Month: May 2023
ABC National News
‘Heartbreaking’: 17-year-old killed at DC high school in third shooting of child this week
mbbirdy/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday said officials must “act urgently” to combat crime in the nation’s capital after a 17-year-old was fatally shot in a high school parking lot [Read More…]
ABC National News
Sextortion bill filed by state rep after his son died by suicide following scam
Courtesy Guffey family (NEW YORK) — Brandon Guffey’s 17-year-old son Gavin died by suicide after he said Gavin fell victim to a sexual extortion scheme online, and now he’s fighting to protect other kids from [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
DeSantis expected to formally enter 2024 race next week: Sources
Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to file papers with the Federal Election Commission declaring his candidacy next week, which would formally enter DeSantis into the 2024 presidential race, two [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Tim Scott to join multi-candidate ‘Roast and Ride’ in Iowa, with 2024 kickoff days away
Drew Angerer/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In another sign that he’ll soon make his presidential bid official, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is slated to join other 2024 Republican hopefuls at Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst’s annual [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
On eve of hearing, FBI says it revoked security clearances of three agents over Jan. 6 attack
Tim Graham/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI has revoked the security clearances of three agents for issues related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a letter from the bureau to [Read More…]
ABC Health News
What age is right for kids to get smartphones? Parents debate after expert says to wait until high school
Karl Tapales/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An ongoing parenting debate about when it’s appropriate to give a child a smartphone has been reignited, ironically, on social media. Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor at [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Why the USDA might ban chocolate milk from school cafeterias
Tetra Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture could eliminate flavored milk from school cafeterias. The agency opened a comment request in February for feedback on its proposal [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Woman says Ozempic helped her lose weight as she tries to get pregnant
ABC News (NEW YORK) — As the popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro continues to grow, some women are taking a closer look at whether the drugs could impact their chances of [Read More…]
ABC Business News
TikTokers share best money-saving tips and tricks
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With high inflation over the past year and many people looking for ways to keep budgets in check, some are turning to social media as a forum to share [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Taco Bell files ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark petition, here’s what you need to know
RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When it comes to marketing hooks, “Taco Tuesday” may be among the most well-known and successful tactics to entice diners with a delicious deal on a beloved Mexican food. Now, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Book Club’ meets ‘Fast X’ in Italy
Focus Features In theaters this week, there are two very different movies that will show you different sides of Italy. Fast X has a huge action sequence that takes place in Rome, and Book Club: The Next Chapter takes [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Twins’ Nick Gordon heading to injured list with fractured right shin
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Minnesota Twins center fielder Nick Gordon is heading to the injured list after he fractured his right shin during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The injury occurred when Gordon [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Outman hits grand slam to propel Dodgers to 7-3 victory over Twins
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Outman has struggled since being named the National League’s Rookie of the Month in April. The Dodgers outfielder though showed signs of possibly getting back to his earlier form with [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Yankees pitcher Germán suspended 10 games by MLB for using foreign substance
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was suspended for 10 games Wednesday by Major League Baseball and fined for violating the sport’s prohibition of foreign substances on the mound. The penalty was [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat were in need of a calming presence following a sluggish start to their latest conference finals showdown with the Boston Celtics. Jimmy Butler provided that and a lot more. [Read More…]
ABC World News
Turkish presidential election goes to runoff as ‘no party could actually win in the first round’
Moe Zoyari/Bloomberg via Getty Images (ISTANBUL) — Voters in Turkey will return to the polls soon as no candidate was able to receive 50% of voting in the first round of the critical presidential election. [Read More…]
ABC National News
South Carolina autism clinic director indicted by federal jury for allegedly defrauding Medicaid out of thousands
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (GREENVILLE, S.C.) — A South Carolina woman who ran an autism clinic is facing federal charges of health care fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina. [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 7:40PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Iowa… South Dakota… Little Sioux River at Spencer affecting Clay County. Little Sioux River near Milford affecting Dickinson County. James River near Mitchell affecting Hanson and [Read More…]
ABC National News
Minnesota man indicted for theft of ruby slippers from ‘Wizard of Oz’
Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.) — A federal grand jury indicted a Minnesota man on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a pair of the ruby slippers that actress Judy Garland famously wore [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
DeSantis signs bills affecting LGBTQ community
Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a slate of legislation Wednesday targeting the LGBTQ community, including restrictions on transgender health care, content on LGBTQ identities in schools, transgender bathroom use and [Read More…]