Lieutenant Colonel Walter M. Drake was a centenarian who lived an exceptional life, from countless combat missions to educating others about aviation. After serving as an expert pilot, he later became a docent at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana ABC7 Salutes Sunday, February 16, 2025 9:16PM The Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana is remembering Lieutenant Colonel Walter M. Drake, a longtime docent who passed away after decades of service. SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) — Lieutenant Colonel Walter M. Drake was a centenarian who lived an exceptional life, which ranged from countless combat missions to educating others about…
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The Trump administration has blocked The Associated Press from traveling with President Trump on Air Force One and also from covering an Oval Office event. WASHINGTON — The White House barred a credentialed Associated Press reporter and photographer from boarding the presidential airplane Friday for a weekend trip with Donald Trump, saying the news agency’s stance on how to refer to the Gulf of Mexico was to blame for the exclusion. It represented a significant escalation by the White House in a four-day dispute with the AP over access to the presidency. The administration has blocked the AP from covering…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has fully endorsed Israel’s war aims in the Gaza Strip, saying Hamas “must be eradicated” and throwing the shaky ceasefire into further doubt. JERUSALEM — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday fully endorsed Israel’s war aims in the Gaza Strip, saying Hamas “must be eradicated” and throwing the shaky ceasefire into further doubt. Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of a regional tour, where he is likely to face pushback from Arab leaders over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza…
The Food and Drug Administration set the classification for over two million MadeGood brand granola bars included in a recall for possible metal contamination. recall Sunday, February 16, 2025 11:54PM The Food and Drug Administration has set a Class II food recall for over two million MadeGood granola bars for possible metal contamination. The Food and Drug Administration set the classification for over two million MadeGood brand granola bars included in a recall for possible metal contamination. The FDA classified the recall as Class II, the second highest level. The recall affects eight flavors of MadeGood granola bars produced between…
Katie Thurston was a contestant on season 25 of the Bachelor and was the star of the Bachelorette’s 17th season. breast cancer Monday, February 17, 2025 12:27AM Former “Bachelorette” season 17 star Katie Thurston announced on social media that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A former “Bachelorette” star has revealed she has breast cancer. Katie Thurston, 34, announced her diagnosis Saturday on social media and said she is ready to fight it. Thurston said she was diagnosed with cancer two weeks ago and has since “experienced a range of emotions.” Katie Thurston arrives at the People’s Choice Awards on…
Empleados involucrados en la temporada de impuestos de 2025 no se les permitirá aceptar una oferta de renuncia voluntaria del gobierno de Trump hasta después de la fecha límite de presentación de impuestos. ABC7 en Español ByFatima Hussein Monday, February 17, 2025 1:14AM This article can be read inEnglish The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans. WASHINGTON — El Servicio Interno de Impuestos del Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos despedirá a miles de trabajadores en periodo de prueba en medio de la…
Tim Allen’s new series ‘Shifting Gears’ has become a big hit in the family comedy genre. But it’s also appealing to a very specific group of viewers: classic car fans! Eagle-eyed viewers are having fun taking notice of the hot rods that take up space in this fictional garage. comedy Monday, February 17, 2025 1:24AM ABC comedy ‘Shifting Gears’ lets star, producer Tim Allen mix love of cars with comedy, features rotating cast of classic autos BURBANK (KABC) — It’s unusual for a TV show to have an automotive angle, and that’s especially true for a sitcom. But there’s a…
A suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 32-year-old man who was killed during a fistfight on a busy North Hollywood street, authorities said. Monday, February 17, 2025 1:24AM A suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting of a 32-year-old man who was killed during a fistfight on a busy North Hollywood street, authorities said. NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (CNS) — A suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man during a fistfight on a busy North Hollywood street, authorities said. The suspect, identified as Carlos Meza, allegedly shot Luke…
A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. A recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to uncover more details – a process that could soon involve the most powerful observatory ever launched into space. Not much is known about 2024 YR4, but the asteroid is estimated to be 131 to 295 feet (40 to 90 meters) wide, a “size range comparable to that of…
Colombian superstar Shakira canceled a concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition, the singer said. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Monday, February 17, 2025 2:00AM Colombian superstar Shakira canceled a concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition, the singer said. Colombian superstar Shakira canceled her Sunday concert in Lima after being hospitalized with an abdominal condition, the singer said. Shakira shared a statement on her Instagram and X accounts Sunday afternoon, saying she is currently hospitalized and that doctors informed her she was not in condition to perform. “I am very sad that I will not…
Riders moving through Union Station will need to TAP their card or scan a valid Metro fare to enter and exit the station starting Tuesday. TRAFFIC Monday, February 17, 2025 3:12AM Riders moving through Union Station will need to TAP their card or scan a valid Metro fare to enter and exit the station starting Tuesday. LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Riders moving through Union Station will need to TAP their card or scan a valid Metro fare to enter and exit the station starting Tuesday. Metro will latch the turnstiles at the historic transportation station at both the entrances and…
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has requested access to an IRS data system that retains the personal tax information on millions of Americans, sources said. WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has requested access to a sensitive IRS data system that retains the personal tax information on millions of Americans, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The system, known as the Integrated Data Retrieval System, or IDRS, is used by IRS employees to review tax information, issue notices to taxpayers and update taxpayer records. Access to the files, which is tightly controlled within the…
Drivers should be wary as Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will begin issuing tickets for vehicles parking along two of its bus-only lanes. TRAFFIC Monday, February 17, 2025 3:39AM Drivers should be wary as Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will begin issuing tickets for vehicles parking along two of its bus-only lanes. LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Drivers should be wary as Metro and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation will begin issuing tickets Monday for vehicles parking along two of its bus-only lanes. Last year, the two agencies announced a bus lane enforcement pilot…
An Inglewood man suspected of fatally shooting a transient in the back after flagging him down following a brief altercation with a woman in Santa Monica was arrested after weeks of investigation. Monday, February 17, 2025 4:17AM Stream Southern California’s News Leader and Original Shows 24/7 SANTA MONICA, Calif. (CNS) — An Inglewood man suspected of fatally shooting a transient in the back after flagging him down following a brief altercation with a woman in Santa Monica was arrested after weeks of investigation, police said Sunday. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Jan. 15 in the 200 block of Broadway,…
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County increased four-tenths of a cent to $4.776, its highest amount since July 9. AUTOMOTIVE Monday, February 17, 2025 4:51AM The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County increased four-tenths of a cent Sunday to $4.776, its highest amount since July 9. LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County increased four-tenths of a cent Sunday to $4.776, its highest amount since July 9. The average price has increased 21 times…
A framed copy of the New York Post’s cover featuring President Donald Trump’s mug shot has been hung on a wall just outside the Oval Office, photos show. donald trump ByStacey Dec Sunday, February 16, 2025 5:00PM Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. A framed copy of the New York Post’s cover featuring President Donald Trump’s mug shot has been hung on a wall just outside the Oval Office, photos show. The mug shot, taken when he was booked into the Fulton County Jail in Georgia in 2023, can be seen in a hallway in photos…
First, we’re taking off with a United Airlines pilot, who shares her story and mission to enroll 100 Black women in flight school. here & now Sunday, February 16, 2025 6:53PM Here and Now continues its celebration of Black History Month by paying tribute to female living legends making an impact in their fields of work. NEW YORK (WABC) — Coming up on this edition of Here and Now, we continue our celebration of Black History Month by paying tribute to female living legends. First, we’re taking off with a United Airlines pilot, who shares her story and mission to…
These top credit cards are easier to qualify for and most of them earn rewards.These top credit cards are easier to qualify for and most of them earn rewards. Americans’ credit card debt has grown to well over one trillion dollars, according to the Federal Reserve. That’s a lot of interest with credit card rates topping 20%. A higher credit score can help you qualify for a lower interest rate or a credit card with an intro APR. If you need to give your credit score a helping hand, you may want to start with a card that’s easier to qualify for.…
The scare happened around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday at a CityMD on East 125th Street between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue. HEALTH & FITNESS ByEyewitness News Monday, February 17, 2025 12:06AM Two sick patients in Harlem sparked a false ebola scare. EAST HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) — Two patients seeking treatment at an urgent care center prompted a health scare in Manhattan over the weekend. The scare happened around 11:15 a.m. on Sunday at a CityMD on East 125th Street between Lexington Avenue and Third Avenue. According to the FDNY, the scare was a result of a possible report concerning a…
The rain didn’t stop community members, families and friends from gathering for the 27th annual Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown on Sunday afternoon. lunar new year ByMichael Tamsuriyamit Monday, February 17, 2025 12:08AM The 27th Annual kunar New Year Parade kicked off in Chinatown on Sunday. CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) — Happy Year of the Snake from ABC 7 New York! The rain didn’t stop community members, families and friends from gathering for the 27th annual Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown on Sunday afternoon. WABC-TV is a proud sponsor of the NYC Lunar Year Parade and Festival, and streamed…