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(WASHINGTON) — The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has spent more than $2 million on its investigation, including $1.64 million between October and December — an indication that the panel’s work is speeding up. The $1.64 million is roughly four times the $418,000 the panel spent from July […]

(NEW YORK) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted thousands of people to leave the Eastern European country, but should North Carolina native Craig Lang depart Ukraine and return to the United States, he could immediately be taken into custody by federal authorities. Lang, a 32-year-old U.S. Army veteran-turned-murder suspect who previously moved to Ukraine, is […]

(LOS ANGELES) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, paid tribute to Ukraine as they accepted their NAACP President’s Award. The couple addressed what was happening overseas as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued to escalate over the weekend. “We would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our […]

(NEW YORK) — Traffic deaths surged during the pandemic, despite less cars on the road. A new study from AAA found an increase in reckless drivers on the roads may be to blame. The study, conducted in fall of 2020, found an estimated 4% of drivers in the United States reported they increased their driving […]

(GAINESVILLE, Fla.) — When Murray was released from prison in July, he didn’t have a source of income. The 54-year-old, whose last name is being withheld ​because he fears for his safety, is no stranger to struggling financially; he grew up poor in Gainesville, Florida, and resorted to stealing or shoplifting in the past. “When […]

Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — Fourteen people suffered gunshot wounds, one of whom died, after two people exchanged gunshots at a Las Vegas hookah lounge on Saturday, according to a statement from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Police received multiple reports of a shooting at a hookah lounge around 3:15 a.m. When officers […]

(NEW YORK) — Since the start of the pandemic, in-person church attendance dropped a staggering 45% nationwide, according to an ABC analysis of churches across more than 3,000 U.S. counties from cellular phone data provided by Safegraph. For the past two years, many congregations have turned to virtual services to stay connected. “The phenomenon of […]

(AUSTIN, Texas) — Five Texas district attorneys pushed back on Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive in which he called gender-transitioning and affirming procedures as “child abuse.” In a letter signed by district attorneys who represent some of the most populous counties in the state, they called the directive “un-American.” “We are deeply disturbed by Governor Abbott […]

(NEW YORK) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are being recognized for their social justice work. Ahead of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, the NAACP and BET announced the couple will receive the President’s Award, which is given to those who have dedicated their time to public service. […]

(SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — The reward for Lina Sardar Khil, the girl who went missing in San Antonio, Texas, last December has increased to $250,000 as police ask the public for any information regarding Lina’s whereabouts. Lina turned 4 on Feb. 20. On Lina’s birthday, the Islamic Center of San Antonio announced that it increased […]