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Former Epstein assistant tells House Oversight Committee he abused her for years Sarah Kellen, a longtime assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, told a House committee she was "sexually and psychologically abused" by him, according to her prepared statement.
WATCH: California couple found dead after sending money to Tom Selleck impostor Donald and Karen Whitaker were found with traumatic injuries inside their home on May 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Republicans eyeing restrictions on Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund': Sources President Trump’s new "anti-weaponization fund" and ballroom project may both get pushback from Senate Republicans in the yet-to-be-released updated version of the bill.
Democrats' 2024 election autopsy blames Biden campaign for failing to set up Harris The Democratic National Committee has released a report on the party's 2024 presidential election loss.
Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago
2026 Atlantic hurricane season will see below average tropical activity, NOAA says NOAA forecasters have released their outlook for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
WATCH: Knicks fan surprised with tickets to Game 2 New York Knicks superfan Nico received a special message from Knicks guard Deuce McBride and tickets to Game 2 at Madison Square Garden.
WATCH: Special tradition connects Filipino families living oceans apart Balikbayan boxes offer a way for Filipinos living overseas to stay in touch with loved ones back home.
WATCH: Lawmakers come together to wash Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Tex., and Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., discuss the volunteer effort which saw more than 20 veteran lawmakers gathering in an act of remembrance.
Case against former assistant principal on trial after teacher shot dismissed A Virginia judge has granted a defense motion to dismiss the case against former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker over the 2023 shooting of a teacher.
Supreme Court dismisses bid to execute inmate with borderline intellectual disability A divided Supreme Court has dismissed Alabama’s bid to be allowed to execute a convicted murderer who was found by lower courts to be intellectually disabled
WATCH: Family receives special Nike delivery honoring late mother A gift from Nike is helping a family in New Jersey remember their mother, who died from cancer in 2022.
WATCH: Do humanoid robots pose national security risk? ABC News investigates the rise of humanoid robots manufactured in China and why experts say they pose a risk to U.S. national security.
Trump will ease refrigerant rule in effort to address surging grocery costs The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment
ICE agent charged with assault will surrender to Minnesota authorities, attorney says Gregory Morgan Jr. allegedly brandished a firearm at motorists in February, according to the complaint.
Republicans cancel votes amid GOP fight over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Objections to President Donald Trump’s controversial “anti-weaponization” fund prompted Senate Republicans to postpone votes to fund ICE and Border Patrol until June.
Mamdani announces $50 World Cup ticket lottery for New York City residents New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that the city will use a lottery system to distribute 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 apiece to residents of the five boroughs
Trump abruptly scraps signing of landmark executive order regulating AI President Donald Trump scrapped an executive order signing Thursday. The order is expected to lay out partnerships with leading AI companies to vet new models.
Man arrested in 40-year-old rape and murder case after forensic genealogy investigation A man was arrested in Connecticut this week after officials in Virginia say new evidence links him to the murder and rape of a woman 40 years ago.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a chat show on Twitch New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to launch a livestream series called “Talk with the People”
Tennessee execution paused after corrections couldn’t find a vein, lawyers say Tony Carruthers’ execution was called off Thursday after Tennessee Department of Correction personnel struggled to find a vein to set up a backup injection line, the department said.“Medical personnel quickly established a primary IV line; however, the team was unable to immediately establish a backup line pursuant to the lethal injection execution protocol,” the department…
9 problem-solving devices that help seniors maintain independence This expert-approved tech helps seniors maintain independence while aging in place. Shop health wearables, medication dispensers and smart home devices.
‘Paid the price’: Matthew Perry’s mother condemns assistant in overdose case In a heart-rending victim impact statement, Matthew Perry’s mother, Suzanne Morrison, condemned the actor’s former assistant Kenneth Iwamasa, saying he enabled the addiction that led to her son’s death in 2023.“His number one responsibility was to ensure that Matthew remained what he wanted to be: drug‑free,” Morrison wrote.
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan ends independent bid for Michigan governor Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Thursday ended his independent campaign for governor in Michigan, citing national headwinds that are boosting Democrats.“If we were even in the polls and behind in fundraising, we have a path to winning.
Rep. Tom Kean hasn’t been seen in his district. Voters are split on his mysterious absence. Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s colleagues in Washington and constituents in New Jersey all seem to be asking the same question: Where is the congressman?
Judge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony Parker A judge on Thursday dismissed the criminal case against a former Virginia elementary school assistant principal who was accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old student shot and wounded his teacher.
DNC releases long-delayed 2024 autopsy, despite party frustrations with its findings Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the party’s autopsy report on the 2024 election after facing intense pressure to do so
Trump makes an announcement with EPA Administrator Zeldin Watch live coverage as President Trump and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin make an announcement that is expected to roll back rules and restrictions from the Biden administration.
Memorial Day travel snarled as storms threaten flooding from Texas to Northeast Memorial Day weekend travelers are facing a wet and potentially disruptive start to the holiday, with storms expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding and travel delays across large parts of the country
NIH Director Bhattacharya testifies at Senate hearing Watch live coverage as National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya testifies at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
Abortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two states In Washington state and Hawaii, residents can now get mifepristone and misoprostol from Planned Parenthood to keep in their cabinets in case they need to end a pregnancy at a later time.
Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.
After the sirens: Lebanon's first responders swing between duty and grief Nearly 3,000 people have been killed and nearly 1 million have been displaced the war in southern Lebanon began in March. Nearly 400 have been killed since a ceasefire began in April.
A trillion dollar question: Will SpaceX's Starship launch go well? Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely.
Smokers in China are being chided by anti-smoking women Many many many men smoke in China. A small but outspoken group of women are becoming anti-smoking advocates, confronting those who light up in public.
Walmart plans price cuts using tariff refunds as shoppers get skittish Now that the U.S. government must refund most tariffs, Walmart says it might put its refund money toward lowering store prices. Executives say the cost of gas has shoppers increasingly under stress.
Susan Collins brings federal dollars to Maine. She's hoping that's worth it to voters As Maine's Senate matchup is all but set, incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins urges voters to pick her over Democrat Graham Platner because she can fund state priorities due to her seniority.
GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president Republicans are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. And, the U.S. has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 downing of two planes.
Amid allegations of abuse on Epstein's 'Zorro Ranch,' New Mexico opens new probes Epstein owned a 10,000-acre property with a mansion. After calls by the public, the state attorney general searched the property and the state House created a "Truth Commission."
Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish science Even with federal grants largely restored, scientists say the Trump administration is still preventing those funds from reaching them. The consequences, they say, are already becoming clear.
TSA's new 'Gold+' program looks to increase private security screening at airports The agency calls the program an update to the Screening Partnership Program, in which 20 U.S. airports currently use private security screeners rather than federal workers.
As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.
Even as anxieties grow under Trump, these swing voters aren't ready to back Democrats Swing voters in North Carolina say they are frustrated with President Trump and the state of the economy, but aren't ready to abandon him or his party as the midterms inch closer.
The Education Department is hiring — while it's being dismantled The Federal Student Aid office lost half its staff last year as part of Trump administration downsizing. Now, it's hiring hundreds of new workers.
A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.