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Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $500,000 seized at Seattle airport: CBP

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubus -- the dolls that have recently exploded in global popularity -- were seized at Seattle's airport, with officials estimating their worth to be over half a million dollars, according to a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson."Fake Labubus are not... Read More.

Dozens of scientists push back on ‘fundamentally flawed’ Department of Energy climate report

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of more than 85 climate scientists released a critical review of a recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report on climate change, finding it "biased, full of errors, and not fit to inform policymaking."The DOE report, compiled by the... Read More.

100 Maine mass shooting survivors, victims families sue the government

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(LEWISTON, Maine) -- Dozens of survivors and families of victims of the 2023 mass shooting in Maine are suing the federal government over its "negligence" in failing to address "known dangers" posed by the Army reservist who would go on to kill 18 people.Lawyers... Read More.

Shein launches investigation after using likeness of Luigi Mangione to model clothing

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Fast fashion giant Shein is conducting an investigation of its internal processes after using the likeness of Luigi Mangione to model clothing.The company has since taken down the image of Mangione – who is accused of carrying out the assassination-style Read More.

West experiencing record heat, fire danger as wildfire smoke reduces air quality

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dozens of fires are burning throughout the West as parts of the country remain under advisories for high temperatures.Red flag warnings are in place for Northern California and parts of Oregon due to dry thunderstorms possible on Wednesday. The storms bring... Read More.

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.4 billion after Labor Day drawing sees no winner

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After there was no billion-dollar Labor Day Powerball winner on Monday, jackpot dreams are still alive as the prize money swells to a staggering $1.40 billion, per the latest update Wednesday morning.The next drawing will be on Wednesday night, with the... Read More.

Critical DNA evidence to be allowed in Gilgo Beach serial killer case, judge rules

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New York judge on Wednesday admitted DNA evidence that Suffolk County prosecutors say links alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to the murders of at least seven victims.The defense had challenged the evidence since it was obtained using new DNA... Read More.

Idaho college killings: Kohberger’s deep study on crime

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As part of his studies in the fall of 2022, then-criminology Washington State University Ph.D. student Bryan Kohberger proposed researching criminals' emotions and how they made decisions. In November, the scholar of crime would go on to stab four college students... Read More.

Meet the celebrity cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

A new cast of celebrities is stepping into the ballroom to put their dance skills to the test on Dancing with the Stars.Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, actors Corey Feldman and Danielle Fishel, and author Hilaria Baldwin are among the celebrities who will be competing on season 34 of the hit dance competition series.The full... Read More.

Jeffrey Epstein survivors set to speak on Capitol Hill

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A group of Jeffrey Epstein survivors are set to speak at the Capitol on Wednesday morning.The 10:30 a.m. ET news conference comes as a bipartisan pair of lawmakers push to force a vote on the House floor on releasing the Epstein... Read More.

Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $500,000 seized at Seattle airport: CBP

Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $500,000 seized at Seattle airport: CBP

Dozens of scientists push back on ‘fundamentally flawed’ Department of Energy climate report

100 Maine mass shooting survivors, victims families sue the government

Shein launches investigation after using likeness of Luigi Mangione to model clothing

West experiencing record heat, fire danger as wildfire smoke reduces air quality

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.4 billion after Labor Day drawing sees no winner

Critical DNA evidence to be allowed in Gilgo Beach serial killer case, judge rules

Idaho college killings: Kohberger’s deep study on crime

Meet the celebrity cast of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34

Jeffrey Epstein survivors set to speak on Capitol Hill

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