parts, holding the potential to cause shortages for a range of products American consumers and businesses depend on. While the damage is minimal so far, a prolonged shutdown of weeks or months could slow U.S. economic growth, rekindle inflation and put some workers out of a job, the experts said. "Right now, I do not think the sky is falling," Joseph Schofer, a professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering at Northwestern University, told ABC News. "In a week or two, effects will begin to develop." The shutdown will cost the Canadian economy about $250 million per day, according to Brendan La Cerdaa, director of economic research at Moody's Analytics. If the strike continues for a week or two, the U.S. economy could start suffering costs of about $70 million per day, La Cerda said.
80-year-old dog walker killed in carjacking, man arrested: Police
A man has been arrested after he allegedly carjacked an 80-year-old dog walker, leaving her with fatal injuries before stabbing her dog to death, according to police. James K. Hayes, a 48-year-old Seattle resident, was found and arrested Thursday morning in the murder of 80-year-old Ruth Dalton. Police expect he will be charged with first-degree murder, murder during the commission of a robbery and first-degree animal cruelty. He has eight prior felony convictions -- including a vehicular homicide conviction from 1993 -- and a history of mental health concerns. Police said he had a knife on him with blood on it when he was arrested.
Parents reveal how bounce houses can turn dangerous
Inflatable structures like bounce houses and moonwalks are staples at children's birthday parties and summer carnivals. Despite the fun they bring, the wind can make them dangerous -- it's something multiple families found out the hard way this year. Shock and chaos ensued as families rushed for cover at an Alabama work picnic last Saturday, when strong winds swept away an inflatable slide during a severe thunderstorm. "I've never seen a bounce house take off like that," witness Joshua Cofield said. "It was just a crazy, freak accident. I was shocked. I was not expecting it because from where I was at, I could not see the bounce house, but when it came into the frame, it blew my mind." Cofield and other witnesses stated that the two inflatables knocked over by the storm each had four to six stakes to secure them to the ground, but even that wasn't enough.
Man sought in connection with alleged social media threat to kill Trump: Sources
An Arizona man is being sought in connection with an alleged social media threat to kill former President Donald Trump, according to sources. Ronald Lee Syvrud, 66, of Benson, is wanted for "suspicious activity," the Cochise County Sheriff's Office in southeastern Arizona said. "Syvrud is being sought as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate," the sheriff's office said in a press release on Facebook. The sheriff's office did not provide any additional details on the alleged threats, including the name of the candidate. However, two sources told ABC News the alleged social media threat was directed at Trump.
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