As Gaetz investigation ramps up, feds mount sweeping probe into Central Florida political scene: Sources
Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Since federal prosecutors obtained the cooperation of GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz’s once close-ally in May, sources tell ABC News the ongoing investigation, which includes sex trafficking allegations involving Gaetz, has
Former President Obama on the keys to democracy's survival, healing racial divide
Jeff Neira/ABC (NEW YORK) — The world has and continues to change in so many monumental ways since former President Barack Obama’s eight years in office. Today, he says he stays awake at night thinking about how
Three dead, two people missing after tubers go over steep dam on North Carolina river
Lucky-Fim/iStock (NEW YORK) — Three people are dead and two remain missing after five people who were tubing on a North Carolina river went over the edge of a steep dam, authorities said. The five tubers were
Hiker recounts surviving encounter with bears on Alaska mountain
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Fina Kiefer said there was a moment where she thought she “wasn’t going to make it.” The 55-year-old hiker had been alone on an Alaska mountain for days after being chased off
Latinas exited workforce at highest rate during pandemic: Report
damircudic/iStock (NEW YORK) — Latinas left the workforce at higher rates than any other demographic during the COVID-19 pandemic, with little sign of recuperating even as the country starts to reopen, according to a new report. From
What to know about Lina Khan, the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission
Graeme Jennings-Pool/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Lina Khan made history earlier this week when she was sworn in as chair of the Federal Trade Commission and became the youngest person ever to hold the top role at the
North Korea to keep doors open for dialogue with Biden
API/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images (SEOUL, South Korea) — In his first official reaction to the Biden administration, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his government to get ready for “both dialogue and confrontation” with the United
Campaign in Iran aims to suppress presidential election voter turnout to send message to regime
KeithBinns/iStock (NEW YORK) — Iran is holding its 13th presidential election on Friday, but many people in the country have said they will stay at home and refrain from voting as part of a no voting campaign.
Father's Day gifts nationwide being 'Made in America'
Leatherman co-founder Tim Leatherman. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Across the country, companies are using locally sourced, U.S.-based materials to make the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day. Leatherman Tools in Portland, Oregon, makes multi-tools that
Scoreboard roundup — 6/17/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 10, Baltimore 3 NY Yankees 8, Toronto 4 Houston 10, Chi White Sox 2 LA Angels 7, Detroit 5