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American Airlines flight returns to Vegas airport after flames, smoke seen in engine

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(LAS VEGAS) -- An American Airlines flight returned safely to Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport following an "engine issue" on Wednesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said.Two videos showed what appeared to be smoke and flames coming from an engine while the plane... Read More.

Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in new Sense and Sensibility film

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

Daisy Edgar-Jones is taking on the role of one of Jane Austen's classic heroines.The actress will star as Elinor in a brand-new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Georgia Oakley will direct the movie for Focus Features and Working Title.This marks Oakley's sophomore feature.... Read More.

CDC director nominee Susan Monarez grilled on vaccines, public health in confirmation hearing

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- At a confirmation hearing Wednesday, President Donald Trump's pick for the director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Susan Monarez, faced questions about her stance on vaccines -- after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine... Read More.

Disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiners political comeback appears to be doomed

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City's municipal races have brought disgraced politicians back into the limelight, as multiple candidates seeking a political comeback raised the question of whether voters will give them a second -- or third -- chance.Among the slate is Anthony Weiner,... Read More.

New York City Democratic mayoral primary: Mamdani declares victory, Cuomo concedes before ranked choice votes are counted

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the closely watched New York City Democratic mayoral primary, no candidate reached the 50% threshold needed to be declared the winner outright. But after a strong showing in the first round, state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani declared victory over former Gov.... Read More.

Texas teen indicted for murder in fatal stabbing of another student at track meet

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- A Texas grand jury has indicted a teenager for first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of another teen at a track meet, in a case prosecutors said has "shaken" the community.The deadly stabbing occurred at a Frisco Independent School District stadium on... Read More.

Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella: Tough young woman

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(ASBURY PARK, N.J.) -- A lifeguard is in the hospital after she was impaled by an umbrella at a New Jersey beach on Wednesday morning, officials said.The woman was found on the ground near the lifeguard stand with an umbrella stake that had pierced... Read More.

20 people injured in lightning strike while swimming at South Carolina beach

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C.) -- Twenty people were injured by a reported lightning strike while swimming at a beach in South Carolina, officials said.The incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, when multiple agencies responded to a "reported electrocution" due to lightning at Dominion... Read More.

Ryan Coogler on why Ironheart is the next superhero we need

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

Ryan Coogler is out with a new series exploring a character from his blockbuster hit Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.The first three episodes of the new series, Ironheart, launch on Disney+ on Wednesday. The series focuses on Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), "a young, genius inventor... Read More.

Dangerous heat blankets East Coast: When relief is coming

Wednesday, June 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The first major heat wave of the summer will bring another day of dangerously high temperatures to the East Coast on Wednesday before relief moves in.The oppressive heat shattered records across the Northeast on Tuesday. New York City and Philadelphia hit... Read More.

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American Airlines flight returns to Vegas airport after flames, smoke seen in engine

Daisy Edgar-Jones to star in new Sense and Sensibility film

CDC director nominee Susan Monarez grilled on vaccines, public health in confirmation hearing

Disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiners political comeback appears to be doomed

New York City Democratic mayoral primary: Mamdani declares victory, Cuomo concedes before ranked choice votes are counted

Texas teen indicted for murder in fatal stabbing of another student at track meet

Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella: Tough young woman

20 people injured in lightning strike while swimming at South Carolina beach

Ryan Coogler on why Ironheart is the next superhero we need

Dangerous heat blankets East Coast: When relief is coming

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