Month: February 2023
ABC Politics News
Three cities want to host the next Democratic convention: Inside the negotiations
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As Democrats set their sights on the 2024 presidential cycle, several prominent party figures remain at odds over which blue city should host the next Democratic National Convention. The final [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Despite opposition, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders the latest Republican to push ‘school choice’
Stella/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Like other Republican governors, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is making school choice a high-profile political issue, declaring education reform her “top priority” and first big legislative play since taking office [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Republicans eye culture wars on trans community, education as 2024 election looms
Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin)/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Leading Republicans like former President Donald Trump, and at least two possible 2024 White House contenders, are increasingly focused on battles around LGBTQ issues and education — [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
James Harden surprises fan paralyzed in MSU shooting with FaceTime call and donation
Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden gave a much-needed morale boost to John Hao, a 20-year-old Michigan State student who was paralyzed from the chest down after the deadly shooting [Read More…]
Weather
Wind Chill Advisory issued February 24 at 8:43AM MST until February 24 at 9:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CST THIS MORNING… The Wind Chill Advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 AM. Even though the advisory will be allowed to expire, keep in mind [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Woman speaks out after surviving heart attack, open-heart surgery before graduating college
Ceirra Zeager, now 23, survived a heart attack at age 14 and open heart surgery at age 21. — Courtesy Ceirra Zeager (NEW YORK) — By the time Ceirra Zeager graduated from college last year, [Read More…]
ABC Health News
After wife’s sudden death, Kentucky congressman speaks about heart health and new legislation
Jonathan Kitchen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., is raising awareness for heart health two months after the signing of a new law named for his late wife, who died in June 2020 [Read More…]
ABC Business News
One year later: How the war in Ukraine is affecting food supplies, prices around the world
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — To call Ukraine home is to embody the love of food and sharing it with others — a tradition the country has historically embodied in the role it plays [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Massachusetts man charged after hiding cryptocurrency mining rig in school crawl space
The Cohasset Police Department demonstrates the equipment used to mine cryptocurrency in the crawl space. — Cohasset Police Department (COHASSET, Mass.) — A small Massachusetts town enlisted the help of the Department of Homeland Security [Read More…]
ABC Business News
European Commission bans TikTok from employees’ phones, citing cybersecurity threat
5./15 WEST/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — European Commission employees will have to remove TikTok from their work phones for security reasons, the European Union’s executive body said Thursday. The Commission said in a statement that [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: Ryan Reynolds in ‘Boy Band’ movie; ‘Nope’ star Steven Yeun joins MCU, and more
Ryan Reynolds is attached to star and produce the feature comedy Boy Band at Paramount, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project would reunite him with his Free Guy and The Adam Project collaborator Shawn [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Jean Smart says she’s recovering from heart procedure, urges fans to “listen to your body”
HBO Max Emmy-winning Hacks star Jean Smart is opening up about her heart health and sharing a plea to her fans. “February is American Heart Month — a time when the nation spotlights heart health, [Read More…]
Ag News
Worldwide labor shortages affecting multiple sectors of the ag industry
Labor shortages continue to cause ripple effects throughout the global ag industry. A group of US farmers in Europe visiting CLAAS production facilities saw how the global equipment manufacturer is implementing automation. Director of Supply [Read More…]
Ag News
Why investing in nutrition programs is important
A former Secretary of Agriculture says improving nutrition security through programs like the Women, Infants, and Children are critical for the future of the U.S. Ann Veneman says if children don’t have access to nutritious [Read More…]
Ag News
Dole is the latest cyber attack victim
A major American food supplier is the latest victim of a cyber attack on their production systems. Dole announced Wednesday their computer systems have been infected with ransomware. In a statement, Dole says they moved [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: US announces fresh sanctions targeting Russia
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — One year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, both sides are still fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian [Read More…]
ABC National News
Juvenile arrested with AR-15 at high school basketball game
File photo – secret agent mike/Getty Images (RALEIGH, N.C.) — A male juvenile suspect has been arrested at a high school basketball game after he was found carrying an AR-15, police said. The incident occurred [Read More…]
ABC National News
Proud Boys Jan. 6 trial moving at snail’s pace marked by heated arguments and lengthy delays
Creativeye99/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Jan. 6 trial of five members of the far-right Proud Boys group is proceeding at an excruciatingly slow pace in Washington, with a panel of defense attorneys engaged in heated [Read More…]
ABC National News
Six children, one woman injured in shooting at schoolyard in Philadelphia
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (PHILADELPHIA) — Seven people were shot, six of them children, in a shooting that took place at a schoolyard in Philadelphia Thursday evening, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Police found multiple [Read More…]
ABC National News
Prosecutors to seek death penalty against FedEx driver accused of child’s murder
Wise County Sheriff’s Office (TARRANT COUNTY, Texas) — A district attorney in Texas will seek the death penalty against a man accused of kidnapping and murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand while he was working as a [Read More…]