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Scientists concerned ‘rare’ glacial flooding event in Alaska could happen again

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(JUNEAU, Alaska) -- Astonished scientists could not have predicted the severity of a glacial lake outburst flood that inundated a large portion of Juneau, Alaska, over the weekend. Now, they're worried the unprecedented event could happen again. City officials in Juneau, Alaska, issued an emergency declaration... Read More.

Mom sues Southwest Airlines, saying she was accused of trafficking biracial daughter

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A white mother who says she was accused of trafficking her biracial daughter has filed a federal lawsuit against Southwest Airlines alleging she and her daughter were victims of "blatant racism" by airline employees. According to the lawsuit, filed Aug. 3 in... Read More.

Arrest warrants issued after boaters attack dock employee at Montgomery riverbank

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) -- Police in Montgomery, Alabama, issued four arrest warrants for suspects who attacked a Black dock worker in an altercation that led to brawl at a dock at Riverfront Park. There are four active arrest warrants and "there’s a possibility more will follow... Read More.

Over 1,000 flights canceled as severe weather targets East Coast

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over 1,100 flights have been canceled within, into or out of the U.S. on Monday as severe storms target the East Coast. Cities seeing major impacts at airports include Atlanta, New York City, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Boston. The Federal Aviation Administration... Read More.

Former FBI agent to plead guilty in Russian oligarch-related case

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One of the highest-ranking FBI officials ever criminally charged is expected to plead guilty next week in Manhattan federal court, according to a new court filing. Charles McGonigal, the former head of counterintelligence for the FBI's New York field office, is scheduled... Read More.

Storms spawning tornadoes in America’s Heartland head for East Coast: Latest forecast

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stormy weather spawned tornadoes, triggered flash flooding, knocked out power and uprooted trees across the United States over the weekend. There were more than 300 damaging storm reports from Colorado to Virginia. There were also 10 reported tornadoes -- eight across Iowa,... Read More.

Four-year-old run over by golf cart after dog accidentally rests on pedal: Fire department

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(WESTLAND, Mich.) -- A 4-year-old was uninjured Friday night after being run over by a golf cart after a dog laid down on the go pedal, according to fire department officials in Michigan. The incident took place at a summer party called Blues, Brews, and... Read More.

Medical probe into whether police inaction contributed to any deaths in Uvalde shooting is at a standstill

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- Fourteen months after a school shooting left 21 dead in Uvalde, Texas, the investigation into whether law enforcement inaction might have contributed to the deaths of any of the victims has yet to make any progress, according to the official leading... Read More.

Two killed, three injured in Long Beach boat fire: Fire department

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(LONG BEACH, Calif.) -- A boat fire in Long Beach, California, killed two people and injured three others, according to fire officials. The fire broke out near the 200 block of Marina Dive at Alamitos Bay on a 35-foot pleasure craft on Saturday, the Long... Read More.

Possible explosion at Sherwin-Williams plant in Texas, police say

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(GARLAND, Texas) -- At least one person was injured in a possible explosion at a Sherwin-Williams facility in Texas early Monday, authorities said. The victim -- an employee at the paint manufacturing plant -- was treated on scene in Garland, northeast of Dallas. The structure... Read More.

Three dead in firefighting helicopter crash in California after midair collision with second helicopter

Monday, August 7 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A firefighting helicopter crashed, killing all three crew members, after it collided with a second helicopter while battling a blaze in southern California on Sunday, fire officials said. Riverside County firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire in Cabazon... Read More.

Glacial break causes major flooding in Alaska, officials issue emergency declaration

Sunday, August 6 by ABC News

(JUNEAU, Alaska) -- City officials in Juneau, Alaska, have issued an emergency declaration as a glacier lake outburst flood wreaks havoc near the city, where structures have been destroyed. The flooding is due to a break on Suicide Basin, a side basin on the Mendenhall Glacier,... Read More.

Scientists concerned ‘rare’ glacial flooding event in Alaska could happen again

Mom sues Southwest Airlines, saying she was accused of trafficking biracial daughter

Arrest warrants issued after boaters attack dock employee at Montgomery riverbank

Over 1,000 flights canceled as severe weather targets East Coast

Former FBI agent to plead guilty in Russian oligarch-related case

Storms spawning tornadoes in America’s Heartland head for East Coast: Latest forecast

Four-year-old run over by golf cart after dog accidentally rests on pedal: Fire department

Medical probe into whether police inaction contributed to any deaths in Uvalde shooting is at a standstill

Two killed, three injured in Long Beach boat fire: Fire department

Possible explosion at Sherwin-Williams plant in Texas, police say

Three dead in firefighting helicopter crash in California after midair collision with second helicopter

Glacial break causes major flooding in Alaska, officials issue emergency declaration

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