Iranian official says Salman Rushdie and his fans are to blame for attack
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images(LONDON) — The Iranian government on Monday denied that its officials were responsible for the attack on Salman Rushdie, saying the government hadn’t previously heard of the man who allegedly stabbed the author …
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Moscow refuses to create demilitarized zone around plant
ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the east. Ukrainian t…
Emotional day for Uvalde families at Houston Astros game
Bob Levey/Getty Images(HOUSTON) — Faith Mata threw Sunday’s first pitch at the Houston Astros game in honor of her sister, Tess, 10, who was killed in the devastating shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde in May. The fourth grader had been sav…
Monsoon rains to bring flash flooding to West; California to experience scorching temperatures
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The Western U.S. is bracing for more extreme weather as some regions prepare for torrential rain and others for continuing extreme heat.
Monsoon rains were forecast to continue over the deserts in the Southwest and up into the Ro…
What forensic testing reveals about revolver in on-set ‘Rust’ shooting
Mostafa Bassim Adly/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The gun used in the fatal shooting on the Rust movie set could not have been fired without pulling the trigger, according to an FBI forensic report obtained Friday by ABC News.
Actor Ale…
Scoreboard roundup — 8/14/22
iStock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
INTERLEAGUE
Kansas City 4, LA Dodgers 0
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 1
Cleveland 7, Toronto 2
Houston 6, Oakland 3
Chi White Sox 5, Detroit 3
Texas …
Anne Heche dies following car crash, family says
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicAnne Heche has died at the age of 53 after suffering serious injuries in a fiery car accident in Los Angeles, according to her family.
Heche was declared brain dead Thursday night but was kept on life support for organ do…
What to know about the spotted lanternfly, the insect experts say to squish
Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Scientists have a message about the spotted lanternfly: If you see one, squish it.
While that may sound harsh for bug lovers out there, experts say spotted lanternflies can be devastating to agriculture.
“It’s a good idea if…
After Mar-a-Lago search, authorities warn of threats to the judge and others involved
Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Federal officials warned in a new bulletin that law enforcement officers and others in the government are facing increasing threats after last week’s unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump’s residence at Mar-a…
Man kills himself after ramming car into Capitol barricade, police say
Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A man fatally shot himself after ramming his car into a security barricade at the Capitol early Sunday morning, police said.
U.S. Capitol Police said in an initial, brief statement that a man exited his vehicle after crashi…