Powerball jackpot approaches $1 billion ahead of next drawing
LPETTET/Getty Images/STOCK (NEW YORK) — The Powerball is approaching a whopping billion-dollar payout. The jackpot has climbed to an estimated $960 million ahead of Saturday night’s drawing. That would be the fourth-largest Powerball jackpot ever and the ninth-largest
28 rescued in 'historic' New York storm, state of emergency to remain: Gov. Hochul
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Twenty-eight people were rescued in a “historic” storm which brought major flooding in New York City, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday. A state of emergency will remain in effect for the
How researchers are using AI to save rainforest species in Puerto Rico: Exclusive
Angel Valentin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Declining species in rainforests around the world may have a second chance of survival due to artificial intelligence technology, experts told ABC News. Researchers from environment nonprofit Rainforest Connection and Google.org, the
Former Staples exec sentenced in Varsity Blues scheme, marking end of years-long case
Tony Shi Photography/Getty Images/STOCK (BOSTON) — A former Staples executive was sentenced on Friday for his role in the college admissions cheating scheme known as Varsity Blues, marking the end of a years-long case that has resulted in
Trump co-defendant takes plea deal, agrees to testify in Georgia election case
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office (ATLANTA, Ga.) — One of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants charged in the Georgia election interference case is taking a plea deal in which he will agree to testify against others in the case.
Duane Davis indicted for murder in fatal drive-by shooting of Tupac: Official
amphotora/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — Duane Keith Davis has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the shooting of Tupac Shakur, who was killed during a drive-by in Las Vegas in 1996. Davis was indicted on
Sea lion escapes from Central Park Zoo pool amid severe New York City flooding
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A sea lion escaped from its pool at the Central Park Zoo on Friday amid the severe flooding that’s pounding New York City, officials said. “Zoo staff monitored the sea lion
Judge rejects Trump's effort to have her recused from his federal election interference case
Sean Rayford/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A district judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s effort to have her recuse herself from presiding over his federal election interference case. Washington, D.C., District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected the argument from
Remains of Suzanne Morphew found 3 years after her disappearance
Morphew Family via AP (SALIDA, Colo.) — The remains of Suzanne Morphew, a Colorado mother of two who went missing in 2020, have been found, authorities said. Human remains located on Sept. 22 during an unrelated search in
Senior Baton Rouge officer on leave after son arrested in 'brave cave' case
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (BATON ROUGE, La.) — A Baton Rouge police deputy chief was placed on leave a week after his son, an officer with the department, was arrested for allegedly tasing and handcuffing a suspect, according to