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Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters gain upper hand in California’s Canyon Fire

Sunday, August 10

All evacuation warnings have been lifted regarding the Canyon Fire in California after firefighters appeared to gain the upper hand in battling the wildfire, which broke out amid a heatwave and rapidly spread to over 5,300 acres in two days and destroyed at least... Read More.

Officer killed, suspect identified in shooting near CDC headquarters, Emory University campus

Saturday, August 9

(ATLANTA, GA) -- A police officer was killed when a gunman opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters and the Emory University campus in Atlanta on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.Patrick Joseph White, 30, of Kennesaw, Georgia, has been... Read More.

Over 35 million Americans on alert for dangerous heat

Saturday, August 9

(PHOENIX) -- Multiple areas across the country are expected to have dangerous heat and fire weather concerns this weekend with over 35 million Americans on alert for dangerous heat.Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect for Phoenix, Arizona, Palm Springs, California, and lower elevations of... Read More.

‘Betrayal’: Transgender service member speaks out after being denied early retirement by Air Force

Saturday, August 9

(WASHINGTON) -- After the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to enforce its ban on transgender service members, Master Sgt. Logan Ireland, who has served in the Air Force for 15 years, was faced with the options of separating from the... Read More.

William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, dies at 101

Saturday, August 9

(WASHINGTON) -- William H. Webster, a longtime U.S. public servant who served as the head of both the FBI and the CIA in a career spanning the late 1970s to the early 1990s, has died. He was 101.The FBI confirmed his death in a... Read More.

Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 mission, dies at 97

Friday, August 8

(LAKE FOREST, Ill) -- Jim Lovell, the commander of the famed Apollo 13 mission, has died, according to NASA. He was 97."We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran," the space agency said. "Lovell's... Read More.

Alaska airport employee arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members using GPS tracking devices: DOT

Friday, August 8

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) -- An employee at an Alaska airport has been arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members by placing GPS tracking devices underneath their vehicles, according to the state department of transportation.Dustin Madden, a 40-year-old airport operations specialist at Ted Stevens Anchorage International... Read More.

Alicia Silverstone shares update on ‘Clueless’ TV show: ‘Really excited about it’

Friday, August 8

Alicia Silverstone has shared an update on the Clueless TV series.The actress spoke about what fans can expect from the upcoming Peacock show that continues the story from the 1995 Amy Heckerling film while guesting on Today.“I’m really excited about it,” Silverstone said. “I think we’re going to try really... Read More.

Sheriff charged with extorting $50,000 from marijuana business in Boston

Friday, August 8

(BOSTON) -- Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was arrested Thursday on federal extortion charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts.Federal prosecutors allege the 67-year-old Massachusetts sheriff had pressured a cannabis company executive for a secret investment deal worth $50,000.Tompkins,... Read More.

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

Friday, August 8

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News on Friday.This is a developing story. Please check back for... Read More.

DOJ seeks to unseal exhibits from grand jury probes into Epstein, Maxwell

Friday, August 8

(NEW YORK) -- The Justice Department is seeking to unseal the exhibits shown to the federal grand juries in New York that indicted Jeffrey Epstein and his former companion Ghislaine Maxwell in addition to the transcripts of testimony, according to a court filing Friday.Justice... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, August 8

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:NetflixWednesday: Jenna Ortega is back as the titular member of the Addams family in season 2.Apple TV+Platonic: Codependent besties Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne are back... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters gain upper hand in California’s Canyon Fire

Officer killed, suspect identified in shooting near CDC headquarters, Emory University campus

Over 35 million Americans on alert for dangerous heat

‘Betrayal’: Transgender service member speaks out after being denied early retirement by Air Force

William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, dies at 101

Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 mission, dies at 97

Alaska airport employee arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members using GPS tracking devices: DOT

Alicia Silverstone shares update on ‘Clueless’ TV show: ‘Really excited about it’

Sheriff charged with extorting $50,000 from marijuana business in Boston

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

DOJ seeks to unseal exhibits from grand jury probes into Epstein, Maxwell

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

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