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Hurricane Erin tracker: Category 4 storm to bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Erin, now a powerful Category 4 storm churning in the Caribbean, is not forecast to hit land, but it will bring large waves and dangerous rip currents to the U.S. East Coast.Here's the latest forecast:Erin’s outer bands lashed the Caribbean this weekend,... Read More.

Trump says he will lead ‘movement’ to end mail-in voting

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday wrote in a post to his social media platform that he will lead a "movement" to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines, falsely claiming that they lead to voter fraud."I am going to lead a... Read More.

Judge hearing arguments over whether ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees are being deprived of due process

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- After weeks of complaints from detainees at "Alligator Alcatraz" that they lack access to their attorneys, a federal judge in Miami will consider whether noncitizens housed at the temporary migrant detention center are being deprived of their due process rights.At a... Read More.

In brief: ‘Coven Academy’ greenlit at Disney Branded Television and more

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

It's the start of something new. Disney Branded Television has greenlit a brand-new series from the creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Coven Academy will premiere in 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel. The series is set in New Orleans and follows a trio... Read More.

State Department stopping issuance of visitor visas for ‘individuals from Gaza’

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it's suspending the issuance of all visitor visas for people from the war-torn Gaza Strip, including children in need of urgent medical care."All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped while we conduct... Read More.

3 officers injured in shooting in Utah, police say

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three officers were shot and injured while responding to domestic disturbance call at a residence in Utah, law enforcement said.A suspect was taken into custody following the shooting, Detective Crystal Beck, of the Brigham City Police Department, told reporters in a... Read More.

‘Weapons’ holds off box office competitors to earn second week at #1

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Scares once again beat out comedy at the box office this weekend. The horror thriller Weapons earned its second weekend at #1, bringing in $25 million for a total box office tally of just over $89 million in two weeks, according... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/17/25

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLPhillies 11, Nationals 9Marlins 5, Red Sox 3Rangers 10, Blue Jays 4Braves 5, Guardians 4Brewers 2, Reds 3Orioles 12, Astros 0White Sox 2, Royals 6Tigers 1, Twins 8Yankees 8, Cardinals 4Pirates 3,... Read More.

Quote for August 18, 2025

Monday, August 18 by Summer Anderson

"Not all those who wander are lost." - J.R.R. Tolkien

Local Sports Update – Monday, 8/18

Monday, August 18 by wcednews

Pittsburgh Pirates: The Pittsburgh Pirates lost two of three games in Chicago over the weekend including a 4-3 loss to the Cubs on Sunday. The Pirates are back home, and tonight they open a three-game series with Toronto. Tune in for the Bucs-Blue Jays pregame show... Read More.

Hurricane Erin tracker: Category 4 storm to bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast

Hurricane Erin tracker: Category 4 storm to bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast

Trump says he will lead ‘movement’ to end mail-in voting

Judge hearing arguments over whether ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees are being deprived of due process

In brief: ‘Coven Academy’ greenlit at Disney Branded Television and more

State Department stopping issuance of visitor visas for ‘individuals from Gaza’

3 officers injured in shooting in Utah, police say

‘Weapons’ holds off box office competitors to earn second week at #1

Scoreboard roundup — 8/17/25

Quote for August 18, 2025

Local Sports Update – Monday, 8/18

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