New projections show no surge despite spread of COVID sub-variant
We’re going to see a steady drop in COVID transmission in Washington and the U.S. over the next several months, according to the latest projections. Those models from the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and
Probe widens into mysterious plane crash in southern China
David Ryder/Bloomberg via Getty Images(LONDON) — As investigators try to piece together clues on what caused a Chinese passenger plane to plunge from the sky Monday, officials told ABC News they are looking at every possible avenue, including an inten…
Woman charged with manslaughter in shoving attack of 87-year-old grandmother
WABC-TV(NEW YORK) — A 26-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday in the fatal shoving attack of an 87-year-old woman earlier this month on a New York City street.
Lauren Pazienza, of Port Jefferson, New York, was charged with manslaughter in connection t…
Black former employees sue Google for racial discrimination
Google Maps Street View(NEW YORK) — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Google this week claiming there has been a pattern of racial discrimination toward minority employees.
“Former Google employees came for…
Man attacked by tiger at Florida Everglades attraction, authorities say
Google Maps Street View(COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.) — A man was attacked by a tiger at a Florida Everglades attraction after walking into the animal’s enclosure, authorities said.
The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in Collier County, the same county w…
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19
Melina Mara/Pool/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Hillary Clinton said on Twitter she’s tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms, but added that she’s “feeling fine.”
She said former President Bill Clinton tested negative.
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NYPD accused of illegally obtaining, storing the DNA samples of nearly 32,000 people
Tim Drivas Photography/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A federal lawsuit accuses the New York Police Department of surreptitiously taking DNA samples without obtaining warrants and storing the genetic material in perpetuity in an illegal and unregulated data…
Judge renders split verdict for ‘Cowboys for Trump’ founder charged in Jan. 6 riot
Jeenah Moon/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge delivered a split verdict Tuesday to the founder of the group “Cowboys for Trump” who was the second defendant to be tried for their role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Couy Griffin, a…
Russia-Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says Russia’s ‘goal is Europe’
Andriy Dubchak / dia images via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Russian forces are continuing their attempted push through Ukraine from multiple directions, while Ukrainians, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, are putting up “stiff resistance,” according …
COVID-19 infection increases risk of developing diabetes, study finds
Morsa Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — COVID-19 survivors are at increased risk of being newly diagnosed with diabetes up to one year after recovering, a new study suggests.
Researchers from VA Saint Louis Health Care System found people who recovered…