No specific proof of life' of American hostages held by Hamas: White House
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. is “keeping options wide” for the recovery of Americans being held hostage by Hamas, the White House said Wednesday, but at the same time acknowledged it had no update
How Israel's geography, size put it in the center of decades of conflict
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Israel’s geography and relatively small size have been some of the major factors behind the decades of conflict between it and surrounding nations, according to an expert. A special edition of “20/20” at
Steve Scalise wins House GOP speaker nomination
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republicans voted 113-99 Wednesday to nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise for speaker of the House, defeating Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. The vote was conducted by secret ballot, with 113 members voting
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried didn't think rules applied to him, ex-girlfriend says
Bloomberg/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried believed in utilitarianism and thought rules against lying or stealing inhibited his ability to maximize the greatest benefit for the most people, his former girlfriend and co-worker testified
Here’s why interest rates are soaring for mortgages, credit cards
IronHeart/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Mortgage rates stand at their highest level in more than two decades. The average rate for credit card holders tops anything on record at the Federal Reserve. Car loans have returned to
'No one feels safe': Palestinians in fear as Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill at least 1,055 people
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hundreds of targets have been hit in Gaza by Israel following the Saturday incursion from Hamas terrorists, the group that controls the Palestinian territory of Gaza. More than 200 targets were struck
Why safe spaces in health care matter for LGBTQ+ patients
Alexander Spatari/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Andrew, a 39-year-old New Yorker who identifies as queer, says he got lucky with his first primary care provider, who was very queer friendly. “He was straight, but raised by two
LOCAL SPORTS: Sequim shuts out PA in soccer, volleyball
PORT ANGELES — In soccer action last night, the Sequim Wolves came away with a convincing 3-0 win over the Port Angeles. Jenny Gomez scored 2 goals and Kiley Winter scored a goal with assists from Raimy
SCOTUS hears case over alleged 'bleaching' to exclude Black voters in South Carolina
ABC News (MITCHELVILLE, S.C.) — The wooded and marshy northern tip of Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is home to a little-known symbol of freedom whose legacy, advocates say, hangs in the balance before the U.S.
FTC proposes new rule to ban junk fees, potentially saving consumers 'tens of billions'
Catherine McQueen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a new rule that seeks to eliminate junk fees — those hidden costs that can unexpectedly push up prices consumers pay at checkout. The proposed rule