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Mental health, substance abuse staffers fired amid government shutdown: Sources

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Dozens of employees at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration were laid off in the wave of government shutdown firings last week, multiple sources told ABC News. Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works... Read More.

‘Stranger Things’ co-creator reveals season 5 episode runtimes

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

The runtimes for the final episodes of Stranger Things have been revealed.After it was falsely reported by several viral social media posts and a Puck News article from Oct. 6 that every single episode of the fifth and final season would run longer than... Read More.

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgement

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the appeal from conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who has been ordered to pay $1.4 billion in damages to the families of victims of the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.The court did... Read More.

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro’s home to plead guilty

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The man who allegedly firebombed the official residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to plead guilty on Tuesday.Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson and other crimes after the April arson attack. It was not immediately clear to... Read More.

Alec Baldwin crashes car into a tree in East Hampton: Authorities

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

Alec Baldwin crashed his car into a tree while driving in East Hampton on Monday, according to authorities.The front of his SUV is dented but Baldwin is okay, authorities added.Baldwin took to Read More.

Police looking to identify apparently abducted woman and possible kidnapper in video of possible abduction

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Police in Kansas are asking the public for help in identifying a woman who was seen on surveillance video being taken by force by an unidentified man, according to authorities.The Wichita Police Department said that the incident happened early Sunday morning... Read More.

In brief: ‘Stumble’ trailer arrives and more

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

The Apple Original Films' feature F1 The Movie is racing toward it streaming debut. The film will arrive on Apple TV on Dec. 12. Apple TV is the new name of the streaming service formerly known as Apple TV+. F1 The... Read More.

Trump set to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday is expected to posthumously award conservative activist Charlie Kirk the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University on the first stop of his... Read More.

Powerful storm leaves over 130 displaced in Tempe, Arizona

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

A powerful "microburst and thunderstorm" pushed through Tempe, Arizona, leaving more than 130 people displaced Monday afternoon, officials said.Several apartment buildings were "severely" damaged during the storm, according to the City of Tempe.The storm, which began around 1 p.m. local time, lasted a little... Read More.

Former student stabs 3 staff members, plants 2 pipe bombs in California attack: Police

Tuesday, October 14 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A former student at a school in California allegedly stabbed three staff members and planted two pipe bombs before being arrested, police said.The Torrance Police Department is investigating the incident that occurred on Monday at approximately 8:15 a.m., when, they said,... Read More.

Mental health, substance abuse staffers fired amid government shutdown: Sources

Mental health, substance abuse staffers fired amid government shutdown: Sources

‘Stranger Things’ co-creator reveals season 5 episode runtimes

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgement

Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro’s home to plead guilty

Alec Baldwin crashes car into a tree in East Hampton: Authorities

Police looking to identify apparently abducted woman and possible kidnapper in video of possible abduction

In brief: ‘Stumble’ trailer arrives and more

Trump set to posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Powerful storm leaves over 130 displaced in Tempe, Arizona

Former student stabs 3 staff members, plants 2 pipe bombs in California attack: Police

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