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More renderings of Trump’s planned White House East Wing ballroom submitted to fine arts panel ahead of meeting

Wednesday, February 18

(WASHINGTON) -- More renderings of President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom were made available in a 31-page report submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts, which is set to meet on Thursday.The report showed the proposed 90,000-square-foot addition in the location... Read More.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Whitney Leavitt extends run in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway

Wednesday, February 18

Whitney Leavitt won't finish cell block tango-ing anytime soon.The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and season 34 Dancing with the Stars contestant is extending her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago.Leavitt will continue to play Roxie Hart in the production for... Read More.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ gets season 4 official trailer, Demi Engemann absent from key art

Wednesday, February 18

The official trailer for season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has arrived.In addition to the brand-new trailer, Hulu has released the key art for the upcoming season - and it's missing a Mormon wife. Despite being listed... Read More.

Kristen Bell to voice Amy Rose in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’

Wednesday, February 18

Kristen Bell is joining the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.The actress will voice Amy Rose in Paramount Pictures' upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Ben Schwartz, who has voiced Sonic in all three of the franchise's previous films, made the announcement in Read More.

8 of 9 missing skiers found dead following California backcountry avalanche

Wednesday, February 18

(NEVADA COUNTY, Calif.) -- Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead, and one remains missing following an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, officials announced Wednesday.Search crews on Tuesday braved "highly dangerous" conditions to rescue six other skiers who were part of the same... Read More.

Oklahoma declares state of emergency due to wildfires: ‘Conditions remain dangerous’

Wednesday, February 18

(BEAVER COUNTY, Okla.) -- The Oklahoma governor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to multiple wildfires in the state's panhandle region, as critical fire weather conditions persist in the region.A "series of destructive wildfires" is burning across northwest Oklahoma, the governor's office... Read More.

Unruly passenger detained after incident on Delta flight, police say

Wednesday, February 18

(HOUSTON) -- A man has been detained by police after allegedly exhibiting "unruly and unlawful behavior towards other customers" that caused a flight to return to Houston shortly after taking off, according to Delta Airlines and law enforcement. The flight, departing from William P.... Read More.

5 dead in pile-up crash in Colorado involving over 30 vehicles, including multiple semis: Police

Wednesday, February 18

(PUEBLO, Colo.) -- At least five people are dead following a pile-up crash involving dozens of vehicles in Colorado that occurred as high winds blew dirt, making for low to zero visibility, authorities said.The incident occurred around 10 a.m. local time Tuesday... Read More.

Health and environmental groups sue EPA over endangerment finding repeal

Wednesday, February 18

(WASHINGTON) -- Less than a week after the Environmental Protection Agency repealed its own endangerment finding, which gave the agency authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, a coalition of health and environmental organizations sued the agency over its decision.The case, filed in the... Read More.

Mark Zuckerberg set to take the stand in landmark trial over social media addiction claims

Wednesday, February 18

(WASHINGTON) -- Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify Wednesday in a landmark Los Angeles trial alleging that major social media platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive for children and teens.The case, which began last Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, centers on... Read More.

‘On the right path’: Housing market offers glimmers of hope, some analysts say

Wednesday, February 18

(NEW YORK) -- A thaw in the housing market may deliver relief for homebuyers left out in the cold over recent years, analysts told ABC News.After the pandemic, a rapid rise in home prices coincided with stubbornly high mortgage rates, shutting out potential buyers.Glimmers... Read More.

A 600-acre AI data center could cost some Wisconsin residents their land

Wednesday, February 18

(SAUKVILLE, Wis.) -- Tom Uttech has lived on his 52-acre property in Saukville, Wisconsin, for nearly 40 years.From outside Uttech's home art studio, the landscape is filled with rolling hills, topped with wildflowers that build to the highest point in the township, where rows... Read More.