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ICE detainee found hanging by neck in detention facility, agency says

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(PHILIPSBURG, Pa.) -- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainee died by suicide while in custody after he was found hanging by his neck in the shower room at the Pennsylvania facility where he was being held, according to officials.Chaofeng Ge, a 32-year-old citizen of... Read More.

3 additional 9/11 victims have been identified, according to the New York City chief medical examiner’s office

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Twenty-four years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) on Thursday announced three new identifications of World Trade Center victims.Ryan Fitzgerald of Floral Park, N.Y., Barbara Keating of Palm Springs,... Read More.

FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, said on Thursday that FBI Director Kash Patel has granted his request for the federal government to assist with locating Texas House Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP-led redistricting efforts.Cornyn's letter requesting... Read More.

Fort Stewart soldiers ‘absolutely saved lives’ by jumping in to stop gunman: Army secretary

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When a gunman opened fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia, six soldiers immediately jumped into action to stop the shooter and tend to their fellow service members who were wounded, the secretary of the Army said.Automated logistics Sgt. Quornelius Radford allegedly... Read More.

Trump orders new census excluding undocumented immigrants amid redistricting battles

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded work begin on a new census as redistricting battles are spreading across the country.In a social media post, Trump announced he directed the Commerce Department to "immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS... Read More.

Active-duty Army soldier charged with attempting to share sensitive information about military tanks with Russia

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An active duty soldier with the U.S. Army was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempting to share sensitive information about U.S. military tank capabilities with Russia, the Justice Department announced.Taylor Lee, 22, a soldier stationed at Fort Bliss, is alleged to... Read More.

United Airlines resumes operations after tech disruption, but ‘residual delays’ expected

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A tech outage led United Airlines to ground flights nationwide Wednesday night, and even with the issue now resolved, over 1,000 flights were delayed and dozens were canceled."We are working with customers to get them to their destinations after a technology... Read More.

GOP Rep. Cory Mills accused of threatening to release sexually explicit videos of ex-girlfriend

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills is facing allegations from an ex-girlfriend that he threatened to release sexually explicit images and videos of her following the end of their relationship, according to a police report obtained by ABC News.Lindsey Langston, a Republican state... Read More.

Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs finally took effect on Thursday, slapping levies on dozens of countries and risking price increases for a host of everyday goods.Tariffs between 10% and 41% were applied to nearly 70 countries beginning at 12:01 a.m. Thursday,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/6/25

Thursday, August 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLOrioles 5, Phillies 1Giants 4, Pirates 2Guardians 4, Mets 1Twins 9, Tigers 4Cubs 6, Reds 1Yankees 3, Rangers 2Blue Jays 20, Rockies 1Rays 5, Angels 4Cardinals 5, Dodgers 3Marlins 6, Astros 4Nationals... Read More.

ICE detainee found hanging by neck in detention facility, agency says

ICE detainee found hanging by neck in detention facility, agency says

3 additional 9/11 victims have been identified, according to the New York City chief medical examiner’s office

FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Fort Stewart soldiers ‘absolutely saved lives’ by jumping in to stop gunman: Army secretary

Trump orders new census excluding undocumented immigrants amid redistricting battles

United Airlines resumes operations after tech disruption, but ‘residual delays’ expected

GOP Rep. Cory Mills accused of threatening to release sexually explicit videos of ex-girlfriend

Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect

Scoreboard roundup — 8/6/25

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