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Senate considers Michael Boren to lead Forest Service, despite clashing with agency

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's nominee to oversee the U.S. Forest Service has a history of clashing with the very agency that he soon could be leading.On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry began the confirmation hearing for Michael Boren,... Read More.

Passengers stranded for 7 hours after Norwegian Epic breaks moorings in heavy winds

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(CANTANIA, ITALY) -- A routine port stop turned chaotic for thousands of passengers aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic last Friday when severe winds caused the ship to break free from its moorings in Catania, on the Italian island of Sicily.The incident began around... Read More.

Colorado attack comes amid record incidents of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(BOULDER, Co) -- As law enforcement agents investigate Sunday's fiery attack on a group of pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado, crime data shows the rampage came amid a dramatic increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes across the nation, suggesting further that the war between... Read More.

Boulder suspects wife, kids in ICE custody: DHS

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(BOULDER, CO) -- The wife and children of Boulder, Colorado, terrorism suspect Mohamed Soliman are in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the family is being processed for expedited removal, according to the Department of Homeland Security."We are investigating to what extent... Read More.

3 young sisters found dead after being reported missing in Washington, police searching for father

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(WENATCHEE, Wash.) -- Three young sisters in Washington who had not been seen since they left home for a scheduled visitation with their father have been found dead, according to the Wenatchee Police Department.Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5, were... Read More.

Florida city begins formal process to remove fluoride from water supply after state ban

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(OCALA, Fla.) -- A city in Florida began the formal process of removing fluoride from its water supply on Tuesday to be in compliance with a new state law.Ocala -- 75 miles northwest of Orlando -- currently has a city ordinance requiring fluoride to... Read More.

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to worsen air quality in several US states

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Smoke from raging wildfires in Canada continues to bring dangerous air quality conditions to parts of the northern United States, with hazy and smoky skies also possible for the East and South.As of Tuesday, there are 208 active wildfires burning in... Read More.

Teen identified as killer in decades-old murder of teacher

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(SAN JOSE, Calif.) -- The brutal murder of a school teacher, stabbed in the chest at a California high school in 1978, has finally been solved, according to authorities, with the district attorney's office now revealing the then-16-year-old killer confessed to a family member... Read More.

Inmate admits writing Trump threat letters to frame migrant, court filing says

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ramon Morales-Reyes, the man Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem publicly accused of writing letters threatening President Donald Trump, was framed by another inmate who wanted Morales-Reyes to be deported so he would no longer be able to testify against him... Read More.

Protests erupt after Massachusetts high school student detained by ICE

Tuesday, June 3 by ABC News

(MILFORD, MA) -- Protests have erupted over the arrest of an 18-year-old Massachusetts high school student who state officials say was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over the weekend while on his way to volleyball practice.Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian national... Read More.

Senate considers Michael Boren to lead Forest Service, despite clashing with agency

Senate considers Michael Boren to lead Forest Service, despite clashing with agency

Passengers stranded for 7 hours after Norwegian Epic breaks moorings in heavy winds

Colorado attack comes amid record incidents of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes

Boulder suspects wife, kids in ICE custody: DHS

3 young sisters found dead after being reported missing in Washington, police searching for father

Florida city begins formal process to remove fluoride from water supply after state ban

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to worsen air quality in several US states

Teen identified as killer in decades-old murder of teacher

Inmate admits writing Trump threat letters to frame migrant, court filing says

Protests erupt after Massachusetts high school student detained by ICE

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