The Rundown: Top headlines today: Friday, August 12, 2022
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Good Morning AmericaNike releasing 'Girl Dad' sneakers in honor of the late Kobe and Gigi Bryant
Nike is releasing new "Girl Dad" sneakers ahead of Father's Day, in honor of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his late daughter Gianna "Gigi" Bryant, both of whom died in a helicopter crash in January 2020. The athletic apparel company's new Kobe 4 Protro "special edition" sneakers are set to be released Friday, according to a product page on Nike's official website. "This special edition of the Kobe 4 Protro pulls inspiration from a courtside moment shared between Kobe and Gigi," stated the product description.
- ABC News
Trump's appeal hearing on Fani Willis set for October, likely pushing trial past election
The Georgia Court of Appeals has tentatively scheduled oral arguments on former President Donald Trump's appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification ruling for October, making it almost certain that Trump will not see trial in his Georgia election interference case before the 2024 election. The date for oral arguments on the issue is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 4, according to a docket notice that was sent to defense counsel in the case. "A calendar will be sent to counsel of record confirming the exact date of oral argument," the notice says.
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2 handguns, 35 shell casings recovered in fatal overnight shooting in Akron, Ohio: Police
Two handguns and shell casings from a variety of weapons, including an assault-style weapon, were recovered as the investigation continued into a shooting early Sunday in Akron, Ohio, that left one person dead and 24 injured when a birthday party attended by more than 100 people spilled into a street where numerous fights broke out, according to police and witnesses. In addition to the handguns, evidence suggests the incident involved a drive-by shooting that may have prompted partygoers to return fire, Akron Police Chief Brian Harding said at a news conference Sunday night. More than 35 shell casings from multiple weapons were recovered from a block-long crime scene, with some rounds being from an assault-style weapon, police said Sunday night.
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Historic $35M fine announced against company that surrendered 4,000 beagles
The Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency announced the largest ever fine under the Animal Welfare Act on Monday, totaling more than $35 million in criminal fines, donations and costs to upgrade their operations to be paid by a company that surrendered 4,000 beagles from a dog breeding facility in Virginia in 2022. In 2022, the DOJ secured the surrender of more than 4,000 dogs from a facility that bred and sold animals for research, saying the operators failed to meet minimum standards for humane treatment of the animals. "Envigo compounded the heartbreaking nature of its animal welfare crimes by committing egregious Clean Water Act violations that undermined public health and the wellbeing of the animals in their care," David M. Uhlmann, assistant administrator of EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, said in a statement.
- ABC News
Israel-Gaza live updates: 4 hostages confirmed dead
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, negotiations are apparently stalled to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, and Israeli forces continue to launch incursions in the southern Gazan town of Rafah ahead of a possible large-scale invasion. President Joe Biden told the emir of Qatar on Monday that Israel is ready to "move forward with the terms" of the hostage and cease-fire deal, according to the White House readout of the call. Biden said that "Hamas is now the only obstacle to a complete ceasefire," and the president "urged [Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani] to use all appropriate measures to secure Hamas’ acceptance of the deal," the White House said.
- ABC News
1st major California wildfire of the year 75% contained after burning 14,000 acres
The first major California wildfire of the year was 75% contained Monday after high winds caused it to spread over the weekend to 14,168 acres, officials said. The Corral Fire is burning in San Joaquin County about 50 miles outside San Francisco, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire ignited Saturday around 2:30 p.m. PT near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the Altamont Pass area of Northern California's Diablo Range and spread into Stanislaus Stanislaus County, reaching the western edge of Tracy, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
- Good Morning America
Ashley Graham debuts children's book encouraging self-love, confidence
After years of empowering women to embrace their inner beauty, Ashley Graham is now helping children with their self-confidence with a new kids book. The book, titled "A Kids Book About Beauty," is aimed at teaching kids ages 5-9 that beauty is a state of mind and something we can practice every day. Graham told "Good Morning America" the book is a dedication to her 9-year-old self.
- Good Morning America
Fauci grilled by GOP over COVID response, chokes up describing family death threats
Dr. Anthony Fauci faced intense scrutiny from House Republicans at a hearing on Monday as lawmakers continue to look into his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and examine theories of the origin of the virus. Fauci previously proclaimed that he had "nothing to hide" and came before the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic voluntarily. Fauci's appearance on Capitol Hill comes amid a contentious election cycle, with Republicans continuing to hammer him on his response to the virus -- everything from mask mandates to vaccine guidelines and origin possibilities.
- ABC News
Hunter Biden gun trial updates: President Biden says he has 'boundless love' for his son
President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is on trial in Delaware on three felony charges related to his efforts to obtain a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs. The younger Biden, who pleaded not guilty last September after being indicted by special counsel David Weiss, has denied the charges. The son of a sitting president has never before faced a criminal trial.
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Murder charges dropped against Minnesota officer Ryan Londregan in death of Ricky Cobb II
A Minnesota trooper who fatally shot a Black man during a routine traffic stop last July has had the charges against him dismissed. Ryan Londregan, the white state trooper accused of killing Ricky Cobb II, 33, had faced charges of second-degree unintentional murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter. In a statement Sunday night, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced that the charges against Londregan would be thrown out.
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2 New York City police officers hurt in shootout with moped-riding robbery suspect: Officials
Two New York City police officers are recovering from injuries after both were shot early Monday while chasing a moped-riding suspect authorities described as an undocumented migrant from Venezuela. The shooting unfolded in the borough of Queens, where the injured officers were working early Monday to address recent robbery patterns in the area. Victims had their cellphones snatched from their hands and at least one robbery victim was assaulted by suspects riding mopeds and scooters, according police.
- ABC News
GameStop stock is soaring again. Here's what to know.
Shares of GameStop climbed more than 75% in early trading on Monday, triggering a halt in markets multiple times on account of the volatility. The surge followed the reemergence on Sunday of a Reddit account associated with Keith Gill, the trader known as Roaring Kitty, whose online posts helped send the stock soaring in 2021. Analysts who spoke with ABC News said the price movement resembles the previous frenzy centered on GameStop and AMC, saying it may once again deliver returns for some investors.
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Kilauea eruption prompts red alert on Hawaii's Big Island
Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, has begun to erupt again, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Lava began to emerge from the summit of the famed volcano, located at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, around 12:30 a.m. local time, prompting the USGS to raise the alert level to red. A red alert signifies that a volcanic eruption is imminent, underway or suspected, with potential hazardous activity on the ground and in the air.
- ABC News
4 primaries to watch in New Jersey, Montana and Iowa
Between a criminal trial casting a shadow on multiple races in the Garden State, a hotly contested swing seat in Iowa, and a million-dollar race for an open seat in Montana, there's plenty to keep an eye on as voters head to the polls this week.
- ABC News
Biden to sign executive order on immigration as early as this week: Sources
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on immigration as early as this week, according to sources familiar with the decision. The long-awaited executive order would limit the number of migrants that would be allowed to claim asylum at the southern U.S. border. The exact number that would trigger a pause on claiming asylum is still under deliberations, the sources familiar with the decision said.
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Google makes adjustments to AI Overviews after a rocky rollout
Google is making some changes to its AI Overviews, after the artificial intelligence-driven search feature gave what the company calls "odd and erroneous" responses to people's online searches. AI Overviews were introduced last month at Google's annual I/O developer conference. Now, when people use Google Search to find information on certain topics, a box of AI-generated text appears at the top of the search results, annotated with links to external websites.
- Good Morning America
New trailer for 'Bridgerton' season 3 part 2: Watch here
The juicy trailer to the second half of "Bridgerton" season three has arrived. Netflix dropped the look at the highly anticipated next part of the latest season Monday. The trailer shows how the whole town is abuzz after the "sudden" engagement between Nicola Coughlan's Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton's Colin Bridgerton.
- ABC News
Bob Menendez plans to file as independent Senate candidate
ABC News has learned that New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez plans to file a petition by the end of the day Monday to get on the U.S. Senate ballot in the Garden State as an independent candidate. The deadline to file signatures is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, which is also the date of New Jersey's partisan primaries. Independent candidates need 800 signatures to get on the U.S. Senate general election ballot in New Jersey.
- Good Morning America
Learn to make Alex Guarnaschelli's roasted chicken salad
Alex Guarnaschelli is hitting the big screen once again, this time with a new food competition show. "Ciao House" takes rising culinary stars, and puts them together under one roof in an Italian villa to compete and find out who has the top Italian culinary skills. Guarnaschelli dropped by "GMA3" to talk about the new show and also to share one of her summer staples.
- ABC News
Man literally dodges bullet thanks to his chain necklace: 'Just incredible'
A man in Colorado literally dodged a bullet thanks to his chain, according to police. The victim was wearing a silver chain, about 10 millimeters in width, when he got into an argument with an armed man on Tuesday, according to police in Commerce City, just outside of Denver. The suspect fired, and instead of hitting the victim in the neck, the .22-caliber bullet got lodged in the chain, police said.