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2026 hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, NOAA says

Thursday, May 21

(NEW YORK) -- This year's Atlantic hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).The decreased storm activity is driven by El Niño, which is forecast to emerge soon and persist through the season, the agency... Read More.

Criminal case against former assistant principal over shooting of teacher by student dismissed

Thursday, May 21

(NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) -- A Virginia judge has granted a defense motion to dismiss the criminal charges against a former assistant principal stemming from the 2023 shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student.Ebony Parker was charged with eight counts of felony child... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/20/26

Thursday, May 21

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSpurs 113, Thunder 122NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEGolden Knights 4, Avalanche 2MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLReds 9, Phillies 4Orioles 3, Rays 5Astros 1, Twins 4Rangers 5, Rockies 4Giants 3, Diamondbacks 6White Sox 4, Mariners 5Braves 9,... Read More.

Vivica A. Fox says prosthetics were hardest, funniest part of filming ‘Is God Is’

Thursday, May 21

Vivica A. Fox stars in the film Is God Is, a story about twin sisters, played Kara Young and Mallori Johnson, who have severe burn scars after surviving their father's attempt to murder them, along with their mother. Her character, Ruby, sets them on... Read More.

In brief: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ trailer and more

Thursday, May 21

A Rick and Morty movie is on the way. Deadline reports that Warner Bros. is in early development on the film, which franchise veteran Jacob Hair is in talks to direct. The news arrives as the ninth season of the... Read More.

DHS announces Ebola outbreak flight arrival restrictions for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan

Thursday, May 21

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced new arrival restrictions for flights carrying people who were recently in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan amid the Ebola outbreak in the region.All flights -- excluding those operated by the... Read More.

What rising bond yields mean for mortgages and credit card rates

Thursday, May 21

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Treasury yields soared in recent days as the Iran war stoked inflation fears, threatening to drive up borrowing costs for everything from mortgages to credit cards to auto loans.The yields on 30-year bonds - the amount paid to a bondholder... Read More.

Democratic power players launch bipartisan effort to ‘sabotage-proof’ elections

Thursday, May 21

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of mostly Democratic strategists and power players are rebuilding a political action committee meant to fortify election-defense infrastructure ahead of 2028 by focusing on often overlooked state offices that control election administration, litigation and certification.The group, Democracy Defenders, which previously... Read More.

Former Epstein assistant to appear before House committee

Thursday, May 21

(NEW YORK) -- The House Oversight Committee on Thursday is scheduled to conduct a closed-door interview with Sarah Kellen, a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of the panel's ongoing inquiry into the federal government's handling of investigations into the late sex... Read More.

Multiple large wildfires menacing Southern California, prompting thousands to evacuate

Wednesday, May 20

(CALIFORNIA) -- Fueled by gusting winds and warm temperatures, multiple large wildfires continued to menace Southern California on Wednesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate, authorities said.As of Wednesday morning, the five largest wildfires had burned nearly 22,000 acres from Santa Barbara County... Read More.

Social media influencer allegedly plotted to kill pop singer Jack Avery in custody dispute: Prosecutors

Wednesday, May 20

(LOS ANGELES) -- A social media influencer is accused of plotting to kill a pop singer in an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy that prosecutors say stemmed from a "bitter custody dispute" over their daughter. The influencer, 24-year-old Gabriela Gonzalez, allegedly conspired with her father and... Read More.

Man arrested in young woman’s 1986 cold case rape, murder in Virginia Beach

Wednesday, May 20

(VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.) -- Four decades after a young woman was raped and murdered, a man has been linked to the crime through DNA and is under arrest, according to Virginia Beach, Virginia, police."It's incredibly scary for the community to think that someone who... Read More.

Author: ABC News

2026 hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, NOAA says

Criminal case against former assistant principal over shooting of teacher by student dismissed

Scoreboard roundup — 5/20/26

Vivica A. Fox says prosthetics were hardest, funniest part of filming ‘Is God Is’

In brief: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ trailer and more

DHS announces Ebola outbreak flight arrival restrictions for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan

What rising bond yields mean for mortgages and credit card rates

Democratic power players launch bipartisan effort to ‘sabotage-proof’ elections

Former Epstein assistant to appear before House committee

Multiple large wildfires menacing Southern California, prompting thousands to evacuate

Man arrested in young woman’s 1986 cold case rape, murder in Virginia Beach

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