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Dragon at Disneyland bursts into flames, no injuries reported

Sunday, April 23 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Elaine Gilmer has seen the performance of "Fantasmic!" at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, over 100 times, but Saturday evening's show was one to remember. "The dragon's head started to glow, and I see fire and kind of smoke coming out," she said... Read More.

20 million Americans face severe weather threat on East Coast

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 20 million people on the East Coast are facing a severe weather threat Saturday. The risk for severe thunderstorms stretches from New Jersey to South Carolina, up and down the I-95 corridor. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts... Read More.

8 people, including a 12-year-old girl, shot in Washington, DC

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- Multiple people were injured in a shooting in Southeast, D.C., Friday night, the Metropolitan Police Department said. Police do not yet have an exact number of victims, ages, or their conditions. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Latest headlines:Here's how... Read More.

Teen accepted to more than 50 colleges, receives over $1.3 million in scholarships

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- An Atlanta teen’s wish came true when she was accepted to over 50 colleges and universities, earning over $1.3 million in scholarship money, but there was no magic involved – just scheduling and hard work. “It really wasn't about the number of schools... Read More.

California farming valley scrambles to save future as Tulare Lake floods take over

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- The relentless downpour from this year's record rainfall in California has caused a long-dormant lake to reemerge after being bone dry for generations. And now farmers, residents and officials who live around Tulare Lake are scrambling to save their land, protect their homes... Read More.

23 million Americans face severe weather threat on East Coast

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 23 million people on the East Coast are facing a severe weather threat Saturday. The risk for severe thunderstorms stretches from New Jersey to South Carolina, up and down the I-95 corridor. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts... Read More.

Suspected meteor behind loud boom heard in Central Indiana, officials say

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(INDIANA) -- A loud boom heard across Central Indiana Friday night reportedly shook some homes and left residents wondering what exactly just happened. There were also reports of a light streaking across the sky and a "possible explosion," the Hamilton County Emergency Management said, as... Read More.

Woman allegedly kidnapped off NYC street and driven away in minivan

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman was allegedly kidnapped off a New York City street by a suspect who drove her away in a minivan, police said. The incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Friday in Brooklyn, the New York City Police Department said. An "unknown female... Read More.

Vermont police hunt for ‘armed and dangerous’ man after shootout incident

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(VERMONT) -- Authorities have locked down a Vermont community as they search for a 24-year-old man they say exchanged fire with an officer responding to a domestic disturbance call in the village of Morrisville. Henry Lovell allegedly fled the scene on foot before 9 p.m.... Read More.

New York midwifery charged with distributing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Employees and the owner of an upstate New York midwife practice are facing federal charges due to allegedly running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Licensed midwife Kelly McDermott, 61, who owns Sage-Femme Midwifery, located in Albany, as well employee Kathleen Breault, 65,... Read More.

City of Antioch and police officers face lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations, racist texts

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- The city of Antioch, California, and at least 9 police officers are facing a lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations by the officers and their alleged involvement in racist, homophobic and sexually explicit text messages. Civil rights attorney John Burris announced the lawsuit... Read More.

Coast Guard suspends search for last boater after 3 found dead

Saturday, April 22 by ABC News

(HAMPTON, N.H.) -- Coast Guard suspends search for last boater after 3 found dead The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a fourth missing boater a day after three others were found dead in the waters off New England. On Wednesday, the Coast Guard received... Read More.