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Ridley Scott to direct Hugh Jackman in new ‘Treasure Island’ film adaptation

Monday, June 8

Ridley Scott and Hugh Jackman are taking on an adaptation of a classic novel.Scott is set to direct Jackman in a new film adaptation of Treasure Island, ABC Audio has confirmed. Jackman will play the pirate Long John Silver in this new take on... Read More.

6.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Cuba, felt across Florida

Monday, June 8

(NEW YORK) -- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Gulf, about 118 kilometers west-northwest of Cuba.The National Weather Service in Miami said the shaking -- which was initially reported as a 6.4-magnitude quake -- was felt across much of Florida.There's no tsunami danger... Read More.

Hurricanes, Golden Knights experience baby boom during Stanley Cup finals

Monday, June 8

(NEW YORK) -- The Las Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are in the midst of a baby boom as they battle for the Stanley Cup title, according to the NHL.Several of the Golden Knights and Canes players are either expecting fathers or have... Read More.

Ebola cases ‘increased rapidly’ since late May, WHO says

Monday, June 8

(GENEVA) -- The number of Ebola infections and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has "increased rapidly" since late May, the World Health Organization said Monday.Since the last update from the WHO on May 29, an additional 390... Read More.

‘Lockdown’: Massive perimeter to ring Madison Square Garden as Trump goes to NBA Finals

Monday, June 8

(NEW YORK) -- With President Donald Trump expected to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs on Monday night, the New York Police Department and the Secret Service say they are planning to put Madison Square Garden on... Read More.

Georgian migrant is 50th person to die in ICE detention during immigration crackdown

Monday, June 8

(WINNFIELD, La.) -- A Georgian immigrant who officials said died last week in Immigrant and Customs Enforcement custody is the 50th person to die in ICE detention during the second Trump administration. Mamuka Artmeladze, 43, died on June 4 at the Winn Correctional... Read More.

Penn State student shot dead near his home in Philadelphia, police say

Monday, June 8

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Officials at Penn State University said they're "heartbroken" after a student was shot and killed about one block from his home in Philadelphia.William Schmidt, 22, was shot at about 1:30 a.m. Saturday and officers found him lying in the road with a... Read More.

Lawyers for soldier who allegedly made $400,000 off Maduro’s capture returning to court

Monday, June 8

(NEW YORK) -- Attorneys for the U.S. Army special forces soldier who was charged with using classified information about the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to make more than $400,000 on the prediction market Polymarket are returning to a Manhattan courtroom Monday.... Read More.

5 stabbed at New York City’s Penn Station, suspect in custody: Sources

Monday, June 8

(NEW YORK) -- Five people were stabbed Sunday evening at New York City's Penn Station by a man experiencing homelessness, sources told ABC News.The suspect, a man in his 50s who has not been publicly named, was taken into police custody on Sunday, sources... Read More.

Kamala Harris eyes possible 2028 comeback, but some former allies look to ‘fresh’ faces

Monday, June 8

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she's "thinking about" a 2028 presidential bid, but some previous supporters are unenthusiastic -- despite her national name recognition and experience as second in command.ABC News spoke with more than 15 former donors, fundraisers, campaign aides,... Read More.

In brief: ‘Lioness’ season 3 gets release date and more

Monday, June 8

We now know when season 3 of Lioness is set to debut on Paramount+. The third season of the series that stars Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman will premiere on Aug. 2. From creator Taylor Sheridan, the espionage thriller continues with even more hidden... Read More.

Trial to get underway for man accused of starting devastating Palisades Fire

Monday, June 8

(LOS ANGELES) -- The federal trial for a man accused of starting a fire that eventually became the deadly blaze that devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles last year is set to begin.Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the case... Read More.