'Credible but disturbing evidence' that Nigerian authorities fatally shot protesters
beyhanyazar/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR and JAMES BWALA, ABC News (LAGOS, Nigeria) — Amnesty International said it has received “credible but disturbing evidence” of security forces killing protesters who were demonstrating against police brutality in Nigeria’s largest city. “While
David Leisure dishes on 'The Goldbergs' 'Airplane!'-inspired season premiere
ABC(LOS ANGELES) — The Goldbergs returns to ABC tonight and in keeping with the shows traditions of paying homage to movies of the 80s, the season premiere episode includes a riff on the classic comedy Airplane! David Leisure
NASA astronaut has a message for Latinx STEM students: 'We need you'
Melpomenem/iStockBy PENELOPE LOPEZ, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Astronaut Ellen Ochoa has a message for the next generation of Latinx students who are aspiring to work in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields: “We need you.”
DOJ makes $8B settlement with Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, for role in opioid crisis
Pureradiancephoto/iStock By AARON KATERSKY, LUKE BARR and ALEXANDER MALLIN, ABC News(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department announced an $8 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, the OxyContin maker widely accused of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis that has been
First trailer drops for Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon'
Walt Disney Animation Studios(LOS ANGELES) — The debut trailer for Disney’s animated Raya and the Last Dragon follows lone warrior Raya on her journey to find the last dragon. The clip follows Raya on a quest with her armadillo sidekick, Tuk
Humans 'likely' contributed to extinction of dodo bird, giant tortoise: Study
Beeldbewerking/iStockBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Human activity “likely contributed” to the extinction of multiple species on the islands on Madagascar and Mascarene, according to new research. Animals native to the islands such as the
Canadian green start-up Nexii has alternative to cement
schwartstock/iStockBY: LEIGHTON SCHNEIDER, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Canadian green start-up Nexii Buildings Solutions Inc. believes they have a solution to the carbon emission problem in construction. Its product Nexiite, a proprietary material that allows for rapid
Jennifer Garner reveals her mother is the reason why she's so down to earth
Getty Images for Twentieth Century Fox(LOS ANGELES) — Jennifer Garner may be one of the most down-to-earth actresses in Hollywood, but fans might not realize that the reason why the 48-year-old Golden Globe winner is so grounded is because
Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. have an issue with Chris Pratt being dubbed the worst Chris in Hollywood
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic(LOS ANGELES) — There are a lot of Chrises in Hollywood, like Chris Evans or Chris Pine, and the debate continues over which one is actually the best. On the flipside, when it came to naming the worst Chris, Guardians of
Peta Murgatroyd reveals she pulled three ribs during 'Dancing with the Stars'
ABC/Eric McCandless(LOS ANGELES) — Dancing with the Stars dance pro Peta Murgatroyd was sent home this week alongside partner Vernon Davis. While the 34-year-old dancer is understandably disappointed that she will not be hoisting up the Mirror Ball Trophy this year,