Tag: abcnews
Reaction to Brittney Griner’s sentence
The WNBA star has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after being convicted on drug charges. ABC News’ Christine Sloan has the…
Lightning strikes near the White House
At least four people have been hospitalized with “life-threatening” injuries after they were apparently hit by lightning in Lafayette Park. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports….
Britney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison | Nightline
The diplomatic standoff between the U.S. and Russia has intensified after a Russian judge found the WNBA star was guilty on drug charges. WATCH NIGHTLINE…
Paul Sorvino dies at 83 | Nightline
“GoodFellas” actor Paul Sorvino has died of natural causes at age 83. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO AVAILABLE ON HULU: https://hulu.tv/2wSmSrZ #nightline source
Black women talk mental health and healing in powerful roundtable discussion | Nightline
ABC News’s Janai Norman speaks with poet and activist Tricia Hersey, actor and activist Ianne Fields Stewart, and therapist Dr. Teresa Taylor Williams. WATCH NIGHTLINE…
Near-record Mega Millions drawing is tonight
One CEO is making sure he and his employees have a shot at the big prize. ABC News’ Will Ganss has more. source
Seal attack off Hawaiian beach
A swimmer is recovering from injuries to her face, back and arms after being attacked by a seal. ABC News’ Derricke Dennis has the details….
Best Buy launches a digital-first store
Shoppers can purchase items by scanning a QR code. source
Rare heat wave hits Pacific Northwest
The governor of Oregon has declared a state of emergency as temperatures soar into the triple digits. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has more. source
Funeral home mix-up
A funeral home in New Jersey is facing a $50 million lawsuit after allegedly displaying the wrong body at a funeral service. ABC News’ Andrea…
Pope Francis’s apology for residential schools in Canada triggers strong reactions | Nightline
On a historic trip to Canada, the Pope apologized to Indigenous communities for the Church’s role in a residential school system that forcibly assimilated Indigenous…
Rowing into history
An all-female team just rowed to Hawaii. They talked to ABC News’ Will Ganss about what’s next. source
Sesame Place lawsuit
The theme park is being sued for $25 million following alleged incidents of racial discrimination at the park. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii has more. source
GDP report released today
A new Commerce Department report could reveal whether the U.S. economy has slid into a recession. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi has the new details….
College basketball star gears up for her earned payday | Nightline
Under new NCAA rules, Flau’jae Johnson is set to become the one of the highest paid female athlete in collegiate sport history. Johnson is also…
Facebook’s parent company Meta misses earnings
Analysts said Meta’s profits declined because of slowing digital ad sales. source
Legal victory for Britney Spears
A judge has ruled she will not have to answer questions from her father’s legal team. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has more. source
Instagram says its rolling back recent modifications
Kylie Jenner and other social media influencers had complained that new changes on the platform made it too much like its competitor, TikTok. source
Migrant ‘crisis’ in Washington, D.C.
The city’s mayor has requested the help of the National Guard to assist with an influx of migrants arriving by bus. ABC News’ Mona Kosar…
Extreme weather nationwide
Parts of Kentucky and Missouri have been left inundated by flash floods. ABC’s Andrew Dymburt reports. source
