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Dozens hurt from explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant: Officials

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- Dozens of people were hurt from an explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant on Monday, county officials said.The blast at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Clairton, about 15 miles outside of Pittsburgh, trapped people under rubble, prompting a rescue... Read More.

People trapped under rubble after explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant, rescue operation underway: Officials

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(CLAIRTON, Pa.) -- A rescue operation is underway for people trapped under rubble following an explosion at a Pennsylvania steel plant, county officials said.It's not clear how many people are trapped from the blast at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Clairton,... Read More.

Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The battle over potential mid-decade redistricting in Texas -- where the state's congressional district lines could be redrawn well ahead of the upcoming census -- continued Monday as dozens of Texas House Democrats remained out of state for a second week... Read More.

Jennifer Aniston says ‘Friends’ cast had ‘been mourning’ Matthew Perry before his death

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Jennifer Aniston is opening up about her friendship with the late Matthew Perry.The actress said in a recent Vanity Fair cover story that she and the Friends cast had been mourning Perry long before he died from the acute effects of ketamine at age 54 in October 2023."We did... Read More.

2 South Carolina women found dead over 100 miles from home, homicide investigation underway: Coroner

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(SUMTER COUNTY, S.C.) -- The deaths of two South Carolina women are being investigated as homicides after their bodies were found in a rural, wooded area on Friday, according to the Sumter County Coroner's Office.At approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, two bodies were discovered... Read More.

Tropical Storm Erin likely to be 1st hurricane of season, not forecast to hit US

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season by Wednesday and could become a major Category 3 hurricane by the weekend.But as of now, Erin is not expected to post a direct threat to... Read More.

Flash-flooding threats move into the Plains, Atlantic Coast as Wisconsin mops up

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Residents from the Great Plains to the southern Atlantic Coast are bracing for flash flooding on Monday after up to 14 inches of rain fell in a short amount of time over the weekend in parts of Wisconsin, prompting numerous water rescues... Read More.

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is holding a news conference Monday to reveal plans he's said "will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C.""We're here for a very serious purpose. Very serious, very," Trump said. "Something's out of control. But we're going to put... Read More.

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ to premiere at the New York Film Festival

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

New York is going to get the first screening of the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic.Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere is set to premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival. The film will be the festival’s Spotlight Gala selection, premiering Sept. 28.The Boss is expected to attend... Read More.

Judge rejects Trump administration’s request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury testimony

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York has denied the Trump administration's motion to unseal grand jury testimony from the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.The Trump administration has been seeking to release materials related to the investigation into Epstein,... Read More.

Dozens hurt from explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant: Officials

Dozens hurt from explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant: Officials

People trapped under rubble after explosion at Pennsylvania steel plant, rescue operation underway: Officials

Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

Jennifer Aniston says ‘Friends’ cast had ‘been mourning’ Matthew Perry before his death

2 South Carolina women found dead over 100 miles from home, homicide investigation underway: Coroner

Tropical Storm Erin likely to be 1st hurricane of season, not forecast to hit US

Flash-flooding threats move into the Plains, Atlantic Coast as Wisconsin mops up

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ to premiere at the New York Film Festival

Judge rejects Trump administration’s request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury testimony

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