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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.

Severe storms, unrelenting heat affecting millions in these US states

Sunday, August 6 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Extreme weather is blanketing much of the United States as the weekend comes to a close. The severe storms plaguing the Midwest on Saturday are now moving east. Eight tornadoes were reported in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska on Saturday, according to the National Weather... Read More.

Influencer charged after chaos erupts in New York City’s Union Square

Sunday, August 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Influencer and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat was charged with at least two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly after thousands of people descended on Union Square in New York City Friday afternoon, police said. Cenat was issued a desk appearance ticket... Read More.

Search continues for beloved teacher who went missing 1 week ago

Saturday, August 5 by ABC News

(GREENBELT, Md.) -- The search continues for a beloved Maryland teacher who mysteriously vanished a week ago, as the community held a vigil praying for her safe return. Mariame Toure Sylla, 60, was last seen near a park on July 29 around 8 p.m., the Greenbelt... Read More.

2 officers injured in shooting in Orlando, suspect dead: Police

Saturday, August 5 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- Two police officers were injured in a shooting in Orlando, Florida, on Friday night after they stopped a vehicle allegedly connected to a homicide, police said. The suspected gunman was killed in a shootout with SWAT officers at a hotel Saturday morning, Orlando... Read More.

Teen charged with murder as hate crime in killing of NYC dancer O’Shae Sibley

Saturday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A teenager has been charged with murder as a hate crime in connection with the fatal stabbing of New York City dancer O'Shae Sibley, police said. The unidentified suspect lives in and attends high school in Brooklyn, NYPD Assistant Chief Joseph Kenny said... Read More.

Mega Millions jackpot rises to record $1.55 billion for Tuesday’s drawing

Saturday, August 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Mega Millions jackpot is expected to rise to $1.55 billion in the next drawing, the highest-ever pot for the lottery, topping its previous record of $1.537 Billion in October 2018. No jackpot-winning ticket was purchased with Friday night's numbers, 11, 30, 45,... Read More.

Husband of missing Georgia woman Imani Roberson charged with her murder

Saturday, August 5 by ABC News

(CONYERS, Ga.) -- The husband of Imani Roberson, a Georgia mother of four who disappeared last month, has been arrested and charged with her murder in what investigators said was a domestic incident, police announced Saturday. Donell Anderson has been charged with felony murder, malice murder,... Read More.

Flash flood warnings continue for parts of Missouri, Illinois

Saturday, August 5 by ABC News

(ST. LOUIS) -- Flash flood warnings continue Saturday for parts of Missouri and Illinois, as severe weather is forecast across parts of the U.S. over the next three days. More than six inches of rain fell overnight, leading to flash flooding in northeastern Missouri, with water... Read More.

Mother of 10-year-old Uvalde victim on running for mayor: Change ‘starts on the ground

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kimberly Mata-Rubio, whose 10-year-old daughter Alexandria was killed in the Uvalde school shooting last year, recently announced she is running for mayor of the city – a decision, she says, that comes from both honoring her daughter's legacy and wanting “to... Read More.

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.35 billion ahead of Friday night drawing

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

The next drawing for Mega Millions' mega-billion jackpot is Friday night. (NEW YORK) -- The lottery game's jackpot has grown over several months to an estimated $1.35 billion. That figure would be the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever and the fourth-largest in U.S. lotto history... Read More.

Gilgo Beach: Police identify another victim in serial killing investigation

Friday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities have identified another victim in the Gilgo Beach, New York, murders investigation, officials announced Friday, though police have not said if this new victim is linked to suspect Rex Heuermann. Jane Doe No. 7, whose remains were found on Long Island's... Read More.