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Extreme weather blasts US with severe thunderstorms and record-breaking heat: Latest forecast

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Extreme weather -- from destructive storms to blistering heat -- continues to wreak havoc across the United States. Since Monday, there have been more than 850 damaging storm reports nationwide with nearly two dozen tornadoes reported from Colorado to Massachusetts. Ten of... Read More.

NYC doctor allegedly drugged, assaulted women, prosecutors say

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York City gastroenterologist, already accused of raping a woman in his apartment, has now been charged with dozens of new counts accusing him of drugging the women he allegedly raped and filming the assaults, prosecutors in New York announced. Dr.... Read More.

Second arrest made in death of Georgia mom of four

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(CONYERS, Ga.) -- A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of Imani Roberson, a Georgia mother of four who disappeared last month, police said on Tuesday. The announcement comes days after her husband was charged with her murder in what investigators... Read More.

Hawaii wildfires fueled by Hurricane Dora’s winds prompt evacuations

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ferocious wildfires, whipped by the winds of Hurricane Dora, wreaked havoc in Hawaii, prompting evacuations, rescues and school closures and prompting an emergency proclamation from the acting governor. The proclamation was issued for Hawaii's Maui and Hawaii counties on Tuesday by acting... Read More.

Three-month-old dies after being left in hot car in Houston, police say

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A baby boy died in Houston on Tuesday after being left in a car amid a dangerous and unrelenting heat wave, police said. A mother and her two children arrived in the afternoon for a visit at the Harris Center for Mental Health... Read More.

Mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine while on fishing trip in the Florida Keys

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(TAMPA, Fla.) -- A Florida mayor had quite the unexpected catch while on a recent fishing trip. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor helped reel in 70 pounds of cocaine while fishing last month in the Florida Keys, her office confirmed on Tuesday. The drugs had an estimated street... Read More.

Mega Millions jackpot estimated at record $1.58 billion for Tuesday’s drawing

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The jackpot for Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing is estimated to be $1.58 billion, a record high for the lottery and among the largest-ever U.S. drawings. The drawing, which is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET, tops Mega Millions' previous high of $1.537 billion, according... Read More.

Judge schedules Friday hearing on proposed protective order in Jan. 6 case

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after the special counsel's office and President Donald Trump's legal team filed dueling motions regarding a proposed protective order in the Jan. 6 case, the judge in the case has scheduled a hearing on the matter for Friday morning. The order from... Read More.

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for shooting and injuring hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. Lanez, 31, who was convicted on Dec. 23, 2022 for shooting and injuring the hip-hop star, whose legal name... Read More.

6-year-old allegedly admitted shooting teacher Abby Zwerner, court documents say

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) -- The 6-year-old boy accused of shooting his first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner, during class in Newport News, Virginia in January allegedly admitted to doing so that same day, according to newly released court documents. Probable cause documents, provided to ABC News by ABC... Read More.

Attorneys for Trump, special counsel file list of available dates for arguments over protective order in Jan. 6 case

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after the special counsel's office and President Donald Trump's legal team filed dueling motions regarding a proposed protective order in the Jan. 6 case, both sides have come up with a list of dates they'll be available to appear for arguments. On... Read More.

28-year-old man killed by lightning, teen fatally hit by tree amid severe storms on East Coast

Tuesday, August 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least two people have been killed by severe weather that slammed the East Coast. Marquin Russell, 28, died after he was struck by lightning in Florence, Alabama, on Monday, according to police. Evan Kinley, 15, died after being hit by a falling tree... Read More.

Extreme weather blasts US with severe thunderstorms and record-breaking heat: Latest forecast

NYC doctor allegedly drugged, assaulted women, prosecutors say

Second arrest made in death of Georgia mom of four

Hawaii wildfires fueled by Hurricane Dora’s winds prompt evacuations

Three-month-old dies after being left in hot car in Houston, police say

Mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine while on fishing trip in the Florida Keys

Mega Millions jackpot estimated at record $1.58 billion for Tuesday’s drawing

Judge schedules Friday hearing on proposed protective order in Jan. 6 case

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion

6-year-old allegedly admitted shooting teacher Abby Zwerner, court documents say

28-year-old man killed by lightning, teen fatally hit by tree amid severe storms on East Coast

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