Facebook, Google and Twitter CEOs face lawmakers for 'Disinformation Nation' hearing
stnazkul/iStockBy CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers are set to grill the chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter on Thursday over their companies’ role in the proliferation of disinformation and misinformation online. The deadly riot
Putin critic Navalny accuses prison of denying him medical care
KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty ImagesBy PATRICK REEVELL, ABC News (MOSCOW) — Lawyers for Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say they are concerned for his health and accused authorities of deliberately denying him medical care that has left
ONP replacing entrance into Hurricane Ridge area
PORT ANGELES – The entrance into the most popular spot in Olympic National Park is getting a facelift. A project is now underway to upgrade the park entrance area at Heart O’ the Hills on Hurricane Ridge Road. The project
FDA panel to consider osteoarthritis drug tanezumab
Grandbrothers/iStockBy SASHA PEZENIK, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A crucial vote of Food and Drug Administration advisory committee members is set for Thursday afternoon, and they could eventually determine whether some of the 32 million Americans suffering
Boulder shooting suspect due in court as community grieves
Kuzma/iStockBy EMILY SHAPIRO, ABC News (BOULDER, Colo.) — The 21-year-old accused of gunning down 10 people, including a police officer, at a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday is set to make his first
Status of African elephants downgraded to critically endangered on IUCN Red List
Andrew Linscott/iStockBy JULIA JACOBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — The populations of Africa’s elephants are now in more danger than they ever have been. The African forest elephant is now listed as critically endangered, and the African
Judge allows UK tabloid to delay front page statement after Duchess Meghan's court win
NataliaCatalina/iStockBy ZOE MAGEE and KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (LONDON) — A U.K. tabloid in a legal battle with Duchess Meghan has been allowed a delay in printing a front-page statement on the duchess’ legal victory. High Court Justice
'Violent' tornado outbreak expected in South, several states in 'high risk'
ABC NewsBy MAX GOLEMBO, ABC News (NEW YORK) — A major storm is on the move from Texas into the Gulf Coast states where “violent,” “long-track” tornadoes are possible Thursday. The “violent” definition means the winds of
Calls for boycotts in China against Nike and H&M over Xinjiang cotton
yorkfoto/iStockBy KARSON YIU, ABC News (HONG KONG) — Calls of boycott and anger have erupted in China against Nike and Swedish clothing giant H&M after Chinese netizens unearthed old statements from the brands taking a stand against
Dunkin' to offer limited-edition free merchandise with launch of Girl Scout cookie coffees
Dunkin’By ZOE MOORE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Dunkin’ announced the launch of The Chill Collection with new Girl Scout cookie-inspired flavors in its bottled iced coffee. Fans and foodies can now sip on Thin Mints, Coconut