Texas 6-weeks Abortion Ban Takes Effect, With High Court Mum
TEXAS (AP) — A Texas law banning most abortions in the state took effect Wednesday, with the Supreme Court silent on an emergency appeal to put the law on hold. If allowed to remain in force, the
N.C. School on Lockdown After Reports of Shooting, 1 Injured
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (77WABC) — A North Carolina high school was placed on lockdown Wednesday after at least one person was reportedly shot on campus, according to police. News station WXII first reported that Winston-Salem police got a
Who did President Biden leave behind?
New York, NY (77WABC)- With the Afghanistan evacuation completed, it’s been reported that 100-200 Americans and Allies have been stranded and left behind. Many are wondering, who are the people left behind? How can we help them?
Vatican Exonerates Brooklyn Bishop Accused of Sexual Abuse
NEW YORK (AP) — The Vatican has concluded that allegations of sexual abuse dating back a half century against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn do “not have the semblance of truth,” but an attorney for the
Flash Flooding and Tornadoes Possible for the Tri-State As the Remnants of Hurricane IDA Arrive
Mt. Holly NJ (77WABC)-Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Ida are expected to bring up to 5 inches of rain to the Tri-State area. Locally higher amounts are possible. A flash flood watch has been issued
A Judge Set to Rule on Purdue Pharma’s Opioid Settlement
Stamford, CT (77WABC/AP)-In a ruling that could reach upwards of $10 billion dollars, a U.S. bankruptcy judge is expected to rule today on a plan for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle thousands of lawsuits brought by
Military Officials in Private Communications Blast Leaving Americans Behind in Afghanistan
Wash. DC (77WABC)-US President Joe Biden Tuesday declared the US Military withdrawal from its two decade war in Afghanistan was an “extraordinary success.” The President made the statement as the Pentagon is working to evacuate hundreds of
Social Security won’t be able to pay full benefits in 2034 due to COVID recession
The U.S. Treasury Department said Tuesday that Social Security trust funds won’t be able to pay full benefits by 2034, one year earlier than previously projected, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its annual
Curfew issued in New Orleans as widespread power outages remain in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida
The City of New Orleans issued a curfew beginning Tuesday due to mass power outages and significant amounts of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. The curfew went into effect Tuesday night from 8 p.m. to
Ben Simmons informs 76ers he no longer wishes to remain with the team
Ben Simmons has informed the 76ers that he no longer wishes to remain with the franchise. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Simmons told team governor Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, general manager Elton Brand
