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West Virginia death toll rises amid devastating flash flooding

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- The death toll has climbed to seven in the wake of heavy rains and devastating flash flooding in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on Tuesday.Two people were unaccounted for as of Monday, according to the governor."West Virginia has been hit very,... Read More.

Federal appeals court set to hold hearing over Trump National Guard deployment in California

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The legal battle over the Trump administration's deployment of the National Guard in California heads to a federal appeals court on Tuesday.The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will preside over a remote hearing regarding California's challenge to President Donald Trump's federalization... Read More.

Doctor in Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case agrees to plead guilty: DOJ

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

One of the two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry's ketamine death case has agreed to plead guilty to distributing the drug, the Department of Justice said Monday.Dr. Salvador Plasencia is expected to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine in the coming... Read More.

In brief: The Naked Gun official trailer and more

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

The official trailer for The Naked Gun has arrived. Paramount Pictures released the trailer for the upcoming reboot of the franchise on Monday. It finds Liam Neeson's character, Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., following in his father's footsteps. Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter responds to accusation that shes all about sex

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

In her Rolling Stone cover story, Sabrina Carpenter claps back at those who accuse her of being overly sexual -- and now she's done the same thing online.Sabrina responded to someone on X Monday who took issue with the Read More.

14 dead in massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(KYIV, Ukraine) -- A massive overnight Russian strike on Kyiv killed 14 people and wounded more than 100 others, local officials in the Ukrainian capital said early Tuesday, as Moscow launched hundreds of drones and missiles at targets across the country.It was not immediately... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 6/16/25

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONThunder 120, Pacers 109 (NBA Finals - Game 5, OKC leads series 3-2)MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLPhillies 5, Marlins 2Rockies 6, Nationals 4Angels 1, Yankees 0Orioles 1, Rays 7Red Sox 2, Mariners 0Astros 1,... Read More.

George Takei boldly goes into his own gay history in new memoir It Rhymes with Takei

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

Set phasers to "read."To coincide with Pride Month, Star Trek icon George Takei has documented his journey as a gay man in a new memoir in graphic novel form called It Rhymes With Takei. As he reveals in the book, Takei came... Read More.

Ariana Grande is going to be so great in Meet the Parents 4, says Ben Stiller

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

Ariana Grande will get a chance to show off her considerable comedic chops in the upcoming film Meet the Parents 4, and Ben Stiller, who'll star in and co-produce the flick, says "she's going to be so great" in it.Speaking to Read More.

Stings debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, turns 40

Tuesday, June 17 by ABC News

After a hugely successful career as frontman of The Police, Sting launched his solo career 40 years ago Tuesday with the release of his debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles.The album, named after a dream Sting had, saw the rocker embracing a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

West Virginia death toll rises amid devastating flash flooding

Federal appeals court set to hold hearing over Trump National Guard deployment in California

Doctor in Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case agrees to plead guilty: DOJ

In brief: The Naked Gun official trailer and more

Sabrina Carpenter responds to accusation that shes all about sex

14 dead in massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

Scoreboard roundup — 6/16/25

George Takei boldly goes into his own gay history in new memoir It Rhymes with Takei

Ariana Grande is going to be so great in Meet the Parents 4, says Ben Stiller

Stings debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, turns 40

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