Bridge projects across U.S. offer clues to what may replace Baltimore's fallen span
What a new bridge over Baltimore's Patapsco River will look like is still very much a matter of speculation. But one design stands out.
WATCH | Stormy Daniels's former lawyer testifies at Trump hush money trial
Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial resumed in New York with porn star Stormy Daniels's former lawyer testifying that he helped arrange the deal to keep her quiet about an alleged affair with Trump ahead of the 2016 election.
Amazon, Target and other retailers pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety fears
Federal regulators, medical experts and safe-sleep advocates have warned of the potential danger of weighted infant sleepwear, but manufacturers say their products have helped millions of families.
Republicans go all-in on U.S. campus protests as potential election winner
It doesn't take a college degree to figure out Republicans see the protests on U.S. college campuses as a winning election-year issue for them. The proof is in their plans for a half-dozen congressional hearings, new campaign ads and choreographed confrontations with student protesters.
Police enter UCLA anti-war encampment; Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion ban
Law enforcement officers have moved into a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban.
Launching an effective bird flu vaccine quickly could be tough, scientists warn
Federal health officials say the U.S. has the building blocks to make a vaccine to protect humans from bird flu, if needed. But experts warn we're nowhere near prepared for another pandemic.
Captain sentenced to 4 years in fiery deaths of 34 aboard scuba boat in California
The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits.
London sword attack suspect appears in court on murder charge in death of teenage boy
A 36-year-old man accused of wielding a sword to kill a teenage boy, severely injure two police officers and wound two men in a rampage in London has appeared in court on charges of murder and attempted murder
Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy stepping down
Peloton is cutting about 400 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring effort and its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down after two years as the company continues to work on turning around its business
Newcastle player given 2-month suspended soccer ban for breaking betting rules
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali was suspended for two months for breaching betting rules, the English Football Association said on Thursday.
Peloton is laying off workers and replacing the CEO — again
It's déjà vu for the luxury fitness company: Peloton is cutting about 400 more jobs, and its CEO is stepping down just two years after a major shakeup.
More than 16K pounds of ground beef recalled for potential E. coli contamination
Cargill Meat Solutions recalled over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef that was sold in 9 states at Walmart stores.
Peloton CEO steps down as fitness company announces 15% cut to global workforce
Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down, the company said on Thursday, as it announced a 15 per cent cut to its global workforce due to a post-pandemic slump in demand for its connected fitness equipment.
'Violent protest is not protected,' Biden says of college campus unrest
President Joe Biden on Thursday spoke from the White House on college protests happening across the nation in connection with the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden says he supports the right to protest but denounces 'chaos' and hate speech
President Biden had an unexpected update to his schedule Thursday to address the pro-Palestinian protests roiling campuses across the country.
Ahead of election, Lyft CEO details company's newest efforts to boost voter turnout
Ahead of the upcoming election in November, Lyft announced a partnership that its CEO said he hopes continues the company's mission to bring more people to the polls.
Voters in this 'boomerang' county say they're nostalgic for the Trump economy
Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too.
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflation
House passes bill aimed to combat antisemitism amid college unrest
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with a group of Jewish students at Columbia University who say they've experienced antisemitic speech and harassment from protesters on and off campus.
Dan Schneider sues 'Quiet on Set' producers for defamation, calls series a 'hit job'
Dan Schneider files a defamation lawsuit against the producers of "Quiet on Set" docuseries.
College student explores rare mental health condition in award-winning podcast
This year's winning entry is an emotional account of living with schizoaffective disorder, from a student at Miami Dade College.
After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty
Former combat surgeons warn it won't be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.
Why are so many government officials concerned about TikTok?
Congress and President Biden say TikTok must shed its financial ties to China or face a ban in the U.S. But Washington Post tech reporter Drew Harwell says selling the company is complicated.
U.S. v. Google: As landmark 'monopoly power' trial closes, here's what to look for
Is Google an illegal monopoly that's thwarted rivals to remain on top or is it simply a beloved search engine? Now it's up to the judge to decide.
Royals share 9th birthday photo of Princess Charlotte, taken by Catherine
Prince William and his wife, Catherine, released a picture of their daughter Charlotte to mark the princess's ninth birthday on Thursday.
US military acknowledges errant drone strike killed civilian, not al-Qaeda leader
U.S. Central Command acknowledged that one year ago Friday, it mistakenly struck a civilian in a strike in Syria, not the al-Qaeda leader it was looking for.
Apple shows its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since pandemic's outset
The 10% drop in year-over-year iPhone sales for the January-March period is latest sign of weakness in a product that generates most of Apple's revenue.
Whistleblower Joshua Dean, who raised concerns about Boeing jets, dies at 45
Dean's family says he quickly fell into critical condition after being diagnosed with a MRSA bacterial infection. He is the second aviation whistleblower to die in the past three months.
Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state.
Biden is giving the Medal of Freedom to a who's who of Democrats (and Katie Ledecky)
President Biden is giving the nation's highest civilian honor to 19 people, a list that includes civil rights leaders, trailblazers and an unusually large contingent of high-profile Democrats.
Black lawmakers reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination
The bill which was previously passed in the House in 2019 and 2022, but blocked in the Senate, aims to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.
After a boom in cash aid to tackle poverty, some states are now banning it
Four states so far have passed laws prohibiting the use of public money for no-strings cash aid. Advocates for basic income say the backlash is being fueled by a conservative think tank.
Which celebrity feud escalated this week? Find out in the news quiz
Where's the beef? What's the deal with marijuana? Why does this read like a '90s stand-up script? The answer to at least some of these questions can be found in the quiz. Were you paying attention?
Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence
The state's law requires women seeking divorce to disclose whether they're pregnant — and state judges won't finalize divorces during a pregnancy. Texas and Arkansas have similar laws on the books.
Here's how hot it will get in the South next week
Southern Texas is expected to feel the most severe heat threat next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Turkey halts all trade with Israel over military actions in Gaza
The government described the step as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, adding the steps would remain in force until Israel allows a "sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza."
UK's governing Conservatives suffer big losses in local elections
Britain’s governing Conservative Party is suffering heavy losses as local election results pour in Friday, piling pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of a U.K. general election in which the main opposition Labour Party appears increasingly lik...
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampments at universities in Australia
Pro-Palestinian protesters are camped on university campuses across Australia, with some scuffling with pro-Israel protesters in Sydney, mirroring similar events in the United States
Lewiston bowling alley reopens 6 months after Maine's deadliest mass shooting
It’s a dilemma no business owner should have to face: whether to reopen after a mass shooting
US jobs report for April will likely point to a slower but still-strong pace of hiring
The American economy likely delivered another solid hiring gain in April, showing continuing durability in the face of the highest interest rates in two decades
Pregnant woman found stabbed to death in home: Authorities
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies found the victim after responding to a residence in Palmdale, California, Tuesday night to conduct a welfare check.
Here's how long it could take to rebuild Gaza after the war
Rebuilding Gaza's shattered homes will take at least until 2040 but could drag on for many decades, according to a UN report released on Thursday.
Planned Parenthood doctor discusses latest on Florida abortion ban
What Planned Parenthood is telling patients in Florida. Florida doctor discuss impact that had on pregnant women.
As Kenya's flood toll rises, Human Rights Watch says officials must step up efforts
Human Rights Watch accuses Kenyan authorities of not responding adequately to ongoing floods that have killed more than 170 people since the start of the rainy season.
Indiana will have its first competitive primary election in two decades
Indiana has its first competitive primary for governor in two decades, as six Republicans vie for their party's nomination. Current Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited after eight years in office.
FTC bars former Pioneer CEO in Exxon Mobil deal, saying he colluded with OPEC
Exxon Mobil's $60 billion deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources received federal clearance, but former Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield was barred from joining the new company's board of directors.
What Does Winning Look Like for Ukraine Now?
After months of delay in Congress, Ukraine is finally receiving the U.S. military aid it says is crucial in winning its fight against Russia. But after two years of war, what it means to win is increasingly complicated. We hear about the state of the conflict from our correspondent in Kyiv and our Pentagon correspondent.
Ariz. governor repeals 1864 abortion ban, but law may still temporarily take effect
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs on Thursday signed repeal legislation of the state's 1864 abortion ban, but it may still temporarily take effect in June
Halle Berry joins senators in supporting $275 million bill for menopause
The 57-year-old actress has become an advocate for women's health care.
Alabama court authorizes second nitrogen execution
Alabama has authorized the execution of a second inmate by nitrogen gas
Firefighting foam polluted water with PFAS. Decades later, Pentagon changes course
An exclusive look at the Pentagonâs effort to limit PFAS contamination at military installations and the stakes for one Michigan community considered âground zero.â
Interest rates could be high for much longer. Here's what it means for you
The Fed held interest rates steady at a meeting this week.
Hobbyist photographer snaps photo of extremely rare bird in 1st U.S. sighting
Michael Sanchez was testing out his new camera when he happened upon a feathered subject. The blue rock-thrush he photographed on the coast of northern Oregon last week has excited the birding world.
Novo Nordisk executive responds to criticisms of Ozempic cost, availability
Negelle Morris, Novo Nordisk's senior vice president and head of U.S. cardiometabolic sales, spoke exclusively with ABC News.
Why does TB have such a hold on the Inuit communities of the Canadian Arctic?
Canada has one of the world's lowest rates of tuberculosis. Yet this deadly disease is surging among Indigenous people in this icy, remote part of the country.
Trump trial: Possibility of contempt again hangs over Trump
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.