Israel-Gaza live updates: Doctor describes conditions of Hamas hostages Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended early Friday, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza.The end of the cease-fire came after Hamas freed over 100 of the more than 200 people its militants took hostage during the Oct.... Read More.
Migrant bus conditions ‘disgusting and inhuman,’ says former vet who escorted convoys Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A retired veteran hired to work security for migrants being bused out of Texas alleges he witnessed pervasive mistreatment during the long trips to other cities.David Dillard claims he saw migrants being misled about their destinations amid "disgusting and inhuman" conditions... Read More.
Gaza conditions worsen following Israeli onslaught after Hamas attack Tuesday, October 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Israel has unleashed hundreds of airstrikes into Gaza, a 140-square-mile strip of land home to roughly two million people, after the militant group Hamas launched a terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7.At least 2,778 people have been killed and 9,938... Read More.
Bombarded by Israeli airstrikes, conditions in Gaza grow more dire as power goes out Thursday, October 12 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- With communities across the Gaza Strip already laid to waste by a relentless barrage of airstrikes in retaliation for the Hamas surprise attack on Israel, conditions for Palestinians grew even more dire on Wednesday when the only power plant ran out... Read More.
Biden rejects proposed conditions for plea deal for 9/11 defendants Thursday, September 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. President Joe Biden has rejected proposed conditions for a plea deal for five Guantanamo Bay detainees accused of aiding in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council.The defendants had put forward... Read More.
Houston issues mandatory water conservation efforts as drought conditions continue Monday, August 28 by ABC News(HOUSTON) -- Houston, Texas, implemented the second stage of its mandatory water conservation measures on Sunday, as the area experiences drought conditions, according to the city.The city's drought contingency plan is enforced when there is a major drop in yearly rainfall and when higher... Read More.
Wildfire Smoke is Causing Unhealthy Air Conditions for Much of the State Friday, August 18 by Marcee MaylinMore than half our state is breathing in unhealthy air because of wildfires in Washington and Canada. Air Quality Alerts are issued through Monday morning for many Central and Eastern counties and Tribal Nations. Smoke is also expected in Western Washington this weekend.When... Read More.
‘Disease catastrophe’ looms in Sudan as health conditions deteriorate, medics warn Friday, August 11 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Sudan is facing the risk of "major disease outbreaks," with medics reporting "thousands of corpses" decomposing in the streets of the Khartoum, the capital, as morgues are stretched to "breaking point," health officials said.Sudan has recorded a "horrifying combination of rising numbers... Read More.
The perfect storm of weather conditions that led to the devastating wildfires in Maui Thursday, August 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A perfect storm of weather conditions led to the massive inferno that has killed dozens of people in Maui and caused widespread destruction on an island best known as paradise.The fires, which sparked Tuesday night, were fueled by an unfortunate combination... Read More.
Ideal Conditions To View The Perseid Meteor Shower Thursday, August 10 by Ted BuehnerWith clearing skies and temperatures warming up again this weekend, night sky conditions will be ideal to view the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Earth’s rotation around the sun carries the planet through the Perseids during the period of about July 17th through... Read More.
After weekend of wildfire evacuations, Greece expects hot and dry conditions to continue Monday, July 24 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Mass evacuations continued over the weekend in Rhodes, the popular tourist destination, as wildfires swept toward other villages, cities and tourist destinations throughout Greece.About 19,000 residents and tourists left villages along the southeastern coast of Rhodes, near Kiotari, with some evacuating via... Read More.
Heat waves, poor air quality and severe storms: US experiencing acute weather conditions from coast to coast Sunday, July 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Potentially deadly weather conditions are affecting millions of Americans from coast to coast.Extreme heat, poor air quality and severe storms bringing flash flooding threats will be plaguing regions all over the country on Sunday. More than 80 million Americans across 14... Read More.