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Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them
A group claiming to represent California fire survivors began paying for social media ads this spring, calling on lawmakers to take action to reduce the rising cost of wildfires. The group was created by utilities that have ignited six of the state's most destructive fires.
WNY hockey community reacts to proposed 50% tariffs
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- President Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a variety of Canadian goods. These new tariffs would take effect on Aug. 19 and they would include goods such as hockey equipment -- which could have an effect on the local hockey community. "I think it's unfortunate just given that our neighbors [...]
SoCal attorney pleads guilty to embezzling $310,000 of clients' money to fund gambling habit
The Manhattan Beach attorney admitted to four felony charges, including embezzling from his clients and writing checks without enough funds in his account.
'The museum does not take sides': Smithsonian official says amid Trump criticism
The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History Anthea Hartig defended the museum’s work amid sharp criticism from the White House.
Speaker Johnson supports expanding ban on lawmaker relationships with subordinates
Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he supports a change to House rules that would ban members of Congress from having relations with any staffer on Capitol Hill.
WATCH: Milwaukee garbage truck blast injures sanitation worker
Improperly disposed oxygen tanks exploded in the back of the garbage truck as it was compacting trash, knocking the sanitation worker off his feet and leaving him with a concussion and eye injury.
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DOJ investigating Rep. Cory Mills: Sources
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WATCH: NFL training camp kicks off
What is Pickaxe Mountain? Trump says US will hit Iranian nuclear site 'pretty soon'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. would target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain.
LAUSD Supt. Chait trades Carvalho's flash for a quieter tone; touts wins amid budget crisis
LAUSD Supt. Andrés Chait traded flash for stability in his first district address, highlighting academic gains amid a multibillion-dollar budget crisis.
Buffalo man accused in West Side shooting
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Buffalo man is facing several charges following a shooting on July 13 on the city's West Side. A man who was shot in the wrist arrived around 10 p.m. on July 13 at Sisters of Charity Hospital, officials said. He was then taken to the Erie County Medical Center. Buffalo [...]
State officials preparing if fed government tries interfering with running elections
State leaders from both parties told ABC News they are making preparations in case the federal government tries to interfere with how they run elections in November.
Comer calls it 'unacceptable' after Alan Dershowitz rejects Epstein panel appearance
House Oversight chair James Comer says it's "unacceptable" that lawyer Alan Dershowitz failed to appear before the panel Monday as part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
WATCH: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' cast swings across North America
ABC News' Sophie Flay reports the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.

