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Seen through algae-laden green water, a tear in the recently applied sealant can be seen on the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) -- The cost to repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has ballooned to more than $14.65 million -- exceeding the original estimated cost of the no-bid contract by more than $4 million, according to federal […]

(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) -- The FBI said it's offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in a string of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri.Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, 22, is not only the suspect in Tuesday's five shootings, but he is also wanted for allegedly shooting at a car days earlier in Wyandotte County, Kansas, the FBI said.On June 11, an adult […]

(NEW YORK) -- Several flash flood emergencies continued to hit Gulf states Thursday night into Friday morning as the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, wreaked havoc, resulting in at least one death and serious damage in several cities.And the forecast shows more heavy rain and extreme weather heading toward the region this weekend.In Louisiana, Gov. Jeff Landry declared a statewide emergency in response […]

(KNOX COUNTY, Ohio) -- A series of phone calls from a concerned mother helped set in motion what turned out to be a nationwide investigation that uncovered an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House last weekend and led to the arrest of one of the suspects, according to authorities.ABC News obtained phone calls made to the Knox County Sheriff's Office in Ohio, including […]

(NEW YORK) -- Some lucky stargazers in the United States will have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of the next solar eclipse, according to astronomy experts.On Aug. 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from some parts of the U.S., from Alaska to North Carolina, according to NASA. Most of Canada, much of Europe and northwestern Africa will also be able to see the partial eclipse, according to NASA.Those […]

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles Police Department said it's investigating an incident in which an officer shot and killed a dog while answering a 911 call, which turned out to be a false alarm over a woman celebrating the New York Knicks' historic championship win on Saturday.LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said in a statement Wednesday that the department is thoroughly investigating the incident, which he called "incredibly tragic," and vowed transparency.Around 8:55 p.m. […]

(SENATOBIA, Miss.) -- An officer who fired upon a vehicle, killing a 1-year-old boy, outside a Walmart in Mississippi has been placed on administrative leave, officials said, as outraged community members call for justice amid an ongoing investigation into the deadly shooting.The incident occurred Sunday afternoon outside a Walmart in Senatobia, located in northwestern Mississippi about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee.Law enforcement officers who responded to a shoplifting call encountered […]

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he arrives at Orly Airport to attend a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at Chateau de Versailles on June 17, 2026 in Orly, France. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (PHILADELPHIA) -- The Trump administration can replace the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday.The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel tosses out a February district […]

A deputy in Clark County, Washington, saved a 2-year-old boy who was alone in a car on a 92-degree day. (Clark County Sheriff's Department) (CLARK COUNTY, Wash.) -- Heart-stopping video has been released showing the moment a deputy in Clark County, Washington, saved a 2-year-old boy who was left alone in a hot car on a 92-degree day.Witnesses called 911 in May to report the child in a parked car, […]