Washington State lawmakers hear from gun violence experts
Gun violence was the focus of a state legislative hearing Monday. Those who testified before the State Senate Law and Justice Committee generally agree that domestic violence is the root cause of much of the violence we
Constantine proposes major investments in public safety
(BURIEN, Wash.) — King County Executive Dow Constantine has unveiled tens of millions of dollars in public safety spending that will be part of his proposed budget. According his office the spending includes: $5 million to provide
Is the COVID pandemic really ‘over’ like Biden says? Experts say no
Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden turned heads Sunday night when he declared the COVID-19 pandemic is “over” even while stating the United States is still having a “problem” with the virus.
“The pandemic is over,” he said during an inter…
“Proud to represent”: Sandra Oh attends Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as part of Canadian delegation
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicActress Sandra Oh was among the many public figures who attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in London on Monday.
The Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy star, 51, who was born in Canada and also has U.S. citizenship, was see…
Voters say abortion, inflation among their key issues: Swing-state residents speak out on their views
Getty Images(NEW YORK) — This is part of an ongoing series from ABC News reporting in battleground states across the country, as voters share their personal views on major issues.
Voters have said they have some key topics on their minds in the month…
“I made ‘Titanic'”: James Cameron recalls settling clashes with studio over the original ‘Avatar’
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesWhen it comes to Hollywood, three words tend to get you what you want — no, not “I love you” — but “I made Titanic.”
According to James Cameron, that’s just what he said to then-20th Century Fox executives who were second-…
Top Jan. 6 committee members propose reforms to 1887 Electoral Count Act
Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Two senior members of the Jan. 6 select committee have introduced a bipartisan bill to reform the counting of presidential electoral votes to prevent another riot at the Capitol over disputed results.
The Presidential Elect…
Asylum seeker dies by suicide in NYC shelter
Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — An asylum seeker in New York City died by suicide in a city shelter on Sunday, according to Mayor Eric Adams.
“The thousands of asylum seekers we have seen arrive in our city came to thi…
Adnan Syed, focus of ‘Serial’ podcast, released 22 years after murder conviction
Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesA judge on Monday ordered the release of Adnan Syed, the subject of 2014’s wildly popular podcast Serial, after prosecutors requested that his 2000 murder conviction be vacated.
The…
‘Batgirl’ actress Ivory Aquino leaks stunt scene from shelved movie
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesWhile Warner Bros. Discovery’s shelving of Batgirl was to ensure the movie would never see the light of day, one of its stars has leaked a sneak peek.
Trans actress Ivory Aquino was to have a big part in the film, playing Aly…