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Thousands under evacuation orders after Canyon Fire explodes in California

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has announced a local emergency proclamation in response to the rapidly spreading Canyon Fire impacting northern Los Angeles County communities as thousands have been placed under evacuation orders, officials said.The proclamation enables... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/7/25

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAthletics 6, Nationals 0White Sox 3, Mariners 4Reds 0, Pirates 7Marlins 6, Braves 8WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUEDream 86, Sky 65Sun 91, Sparks 102Fever 60, Mercury 95Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights... Read More.

In brief: Connie Britton, Sam Nivola to star in Hulu’s ‘Phony’ and more

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

A couple alums of The White Lotus are teaming up on a new Hulu series. Connie Britton and Sam Nivola are set to star in Phony, a coming-of-age mystery, Variety reports. The series follows a teenage boy who wakes up after a car accident to find his mother has been replaced by... Read More.

Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis on returning for ‘Freakier Friday’

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are switching it up again in Freakier Friday.The film, which serves as sequel to 2003's Freaky Friday, arrives in theaters on, of course, Friday.Curtis told ABC News why this new film already feels so familiar to fans of the original."Because there's nostalgia.... Read More.

Fox News moves to dismiss Gavin Newsom’s defamation lawsuit

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- Fox News has moved to dismiss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's $787 million defamation lawsuit against the network and collect attorney fees, calling the suit a "political stunt" that Newsom filed "to advance his presidential ambitions.""The tone and content of Newsom's complaint and his... Read More.

Judge temporarily blocks further construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted any further construction of the immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams granted a temporary restraining order after two days of testimony about the environmental impact of the site.The state... Read More.

Several senior FBI leaders ousted without explanation, sources say

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Several top FBI officials were ousted from their jobs this week, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News, including the former acting director of the bureau who previously resisted efforts to compile a list of agents who worked on the... Read More.

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2 reveals teaser, premiere date

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

Everything is not what it seems in the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 teaser trailer.Disney Channel released the trailer for the new season on Thursday. The network also announced season 2 will premiere its first two episodes on Sept. 12.Selena Gomez appears in the teaser for... Read More.

2 troopers shot while responding to call in Pennsylvania: Police

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa.) -- Two state troopers were shot while responding to a call in northeastern Pennsylvania on Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.They were taken to hospitals in unknown conditions after the shooting on Route 171 in Susquehanna County, police said."The scene... Read More.

Teen missing for nearly 1 week after going on vacation in Florida, texts mom ‘help’ before disappearing: Family

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(CHARLOTTE COUNTY, N.C.) -- A teenager from North Carolina has been missing for nearly a week after vacationing in Florida and trying to reconnect with relatives, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said.Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old who is described as "smart, kind and full of... Read More.

‘The Batman Part II’ will begin filming in spring 2026

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

Battinson will be back in action next spring.Robert Pattinson will return to the role of Bruce Wayne to start filming Matt Reeves' sequel The Batman Part II in spring 2026.The news came from the Warner Bros. Discovery letter to shareholders from CEO David Zaslav as reported on by Variety. The... Read More.

Above-normal activity predicted for remainder of 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, NOAA says

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Above-normal activity is still expected for the remainder of hurricane season, according to the updated hurricane forecast from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The agency is continuing to predict an above-normal number of named storms for the year but with slightly less... Read More.