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Trump vows to take on crime in Chicago ‘fast’ after violent Labor Day weekend

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday again took aim at Chicago as he suggested federal intervention is needed to combat crime.Trump pointed to gun violence in the city over Labor Day weekend, as eight people were killed and more than 50 injured."Chicago is... Read More.

Gold prices hit a record high as economic uncertainty looms

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The price of gold topped $3,500 per ounce for the first time ever on Tuesday, reaching toward new record highs as trading stretched into midday.Gold prices have soared 35% so far this year, far outpacing a 9% gain in the S&P... Read More.

Use of federal troops in Los Angeles is unlawful, judge says

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration's use of federal troops in Los Angeles to conduct law enforcement operations is unlawful, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued an order prohibiting troops from engaging in security patrols, riot control, arrests, searches and crowd... Read More.

3 hospitalized, including child, after minivan drives through Pennsylvania festival

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(HARRISBURG, Pa.) -- Three people have been hospitalized, including one child and a woman in a wheelchair, after a minivan drove through the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Monday.It is unclear if the act was intentional at this time, according to police. The... Read More.

Man charged with murder in Houston door-knock prank shooting of 11-year-old boy

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A 42-year-old Texas man is facing a murder charge in the shooting of an 11-year-old boy after the victim and his friends banged on the suspect's door late Saturday night in what police described as a "ding-dong-ditch" prank that has been trending on... Read More.

In brief: ‘Hexed’ release date, Warwick Davis rejoins ‘Harry Potter’ and more

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

Disney revealed some new information about its upcoming movie slate at the “Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney” event, held from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31 in Orlando, Florida. Its latest original animated movie, Hexed, is slated for a November 2026 release, while Ice... Read More.

Burning Man participant found dead at festival, homicide investigation underway: Sheriff

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(BLACK ROCK CITY, Nev.) -- Officials in Nevada are investigating a homicide after a Burning Man participant was found dead, according to the Pershing County Sheriff's Office.On Saturday at approximately 9:14 p.m., a sheriff's deputy was alerted by an event participant at Burning Man... Read More.

‘Weapons’ fights its way back to #1 at the Labor Day weekend box office

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

Weapons fought its way back to the top of the box office this Labor Day weekend, taking in $12.8 million.The horror film previously spent its first two weeks of release at the top but had dropped to second place last week, momentarily dethroned by the limited theatrical... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 9/1/25

Tuesday, September 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMarlins 0, Nationals 2Mets 10, Tigers 8Blue Jays 4, Reds 5Guardians 4, Red Sox 6Angels 3, Astros 8White Sox 6, Twins 5Athletics 11, Cardinals 3Braves 6, Cubs 7Phillies 10, Brewers 8Giants 8,... Read More.

Quote for September 2, 2025

Tuesday, September 2 by Summer Anderson

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." - William James

Trump vows to take on crime in Chicago ‘fast’ after violent Labor Day weekend

Trump vows to take on crime in Chicago ‘fast’ after violent Labor Day weekend

Gold prices hit a record high as economic uncertainty looms

Use of federal troops in Los Angeles is unlawful, judge says

3 hospitalized, including child, after minivan drives through Pennsylvania festival

Man charged with murder in Houston door-knock prank shooting of 11-year-old boy

In brief: ‘Hexed’ release date, Warwick Davis rejoins ‘Harry Potter’ and more

Burning Man participant found dead at festival, homicide investigation underway: Sheriff

‘Weapons’ fights its way back to #1 at the Labor Day weekend box office

Scoreboard roundup — 9/1/25

Quote for September 2, 2025

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