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Solar generates more energy than coal in US for 1st time: Report

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The amount of solar power generated in the U.S. is continuing to grow despite efforts from the Trump administration to slow down the renewable energy sector, according to two reports released this week.The U.S. has generated more power from solar compared... Read More.

Partial lockdown at Pentagon after ‘hazardous materials incident’ reported

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon went into a shelter-in-place Thursday as officials locked down multiple floors and hallways in response to a potential air hazard situation, according to three officials.Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said building monitoring systems detected an air-quality issue, prompting precautionary measures while... Read More.

Dozens arrested as fans go berserk after Knicks’ historic comeback in NBA Finals

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York Knicks' historic comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday ignited celebration as well as chaos outside Madison Square Garden as some fans went berserk, prompting dozens of arrests.Rowdy fans... Read More.

Vance Boelter, suspect in Minnesota political killings, pleads guilty in federal case

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- Vance Boelter, the man charged in the attacks against Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, changed his plea to guilty in his federal case on Thursday, according to the Department of Justice.When Boelter admitted that he shot Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman several... Read More.

El Nino returns, likely will intensify into a strong event this year, NOAA says

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- El Nino conditions are present and expected to strengthen in the coming months, bringing potentially significant impacts to our weather, the upcoming hurricane season and global temperatures, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.NOAA issued an... Read More.

Search suspended for missing 5-year-old girl swept away in ocean in Laguna Beach: Officials

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.) -- Crews have suspended the search for a missing 5-year-old girl who was swept away in the ocean in Laguna Beach, California, the Coast Guard said on Thursday, as the mayor called the situation "heartbreaking."The girl went missing at about 7:30... Read More.

Texas releases new image of Karmelo Anthony, as he files notice of appeal of murder conviction

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(FRISCO, Texas) -- Karmelo Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, filed a notice of appeal on Wednesday.In a one-page document filed with the court in Collin County, Texas, Anthony said he could not afford... Read More.

High temperatures, humidity prompt heat advisories from East Coast to Midwest to West

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dangerously high temperatures and humidity are prompting heat advisories from the East Coast to the Midwest to the West Coast.Here's the latest forecast:In California's Bay Area, a heat advisory is in effect Thursday in San Jose, Oakland and Freemont, with temperatures... Read More.

Beef consumers don’t need to worry about the screwworm infections in cattle, experts say

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The detection of New World screwworm in cattle does not pose a risk to beef consumers, and humans are unlikely to become infected by the parasite themselves, experts told ABC News.There have been a total of six cases of New World... Read More.

Former NYPD detective pleads guilty to sending inappropriate texts to victims, having sex with woman he arrested

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A former NYPD detective pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of misconduct and receipt of unlawful gratuities after he sent inappropriate messages to two women and had sex with a woman shortly after she was arrested.Matthew Lambert resigned from the NYPD... Read More.

40 million people in the Midwest in path of severe weather, possible tornadoes

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 40 million people from Kansas City to Chicago are in the path of severe weather on Wednesday, a day after a tornado tore through a Michigan town, damaging numerous homes.Destructive winds in excess of 70 mph, tennis ball-sized... Read More.

Search underway for girl swept away in ocean: Officials

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.) -- A search is underway for a girl who was swept away in the ocean in Southern California, officials said.The incident unfolded at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday near Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, city officials said. The girl was... Read More.

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