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Jury begins deliberations in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A jury in Manhattan federal court began deliberations Friday afternoon in the corruption trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, who faces 16 felony counts, including bribery, extortion, wire fraud and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.More than three dozen witnesses testified... Read More.

American Airlines flight evacuated after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- An American Airlines flight was evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin as the plane taxied at San Francisco International Airport, according to airport officials.The airline said the smoke came from a laptop in a passenger's bag.American Airlines said... Read More.

American Airlines flight evacuated via emergency slides after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- An American Airlines flight was evacuated after the crew reported smoke in the cabin as the plane taxied at San Francisco International Airport, according to airport officials.Three people suffered minor injuries during the evacuation through the emergency slides, but no one... Read More.

Alec Baldwin trial day 3: Jury dismissed as court discusses motion to dismiss case over ammo evidence

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(SANTA FE COUNTY, N.M.) -- The jury has been dismissed for the day in Alec Baldwin's manslaughter trial while the court discusses a motion filed by the defense claiming live ammunition that came into the hands of local law enforcement related to the investigation... Read More.

Judge dismisses Rudy Giulianis bankruptcy case, allowing collection of damages

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal bankruptcy court judge has dismissed Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, saying it is "in the best interests of creditors."The decision exposes the former New York City mayor to lawsuits, foreclosures and other measures that allow creditors, including two defamed Georgia... Read More.

One dead, two missing after helicopter crashes into ocean in Hawaii

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(KAUAI, Hawaii) -- One person is dead and two others are missing after a helicopter carrying three people in Kauai, Hawaii, crashed into waters about a quarter mile offshore, according to state officials.Officials said they received a report of a helicopter crash into the... Read More.

Life-threatening heat heading to East Coast as high temperatures continue to rage in the West

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Historic heat is still raging in the West, with life-threatening temperatures baking California to Colorado before the dangerous, triple-digit heat moves to the East Coast.Las Vegas hit its sixth day in a row of temperatures at or above 115 degrees as... Read More.

How zoos in the hottest parts of the country keep animals healthy during extreme heat

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Animals are perhaps more readily equipped than humans to deal with extreme heat. But when the heat index climbs into the triple digits, accredited zoos in the hottest parts of the country are still tasked with ensuring that animals – and... Read More.

Man charged with capital murder in ambush shooting of deputy: Official

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- The man accused of gunning down Deputy Fernando Esqueda in an ambush attack was arrested overnight and has been charged with capital murder, according to Harris County, Texas, authorities.The suspect, Ronnie Palmer, was also accused of aggravated assault following an incident at... Read More.

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

Friday, July 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Keep the air conditioners running and the sunscreen handy -- the extreme heat in the U.S. is not going anywhere soon.Portions of the country have been experiencing scorching temperatures over the past week, but significant relief from the stifling conditions will... Read More.

As death toll climbs in the West from historic US heat wave, flash flooding, tornadoes hit the East

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As a historic U.S. heat wave continued on Thursday, heat-related deaths in July climbed to at least 28 in the West, while the East Coast recovered from tornadoes and flash flooding as it braced for the return of sweltering temperatures after a... Read More.

Frustration grows as Houstons power outage goes into 4th sweltering day

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- More than a million electrical customers in Houston remained without power amid sweltering weather on Thursday and most won't have their power restored until the end of this weekend, a full week after Hurricane Beryl swept in and damaged the energy grid,... Read More.

Jury begins deliberations in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial

American Airlines flight evacuated after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

American Airlines flight evacuated via emergency slides after smoke reported during taxiing at San Francisco airport

Alec Baldwin trial day 3: Jury dismissed as court discusses motion to dismiss case over ammo evidence

Judge dismisses Rudy Giulianis bankruptcy case, allowing collection of damages

One dead, two missing after helicopter crashes into ocean in Hawaii

Life-threatening heat heading to East Coast as high temperatures continue to rage in the West

How zoos in the hottest parts of the country keep animals healthy during extreme heat

Man charged with capital murder in ambush shooting of deputy: Official

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

As death toll climbs in the West from historic US heat wave, flash flooding, tornadoes hit the East

Frustration grows as Houstons power outage goes into 4th sweltering day

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