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Hawaii on alert for Tropical Storm Hone, extreme heat travels across country
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Hawaii is on alert for Tropical Storm Hone while extreme heat is expected to expand from the South to the Midwest, leaving 25 million Americans under heat alerts this weekend. [Read More…]
Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was hospitalized with a case of West Nile virus and is now recovering at [Read More…]
NASA says Boeing’s Starliner astronauts will return to Earth on different spacecraft in February
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The two astronauts who went up to the International Space Station (ISS) on Boeing’s Starliner will have to come home on a different spacecraft, NASA officials announced Saturday. Astronauts [Read More…]
At least five Secret Service officials involved in planning Trump’s Butler rally put on administrative leave
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (BUTLER, Penn.) — At least five U.S. Secret Service officials involved in the planning of Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, where a gunman attempted to kill the former [Read More…]
Two bodies found in Missouri home leveled by explosion
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo.) — Two bodies were found in the rubble of a Missouri home that was completely leveled in an explosion early Friday morning. The bodies are believed to be the [Read More…]
Former deputy charged with manslaughter in death of airman Roger Fortson
US Air Force (NEW YORK) — The Florida state attorney has filed charges against former deputy Eddie Duran in the shooting death of United States Air Force Sr. Airman Roger Fortson who was killed in [Read More…]
2nd former officer charged in Tyre Nichols’ death pleads guilty in federal plea deal
Memphis Police Department (MEMPHIS) — A second former Memphis police officer federally charged in connection with the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols has pleaded guilty, weeks before the trial is set to begin, court filings [Read More…]
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down engines in-flight shares his story
Joe and Sarah Emerson speak with ABC News. — Sam Sweeney/ABC News (NEW YORK) — Joseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, calls it the biggest mistake of his life. Emerson was inside an Alaska [Read More…]
How Americans feel about book bans, restrictions: survey
Diyosa Carter/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As schools and libraries across the country face record-breaking attempts to remove books from shelves, most Americans are opposed to book restrictions in public schools, according to a new [Read More…]
Manhunt for escaped murder suspect culminates in Chicago SWAT restaurant standoff
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After nearly two and a half months of searching, law enforcement officials zeroed in on fugitive Joshua Zimmerman, who has been on the run since escaping from the DeSoto [Read More…]
Thomas Lane, former cop convicted in George Floyd’s death, released from prison
amphotora/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the death of George Floyd was released from prison Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed to ABC News. Thomas [Read More…]
Massachusetts man goes missing while on vacation in South Carolina
Getty Images – STOCK/ilbusca (BEAUFORD, S.C.) — A Massachusetts man vacationing with his family in South Carolina has been missing since Friday and is endangered, authorities said. Stanley Kotowski, 60, was last seen Friday morning [Read More…]
Driver charged with murder in killing of innocent bystander while allegedly targeting partner
KTRK-TV (HOUSTON) — A murder charge has been filed against a 35-year-old driver police allege struck and killed an innocent bystander on a sidewalk in Houston over the weekend while attempting to mow down his [Read More…]
DHS watchdog warns of ‘urgent issue’ after immigration officials allegedly lose track of unaccompanied children
Bloomberg Creative Photos/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog says it has uncovered an “urgent issue” with how immigration officials handle cases involving unaccompanied migrant children, warning in a new [Read More…]
Detroit police search for arsonist after explosion destroys cars
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (DETROIT) — The Detroit Police Department is seeking public help in their search for an arson suspect who burned four vehicles and damaged two others late last week. Authorities released a video [Read More…]
Over 600 pounds of methamphetamine found inside celery shipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (NEW YORK) — More than 600 pounds of methamphetamine have been found concealed within a shipment of celery in California, officials said. The incident occurred on the evening of Aug. [Read More…]
4 men charged in connection with death of ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor
Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Charges were announced Monday against four men in connection with the fatal shooting of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor in May. Robert Barceleau, 18, was charged with [Read More…]
Gun violence among top issues in DNC Platform
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (CHICAGO) — Delegates at the Democratic National Convention approved their platform Monday night and made efforts to curb gun violence a top priority. The 92-page 2024 DNC Platform touted the work President [Read More…]
Judge rejects latest attempt by Hunter Biden to dismiss tax-related charges
Kent Nishimura/Getty Images (WILMINGTON, Del.) — A federal judge on Monday rejected the latest attempt by President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden to dismiss several tax-related charges he faces in Los Angeles, all but ensuring [Read More…]
D’Vontaye Mitchell’s family settles with hotel as workers face murder charges in connection to his death
ABC News (MILWAUKEE) — The family of D’Vontaye Mitchell, who died on June 30 after he was pinned down by four hotel workers outside a Hyatt Regency in Milwaukee, reached a settlement with the hotel [Read More…]