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‘Abbott Elementary’ films season 5 episode at Philadelphia Phillies game

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

Abbott Elementary is taking a field trip.The hit ABC sitcom filmed an upcoming season 5 episode at a Philadelphia Phillies game on Thursday night.Photos of the cast on the field at Citizens Bank Park with the Phillies mascot, Phillie Phanatic, were posted on Instagram.Show creator... Read More.

Upcoming ‘upgrade’ to Holocaust Museum exhibit on US response to Nazi Germany sparks some staff concerns: Sources

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- An exhibit at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that takes a critical look at the United States' response to Nazi Germany is slated to temporarily close after Labor Day for upgrades, sparking concern among some staff over what potential changes could... Read More.

Texas Gov. Abbott signs redrawn congressional map favoring Republicans into law after Trump push

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Friday that he has signed the bill redrawing Texas’ congressional map into law, a milestone for the Republican-driven mid-decade redistricting in the Lone Star state that comes as other states also prepare to consider redrawing their... Read More.

What does the closure of the de minimis loophole mean for shoppers?

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A tariff loophole for low-cost shipments helped fuel an explosion of U.S. consumers purchasing shoes, sunglasses and a host of other items directly from sellers overseas. The Trump administration closed that exemption on Friday, bringing the era of duty-free online buying to... Read More.

2 students arrested for making threats to ‘shoot up’ a Texas high school: Police

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- Two students have been taken into custody after making threats to "shoot up" a Texas high school, according to police.A Clemens High School school resource officer was contacted by school administrators on Thursday, who reported two male students making terroristic threats... Read More.

Trailer gives fans a look at the final episodes of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

There are only three episodes left of the Prime Video drama The Summer I Turned Pretty, and fans are getting a peek at what to expect.A trailer for the final three episodes has just been released, which sees a heartbroken Belly, played by Lola Tung, head off to Paris... Read More.

Powerball jackpot hits $1B for Labor Day weekend drawing

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The dream of becoming America's next billionaire is up for grabs this Saturday night as the Powerball jackpot climbed to $1 billion, sending ticket sales soaring across the nation ahead of the Labor Day weekend drawing.Game officials increased the jackpot... Read More.

Grief turns to hope as Minneapolis rallies behind kids hurt in school shooting

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Over 100 people gathered across the street from the children's ward at Minneapolis' Hennepin County Medical Center to pray for the kids recovering there after they were shot at the Annunciation Catholic School this week.Teachers, students and nurses, as well as police... Read More.

Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail extended by Biden

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a copy of the letter reviewed by ABC News.The executive memorandum was issued Thursday afternoon by Trump, who sent it to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi... Read More.

University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly May crash

Friday, August 29 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes has been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide following a monthslong investigation into a car crash that killed three people in Florida, police said Friday.Hayes, 20, turned himself into the Largo Police Department and was... Read More.

‘Abbott Elementary’ films season 5 episode at Philadelphia Phillies game

‘Abbott Elementary’ films season 5 episode at Philadelphia Phillies game

Upcoming ‘upgrade’ to Holocaust Museum exhibit on US response to Nazi Germany sparks some staff concerns: Sources

Texas Gov. Abbott signs redrawn congressional map favoring Republicans into law after Trump push

What does the closure of the de minimis loophole mean for shoppers?

2 students arrested for making threats to ‘shoot up’ a Texas high school: Police

Trailer gives fans a look at the final episodes of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

Powerball jackpot hits $1B for Labor Day weekend drawing

Grief turns to hope as Minneapolis rallies behind kids hurt in school shooting

Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail extended by Biden

University of Miami football player Adarius Hayes charged with vehicular homicide in deadly May crash

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