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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is charged with allegedly running an illegal gambling business out of a California mansion, where "high-stakes poker games" were played, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.He and five others were arrested on Wednesday in connection with... Read More.

Virginia councilman set on fire in personal attack at his office: Police

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(DANVILLE, Va.) -- A Virginia councilman was set on fire in an apparent personal attack at his office on Wednesday, authorities said.The suspect, Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, allegedly confronted Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler, 38, at his office and doused him with a flammable... Read More.

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump’s pressure

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut.The central bank has defied Trump’s public criticism for months, adopting a wait-and-see approach as... Read More.

Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen to receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 77th Emmys

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are set to receive the 2025 Bob Hope Humanitarian Award from the Television Academy.The married actors will be awarded the honor during the 77th Emmy Awards ceremony on Sept. 14. This marks the first time the award has... Read More.

Defense Department will continue providing critical weather satellite data to NOAA

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A little over a month since the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that it and the National Weather Service (NWS) would no longer be receiving critical satellite weather data used in forecasting hurricanes, the Department of Defense now says it... Read More.

2 children, adult killed in explosion at Nebraska plant: Mayor

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(FREMONT, Neb.) -- A man and two children were killed in a large explosion at a Nebraska plant, officials said Wednesday.The incident occurred midday Tuesday at Horizon Biofuels, a manufacturer of fuel pellets and animal bedding located in Fremont, located approximately 40 miles northwest... Read More.

Hot, sticky temperatures continue to impact millions: When will it end?

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over 120 million Americans across 28 states remain on alert for dangerously hot and humid weather on Wednesday as a heat wave continues to bake the eastern half of the country. But relief is on the way beginning Thursday in the... Read More.

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return in ‘Zootopia 2’ trailer: Watch here

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

The trailer for Zootopia 2 is here.The trailer for the Disney sequel arrived on Wednesday and features the return of Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman).The film follows Judy and Nick, who discover that "their partnership isn't as solid as... Read More.

NTSB releases new video of DC plane crash amid ongoing hearings

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The National Transportation Safety Board began its three days of investigative hearings on Wednesday into January's midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington's Reagan National Airport.On Wednesday morning, the NTSB released thousands of pages of... Read More.

After the NYC office shooting, how should a workplace protect itself to keep employees safe?

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After a gunman opened fire in a New York City office building and killed four people, experts expressed some concerns regarding security in workplace environments.Four people were killed and one was injured on Monday after police say 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura... Read More.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ

Virginia councilman set on fire in personal attack at his office: Police

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump’s pressure

Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen to receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at 77th Emmys

Defense Department will continue providing critical weather satellite data to NOAA

2 children, adult killed in explosion at Nebraska plant: Mayor

Hot, sticky temperatures continue to impact millions: When will it end?

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return in ‘Zootopia 2’ trailer: Watch here

NTSB releases new video of DC plane crash amid ongoing hearings

After the NYC office shooting, how should a workplace protect itself to keep employees safe?

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