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Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

Monday, May 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday granted an unconditional pardon to a Virginia sheriff who had been convicted of federal bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.Scott Jenkins, who had been the sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia, was set to... Read More.

Former New York Rep. Charles Rangel, who spent four decades in Congress, dies at 94

Monday, May 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former New York Rep. Charles Rangel, a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus who spent more than four decades in the House, died on Monday, according to his family. He was 94 years old.Rangel, a Democrat, served in the House from... Read More.

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies at age 79

Monday, May 26 by ABC News

Duck Dynasty star and patriarch Phil Robertson has died, his family confirmed.The reality star and businessman, who starred on the popular A&E series from 2012 to 2017, was 79."We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,"... Read More.

Honoring Veteran Lives

Monday, May 26 by wcednews

UNDATED - On the last Monday in May, everyone is invited to mourn and honor military members. As VFW Senior Vice Commander Daniel Kalgren says, you can help honor those that served by making sure their names are never forgotten. “A person, they physically die, and... Read More.

Juveniles among seven injured in shooting at Jackson, Tennessee, park, say police

Sunday, May 25 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Tenn.) -- Gunfire erupted in a Jackson, Tennessee, park Saturday night leaving seven people, including juveniles, injured and police seeking the perpetrators of the shooting, authorities said.The shooting occurred at... Read More.

Want an electric vehicle but not a Tesla? Here are some great alternatives

Sunday, May 25 by ABC News

Buying a Tesla has become a bit more complicated in the past year.The company's Model Y and Model 3 continue to be the best-selling electric vehicles in the U.S., accounting for more than 40% of all EVs sold last year, according to Cox Automotive... Read More.

Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?

Sunday, May 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than five years after the first cases of COVID-19 were detected in the United States, hundreds of people are still dying every week.Last month, an average of about 350 people died each week from COVID, according to data from the... Read More.

Juveniles among 7 injured in shooting at Jackson, Tennessee, park, say police

Sunday, May 25 by ABC News

Gunfire erupted in a Jackson, Tennessee, park Saturday night leaving seven people, including juveniles, injured and police seeking the perpetrators of the shooting, authorities said.The shooting occurred at the Kate Campbell Park northeast of downtown Jackson, according to the Jackson Police Department.One of the... Read More.

Trumps wants to create manufacturing jobs. His tech allies invest in robots to do the work.

Saturday, May 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has disrupted global trade and roiled markets in an effort to bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. Some of his top tech allies, however, have backed ventures that replace human workers with robots.Elon Musk, a top donor and... Read More.

Trumps top meme coin investors visit White House

Saturday, May 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Despite repeated claims from the White House that President Donald Trump's Thursday night gala for the top holders of his cryptocurrency meme coin had nothing to do with his official duties, several of those investors visited the White House Friday afternoon for... Read More.

Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges

Former New York Rep. Charles Rangel, who spent four decades in Congress, dies at 94

Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson dies at age 79

Honoring Veteran Lives

Juveniles among seven injured in shooting at Jackson, Tennessee, park, say police

Want an electric vehicle but not a Tesla? Here are some great alternatives

Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week?

Juveniles among 7 injured in shooting at Jackson, Tennessee, park, say police

Trumps wants to create manufacturing jobs. His tech allies invest in robots to do the work.

Trumps top meme coin investors visit White House

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