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DOJ, under Trump, moves to drop appeal of classified docs case against his co-defendants

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice, now under new leadership following Donald Trump's inauguration, has moved to drop its appeal of the classified documents case that once accused Trump of mishandling some of the country's most sensitive secrets.Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District... Read More.

How a new NASA satellite could help solve the global temperature spike mystery

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last year, 2024, was the warmest year on record for the planet, easily breaking the previous record set just a year earlier.Scientists say the unfolding El Niño event superimposed on long-term global warming is a primary driver of this huge spike... Read More.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump speaks to Trumps DOJ directives

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Officials in the Trump Justice Department have ordered a temporary freeze on any ongoing cases being litigated by the Civil Rights Division, according to a new directive reviewed by ABC News.The memo to the current acting head of the Civil Rights Division,... Read More.

Harvey Weinstein begs to get out of Rikers Island hell hole in court

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Harvey Weinstein begged a Manhattan judge on Wednesday to put him on trial earlier than planned, saying he isn't sure he will live until the spring while incarcerated in the "hell hole" that is the New York City jail complex."Every day... Read More.

Private prison firm CoreCivic gave $500K to Trumps inauguration, highlighting industrys support

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Private prison company CoreCivic reported in a lobbying disclosure that it donated $500,000 to the Trump-Vance inaugural committee in December, underscoring the close relationship between President Donald Trump and the private prison industry.As ABC News has previously reported, CoreCivic and private... Read More.

South braces for severe weather including flash flooding

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A storm is bearing down on the southern Plains and Texas, where residents are bracing for severe weather, including flash flooding.On Wednesday evening, when the storm moves in, there's a chance for damaging winds, hail and even an isolated tornado in... Read More.

New data highlights achievement gap for students in the US

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- America’s fourth and eighth grade students’ sliding reading scores worsened in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, which has been dubbed the nation’s report card.“The nation's report card is out and the news is not good,” National Center... Read More.

F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(FAIRBANKS, ALASKA) -- An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday as the pilot ejected safely, officials said.The aircraft incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 12:49 p.m. and resulted in “significant aircraft damage,” according to... Read More.

Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- A tree trimmer died after getting caught in a wood chipper while trimming trees at a town hall near Miami, officials said.The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning when the Ocean Ridge Police Department responded to Ocean Ridge Town... Read More.

18-year-old dies after fall from light pole while celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl berth

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- An 18-year-old man who was celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game on Sunday has died after he fell from a light pole during the celebrations, officials said.Temple University announced the death of first-year student... Read More.

DOJ, under Trump, moves to drop appeal of classified docs case against his co-defendants

How a new NASA satellite could help solve the global temperature spike mystery

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump speaks to Trumps DOJ directives

Harvey Weinstein begs to get out of Rikers Island hell hole in court

Private prison firm CoreCivic gave $500K to Trumps inauguration, highlighting industrys support

South braces for severe weather including flash flooding

New data highlights achievement gap for students in the US

F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely

Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall

18-year-old dies after fall from light pole while celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl berth

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