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Supreme Court rejects Trumps immunity claim for unofficial acts but grants some for official ones

Monday, July 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Donald Trump’s sweeping claim of “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution in his federal election subversion case, but granted former presidents are entitled to some protections for official acts.The blockbuster decision split the court along ideological lines....

First Class Children’s Foundation presents the Ripple Effect to DuBois High School

Thursday, September 21 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – The First Class Children’s Foundation was at the DuBois High School Wednesday to reveal the Ripple Effect.Here's First Class founder Matt Reed….This program promotes random acts of kindness.Kids will be rewarded with things like sneakers, DAHS apparel, and electronics.

1-4-3 Day celebrated today in PA to honor Fred Rogers

Tuesday, May 23 by Louise Bennett

UNDATED – In honor of one of Western Pennsylvania’s most beloved sons, Fred Rogers, it’s 1-4-3 Day in PA.Mister Rogers used 1-4-3 as a shorthand to say “I Love You” based on the number of letters in each word.Today, on this 143rd day of...

The surprising health benefits of kindness: Feb 17 is National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Friday, February 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Your brain releases feel-good chemicals whenever you are giving, kind, or generous.Engaging in selfless acts not only serves the people around you, but also gives your mind and body a healthy boost. There’s a term for that warm glow you feel...

DHS chief hopes new Twitter owner Elon Musk acts ‘responsibly’

Thursday, November 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON0 -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said he hopes Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, acts "responsibly.""He's going to be in a position of responsibility with respect to an important platform, and we hope that he exercises that position responsibly," Mayorkas told...

‘American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts’ honors NYC’s champion of the arts

Friday, June 3 by ABC News

As part of its American Masters series, PBS debuts Joe Papp in Five Acts -- which examines the groundbreaking career of producer/director Joe Papp, who founded Manhattan's famed Shakespeare in the Park festival and The Public Theater. He went on to produce signature Broadway...

Government witness ‘Kate’ testifies Ghislaine Maxwell groomed her for sex acts with Jeffrey Epstein

Monday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the criminal trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of serial sex offense Jeffrey Epstein, entered its second week, a woman identified by the pseudonym "Kate" testified that Maxwell recruited and groomed her for sexual activity with Epstein...

1-month-old, 9-year-old girl shot in the head in separate acts of violence: Chicago police

Friday, July 2 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- A 1-month-old girl and a 9-year-old girl were both shot in the head in separate acts of violence in Chicago on Thursday, according to police.Seven people, including the 1-month-old baby, were shot shortly after 8 p.m. Thursday when three men got out...

New York attorney general sues ex-business owner for alleged racist acts against protesters

Wednesday, March 10 by ABC News

By AARON KATERSKY, ABC NewsWith 101 different soft serve flavors, bumper boats and a 30-foot climbing wall, Bumpy’s Polar Freeze was something of a summertime institution for decades in Schenectady, New York.More recently, though, it became known for...

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