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Israel reports 3 Houthi missiles fired in 24 hours amid plans to expand Gaza offensive

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Israel Defense Forces issued evacuation warnings for three ports in Houthi-controlled Yemen after intercepting two of three ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-backed group in the past 24 hours. The IDF said one Houthi missile misfired on Tuesday.The IDF said in a post... Read More.

Iranian minister says Trump’s Tehran accusations are pure deception

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reacted to President Donald Trump's remarks about Iran, calling them "pure deception."Trump described Tehran as the "most destructive force" in the region during a speech on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and accused Iranian leaders of being... Read More.

In brief: Daniel Day-Lewis Anemone gets a release date, and more

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

Daniel Day-Lewis’ return to the big screen, Anemone, has a release date. Focus Features confirms the film, starring and co-written by Day-Lewis and directed by his son Ronan Day-Lewis, comes to theaters in limited release Oct. 3 and opens wide Oct. 10. The three-time Oscar winner’s last... Read More.

Jenny from the block (of ice): JLo busts her nose during AMAs rehearsal

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

Jennifer Lopez is really throwing herself into rehearsals for the upcoming American Music Awards: She's both hosting and performing on the show. Except it seems things got a bit out of hand.On her Instagram Story, JLo posted a photo of... Read More.

Why too much carbon dioxide harms the planet

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Carbon dioxide may be a naturally occurring substance on Earth, but too much of its presence has contributed to global warming, climate scientists say.Carbon dioxide, known by the chemical formula CO2, is a gas produced by various natural processes, including respiration... Read More.

Fatal New Jersey house fire ruled a murder-suicide: Prosecutor

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- A massive fire on Sunday that leveled a New Jersey home, where first responders later recovered the bodies of a man and a woman, has been ruled a murder-suicide, authorities said Tuesday.Neighbors reported hearing a blast around the time of... Read More.

Flooding forces evacuation of 2 Maryland elementary schools as flash flood emergency issued

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD) -- A flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of northwestern Maryland on Tuesday, where severe flooding led to the evacuation of two elementary schools.A flash flood emergency was issued for Westernport, Luke and Barton in Allegany County, where up... Read More.

Pete Rose among players removed from MLBs banned list, eligible for Hall of Fame

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(COOPERSTOWN, NY) -- Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased baseball players have been removed from MLB's permanent list of banned players, according to a memo from the league's commissioner.The decision allows Rose, who accepted a ban for life from MLB in... Read More.

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan indicted by grand jury on federal charges

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- A federal grand jury has indicted a Wisconsin judge who was arrested and charged last month with allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest.Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan has been indicted on charges alleging she concealed a person from arrest... Read More.

US v. Combs day 6: Freak offs, violence and fear – Cassie Ventura takes the stand at Diddy trial

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For six hours on Tuesday in a packed Manhattan courtroom, Cassie Ventura testified about how her decade-long relationship turned violent as her then-boyfriend, Sean "Diddy" Combs, seized control of her personal and professional lives and demanded she orchestrate his drug-fueled sex... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Israel reports 3 Houthi missiles fired in 24 hours amid plans to expand Gaza offensive

Iranian minister says Trump’s Tehran accusations are pure deception

In brief: Daniel Day-Lewis Anemone gets a release date, and more

Jenny from the block (of ice): JLo busts her nose during AMAs rehearsal

Why too much carbon dioxide harms the planet

Fatal New Jersey house fire ruled a murder-suicide: Prosecutor

Flooding forces evacuation of 2 Maryland elementary schools as flash flood emergency issued

Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan indicted by grand jury on federal charges

US v. Combs day 6: Freak offs, violence and fear – Cassie Ventura takes the stand at Diddy trial

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