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Dramatic footage shows shootout between bus driver, passenger
Charlotte Area Transit System (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Newly released surveillance footage shows a dramatic shootout between a North Carolina public bus driver and passenger while the bus was in motion. The shooting occurred on May 18 [Read More…]
At least 2 dead in strikes on Russian territory, officials say
Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy/Future Publishing via Getty Images (BELGOROD, Russia) — At least two people have died in strikes on Russian territory as Russia reported more attacks on Saturday, with drones crashing in its western regions and areas [Read More…]
20-year-old US soldier dies from rollover accident in Kuwait
DOD/108th Public Affairs Detachment (KUWAIT CITY) — An American soldier was killed in a non-combat rollover accident in Kuwait, U.S. officials said late Friday. Spc. Jayson Reed Haven, 20, of Aiken, South Carolina, died from a [Read More…]
US teen missing after going overboard on sunset cruise in the Bahamas
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NASSAU, Bahamas) — A recent high school graduate from Louisiana is missing after going overboard while on a trip to the Bahamas, school officials said. Cameron Robbins, who attended University Laboratory School in [Read More…]
Family of man fatally shot by Walgreens security guard files $25M wrongful death lawsuit
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office (SAN FRANCISCO) — The family of a man fatally shot by a security guard in a San Francisco Walgreens last month during an apparent shoplifting altercation has filed a $25 million [Read More…]
Basketball coach found dead in park nearly week after going missing: Police
Delray Beach Police Department (DELRAY BEACH, Fla.) — A missing youth basketball coach in Florida was found dead nearly a week after police said he was last seen going for a run. Makuach Yak, 31, was [Read More…]
The nation’s top teachers share their biggest challenges: Burnout, student mental health and more
Ariel Skelley/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Top teachers across the country say they face major hurdles in the classroom — including staffing shortages, the pinch of low pay and addressing students’ mental health — many of [Read More…]
Board game designers aim to make tackling climate change fun
Richard Reininger (NEW YORK) — Board games like Monopoly, Clue and The Game of Life are iconic in many Americans’ lives and in pop culture. Now some designers are exploring a wider range of topics, including [Read More…]
Feds charge climate protesters for allegedly defacing Edgar Degas exhibit at National Gallery of Art
Nick Ansell/PA Images via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Two members of a climate activist group were arrested and charged Friday for allegedly defacing an art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., [Read More…]
Player faints during LSU Tigers’ national title celebration at the White House
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The LSU Tigers women’s basketball team’s national championship celebration at the White House on Friday was marked by a scary moment when a player fainted during the event. Sa’Myah Smith, [Read More…]
‘I would have nothing’: Low-income older people fear debt default that stops Social Security
VioletaStoimenova/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The threat to Social Security payments posed by a debt ceiling impasse keeps Linda Stanberry, 76, dwelling on her worst fear: the loss of the home she has lived in [Read More…]
After man opens plane door mid-flight, flyers ask: How can that happen?
Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A South Korean man faces 10 years in prison after he allegedly opened an emergency exit door while the plane was still in the air preparing [Read More…]
Treasury extends potential debt default deadline to June 5
Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday issued a new letter to Congress stating the government won’t begin to run out of money to pay its bills until June 5 — [Read More…]
“Give them one”: Elizabeth Olsen shares advice for actors looking to join the MCU
Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images Elizabeth Olsen has some advice for actors looking to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress, who portrays Wanda Maximoff and her alter ego Scarlet Witch in the franchise, says that [Read More…]
Drew Barrymore’s “wild child” days included … bingo?
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for The Drew Barrymore Show Much has been made of Drew Barrymore‘s so-called “wild child” days, but the now grown-up actress and eponymous hit talk show host confessed to ABC Audio that she had [Read More…]
Judge grants injunction, allows abortions to resume in South Carolina
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A South Carolina judge has granted abortion providers’ request to block a newly enacted six-week abortion ban while a legal challenge proceeds, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic confirmed to ABC News. [Read More…]
Investigation finds multiple problems with grueling ‘Hell Week’ for Navy SEALs
U.S. Navy (NEW YORK) — A Navy investigation found that the already tough selection course for Navy SEALs had become dangerous with lax oversight and medical care as course instructors pushed SEAL candidates to their [Read More…]
McCarthy says negotiators ‘made progress’ but no deal as default deadline nears
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With potential default just six days away, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy arrived at the Capitol Friday telling reporters he remained optimistic despite no deal in hand. McCarthy said negotiators “made [Read More…]
DeSantis campaign rakes in $8.2 million in the first 24 hours of his presidential launch
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — What started as a rocky presidential campaign launch marred with technical issues ended with a massive roll-in of cash for the first 24 hours of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential [Read More…]
Former Oath Keeper sentenced for role in Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Creativeye99/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A former leading member of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group was sentenced Friday to eight years and six months in prison for her role in the Jan. 6 attack on [Read More…]