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Susan Monarez, former CDC director, tells Senate committee ‘true reason’ she was fired

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez is appearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Wednesday for her first public appearance since she was pushed out of her position leading the nation's public health... Read More.

Details of new songs for Elphaba and Glinda on ‘Wicked: For Good — The Soundtrack’ revealed

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

For months, we've heard that the Wicked sequel, Wicked: For Good, would include two new songs specially written by original Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz for stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Now we have details on those songs.Wicked: For Good... Read More.

Tropical depression formed in Atlantic with possibility to strengthen further, National Hurricane Center says

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Atlantic basin may have been quiet going into the peak of hurricane season, but officials are watching a new storm that has developed into a tropical depression, which has the possibility of strengthening further.The National Hurricane Center confirmed on Wednesday... Read More.

Obama calls Kirk murder ‘horrific,’ says a president should ‘pull people together’

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama says he finds the murder of Charlie Kirk "horrific" and "a tragedy" and stressed that Americans must be able to disagree, push back against ideas they don't ascribe to, while respecting the right of others to hold those... Read More.

Trump officials pressuring federal prosecutors to bring criminal charges against NY AG Letitia James: Sources

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Top Trump administration officials are pressuring federal prosecutors in Virginia to bring charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud, despite investigators so far failing to find sufficient evidence supporting such charges, according to sources familiar with the... Read More.

FBI Director Kash Patel faces 2nd grilling before House lawmakers

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after FBI Director Kash Patel sparred with Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, he is set to answer questions from members of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.Chair Jim Jordan applauded Patel's work as the director of the FBI before... Read More.

Fed to set interest rates as Trump seeks shakeup of top officials

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is set to unveil its latest decision on the level of interest rates, hoping to guide the economy through a topsy-turvy stretch of slow hiring and rising inflation.The high-stakes announcement marks a flashpoint in the monthslong... Read More.

In brief: Jai Courtney joins ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff ‘The Dutton Ranch’ and more

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Jai Courtney has joined the new Yellowstone spinoff series currently titled The Dutton Ranch. He joins the previously announced cast of Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, Finn Little, Annette Bening and Ed Harris. Courtney will play Rob-Will, who is described as an imposing, unpredictable ranch foreman. This new series will follow Beth Dutton and Rip... Read More.

Suspect sought after car rams FBI gate in potential ‘act of terror,’ official says

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania man drove his car into a metal gate at the FBI building in Pittsburgh early on Wednesday, a ramming that federal law enforcement officials described as intentional, saying the man was being sought as a suspect.Donald Henson, of Penn... Read More.

29-year-old man attacked by bear in Yellowstone National Park

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 29-year-old man is recovering after suffering significant but non-life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm following a bear attack in Yellowstone National Park, authorities said.The solo hiker was walking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay... Read More.