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Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Congress has approved legislation for a funding fix that fully supports the World Trade Center Health Program and prevents a projected multibillion-dollar shortfall that threatened the program's future.At a press conference Thursday morning, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., highlighted the action as... Read More.

Freight train carrying flammable liquids derails in Connecticut, prompting shelter in place: Officials

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(MANSFIELD, Calif.) -- A freight train carrying flammable liquids derailed in Connecticut on Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place advisory, officials said.Approximately 14 railcars of a New England Central Railroad (NECR) train went off the tracks shortly after 9 a.m. in Mansfield near a body of... Read More.

Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It has been a tale of two winters on the opposing U.S. coasts this season.While the East has been slammed with frigid temperatures and punishing winter storms, the West is experiencing a snow drought amid warmer-than-normal temperatures.Prolonged drought across much of... Read More.

EEOC alleges anti-white discrimination at Nike, seeks court enforcement of subpoena

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal agency that investigates workplace discrimination is seeking court enforcement of a subpoena it has issued to Nike as it pursues allegations that the athletic apparel maker has been discriminating against its white employees in its corporate diversity policies. The Equal... Read More.

Car crashes into LA grocery store; 3 dead, several hurt: Officials

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least three people were killed and six others were hurt when a car crashed into a grocery store in the Westwood area of Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles Fire Department officials.It appears the driver -- a woman who's about... Read More.

Super Bowl halftime show star Bad Bunny says ‘the world is gonna be happy this Sunday’

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

During the Apple Music Super Bowl 60 halftime show press conference in San Francisco on Thursday, headliner Bad Bunny said you don't have to speak his language to enjoy the show he'll put on this Sunday - you just have... Read More.

Steve Carrell comedy ‘Rooster’ gets release date, official trailer

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Steve Carrell makes his return to TV comedy in the Rooster official trailer.HBO Max has released the trailer and release date for the new original comedy series. It will debut to the streaming service on March 8. The 10-episode season... Read More.

US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expires as Trump looks to include China

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The historic treaty binding the U.S. and Russia to limit their deployment of the world's most dangerous nuclear weapons lapsed overnight with no clear indication from Washington or Moscow on whether new talks would take place.President Donald Trump, who in September appeared... Read More.

Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh’s short film to premiere at Berlin Film Festival

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Academy Award winners Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh are set to premiere their upcoming short film at the Berlin Film Festival.Baker's latest project, called Sandiwara, stars Yeoh and returns the director to his iPhone filmmaking roots. The short film was... Read More.

Coldest air of the season, snow to hit parts of the Northeast

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Before temperatures get warmer in the East next week, brutal cold is expected this weekend -- the coldest of the season, so far, for parts of the Northeast. Some of the coldest areas will also see accumulating snow to usher in... Read More.

Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program

Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program

Freight train carrying flammable liquids derails in Connecticut, prompting shelter in place: Officials

Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say

EEOC alleges anti-white discrimination at Nike, seeks court enforcement of subpoena

Car crashes into LA grocery store; 3 dead, several hurt: Officials

Super Bowl halftime show star Bad Bunny says ‘the world is gonna be happy this Sunday’

Steve Carrell comedy ‘Rooster’ gets release date, official trailer

US-Russia nuclear arms treaty expires as Trump looks to include China

Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh’s short film to premiere at Berlin Film Festival

Coldest air of the season, snow to hit parts of the Northeast

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