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What to know about Empire Wind, the wind farm now allowed to resume construction

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Trump administration has reversed a pause on construction of a massive offshore wind project off the coasts of New York and New Jersey.Work on Empire Wind, the wind farm being built 15 to 30 miles south of the coast of... Read More.

Sean Diddy Combs and Suge Knight: A rap rivalry

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It's the rivalry that has defined hip-hop for a generation. And, according to many in law enforcement, it has claimed the lives of at least two of rap's brightest stars.Sean "Diddy" Combs vs. Marion "Suge" Knight.Their names are synonymous with the... Read More.

Heavy storms reach East Coast as a Nor’easter heads toward New England

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- Heavy storms are now reaching the East Coast as a Nor’easter heads toward New England ahead of the holiday travel period for Memorial Day weekend.As a low-pressure system from the Mid-Atlantic moves out to sea, it will become a Nor’easter and move... Read More.

Judge orders government to report steps its taken to facilitate Venezuelan mans return to US

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after a federal appeals court affirmed a court order directing the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a deported 20-year-old Venezuelan man to the United States, the judge overseeing the case has ordered the administration to report "the steps they... Read More.

Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonalds in Illinois

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill.) -- A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory" names at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident, according to the Carpentersville Police Department.The incident occurred on May 13, when police responded... Read More.

Cal State Fullerton freshman drowns in Havasu River on vacation with frat brothers

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(FULLERTON, Calif.) -- A freshman at California State University, Fullerton, died in an accidental drowning while on vacation over the weekend, according to the Sigma Pi Fraternity at Cal State Fullerton.The freshman, Simon Daniel, entered Lake Havasu River, in Arizona, alongside three fraternity brothers... Read More.

Severe weather possible for Kentucky, Tennessee areas already pummeled by tornadoes

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Around 30 million Americans may see storms producing tornadoes, strong winds, large hail and flash flooding on Tuesday, including those already dealing with damage from previous tornadoes over the weekend.Overnight, five tornadoes were reported -- three in Nebraska, one in Oklahoma... Read More.

2 students dead at University of Wisconsin-Platteville after incident in residence hall

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(PLATTEVILLE, Wis.) -- Two students died in a residence hall at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Monday after an "isolated" incident, according to university officials.Kelsie Martin, 22, of Beloit, Wisconsin, and Hallie Helms, 22, of Baraboo, Wisconsin, died on Monday, according to the chancellor's... Read More.

New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail where 10 inmates escaped has been arrested and accused of helping facilitate the breakout, officials said Tuesday.Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, was arrested and booked into jail Tuesday... Read More.

Burglars break in to Anthony Andersons LA home: Sources

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Actor Anthony Anderson's Encino home was broken into by a burglary crew on Sunday night, according to law enforcement sources.Three men broke in but it's unclear what was stolen, the sources said. Nobody has been arrested.Anderson is the latest big-name celebrity... Read More.

What to know about Empire Wind, the wind farm now allowed to resume construction

Sean Diddy Combs and Suge Knight: A rap rivalry

Heavy storms reach East Coast as a Nor’easter heads toward New England

Judge orders government to report steps its taken to facilitate Venezuelan mans return to US

Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonalds in Illinois

Cal State Fullerton freshman drowns in Havasu River on vacation with frat brothers

Severe weather possible for Kentucky, Tennessee areas already pummeled by tornadoes

2 students dead at University of Wisconsin-Platteville after incident in residence hall

New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates

Burglars break in to Anthony Andersons LA home: Sources

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