Washington AGO says backlog of sexual assault kits finally cleared Thursday, October 26 by The Center Square (The Center Square) – Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced that the office’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative has finally cleared more than 10,000 kits and sent... Read More.
Lars Ulrich never rehearsed until four or five years ago, says James Hetfield Thursday, October 12 by ABC NewsDespite being the drummer in the biggest metal band in the world, the instrumental chops of Metallica's Lars Ulrich are often debated. The latest comments from frontman James Hetfield may only add fuel to that fire.In the latest episode of
“It was the epicenter”: 25 years ago, MTV’s ‘Total Request Live’ premiered Thursday, September 14 by ABC NewsTwenty-five years ago — September 14, 1998 — pop culture got a new hot spot: MTV's Total Request Live, which provided fans with a single place to get up close and personal with their favorite stars, from boy bands to... Read More.
Reward up to $30K for homicide suspect who escaped from DC hospital 1 week ago Wednesday, September 13 by ABC NewsWASHINGTON -- A reward has climbed to $30,000 as authorities search for a homicide suspect who escaped from a Washington, D.C., hospital one week ago.When Christopher Haynes, 30, was arrested on Sept. 6, he complained of a preexisting ankle injury, according to... Read More.
Grizzly bear that killed woman weeks ago euthanized after recently breaking into Montana home, officials say Thursday, September 7 by ABC News(WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont.) -- Montana wildlife officers and law enforcement euthanized a bear that was involved in a fatal attack on a woman over the summer after the grizzly was caught trying to break into a home, officials said.A West Yellowstone homeowner reported a... Read More.
Gene-edited pig kidney transplanted into brain-dead patient 1 month ago is still functioning, doctors say Wednesday, August 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Doctors at NYU Langone in New York City announced Wednesday that they have successfully transplanted a genetically engineered pig kidney into a human who was declared brain dead, in what they called "a landmark step forward."A surgical team removed the kidneys of... Read More.
Scientists discover new species of miniature ancient whale that lived about 41 million years ago Thursday, August 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Scientists have identified a new species of ancient miniature whale, which is now thought to be the smallest known basilosaurid to ever exist.Remnants from the whale, named the Tutcetus rayanensis after the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, were found in 2012 embedded... Read More.
30 years ago, Billy Joel’s pop ‘Dreams’ came to an end Thursday, August 10 by ABC NewsWhile Billy Joel has been touring stadiums and doing his Madison Square Garden residency for years now, he hasn't released a new pop/rock album in three decades. It was August 10, 1993 -- 30 years ago -- that that final album, River of Dreams, arrived.River of Dreams featured more... Read More.
Search continues for beloved teacher who went missing 1 week ago Saturday, August 5 by ABC News(GREENBELT, Md.) -- The search continues for a beloved Maryland teacher who mysteriously vanished a week ago, as the community held a vigil praying for her safe return.Mariame Toure Sylla, 60, was last seen near a park on July 29 around 8 p.m., the Greenbelt... Read More.
McConnell had minor fall two weeks ago, uses wheelchair periodically to get around: Sources Thursday, July 27 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- New details about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's health are emerging after an unusual episode on Capitol Hill on Wednesday in which he froze up during a press conference and had to briefly return to his office.While the 81-year-old Kentucky lawmaker has... Read More.
Mystery swirls around US soldier who entered North Korea days ago, officials say Thursday, July 20 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Almost 72 hours after 23-year-old U.S. Army Private 2nd Class Travis King entered North Korea, American officials say they have not been able to gain clarity on his location or condition -- and even the circumstances that led him to cross the... Read More.
Graham Nash reunited with guitar he gifted Jerry Garcia over 50 years ago Saturday, July 15 by ABC NewsGraham Nash was recently reunited with a guitar he hasn’t seen in over 50 years. Nash was playing a concert in Berkeley, California, on Monday, July 10, where he was reunited with Jerry Garcia’s infamous "Alligator" guitar, which was actually gifted to the Grateful Dead frontman by Nash to... Read More.