Month: May 2022
ABC Politics News
Democrats ready vote to legalize abortion after McConnell says national ban ‘possible’
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A critical week in the battle over abortion rights — what activists are calling the “fight of a generation” — kicks off in the U.S. Senate on Monday, with Democrats [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Biden signs bill to expedite shipments of weapons, supplies to Ukraine
Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The United States is bringing back a World War II-era program to bolster Ukraine’s war supplies. Sitting at his desk in the Oval Office on Monday, President Joe [Read More…]
ABC National News
Car found in Indiana may be linked to escaped inmate, jail employee
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama (NEW YORK) — New charges have been filed against Florence, Alabama, jail employee Vicky White as she allegedly remains on the run with escaped murder suspect Casey White. The charges [Read More…]
ABC National News
Woman suspected in slayings of boyfriend, brother found dead
Tetra Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 22-year-old Michigan woman was found dead from an apparent suicide after authorities alleged she fatally shot her boyfriend and brother in what appeared to be a premeditated act [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘A Strange Loop’ leads 75th Tony Award nominations
Adrienne Warren and Joshua Henry — Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions The nominations for the 75th annual Tony Awards were announced on Monday, with two musicals about Michael Jackson getting the love from [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: ‘Very soon there will be 2 Victory Days in Ukraine’
*EDITOR’S NOTE: This picture was taken during a trip organized by the Russian military.* – Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine [Read More…]
Ag News
Planting pace expected to pick up in Illinois this week
A northwest Illinois farmer says a warm, dry forecast will pick up the planting pace in Illinois this week. Randy DeSutter of Woodhull tells Brownfield he started planting corn on April 26th and had a [Read More…]
Ag News
Early-season heat on the central, southern Plains building northeastward
Across the Corn Belt, another significant rain event is keeping fieldwork at a virtual standstill across the Dakotas and western Minnesota. In contrast, a sudden heat surge across the remainder of the region favors a [Read More…]
Ag News
Another weather pattern shift ahead for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in western Washington and the far upper Midwest. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from [Read More…]
Weather
Wind Advisory issued May 09 at 10:43AM MDT until May 09 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
“This family is our fortress”: Teaser for ‘Avatar’ sequel debuts online
20th Century Studios 20th Century Studios has released the teaser for Avatar: The Way of Water, the sequel to James Cameron‘s 2009 sci-fi film, which remains the highest-grossing movie globally of all time. The sneak [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
A nearly “sobbing” James Gunn announces a wrap on ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic While Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was conjuring up box office magic all over the world, writer-director James Gunn called a wrap on another Marvel Studios project. With a picture of the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ bumped to 2023, and more
The release of Will Smith‘s upcoming film for Apple, Emancipation, expected to premiere at this year’s fall film festivals, has been delayed to 2023, according to Variety. The movie, directed by Training Day helmer Antoine [Read More…]
ABC Business News
What parents should know as formula shortage worsens nationwide
Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The nationwide formula shortage is causing stress for many families, with some beginning to lean on the online community, from Instagram to eBay, to find supply. [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Movie theaters may begin to raise ticket prices
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness kicked off the summer blockbuster season this weekend, raking in an estimated $185 million in its domestic debut. And with more [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Check out the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction at Walt Disney World
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (ORLANDO, Fla.) — A new roller coaster has been unveiled at Walt Disney World — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. The family-thrill attraction matches the “grandiosity” [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Report: Nuggets center Nikola Jokic to be named NBA’s MVP
Caspar Benson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — It appears Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will be crowned NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second season in a row. Sources tell ESPN the 27-year-old has been voted [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Top moments from debut Formula One Miami Grand Prix
Eva Marie Uzcategui Trinkl/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (MIAMI) — The Formula One expansion into the U.S. continued over the weekend with Miami’s inaugural event. Max Verstappen celebrated the first-ever win at the Miami Grand [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Biden to tout expansion of discount internet program for low-income households
Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As he seeks to close the nation’s digital divide, President Joe Biden will announce on Monday new commitments from 20 internet service providers to expand discounted, high-speed internet [Read More…]
Ag News
Busch Light unveils new “For the Farmers” can featuring John Deere equipment
Photo courtesy of Busch Light For a limited time, consumers will see John Deere equipment featured on cans of Busch Light beer as the two brands partner to aid farmers. The limited edition “For the [Read More…]