5 things to know for September 30: Whistleblower, Jamal Khashoggi, Hong Kong, snow
Headed to Amsterdam? Prepare to pay up. The Dutch capital will soon have the highest tourist tax in Europe. Here’s what else you need to know…
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A Georgia hunter was shot and killed after being mistaken for a deer
A Georgia hunter was fatally shot after being mistaken for a deer by another person in his hunting party, police said. Bobby Lane, 17, was in an area…
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Police raised concerns about west Texas gunman 8 years before mass shooting
A mother in distress called police. Her son had refused to take his mental-health medication. He was delusional about a government conspiracy against…
Continue Reading A raging fire in North Carolina affecting multiple structures has been contained, fire chief says
A massive blaze in a small coastal North Carolina town has been contained, the fire chief said. Surf City Fire Chief Allen Wilson said a call came in…
Continue Reading Florida family mourns the loss of hero pit bull, who died protecting their children from a venomous snake
A Florida family is mourning the loss of their puppy Zeus, who died while protecting two of their four children from a venomous snake. Oriley…
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Cowboys handed 1st loss by Saints, 12-10
Vonn Bell’s forced fumble and two recoveries helped the Saints stifle a Dallas offense that had rolled through its first three games, and Wil…
Continue Reading Amber Guyger’s murder trial to resume a day after what would have been Botham Jean’s 28th birthday
On the eve of the what would have been Botham Jean’s 28th birthday, jurors in the murder trial of the ex-Dallas police officer charged with…
Continue Reading California city hit by series of weird weather events, including tornado and hail
Weird weather struck Davis, California, over the weekend. The area experienced a tornado touchdown, pounding hail and record low morning…
Continue Reading 2 riders killed when roller coaster jumps its track at Mexican amusement park
Two people were killed and two others injured when a roller coaster jumped its track at a popular amusement park in Mexico City on Saturday, Notimex,…
Continue Reading Category 3 Hurricane Lorenzo churns through the Atlantic, may hit Azores Tuesday
Hurricane Lorenzo strengthened into a Category 5 storm overnight before weakening into a Category 3 as it churned in the central Atlantic on Sunday…
Continue Reading Joe Maddon out as Cubs manager after 5 years and a World Series win
Joe Maddon’s run as manager of the Chicago Cubs has come to an end, the club announced Sunday. The news came ahead of the Cubs’ season…
Continue Reading Toby Keith and a veterans’ group teamed up to give a wounded Marine an all-terrain wheelchair
Before Toby Keith took the stage for his concert in Pittsburgh, he had a special gift for retired Marine Corporal Brandon Rumbaugh. While serving in…
Continue Reading An Auburn player tumbled into Mississippi State’s bulldog mascot. Don’t worry, the dog’s fine
Mississippi State University’s bulldog mascot, Bully, is resting up Sunday after a football player from rival Auburn crashed into him on the…
Continue Reading Rising Texas boxing star Errol Spence Jr. wins split-decision in thrilling title bout
Errol Spence had never been tested at this degree of difficulty. Shawn Porter pressured, prodded and exposed him during a title bout that stretched…
Continue Reading Prescott & Cowboys, off to 3-0 start, get big Sunday evening test at New Orleans
With the Dallas Cowboys at 3-0, their fans are beginning to see America’s Team as a team of destiny. Hold on: The combined records of the three…
Continue Reading San Elizario residents evacuated after spewing pipe failure on Mexican side of border
An unknown number of residents in a San Elizario neighborhood were evacuated Sunday morning after an apparent dangerous pipe failure that occurred…
Continue Reading UTEP comes up short at Southern Miss, 31-13
Kai Locksley gave the Miner offense a spark with 109 yards passing and 114 yards rushing, including a 63-yard touchdown, but UTEP wasn’t able…
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Defense set to resume after emotional past week in trial of Texas cop who shot man in own apartment
The first week is over in the trial of an off-duty police officer charged with killing a man in his own apartment in Dallas, and more details have…
Continue Reading NYPD officer investigating gang activity was shot dead in the Bronx
A New York Police Department officer with over six years of service was shot dead in the Bronx early Sunday, authorities said. Brian Mulkeen, a…
Continue Reading Police feared Odessa shooter was planning attack – 8 years ago
A mother in distress called police. Her son had refused to take his mental-health medication. He was delusional about a government conspiracy against…
Continue Reading Pete Alonso of the New York Mets breaks MLB’s rookie home run record
Slugger Pete Alonso has been a bright spot in an otherwise so-so season for the New York Mets. And now he’s broken Major League…
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NMSU falls to Fresno State, 30-17
Still looking for their first win of the season, the NMSU Aggies hosted the Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday at Aggie Memorial Stadium. In the end…
Continue Reading Purple heart recipient dies after saving 3-year-old granddaughter from explosion
A Purple Heart recipient who fought in the Vietnam War sacrificed his life to save his 3-year-old granddaughter after the Oklahoma home they were in…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso man says hard work, good food & jokes are key to living to 104
Back in August ABC-7 introduced you to Grandma Santos Fierro who celebrated her 106th birthday. Grandma Fierro said that her secret to living past…
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Sikh sheriff’s deputy killed in ‘coldblooded’ shooting after making history in Texas
A sheriff’s deputy described as “a trailblazer” because he was the first Sikh deputy of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue Reading A man accused of driving an SUV through an Illinois mall is charged with terrorism
A man accused of driving an SUV through an Illinois mall earlier this month has been charged with terrorism but his motive remains unknown, police…
Continue Reading The undefeated Patriots and Bills will face off this NFL Sunday
When games finish on Monday night, we’ll already be a quarter of the way through the NFL season. With eight teams still undefeated, week four…
Continue Reading Sightseeing helicopter crashes at Pennsylvania fair
Three people were hurt when a helicopter crashed at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night, police told CNN…
Continue Reading Family sues Best Buy after deliveryman allegedly bludgeons, burns customer
A week after 75-year-old Evelyn Smith Udell paid Best Buy for delivery and installation of her new washer and dryer, police say she was bludgeoned…
Continue Reading How to watch your favorite teams this NFL Sunday
Oh snap! NFL Sunday is back. Four weeks in and we’ve already seen some electrifying plays, cuts, injuries, bizarre fashion choices and even a…
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