Month: May 2022
ABC Sports News
80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anyone anticipating a return to normalcy in the Kentucky Derby got a dose of crazy on Saturday when an 80-1 shot came charging up the rail to win at Churchill Downs. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Kyrou, Perron help Blues beat Wild 5-2 to even series
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and David Perron each scored twice, Jordan Binnington made 28 saves in his first start this postseason and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Sunday [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Polanco, Twins bullpen send Athletics to 9th straight loss
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco delivered another key hit and the Minnesota bullpen combined for 6 2/3 innings of shutout work as the Twins sent the Oakland Athletics to their ninth straight loss, 4-3 Sunday. [Read More…]
Latest News
NTSB: Pilot didn’t clear ice before 2019 crash that killed 9
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Federal investigators confirmed that the buildup of ice on the wings and other parts of the plane was a key factor in a 2019 crash that killed nine of 12 [Read More…]
Weather
Wind Advisory issued May 08 at 2:52PM MDT until May 09 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM CDT MONDAY… * WHAT…Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and [Read More…]
ABC Business News
3-row SUV market heats up as consumer demand soars: ‘There is no substitute’
Morgan Korn/ABC News (NEW YORK) — When the Volkswagen ID. Buzz goes on sale in the U.S., consumers may be seduced by the microbus’ nostalgic design and electric powertrain. They may also become enamored with [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Arkansas governor says he opposes national abortion ban
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he opposes a national ban on abortion because it would take away the authority of a state like his that is poised [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
They traveled across state lines to get abortions. Now they fear a post-Roe world
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A leaked draft opinion showing the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade sparked nationwide outrage and panic among abortion rights advocates. And for women who already experienced [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Abortion bans ‘will be swift’ if Roe v. Wade is overturned: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The move to add new abortion bans “will be swift” if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Sunday, adding that the Senate will do everything [Read More…]
ABC World News
Why Russia has suffered the loss of an ‘extraordinary’ number of generals
Getty Images/Anastasia Vlasova (NEW YORK) — During its war in Ukraine, Russia’s top military leadership has proven to be particularly vulnerable, experts say. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has claimed that 12 Russian generals have been [Read More…]
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 07 at 4:20PM MDT until May 07 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 190 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS SD . SOUTH DAKOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE AURORA BEADLE BRULE BUFFALO CHARLES MIX CLARK
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Polanco HR gives Twins 1-0 win; A’s lose 8th straight
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton has been a key part of the Minnesota Twins’ early-season success, which ran to 13 wins in 16 games on Saturday afternoon with a 1-0 win against the Oakland Athletics. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Fleury makes 29 saves, Wild beat Blues 5-1, take series lead
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 29 shots, and the Minnesota Wild beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Buxton, Miranda HR, Winder, Twins hand A’s 7th straight loss
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton hit his ninth home run of the season and Jose Miranda connected for the first homer of his career, backing another sharp start by rookie Josh Winder and sending the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Kamala Harris warns women may lose right to ‘make decisions about their own bodies’ in commencement speech
Alan Poizner/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — Vice President Kamala Harris gave a sobering look at the “unsettled” world students are heading into as she delivered the commencement speech at Tennessee State University on [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Women’s Health Protection Act explained as Roe v. Wade comes under likely threat
Tom Brenner/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As a leaked draft opinion of a Supreme Court ruling shows a conservative majority of justices appear poised to overturn federal protections of abortion rights, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Some Republicans use false ‘pedophilia’ claims to attack Democrats, LGBTQ people
Rudy Sulgan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — It was an eyebrow-raising moment in the confirmation hearings for the first Black female Supreme Court justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson — a grilling about her stance on child porn offenders. [Read More…]
ABC National News
NYC subway shooting suspect Frank James to face federal terror charge
John Lamparski/Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — A federal grand jury in Brooklyn has returned a two-count indictment against alleged subway shooter Frank James The indictment expands the charges James is facing for allegedly shooting [Read More…]
ABC National News
Mother of Gabby Petito files wrongful death lawsuit against estate of Brian Laundrie
Courtesy of Nicole Schmidt and Joseph Petito (NEW YORK) — The mother of Gabby Petito has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the estate of Brian Laundrie in the latest legal action stemming from the [Read More…]
ABC World News
3 Americans found dead at Bahamas resort, cause of death under investigation
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (EXUMA, Bahamas) — An investigation is underway after three American tourists were found dead at a Bahamas resort on Friday, officials said. The guests were staying at the Sandals Emerald Bay in Exuma, [Read More…]