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USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech
5 hours ago
The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.
New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment
6 hours ago
Letitia James contended the former president failed to demonstrate that the company behind his bond had the resources to pay it if his appeal failed.
Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial
10 hours ago
It appears a man set himself on fire outside the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial.
10-year-old boy confesses to fatally shooting a man in his sleep 2 years ago, Texas authorities say
7 hours ago
Authorities in Texas say a 10-year-old boy has confessed to an unsolved 2022 killing, telling investigators that he shot a man he did not know while the victim slept
An Alabama prison warden is arrested on drug charges
7 hours ago
The warden of an Alabama prison was arrested Friday on drug charges
North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
5 hours ago
North Korea says it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea
Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care
7 hours ago
A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans
West Virginia will not face $465M COVID education funds clawback after feds OK waiver, governor says
7 hours ago
West Virginia will not face a clawback of $465 million in COVID-19 money from the federal government, alleviating concerns raised by state lawmakers during the legislative session in March
House Democrats help Johnson avoid foreign aid bills defeat, despite GOP defections
14 hours ago
The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.
Marine dies following incident during training exercise
11 hours ago
A Marine died following an incident that occurred during a training exercise in North Carolina, U.S. Marine Corps officials said.
'American Idol' singer and Grammy winner Mandisa dies at 47
11 hours ago
Mandisa, who competed on season 5 of "American Idol," has died, the singer's rep confirmed to ABC News.
Dick Van Dyke earns historic Daytime Emmy nomination at age 98
14 hours ago
Dick Van Dyke is vying for a historic Daytime Emmy at age 98
5 big takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial
8 hours ago
After four days of jury selection, Donald Trump has a full jury in his New York criminal hush money trial.
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Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says
4 hours ago
4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.
WATCH: TSA explosives detection canine given party to celebrate retirement
4 hours ago
Messi, the TSA explosives detection canine, had a retirement party in Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport complete with over a dozen tennis balls, a bubble machine, party hat and cupcake.
WATCH: Watch the moment this dog patiently introduces himself to his new puppy brother
6 hours ago
The most gentle doggy introduction you’ll ever see.
WATCH: Tourists flock to see Death Valley in bloom
15 hours ago
Gorgeous fields of wildflowers are taking over California with bright yellow daisies even popping up in Death Valley, the driest and hottest place in America.
WATCH: Watch this dog that can solve math problems with her paw
Apr 18, 2024
Luna, a mini cockapoo, has a unique talent for solving math problems with help from her owner.
WATCH: Taylor Swift fans count down to release of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Apr 18, 2024
In true Taylor Swift fashion, Easter eggs abound as the megastar drops clues about Friday’s release of her new studio album.
WATCH: 353 ballerinas broke the world record for dancing on pointe in one place
Apr 18, 2024
Hundreds of young dancers gathered in New York's Plaza Hotel on Wednesday to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place.
WATCH: Cat rescued from Dubai flooding after clinging to car door
Apr 17, 2024
A cat clinging to a car door was rescued by police in Dubai after two years' worth of rain fell in just 24 hours.
WATCH: Escaped circus elephant stops traffic in Montana
Apr 17, 2024
A circus elephant got loose and roamed through traffic in Butte, Montana, on Tuesday. It was returned safely by its handlers.
WATCH: Dubai hit with severe flooding
Apr 17, 2024
Dubai was hit with severe flooding on Tuesday after two years' worth of rain fell in just 24 hours, records show.
WATCH: 3 shih tzus pop their heads up above a tub mid-bath
Apr 16, 2024
Mabel, Alice, and August were ready for bath time to be over.