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Woman takes reverse discrimination case to Supreme Court over hiring of gay co-workers

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Marlean Ames had earned positive performance reviews for nearly 15 years in her job at the Ohio Department of Youth Services. But in 2019 when she applied for a promotion, she got passed over for the position and was subsequently demoted.A gay... Read More.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams asks court to toss case against him due to prosecutorial misconduct

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams should be dropped because of “an extraordinary flurry” of leaks by prosecutors, his attorney said in a new court filing Wednesday.The attorney, Alex Spiro, accused “someone within the government” of leaking a... Read More.

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As New Orleans Mardi Gras goes into full swing, security boosted to historic levels

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.City officials said security has been ramped up to historic levels in the wake of a New Year's... Read More.

100 intelligence staffers to be fired for engaging in explicit chats: Gabbard

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 100 intelligence community employees will be terminated and have their security clearances revoked as the intelligence community investigates group chats that allegedly discussed explicit behavior, officials said.The chats, which were hosted on a chat system for the intelligence community that... Read More.

9 injured after NYC subway station fills with smoke: FDNY

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nine people suffered minor injuries after a New York City subway station filled with smoke Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.The incident occurred at the 191st Street station in Manhattan.The 1 train hit "some kind of piece of equipment" as it entered the... Read More.

Egg prices predicted to soar more than 41% in 2025: USDA

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Egg prices are predicted to increase by 41.1% in 2025, according to a report released by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday.In January, the federal agency had predicted a 20% increase.The predicted price hike comes as a result of rising... Read More.

These US cities could see surge in disease-spreading pests this spring

Wednesday, February 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests as winter turns to spring, according to a new analysis.A surge in disease-spreading pests like ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents is... Read More.

US and Ukraine agree to terms on mineral deal

Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukraine and the United States have agreed to terms on a deal relating to critical minerals and other resources, according to a senior Ukrainian official.As recently as Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump was repeating that some access to the country's rare minerals... Read More.

Arrest warrant issued for wife of murdered California fire captain

Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- An arrest warrant has been issued in the murder of a fire captain in California, who was stabbed multiple times in her own home on Feb. 17, according to officials.Investigators concluded that 54-year-old Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak, is suspected... Read More.

Federal judge rules Trump administration has to pay millions in foreign aid to nonprofits

Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to dole out millions of dollars to multiple nonprofits groups, determining the Trump administration violated the terms of a temporary restraining order issued two weeks ago regarding freezing foreign aid.Judge Amir Ali, a Biden-era... Read More.

Instagram influencer arrested for deadly drunk driving crash: Sheriff

Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- An Instagram influencer accused of a drunk driving crash that killed a man in Southern California last summer has now been arrested, officials said.Summer Wheaton, 33, surrendered Monday at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station when a warrant was issued for her... Read More.

Texas measles outbreak grows to 124 cases, mostly among unvaccinated

Tuesday, February 25 by ABC News

(GAINES COUNTY, Texas) -- A measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 124 cases, new data released Tuesday shows.Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, and 18 people have been hospitalized so far,... Read More.

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