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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.

Gunman at large after ambushing, killing deputy following assault on pizza worker over wrong order: Officials

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A manhunt is underway in Houston for the gunman who ambushed and killed an on-duty deputy overnight, authorities said.The incident began just after 10 p.m. Wednesday when Harris County deputies responded to an aggravated assault at a Little Caesars pizza shop, Harris... Read More.

Fourth juror confirms Karen Read was found not guilty on two counts

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A fourth juror in the Karen Read trial has come forward to report that the jury found her "not guilty" of second-degree murder and leaving a scene of personal injury and death, attorneys wrote in court documents.Read's attorneys are asking the... Read More.

Police build Lego heist case after $200,000 in sets seized

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(EUGENE, Ore.) -- Police in Oregon have recovered more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets valued at over $200,000 in a massive bust following a three-month investigation, authorities said.The seizure happened on July 3 at approximately 12:30 p.m. when authorities from the Springfield Police Department... Read More.

Michael Browns mom pushes for justice for her son in public hearing

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The mother of Michael Brown -- who was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer in 2014 sparking protests around the county -- gave testimony to the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to review the case of her son's... Read More.

Americans coast-to-coast sweat out historic heat wave

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 150 million people were under heat alerts coast-to-coast Wednesday afternoon as temperatures soared into the triple-digits in the West and hot, humid weather in the East and South made it feel like it was over 100 degrees.A historic heat... Read More.

Boy, 14, bitten by shark in Florida, the fourth incident in a month

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) -- A 14-year-old boy was bitten by a shark Wednesday in Daytona Beach, Florida, local authorities said.The teen, who was visiting from Missouri, was bitten on his left foot while standing in knee-deep water, according to the Volusia County Beach Ocean... Read More.

JetBlue passenger alleges severe burns due to scalding hot tea served amid turbulence

Thursday, July 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A passenger is seeking $1.5 million in damages from JetBlue after she allegedly sustained severe burns from "scalding hot" tea served during a period of turbulence, according to a complaint.According to the complaint, filed on June 24, the "dangerously hot cup... Read More.

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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

Gunman at large after ambushing, killing deputy following assault on pizza worker over wrong order: Officials

Fourth juror confirms Karen Read was found not guilty on two counts

Police build Lego heist case after $200,000 in sets seized

Michael Browns mom pushes for justice for her son in public hearing

Americans coast-to-coast sweat out historic heat wave

Boy, 14, bitten by shark in Florida, the fourth incident in a month

JetBlue passenger alleges severe burns due to scalding hot tea served amid turbulence

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