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911 dispatcher under fire for chastising woman who later died drowning in flash flood
Debra Stevens’ SUV was caught in a flash flood when she called 911. The dispatcher, whose name was not released, responded with criticisms for getting…
Hurricane Dorian hammers the Bahamas for more than 24 hours l ABC News
The prime minister said that at least five people had died in Abaco and there were reports of as many as 13,000 houses that were…
Coco Gauff advances in US Open, set to face defending champ
The 15-year-old from Delray Beach, Florida, is the youngest player to reach the third round singles since 1996. She will face off against fellow young…
$100,000 donated to Bahamas woman who took in 97 rescue dogs
Chella Phillips said she planned to build a larger shelter in a different location for the dogs she saved during Hurricane Dorian. WATCH THE FULL…
At least 14 accusers file lawsuit against Lyft
They claim the company knowingly allows sexual predators to transport vulnerable passengers, while Lyft said it has designed safety policies for drivers and passengers. WATCH…
Bahamas woman brings in 97 homeless dogs during Dorian
She said in a Facebook post that while her area had experienced some flooding, she and the dogs were safe and dry. WATCH THE FULL…
Images from Bahamas reveal scope of hurricane’s destruction l ABC News
In Freeport, a man and his daughter and son braved the treacherous storm surge, fleeing their home while carrying their dogs through chest-deep water. READ…
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles breaks silence on brother’s arrest
He was arrested in a triple murder that occurred at a party in Cleveland in January. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2jXQpxH…
CDC probing 450 cases of ‘serious lung illness’ across 33 states l ABC News
Officials are looking into whether the illnesses may be related to specific vaping devices, other ingredients and/or possible contaminants. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2knUziP WATCH THE FULL…
Feds pushing for prison time for Felicity Huffman in college scam l ABC News
Prosecutors want her to serve one month behind bars, but her attorneys are requesting that she be punished with one year of probation, community service…
Philippine officials accuse woman of trying to smuggle baby to US
Jennifer Talbot was arrested at Manila’s airport and charged with human trafficking after she was allegedly unable to produce travel documents for the infant. WATCH…
Joe Biden tries to laugh off scrutiny over string of misstatements
He pushed back on a Washington Post report that he told inaccurate stories on the campaign trail, saying it’s the message that matters, not the…
Children share their thoughts about the first day of school
It’s a tradition with “World News Tonight’s” David Muir and this year, the children did not hold back as they discussed the return to class…
Coast Guard fans out over northern Bahamas to help the stranded
The whereabouts of hundreds of residents still remains unknown; officials said they fear the death toll from Hurricane Dorian could be staggering. WATCH THE FULL…
Dorian hits Outer Banks with 100 mph winds, 14 inches of rain l ABC News
First responders arrived by helicopter to Okracoke Island, hit hard by the hurricane, to help the estimated 800 people who did not evacuate. WATCH THE…
Recognizing the Coast Guard teams bringing aid to the Bahamas
The Coast Guard said it has rescued hundreds since Hurricane Dorian began; crew members have used a pickup truck as an ambulance and carried many…
Authorities have recovered 33 victims killed in dive-boat inferno l ABC News
The big question is what sparked the early-morning blaze that trapped the victims in their sleeping quarters below deck; the victims included an engineer and…
Pentagon to put 127 projects on hold to free up money for wall
The agency is cutting almost $400 million from efforts to rebuild military sites in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2lCUBmS The Pentagon notified lawmakers Wednesday…
Freight train derails in Illinois, sparking flames and black smoke l ABC News
Eighteen cars, some of which were carrying a chemical solvent, jumped the tracks, leading authorities to evacuate 1,500 people from three neighborhoods. WATCH THE FULL…
Pompeo: Reports of CIA removing spy from Moscow ‘inaccurate’
In 2016, during the height of Russia’s interference with the U.S. election, a key CIA asset was in danger and the agency extracted him and…
