Month: April 2023
ABC World News
Dozens dead, hundreds missing in Kenya starvation cult case
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An ongoing investigation into a suspected religious cult in southeastern Kenya whose followers were allegedly told to starve themselves has led to the discovery of dozens of bodies. The death [Read More…]
ABC National News
‘Trump raped me,’ E. Jean Carroll testifies in battery, defamation case
Sorapong Chaipanya / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll, on the first day of testimony in her civil defamation and battery case against former President Donald Trump, told the jury [Read More…]
ABC National News
Three arrested for first-degree murder in Colorado rock-throwing incidents that killed 20-year-old driver
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (DENVER) — Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly throwing large landscaping rocks toward at least seven cars on Colorado roads last week, authorities said. The last of the seven incidents [Read More…]
ABC National News
Fifteen-month-old girl ‘caught in crossfire,’ shot in stomach
KGO (OAKLAND, Calif.) — A 15-month-old girl was in the car with her family when she was caught in crossfire and shot in the stomach, according to police in Oakland, California. The girl’s family was [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
New bill would require Supreme Court to create a code of conduct amid recent controversies
Rudy Sulgan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Two Senate lawmakers have unveiled bipartisan legislation to require the Supreme Court create a code of conduct amid recent controversies surrounding Justice Clarence Thomas. The high court is the only [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
After investigating abuse in prison system, senators propose new oversight law
WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Bipartisan legislation set to be introduced Wednesday aims to provide more oversight of federal prisons as part of a renewed push to address reports of scandal and abuse. The bill would [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
The stars of ‘Saint X’ talk bringing the popular novel to the screen
Hulu When the new series Saint X premieres Wednesday on Hulu, star West Duchovny hopes you will feel the inner life of her character, Alison, despite having limited time with her. The show, based on the popular book by Alexis [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘The Flash’ runs away with rave reviews at CinemaCon
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/™ & © DC Comics After a new trailer debuted as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Tuesday takeover of the annual industry expo CinemaCon in Las Vegas, The Flash unspooled at [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: Peri Gilpin returns as Roz for ‘Frasier’ reboot, and more
The Shark Is Broken, a stage comedy that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the classic 1975 movie Jaws, is heading to Broadway, Sonia Friedman Productions and Scott Landis announced on Tuesday. Ian Shaw — son [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Rumer Willis welcomes 1st child with boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas
Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for ESPRIT Rumer Willis is a mom. On Tuesday, the actress, 34, and her boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas, a musician, shared a joint Instagram post featuring a photo of their newborn baby. [Read More…]
Ag News
A better oil alternative
High oleic soybean oil is proving to be a better alternative to traditional vegetable oils. Why? Because it has an improved fat profile. It contains lower saturated fat and three times the amount of beneficial [Read More…]
Ag News
Black Sea wheat exports remain strong
The president of U.S. Wheat Associates says the Black Sea Region will export more wheat this year compared to last year. Vince Peterson says the uptick comes from Russia despite the war, sanctions and the [Read More…]
Ag News
Tyson diverting pigs following fire at Nebraska processing facility
Tyson Foods is diverting pigs from its Madison, Nebraska pork processing plant following the weekend fire that temporarily closed the facility. The plant slaughters around 8,250 hogs per day or about 2% of the daily [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 8:09AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River near Mitchell affecting Hanson and Davison Counties. James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County. James River at Huron affecting Beadle County. James [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Booker scores 47, leads Suns past Clippers to win series
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker unleashed a torrent of offense in the third quarter rarely seen in NBA playoff history, hitting shots from every corner of the gym. The Phoenix Suns needed just about every [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Young’s long 3 lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — His team trailing by a point and its season on the brink, Hawks star Trae Young got all the encouragement he needed in the huddle during his team’s timeout. “I just had [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Nuggets eliminate Wolves 112-109 behind Murray, Jokic
DENVER (AP) — Michael Malone surveyed the scene Tuesday night and wondered where everyone was — not just Denver’s fans, but the Nuggets themselves. “Our team was kind of like the crowd tonight — we [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Ryan 1st to 5 wins, Twins beat Yanks 6-2, take season series
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan became the first five-game winner in the major leagues this season, Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach hit two-run homers in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat New York [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Young? Stroud? Panthers reach consensus on No. 1 draft pick
CHARLOTTE. N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have agreed on which quarterback the team will select with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. But Reich says [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russian cinemas show Disney movies despite boycott over Ukraine war
Fuse/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At a movie theatre in central Moscow this month, people had come to watch an illicit film. It wasn’t a documentary about the war in Ukraine or political persecution under [Read More…]