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US economy grew at end of 2022, defying recession fears
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. economy grew robustly at the end of last year, defying recession fears and weathering an aggressive series of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, government data showed. [Read More…]
‘Creed III’ star and director Michael B. Jordan gets carried away in ‘SNL’ promo
NBC/Rosalind O’Connor Michael B. Jordan apparently got carried away with his role in the Creed movies while shooting the promo for the upcoming edition of Saturday Night Live, which he’ll host. In the promo, released [Read More…]
In Brief: CBS orders ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ for Season 5, and more
CBS has renewed Bob Hearts Abishola for a fifth season. In its current fourth season, the Chuck Lorre-produced sitcom, starring Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku as the titular characters, is averaging 5.99 million viewers in [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: One killed in Russian strike on Kyiv
SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than 10 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas [Read More…]
Eight Palestinians killed after Israel storms West Bank refugee camp
200mm/Getty Images (LONDON) — Eight Palestinians were killed when the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly stormed the Jenin refugee camp on the West Bank early Thursday morning, ABC News has learned. The IDF allegedly stormed [Read More…]
Asteroid to make extremely close approach to Earth this week
JPL-Caltech/NASA (NEW YORK) — An asteroid the size of a box truck is slated to get very close to Earth this week, according to scientists. But don’t be alarmed, it isn’t projected to make an [Read More…]
Monterey Park shooting suspect had no known connection to victims, police say
mbbirdy/Getty Images (MONTEREY PARK, Calif.) — The suspect involved in the Monterey Park shooting had no known connection to any of the victims that were killed in the shooting, according to the Los Angeles County [Read More…]
Jury deliberating in deadly New York City truck terror attack
Mint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Jury deliberations resume Thursday in the trial of Sayfullo Saipov, the Uzbek native who took inspiration from the Islamic State group and drove a truck down the West Side [Read More…]
Massachusetts mother accused of killing two children, injuring infant
kali9/Getty Images (DUXBURY, Mass.) — A Massachusetts woman is facing charges in the deaths of her two young children and the injury of her baby, authorities said Wednesday. Police received a 911 call on Tuesday [Read More…]
Students threaten to sue DeSantis over rejection of AP course on African American studies
Stella/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Several Florida students say they plan to sue the state and Gov. Ron DeSantis over the state’s rejection of the Advanced Placement African American studies course in state schools. “If [Read More…]
Nearly 27% of inmates in Louisiana custody were held past release dates: DOJ
WIN-Initiative/Neleman/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Nearly 27% of all inmates held in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Corrections were held past their release dates over a four-month period, according to a Justice Department report. [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup –1/25/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Orlando 126, Indiana 120 Philadelphia 137, Brooklyn 133 Atlanta 137, Oklahoma City 132 Milwaukee 107, Denver 99 Washington 108, Houston [Read More…]
As US reels from multiple mass shootings, can loneliness be a trigger for violence?
Emily Fennick / EyeEm/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — There is a loneliness epidemic in the United States — and it experts told ABC News it may be triggering violence. In California, there have been three [Read More…]
Physician weighs in on how patients, doctors can improve their trust
ABC News (NEW YORK) — One of the most important aspects of medicine is the relationship between a doctor and their patient, according to physician and Yale School of Medicine professor F. Perry Wilson. However, [Read More…]
GDP data to show economic health amid recession fears
Javier Ghersi/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Investors, business leaders and everyday Americans will be keeping a close watch on the release of gross domestic product data on Thursday, as inflation eases but recession fears still loom. [Read More…]
Barbie pays tribute to Bessie Coleman with new Inspiring Women series doll
Mattel (NEW YORK) — Barbie is honoring the life and legacy of Bessie Coleman with a new doll. Coleman, whose birthday falls on Jan. 26, was the first Black and Native American female aviator and [Read More…]
Peacock’s ‘Poker Face’ is a nod to classic TV mysteries, says creator Rian Johnson
Evans Vestal Ward/Peacock Knives Out creator Rian Johnson is keeping the mystery alive, with his new show Poker Face out Thursday on Peacock. The series stars Natasha Lyonne as a woman with a super-tuned b.s. detector, and Johnson tells ABC Audio that [Read More…]
Senators on intel committee demand to see Biden and Trump docs, in rare bipartisan outrage
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee emerged outraged from a two-hour secure briefing with Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Avril Haines, threatening to grind the chamber’s business to a halt [Read More…]
Texas, 19 other states sue Biden admin over migrant parole program
Jason Marz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading 20 states who are suing the Biden administration over a federal migrant parole program announced earlier this month. The program established a pathway [Read More…]
Santos lists new treasurer — who says he doesn’t work for the congressman
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With a disclosure filing deadline approaching as questions swirl around his use of campaign funds, embattled Rep. George Santos’ campaign appears to be left without a [Read More…]