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Good Morning AmericaGilgo Beach serial killing suspect Rex Heuermann charged in 2 more murders, new disturbing details revealed
Disturbing new details were revealed in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case as suspect Rex Heuermann was charged Thursday with the murders of two additional women, bringing his total number of alleged killings to six. Heuermann was charged Thursday with the 2003 murder of Jessica Taylor, whose remains were found on Long Island in Gilgo Beach and in Manorville, and accused of the 1993 murder of Sandra Costilla, whose remains were found in North Sea, Long Island, in 1993, according to court documents. Investigators said they recovered a planning document from one of 350 electronic devices recovered in Heuermann's Long Island home that contained a checklist of things to do in order to package a body for transport, avoid leaving traces of DNA and other steps.
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Dangerous heat wave hits California, Arizona, Nevada and more: What to know
An early season heat dome is bringing life-threatening temperatures to 30 million people from Texas to California. The hottest temperature in the U.S. on Wednesday was recorded in Death Valley, California, where it reached a scorching 118 degrees. On Thursday, temperatures are forecast to soar to 112 degrees in Las Vegas, 111 degrees in Phoenix, 110 in Palm Springs and 107 in Tucson, Arizona, and Fresno, California.
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On taps Zendaya for multi-year partnership centered on movement, storytelling
Zendaya is an award-winning actress, fashion icon, and now she's one of On's latest brand partners. The "Challengers" star was tapped by the athletic brand for a multi-year partnership centered around movement and storytelling. To jumpstart the partnership, a cinematic short film starring Zendaya and directed by C Prinz was released that focuses on a conversation about how movement brings people together.
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Seabird populations at risk amid increased hurricanes and extreme weather: Study
Several seabird populations have an increasingly dangerous predator as the effects of climate change worsen: Hurricanes. As the frequency and intensity of hurricanes -- referred to as tropical cyclones internationally -- increase, seabird species' ecosystem and community recovery become strained, researchers warn. In a study published Thursday in Nature, researchers examined the aftermath of seabird populations following Cyclone Ilsa, which impacted Bedout Island in Western Australia in April 2023.
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Biden marks 80th D-Day anniversary in Normandy
President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day by honoring the bravery of the American World War II veterans who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, alongside U.S. allies, as he tied Allied efforts against Nazi Germany to their front against Russia's war in Ukraine. The president called Russia's Vladimir Putin a "tyrant bent on domination," and hailed the courage of Ukrainian troops for "never backing down."
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Helium leaks discovered onboard Boeing's Starliner, still on track to reach ISS: NASA
After the successful launch of the first astronaut-crewed test flight aboard Boeing's Starliner, new problems have been discovered, according to NASA. Three helium leaks developed as Starliner made its way to the International Space Station (ISS), according to a post on the social platform X from the agency's Johnson Space Center late Wednesday. The leaks are similar to those discovered during Starliner's launch attempt that was set for May 25.
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Multiple tornadoes reported in Mid-Atlantic, fallen tree kills 2-year-old Michigan
Numerous tornadoes were reported in Maryland and northern Virginia Wednesday night, knocking downing trees and power lines. A tornado warning was issued in Montgomery County, Maryland, after a confirmed tornado was located near Poolesville, Maryland, about 20 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. "This is a particularly dangerous situation," the National Weather Service said while urging people to take cover.
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Scores feared dead after RSF militants attack village in Sudan’s Al Jazirah State
Scores of civilians are feared dead in Sudan's Al Jazirah state following attacks by the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group around the village of Wad Al-Noora on Wednesday. "Up to a hundred" people were killed as the RSF militia besieged the village, attacking the village twice with heavy artillery, the Wad Madani Resistance Committee said in a post on social media, recounting eyewitness statements.
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More than 160 sick from recalled cucumbers linked to salmonella outbreak
Check your fridge or produce drawer before you add cucumbers to a salad or enjoy as a snack, because the garden varietal has been recalled across 14 states and was recently linked to a Salmonella outbreak. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 162 people have reported illness and 54 people have been hospitalized with salmonella following a cucumber recall by a Florida producer. The agency's epidemiologic data and testing showed the outbreak strain of Salmonella Africana has been reported in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
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New 'Hunger Games' book announced: Details about 5th installment in series
Pack your bags, because we're heading back to Panem with a new book in the "Hunger Games" series. Scholastic announced Thursday that Suzanne Collins has written a fifth "Hunger Games" book, titled "Sunrise on the Reaping," that will be published March 18, 2025. A synopsis of the book reads, "'Sunrise on the Reaping' will revisit the world of Panem twenty-four years before the events of 'The Hunger Games,' starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell."
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Skyrocketing child care costs show how inflation could impact 2024 election
“It was exciting,” Morrison told ABC News, recounting a moment that took place five years ago. “Based on who wins in November -- both at the presidential level and at the congressional level -- it is make it or break it for child care policy,” VanSickle-War said.
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Judge to consider if ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon should begin prison sentence
A federal judge will consider the Department of Justice's request to have former Trump adviser Steve Bannon begin his four-month prison term in connection with his contempt of Congress conviction. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols is scheduled to hear arguments today in Washington, D.C. Bannon was sentenced to four months for contempt of Congress in October 2022 after he was found guilty of defying a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, but Judge Nichols agreed to postpone the jail term while Bannon appealed the conviction.
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Travis Kelce on his acting gig, White House visit and staying true to himself: 'Livin' the dream'
Travis Kelce is opening up about his life, sharing some updates from recent events including his acting debut, his visit to the White House, his future plans and more. Last week, Kelce joined his Kansas City Chiefs at the White House for a Super Bowl celebration during which Kelce was given an opportunity to step up to the podium. Adding a new skill onto his resume, Kelce is making a foray into Hollywood after landing a role in Ryan Murphy's forthcoming FX series, "Grotesquerie."
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Family speaks out after giraffe picks up toddler in heart-stopping video
A couple from Texas experienced a shocking incident during their visit to a wildlife center when a giraffe picked up their toddler during a safari drive-thru. Over the weekend, the family visited Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, where the visitors are allowed to drive themselves through a path to get a closer look at and to feed the wildlife. Paisley Toten, 2, was sitting at the back of her family's truck with her mom, feeding the giraffe, when the animal grabbed her by the shirt and lifted her into the air.
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Exclusive: Biden tells Muir US weapons will not be used to strike Moscow, Kremlin
President Joe Biden was adamant that U.S. weapons would not be used to strike Moscow or the Kremlin after he authorized Ukraine to use them in Russia during an exclusive interview with ABC News anchor David Muir at the Normandy American Cemetery on the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Muir asked Biden if U.S.-made weapons have already been used in Russia since he signed off on their use, limiting use to areas near the Russian-occupied Kharkiv region.
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Tim Scott working with PAC to bring Black, Hispanic voters to Trump
Scott, who suspended his GOP presidential campaign last November, announced the campaign from the Great Opportunity PAC, a conservative super PAC that was formed in December 2023. Although Scott promised $14 million in the initiative, the PAC currently has about $50,000 in its bank account, according to its most current FEC filing. A representative for Scott did not immediately return ABC News' request for comment regarding the funds.
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1st tribally affiliated medical school in US graduates inaugural class of doctors
Mackenzee Thompson says she is familiar with being the "first." This year, the 26-year-old enrolled member of Choctaw Nation became the first doctor in her family, graduating from the inaugural class of the first tribally affiliated medical school in the country. The Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine held its commencement ceremony on May 16 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the first graduating class from the new campus at the Cherokee Nation was an integral part of it.
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4 firefighters injured battling 60-acre wildfire in Napa County, Cal Fire says
Four firefighters were injured Wednesday while battling a 60-acre wildfire in Napa County, California, officials said. The Crystal Fire, which was burning amid high heat, was about 65% contained by the evening, officials with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. The four firefighters were being treated at local hospitals for injuries "related to response in the steep, rocky terrain and hot summer conditions," fire officials said.
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Climate officials mark World Environment Day by announcing 12 months of record high temperatures
This year's World Environment Day comes with a sobering reminder about the severity of global warming, according to climate experts. New climate warnings were announced Wednesday, including that the planet is experiencing its warmest May on record – in turn bringing the tally to twelve consecutive months of record-breaking globally, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Places like Southeast Asia and India saw record early-summer high temperatures in the month of May.
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1st fatal human case of bird flu subtype confirmed in Mexico: WHO
It is the first laboratory-confirmed human case of the H5N2 strain of bird flu, or avian influenza, reported globally and the first-ever reported case in Mexico. This strain is different than the bird flu strain that is currently circulating in livestock in the United States and has infected three dairy workers in the U.S.