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Lightning-sparked wildfires devastate historic California gold rush town

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(CHINESE CAMP, Calif) -- The historic gold rush town of Chinese Camp, California, has been devastated by one of multiple lightning-sparked wildfires in three Northern California counties that have burned more than 13,000 acres combined, authorities said.More than 20 wildfires in Calaveras County and neighboring... Read More.

USCIS, which administers immigration system, adds law enforcement agents to its workforce

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal agency responsible for administering the nation's immigration and naturalization system will now have enforcement agents for the first time.United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is adding law enforcement agents to its workforce, according to a press release issued Thursday... Read More.

30-year-old man drowns near family picnic area while attempting to swim across river

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 30-year-old man has drowned in Pennsylvania near a family picnic area while attempting to swim across the river and went under, officials said.The emergency communications center at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Bushkill, Pennsylvania, received a report of... Read More.

No Powerball winner in Wednesday’s drawing, jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- No winner was declared after Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, resulting in the jackpot climbing to $1.7 billion.The jackpot's estimated cash value of $770.3 million is now the third-highest in U.S. lottery history, according to Powerball.The numbers drawn were: 3, 16, 29,... Read More.

Trial date set for Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented man evade arrest

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan's trial on federal charges alleging she tried to help an undocumented immigrant evade arrest has been set for Dec. 15.Jury selection will be on Dec. 11 and 12, Judge Lynn Adelman determined during a scheduling... Read More.

‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty to providing drugs that killed ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A woman reportedly known as the "Ketamine Queen" has pleaded guilty to providing the dose of ketamine that led to Matthew Perry's death in October 2023, becoming the fifth and final person to be convicted in connection with the "Friends" actor's... Read More.

Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubu dolls worth $500,000 seized at Seattle airport: CBP

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- Over 11,000 counterfeit Labubus -- the dolls that have recently exploded in global popularity -- were seized at Seattle's airport, with officials estimating their worth to be over half a million dollars, according to a Customs and Border Protection spokesperson."Fake Labubus are not... Read More.

Dozens of scientists push back on ‘fundamentally flawed’ Department of Energy climate report

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of more than 85 climate scientists released a critical review of a recent U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) report on climate change, finding it "biased, full of errors, and not fit to inform policymaking."The DOE report, compiled by the... Read More.

Shein launches investigation after using likeness of Luigi Mangione to model clothing

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Fast fashion giant Shein is conducting an investigation of its internal processes after using the likeness of Luigi Mangione to model clothing.The company has since taken down the image of Mangione – who is accused of carrying out the assassination-style Read More.

100 Maine mass shooting survivors, victims families sue the government

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(LEWISTON, Maine) -- Dozens of survivors and families of victims of the 2023 mass shooting in Maine are suing the federal government over its "negligence" in failing to address "known dangers" posed by the Army reservist who would go on to kill 18 people.Lawyers... Read More.

West experiencing record heat, fire danger as wildfire smoke reduces air quality

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dozens of fires are burning throughout the West as parts of the country remain under advisories for high temperatures.Red flag warnings are in place for Northern California and parts of Oregon due to dry thunderstorms possible on Wednesday. The storms bring... Read More.

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.4 billion after Labor Day drawing sees no winner

Wednesday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After there was no billion-dollar Labor Day Powerball winner on Monday, jackpot dreams are still alive as the prize money swells to a staggering $1.40 billion, per the latest update Wednesday morning.The next drawing will be on Wednesday night, with the... Read More.