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Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, fired: Sources

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Wednesday fired Maurene Comey from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, where she most recently led the prosecution of Sean "Diddy" Combs, multiple sources told ABC News.A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's... Read More.

What we know and don’t know about Jeffrey Epstein, according to key victims’ attorney

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(PALM BEACH, FL) -- Brad Edwards knows that what you are about to read may be difficult for some to accept.A victims' rights lawyer from Florida, Edwards has been in pursuit of the truth about financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's life and... Read More.

Handwritten notes help lead search crews to mom and son stranded in California forest

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(CALVERAS COUNTY, CA) -- A mother and her 9-year-old son, who got stranded in a remote forest overnight on their way to a Boy Scout camp in California, were rescued after crews searching for the missing family found handwritten notes by the woman asking... Read More.

More than 900 former DOJ employees urge Senate to reject Bove appeals court nomination

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 900 former Justice Department employees sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday urging lawmakers to vote down the nomination of Emil Bove, the controversial top DOJ official who formerly served as President Donald Trump's defense attorney, to a... Read More.

7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Alaskan island, prompting tsunami advisory

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(SAND POINT, ALASKA) -- A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Sand Point, Alaska, on Wednesday, prompting a tsunami warning from the National Weather Service.The warning was later downgraded to an advisory, according to the agency.Sand Point is located on northwestern Popof Island, off the... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 7/16/25

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUEDream 86, Sky 49Mercury 66, Lynx 79Valkyries 58, Storm 67Fever 77, Liberty 98Aces 90, Wings 86Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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What Trump has said about Jeffrey Epstein over the years, including on 2024 campaign trail

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump continues to face backlash from his MAGA supporters over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.The Justice Department and FBI said in a brief memo that a review found no Epstein "client list" and confirmed the disgraced financier... Read More.

Lili Reinhart to star in ‘The Love Hypothesis’ film adaptation

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

Lili Reinhart is set to star in a highly anticipated rom-com.The actress will star in and executive produce The Love Hypothesis film adaptation, ABC Audio has confirmed.The Love Hypothesis will be based on The New York Times bestselling book by Ali Hazelwood, who will... Read More.

GOP senators urge Trump administration to reverse $6 billion education funding freeze

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A total of 10 Republican senators are urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision to withhold more than $6 billion in federal funds for education programs already appropriated by Congress.“The decision to withhold this funding is contrary to President Trump’s goal... Read More.

Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, fired: Sources

Maurene Comey, federal prosecutor in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Ghislaine Maxwell cases, fired: Sources

What we know and don’t know about Jeffrey Epstein, according to key victims’ attorney

Handwritten notes help lead search crews to mom and son stranded in California forest

More than 900 former DOJ employees urge Senate to reject Bove appeals court nomination

7.3 magnitude earthquake rattles Alaskan island, prompting tsunami advisory

Scoreboard roundup — 7/16/25

Quote for July 17, 2025

What Trump has said about Jeffrey Epstein over the years, including on 2024 campaign trail

Lili Reinhart to star in ‘The Love Hypothesis’ film adaptation

GOP senators urge Trump administration to reverse $6 billion education funding freeze

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