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(NEW YORK) -- A dangerous heat wave is bringing prolonged extreme heat to more than two dozen states across the Midwest, the South and the East Coast.The heat wave began in the Midwest on Monday and has since spread east, where it's set to last into the Fourth of July weekend.With holiday travel in full effect, Amtrak canceled over a dozen trains in the Northeast Thursday due to the heat.On […]

The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for the two suspects wanted in the murder of 22-year-old William "Billy" Schmidt on June 6, 2026. (Philadelphia Police Department) (PHILADELPHIA) -- One of the teen suspects in the fatal shooting of a Penn State University student was arrested in Colorado after the Philadelphia Police Department said it had obtained arrest warrants for two 16-year-old boys.Azzubair Outen-Fleming was arrested in Colorado Springs at a […]

Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus who got to the top of the Empire State Building climb down the tower's spire in New York City, July 1, 2026. (WABC) (NEW YORK) -- A daredevil couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wendesday are expected to appear in court Thursday after spending the first night of their purported engagement in separate holding cells.Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan […]

U.S. Forest Service Climbing Rangers responded to a rescue involving a 31-year-old female climber who suffered a serious fall while ascending the Left of Heart variation of the Avalanche Gulch route on Mount Shasta. (U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest) (CALIFORNIA) -- U.S. Forest Service Rangers rescued a woman over the weekend who was climbing Mt. Shasta in California and fell over 1,500 feet in the snow.The unidentified 31-year-old […]

(NEW YORK) -- A daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon, taking their love to new heights.Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who have gained an online following for their death-defying skyscraper climbs around the world, stayed on top of the skyscraper for several minutes as cameras rolled on the action before coming down on the […]

(NEW YORK) -- A daredevil couple climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and unfurled a banner on top of its spire Wednesday afternoon, taking their love to new heights.Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who have gained an online following for their death-defying skyscraper climbs around the world, stayed on top of the skyscraper for several minutes as cameras rolled on the action before coming down on the […]

From left: Elizabeth Siders, Christina Siders, Gary Siders Jr. and Gary Siders Sr., are seen in booking photos on June 30, 2026. (Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail) (VINTON COUNTY, Ohio) -- Four people have been charged with child endangerment after 16 children were removed from a home in Ohio where officials say they were living in "deplorable conditions."Authorities executed a search warrant at the home in Hamden in Vinton County on […]

The Empire State building and the skyline of Manhattan is viewed on January 21, 2015 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) -- Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Thursday afternoon and unfurled a flag on top of its spire.The unidentified people appear to be wearing masks.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights […]

The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for the two suspects wanted in the murder of 22-year-old William "Billy" Schmidt on June 6, 2026. (Philadelphia Police Department) (PHILADELPHIA) -- The Philadelphia Police Department said it's obtained arrest warrants for two 16-year-old boys in the fatal shooting of a Penn State University student.Kaiseem Smith and Azzubair Outen-Fleming are wanted for murder and related offenses for the June 6 slaying of 22-year-old William "Billy" Schmidt, […]