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Possible tornado hits southern California as storm dumps even more rain

Thursday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A storm sweeping through southern California overnight unleashed damaging winds and even more rain on an already saturated area. A possible tornado hit a neighborhood of Grover Beach, south of Los Angeles, on Wednesday night. There was some property damage as well... Read More.

Missing military helicopter found, search continues for five Marines on board

Thursday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A missing military helicopter was found in Southern California Wednesday morning, but a search and rescue operation continues for five missing Marines on board, the U.S. Marine Corps said. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was "reported overdue" to Marine Corps Air Station... Read More.

At least six unaccounted after Pennsylvania home went up in flames during shooting incident: DA

Thursday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least six to eight people are still unaccounted for after a massive housefire engulfed a Pennsylvania residence where authorities were responding to an emergency call, officials said Wednesday. While responding to the home Wednesday afternoon, officers were "immediately met by gunfire,"... Read More.

Trump again asks judge in Georgia election case to disqualify DA Fani Willis, calling her arguments ‘preposterous’

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his request to the judge overseeing his Georgia election interference case to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and dismiss the indictment against him, saying that her "egregious misconduct demands" it. The filing refers specifically to... Read More.

E. Jean Carroll defamation case: Judge denies Trump’s motion for mistrial

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial this week in New York City to determine whether he will have to pay former Elle magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll additional damages for defaming her in 2019 when he denied her allegations of... Read More.

New Hawaii bill would ban foreigners from buying land on the Islands

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(HONOLULU) -- A new bill in Hawaii aims to ban foreigners from purchasing land in the Aloha State. State Sen. Brenton Awa, who introduced the bill, says it could address concerns about the ongoing housing crisis in the state. “During the pandemic, right before I got into... Read More.

Trump civil fraud trial: NY AG says Weisselberg plea should not affect case

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $370 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to the White House. Trump, his sons Eric Trump and and Donald... Read More.

17-year-old shot and killed by officer conducting welfare check

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A teenager was shot and killed by a police officer conducting a welfare check at a residence in Nebraska, state police said. The Nebraska State Patrol said it is investigating the shooting, which occurred Tuesday afternoon in Columbus, a city located about... Read More.

Military helicopter with five Marines on board goes missing en route to California

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- California search and rescue crews are looking for a missing helicopter with five Marines aboard, the U.S. Marine Corps said. The CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter was "reported overdue" to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Tuesday night. The helicopter departed from Creech Air... Read More.

California storm updates: State of emergency in effect as flooding, mudslides hit Southern California

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A second storm within one week is pummeling nearly the entire state of California with heavy rain and life-threatening flooding. Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a state of emergency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa... Read More.

Dartmouth reinstates SAT/ACT scores, drawing attention to role of standardized tests

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dartmouth College announced on Monday it will reinstate the standardized testing requirement beginning with undergraduate applicants for the Class of 2029. Dartmouth is one of hundreds of colleges and universities that stopped requiring SAT or ACT scores amid the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning... Read More.

What to know about NASA’s PACE mission set to launch Thursday after delay

Wednesday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While NASA is known for observing and researching outer space, the agency is also using a spacecraft to explore a frontier here on Earth -- the world's oceanic and atmospheric mysteries. NASA's PACE spacecraft is set to launch with a SpaceX Falcon... Read More.