Ex-Matt Gaetz associate cooperating in House Ethics investigation: Sources
Joel Greenberg, a one-time close friend of Rep. Matt Gaetz, is cooperating with the House Ethics Committee probe into the Florida congressman, sources tell ABC News.Powered by WPeMatico
Heavy rain and flood risks loom over the South this weekend
The South is expected to see severe storms and flooding while the Rockies and Western Plains get heavy snow. The Northeast is expected to see record warm temperatures.Powered by WPeMatico
Wealth disparities by race grew during the pandemic, despite income gains, report shows
Existing trends of wealth inequality became entrenched, new data show.Powered by WPeMatico
Environmental advocates highlight air pollution’s impact on children’s health
Moms Clean Air Force hosted the group's inaugural summit in Washington Thursday to highlight the impact of air pollution on children's health.Powered by WPeMatico
How Biden campaign, allies are doing damage control after special counsel report
The Biden-Harris campaign and surrogates were forced to do damage control on Friday after the Hur report painted a scathing picture of President Biden's age and memory.Powered by WPeMatico
At least 2 dead after small plane crashes onto highway: Authorities
A small plane collided with a vehicle after landing on a Florida highway, authorities said.Powered by WPeMatico
S&P 500 has its first close above 5,000 in another winning week for Wall Street
Wall Street set its latest record after the S&P 500 rose 0.6% to close above the 5,000 level for the first timePowered by WPeMatico
Prosecutors dismiss charges against troopers who bragged of beating a Black motorist
Louisiana prosecutors have quietly dismissed charges against state police troopers who were recorded beating a Black motoristPowered by WPeMatico
Former St. Louis officer who shot suspect in 2018 found not guilty
A judge has ruled that a former St. Louis police officer was not guilty of assault for shooting a suspected carjacker in 2018, ruling he acted in self-defensePowered by WPeMatico
American man with eyes taped shut rescued from remote part of Mexico
An American man was found by Mexican authorities in a house with his eyes taped shut in the town of Limones, which is in a remote area in Mexico's Quintana Roo province.Powered by WPeMatico
Fire causes extensive damage to iconic Chicago restaurant known for its breakfasts
Authorities say an overnight fire caused extensive damage to an iconic Chicago restaurant that's known for its breakfasts and is filled with decades of memorabiliaPowered by WPeMatico
Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting 2 deputies, 1 fatally
A manhunt is underway in Tennessee for a suspect accused of shooting two deputies during a traffic stop, killing one of them.Powered by WPeMatico
5 Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified
Five Marines who died when their helicopter crashed in California during a routine training flight have been identified.Powered by WPeMatico
11-year-old arrested after bringing loaded gun to Florida school: Sheriff’s office
An 11-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with bringing a loaded gun to school and wanting to kill another student, according to authorities.Powered by WPeMatico
An Oklahoma judge who sent more than 500 texts during a murder trial resigns
An Oklahoma judge who sent more than 500 texts to her bailiff during a murder trial will resignPowered by WPeMatico
Why are there so many car recalls?
"You're going to see this more and more," one expert said.Powered by WPeMatico
California bill would ban all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill in the state LegislaturePowered by WPeMatico
Special counsel blows open debate over Biden age and memory: ANALYSIS
A report on Biden's handling of classified documents carried a political punch.Powered by WPeMatico
Special counsel calls out Biden’s memory; his attorneys slam that ‘inflammatory’
Joe Biden's memory is a striking and disputed part of special counsel Robert Hur's report issued ThursdayPowered by WPeMatico
Big Pharma CEOs grilled on Capitol Hill over drug prices: 4 key takeaways
Lawmakers confronted CEOs over executive compensation and stock buybacks.Powered by WPeMatico
7 indicted in assault on police officers in Times Square
The assault occurred Jan. 27 near Times Square as officers were trying to take a person into custody.Powered by WPeMatico
Judge denies ex-Trump aide’s request to remain free while he appeals conviction
A federal judge has denied former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro's request to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.Powered by WPeMatico
Near-total abortion ban rejected by Virginia House panel
A near-total abortion ban has been rejected by lawmakers in the Virginia House of DelegatesPowered by WPeMatico
4.0 magnitude earthquake recorded about 100 miles off Florida coast in Atlantic Ocean
Authorities say they're collecting reports from Floridians who felt shaking from a 4.0 magnitude earthquake off the state's Atlantic coastPowered by WPeMatico
Audit of $19,000 lectern purchase for Arkansas governor almost done
Auditors are nearly done looking into a $19,000 lectern purchased for Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that prompted scrutiny and national attention last yearPowered by WPeMatico
Beehives worth tens of thousands of dollars stolen from field
The hives had been positioned in almond orchards in the Central Valley for the region's famed almond blossom season.Powered by WPeMatico
Staff members at Bahamas resort arrested for drugging, assaulting 2 women: Police
Bahamian police have arrested two men suspected of drugging and assaulting two American mothers who were on vacation.Powered by WPeMatico
FCC outlaws AI-generated voices in robocalls amid concerns over deceiving voters
The Federal Communications Commission is outlawing robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligencePowered by WPeMatico
JetBlue planes clip one another at Boston Logan Airport
No one was injured in the incident, according to the airline.Powered by WPeMatico
AG says special counsel has finished probe into Biden’s handling of classified docs
The attorney general has informed congressional leaders that special counsel Robert Hur has concluded his probe into President Biden's handling of classified documents.Powered by WPeMatico
2 officers injured in shooting at home that then became engulfed in flames
Two officers were shot while responding to an emergency call about an injured minor at a Pennsylvania residence, officials said Wednesday.Powered by WPeMatico
Minnesota and Eli Lilly settle insulin price-gouging lawsuit. Deal will hold costs to $35 a month
Minnesota has reached a settlement with Eli Lilly in a price gouging lawsuit filed against the country’s three biggest insulin manufacturersPowered by WPeMatico
Missing military helicopter found, search continues for 5 Marines on board
California search and rescue crews are looking for a missing CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with five Marines aboard, the Marine Corps said.Powered by WPeMatico
Mexico overtakes China as the leading source of goods imported to US
For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico last year surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported to the United StatesPowered by WPeMatico
New Hawaii bill would ban foreigners from buying land on the Islands
A new bill in Hawaii aims to ban foreigners from purchasing land in Hawaii amid the ongoing housing and homelessness crisis in the state.Powered by WPeMatico
China, Russia and Iran ‘attempting to illegally acquire’ US technology: DHS official
Iran, China and Russia are all "attempting to illegally acquire" U.S. technology, Jim Mancuso saidPowered by WPeMatico
17-year-old shot and killed by officer conducting welfare check
A teenager was shot and killed by a police officer responding to a residence in Nebraska to conduct a welfare check, state police said.Powered by WPeMatico
Rapper Quando Rondo is charged with DUI in Georgia, where he already faces drug and gang charges
Rapper Quando Rondo has been charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving in Georgia, where he was already facing felony charges in state and federal courtsPowered by WPeMatico
NTSB to release cause of fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio at June hearing
Federal investigators say they will determine the cause of last year’s fiery Norfolk Southern derailment in eastern Ohio at a hearing in East Palestine this June 25Powered by WPeMatico
Biden administration names a director of the new AI Safety Institute
The Biden administration is naming a top White House aide as the director of the newly established safety institute for artificial intelligencePowered by WPeMatico