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Trump moving forward with attempt to fire Lisa Cook after SCOTUS setback: Sources
President Trump is moving forward with his attempt to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud, sources say.
WATCH: Inductees announced for 2026 National Mascot Hall of Fame
ABC News' Sam Champion announces the 2026 National Mascot Hall of Fame inductee after fans from more than 100 countries cast their votes.
Trump is attacking California's ability to protect its coastline. The consequences may be dire
Citing "environmental extremism," Trump officials want to end California's ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors and rocket launches.
Mayor says LAPD should stop using Flock devices, expressing concern data is used for deportations
The LAPD has said it is renegotiating its deal with Flock Safety to address data-sharing concerns. But Mayor Karen Bass says the company has 'lost the trust of Angelenos.'
'Calculated act of violence': Man gets life sentence in racially motivated L.A. Metro stabbing
Gerald Pitts was sentenced to life in prison in a racially motivated stabbing of a Latino passenger on an L.A. Metro bus in Exposition Park.
Regulators order Lineage to snuff out foul odors following 4,000 complaints
The vote followed hours of emotional testimony from southeast Los Angeles County residents who demanded Lineage do more to suppress sickening odors.
Aug 6, 2026
WATCH: Gen Z says finding love is too expensive
WATCH: Houston man inspires community cleanup
One man's cleanup effort has grown into a community movement that's helping Houston's Sunnyside neighborhood take pride in where residents live.
Head Start overhaul could scale back education for the most vulnerable young children
The Trump administration proposed an overhaul of Head Start it says would curb costs and allow providers to serve more children. But critics say the changes would diminish program services or, in some cases, cause them to close altogether.
Catalina Island's only hospital fights for its future amid dire financial outlook
Catalina Island Health is a vital resource for the island's approximately 4,000 residents and 1 million annual visitors.
From mice to 'gym rats': Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers
Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental peptides has exploded over the last decade.
Tabletop fire pit unleashed a fireball so big it melted lights, suit says; injured vet sues Amazon
Anthony Trevino suffered third-degree burns to his face and body after a tabletop fire pit erupted into a fireball.
WATCH: T-Rex World Championship Races roar into Washington
ABC News' Danny New explains the annual event where people travel from all over the U.S. to sprint in an inflatable dinosaur costume and try to win a giant trophy.
Aug 10, 2026
Countdown to the Erie County Fair is almost over
Aug 9, 2026