Top 5 stories you need to know from the weekend

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Monday, September 24, 2018
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- Senate Democrats are investigating a second woman's accusation of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh from his teenage years, The New Yorker Magazine is reporting. Locally, there were new developments in the horrific stabbings of three infants and two adults in Queens, as the alleged attacker was charged with attempted murder.

Here's a look at the top five stories you need to know from the weekend.

Kavanaugh accuser agrees to testify before Senate panel

The New Yorker magazine is reporting that Senate Democrats are investigating a second woman's accusation of sexual misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh from his teenage years.

ABC's Kenneth Moton has the latest.

Woman charged with stabbing 5 at birthing center in Queens

52-year-old Yu Fen Wang was charged with five counts of attempted murder after authorities say she stabbed three babies and two adults inside a birthing center operating out of a building in Flushing, Queens.

Naveen Dhaliwal has the details from Flushing.

4 shot while attending outdoor party in Hempstead

Police said two men and two women attending a backyard party in Hempstead Saturday night were wounded by bullets fired from another yard that penetrated a fence separating the spaces.

Four people were shot late Saturday night at a party on Long Island.

New Trump administration proposal would make it harder for immigrants to get green cards

The Trump administration announced a new proposal that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance.

CeFaan Kim has the details.

Paul Simon wraps up final concert tour back home in Queens

Legendary singer and songwriter Paul Simon wrapped up his final concert tour Saturday night at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, the borough where he grew up.

Sandra Bookman has the details.

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