Cheney slams critics, calls Jan. 6 committee investigation ‘deadly serious’ Hours before a House committee was set to open its investigation into the Jan. 6 Capitol assault, GOP Rep. Liz Cheney shot back at fellow Republicans criticizing her role in the probe, saying, “This is absolutely not a game. This is deadly serious.” Appearing on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Tuesday, Cheney called comments by House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy “really … Read More
Simone Biles ends competition early in gymnastics team at Tokyo Olympics The women’s team has medaled at every Olympics since 1992. July 27, 2021, 11:38 AM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Simone Biles left competition early at the Tokyo Olympics team competition Tuesday after a rare stumble on vault, NBC announced and the International Gymnastics Federation wrote on Twitter. She will not be competing in … Read More
House lawmakers push for diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in China The lawmakers want to boycott the Beijing games over alleged human rights abuses July 27, 2021, 9:08 AM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is introducing a measure to trigger a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in China, over allegations that the country is committing genocide … Read More
Over 50 major health care organizations call for mandating vaccines in their own industry The American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association have joined up with over 50 other health care organizations to call for mandatory vaccinations in their industry, citing rising COVID cases and their trust in the vaccine. “Due to the recent COVID-19 surge and the availability of safe and effective vaccines, our health care organizations and societies advocate that all … Read More
Why Russian athletes are competing under the ROC at Olympics Even though they’re making a strong showing in Tokyo, dozens of Russian athletes aren’t officially allowed to show off their national pride. Doping regulators contend this punishment is justified, given the country’s cover-up over doping violations. There are 335 Russian athletes competing in the 2020 Games as “neutrals” under the moniker ROC, or Russian Olympic Committee, as part of an … Read More
Pregnant woman, boyfriend shot dead at Texas soccer tournament ‘Heartbreaking,” sheriff said of shooting. July 26, 2021, 8:58 PM • 6 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article A horrific act of domestic violence unfolded at a soccer tournament near Houston when a pregnant woman and her boyfriend were gunned down in front of witnesses allegedly by her ex-husband, who later died by apparent suicide, according to … Read More
Lightning strikes pose danger to already fire-ridden West Deadly monsoons in the Southwest are pushing moisture to the north. July 26, 2021, 4:23 PM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Dry lightning is posing the threat for new fires to spark in a region already plagued by dozens of largely uncontained wildfires. The thunderstorms could generate after moisture as the deadly monsoons in … Read More
New ‘medical freedom’ law outlaws requiring COVID-19 vaccine to access public spaces New Hampshire’s law preemptively outlaws vaccine rules for public facilities. July 26, 2021, 7:30 PM • 5 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article New Hampshire residents cannot be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine in order to “access any public facility, any public benefit, or any public service” according to a new bill signed into law by … Read More
Scorching temperatures and an incoming tropical storm the latest obstacles for Tokyo Olympics Weather is the latest element to not go right for the Tokyo Olympics. July 26, 2021, 6:08 PM • 8 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Extreme weather, including Tokyo’s infamous summer heat and an incoming tropical storm, is the latest factor concerning athletes and Olympic organizers at the already problem-plagued summer games. Temperatures in Tokyo over … Read More
Key moments from the Olympic Games: Day 3 Here’s what you missed from Day 3 of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. July 26, 2021, 11:28 AM • 12 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Each day, ABC News will give you a roundup of key Olympic moments from the day’s events in Tokyo, happening 13 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. After a … Read More
