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Florida man Cesar Sayoc arrested in ‘insidious’ mail bomb spree as more packages are found

Florida man Cesar Sayoc arrested in ‘insidious’ mail bomb spree as more packages are found

Obtained by ABC News (NEW YORK) — A suspect was taken into arrested in Florida for an apparent mass mail bombing spree that targeted top Democrats and other prominent figures across the country, officials said. Cesar Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, Florida, allegedly carried out the widespread plot and triggered a […]

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DC mansion murders: A look at the evidence that helped convict the killer

DC mansion murders: A look at the evidence that helped convict the killer

U.S. Dept. of Justice(WASHINGTON) —  ABC News has obtained police evidence photos and video, some of which is being made public for the first time, used to help convict the man accused in the brutal 2015 murder of three family members and their housekeeper in a Washington, D.C., mansion. Amy, […]

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Package bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc ranted on Twitter about liberals and threatened to blow up a power company

Package bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc ranted on Twitter about liberals and threatened to blow up a power company

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The Twitter account identified by federal officials as likely belonging to the Florida man arrested in connection with the suspected package bombs sent to high-profile figures this week is full of right-wing content and aggressive criticism of prominent liberal figures. One post believed to have been written […]

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Fingerprint key to tracking down mail bombing suspect

Fingerprint key to tracking down mail bombing suspect

ABC News(WASHINGTON) — A fingerprint was a key to tracking down the man who allegedly mass-mailed explosive devices to top Democrats, CNN and other prominent figures, according to the FBI. Suspect Cesar Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, Florida, was taken into custody Friday, authorities said. Days after the first package was […]

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Matthew Shepard’s ashes interred at National Cathedral 20 years after brutal murder

Matthew Shepard’s ashes interred at National Cathedral 20 years after brutal murder

Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) —  The ashes of Matthew Shepard were interred at the National Cathedral in Washington Friday, giving him a “home that is safe” 20 years after his brutal murder, his father said. “To the National Cathedral, I cannot thank you enough … for leading the way and […]

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Mail bombing suspect in custody in nationwide investigation, officials say

Mail bombing suspect in custody in nationwide investigation, officials say

Obtained by ABC News(NEW YORK) — A suspect was taken into custody in Florida for an apparent mass mail bombing spree that targeted top Democrats and other prominent figures across the country, officials said. Cesar Sayoc, 56, of Aventura, Florida, allegedly carried out the widespread plot and triggered a nationwide […]

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Cory Booker, James Clapper latest targets in suspected mail bomb campaign

Cory Booker, James Clapper latest targets in suspected mail bomb campaign

Obtained by ABC News(NEW YORK) — Authorities have recovered 12 suspected packages in the widening investigation into an apparent mass mail-bomb campaign, with the latest targets being Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey and former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News on […]

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Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to East Coast

Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to East Coast

ABC News(NEW YORK) — A major coastal storm will bring heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and some mountain snow from the Carolinas to Maine from Friday into this weekend. Already the storm is developing in the Gulf Coast and Florida, where up to half a foot of rain fell […]

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Former city commissioner who shot alleged shoplifter hires George Zimmerman’s attorney

Former city commissioner who shot alleged shoplifter hires George Zimmerman’s attorney

Florida State Attorney’s Office (LAKELAND, Fla.) — The former city commissioner charged with shooting an alleged shoplifter at his Army surplus store was released from prison on Thursday — and has hired a high-powered attorney to represent him in his case. Michael Dunn, who was charged with second-degree murder in […]

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Video shows person of interest in Georgia model’s death, police say

Video shows person of interest in Georgia model’s death, police say

Clayton County Police Department(RIVERDALE, Ga.) — Police in Georgia released video on Thursday showing a person of interest in the case of an aspiring model who died after being struck by random gunfire. Officers with the Clayton County Police Department in northern Georgia said the person was in the area […]

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