ALBANY, N.Y. — Chelsea Blackwell’s dachshund, Blue, disappeared Monday, and the distraught owner went in search. She drove for an hour before coming upon a line of squad cars and people with cameras near the Greyhound bus station in Albany, New York, and set aside her search to investigate. “I […]
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DOJ names team of experts to help review police response to Uvalde shooting
Attorney General Merrick Garland has named a team of nine law enforcement experts to advise the Justice Department in its review of the law enforcement response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The goal of the review, according to the DOJ, will be to “provide […]
Man claims American Airlines wrongfully landed him in jail for weeks
An Arizona man sued American Airlines this week after, he claims, the carrier wrongfully identified him as a suspect in an airport burglary — leading to his arrest and what he called a harrowing 17-day stint in jail. Michael Lowe filed his lawsuit on Monday in Tarrant County, Texas, after […]
Sizzling temperatures in store across southwestern US
Scorching temperatures are in store for the southwestern U.S. over the next several days, with cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas and Palm Springs in California expected to top 110 degrees. Parts of New Mexico and Texas also will see triple-digits. Heat is part of the normal routine of summertime in […]
Data breach at health care organization may affect 2 million
BOSTON — A digital attack on a Massachusetts-based health care organization may have compromised the personal information of as many as 2 million people, officials said. Shields Health Care Group Inc., which provides imaging and ambulatory surgical services at dozens of locations, said in a notice on its website Tuesday […]
UK authorizes charges against Harvey Weinstein for indecent assault
The U.K. has authorized charges of indecent assault against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. He is facing two charges of indecent assault against a woman from an incident that allegedly took place in August 1996 in London. The unnamed victim is now in her […]
Jan. 6 committee’s members are on diverging political paths
WASHINGTON — The nine members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection are on diverging political paths as they prepare for public hearings that could become a defining moment in their careers. Working in private rooms in a Capitol office building, the seven Democrats and two […]
US diverts COVID-19 funds to secure vaccines amid stalemate
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Wednesday that a funding crunch is forcing it to divert more than $10 billion in coronavirus relief from test procurement and other efforts as it tries to come up with money to secure the next generation of vaccines and treatments for some high-risk Americans. […]
Pediatrician who treated Uvalde victims: More than ‘thoughts and prayers’ are needed
A Uvalde pediatrician who treated the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting is expected to testify Wednesday in front of the House Oversight Committee amid new pressure for gun control. The community is “strong” but they need more than “thoughts and prayers,” Roy Guerrero told ABC News’ Mireya […]
Ukraine official makes plea for EU candidate status
BRUSSELS — The speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament made a vibrant plea Wednesday for his country to be named a candidate for European Union membership, a move that would bring the war-torn nation closer to the EU without guaranteeing its admittance. Ruslan Stefanchuk, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, […]