Famous ‘Sycamore Gap tree’ in northern England found cut down overnight; 16-year-old arrested Thursday, September 28 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Authorities in England have arrested a 16-year-old boy after one of the most famous trees in the world was cut down overnight Thursday.The "Sycamore Gap tree," also sometimes known as the "Robin Hood tree," was found deliberately cut down early Thursday, according... Read More.
4 teens charged with murder of 24-year-old officer; 16-year-old allegedly boasted about his involvement Thursday, May 11 by ABC News(CHICAGO) -- Four teenagers have been charged in the murder of a beloved 24-year-old Chicago police officer, after one of the teens allegedly confessed his involvement to a friend as detectives listened in, according to court documents.Officer Aréanah Preston had just finished her shift and... Read More.
16-year-old softball player with cerebral palsy inspires thousands with surgery recovery Wednesday, March 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A 16-year-old softball player with cerebral palsy has gained thousands of social media followers sharing her recovery efforts after a major leg surgery.Throughout her life, Charlie Duffy has had over 20 surgeries to help correct pain and walking issues affecting the left... Read More.
16-year-old confesses over Instagram to fatal shooting, Pennsylvania police say Sunday, November 27 by ABC News(BENSALEM, Penn.) -- A Pennsylvania teen has been charged with murder after he allegedly confessed over Instagram to fatally shooting another child, according to police.The Bensalem Police Department received a 911 call Friday afternoon about a possible homicide, with the caller detailing an Instagram video... Read More.
Virginia Walmart shooting live updates: 16-year-old among victims Thursday, November 24 by ABC News(CHESAPEAKE, Va.) -- A gunman shot and killed six people before turning the gun on himself at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Tuesday night, according to sources and local police.Law enforcement sources told ABC News that preliminary information indicates the gunman walked into... Read More.
Virginia Walmart mass shooting: 16-year-old among victims Thursday, November 24 by ABC News(CHESAPEAKE, Va.) -- Six people were gunned down in a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia.Survivors said the gunman walked into a break room and opened fire on Tuesday night.The suspect was identified by city officials as 31-year-old Andre Bing of Chesapeake.... Read More.
Florida court rules 16-year-old not ‘mature enough’ to get an abortion Wednesday, August 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A Florida appeals court ruled on Monday that a 16-year-old girl was not "mature enough" to decide to terminate her pregnancy.The decision comes after a circuit judge in northwest Florida ruled that the teen could not get an abortion without notification... Read More.
Bill Cosby found guilty of sexually abusing 16-year-old in 1975 Wednesday, June 22 by ABC NewsA civil jury on Tuesday found Bill Cosby guilty of sexually abusing Judy Huth in 1975 when she was 16 years old, and ordered him to pay $500,000, according to Variety.Huth’s attorney, Gloria Allred, hailed the verdict as “real change,” although no punitive compensation was... Read More.