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Israeli special forces dressed as Palestinian refugees for hostage rescue: Sources
Israeli special forces were disguised as Palestinian refugees looking for a place to live when they entered the buildings where hostages were being held during the Israeli rescue operation this weekend, two Israeli security sources told ABC News. Special forces were already in position near the buildings where the hostages were being held before they were given the "go" command by Israeli forces, the sources added. The Shin Bet, Israel's internal security forces, Israel Defense Forces and Israeli SWAT team members, called YAMAM, participated in the rescue operation, now called "Operation Arnon" by the Israeli military.
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Large fire burns at Miami apartment building where man found shot inside
Firefighters are battling a large fire at a Miami residential building while a man who works at the complex was also found shot inside, authorities said. The fire was reported around 8:15 a.m. Monday at Temple Court Apartments, according to Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. Responding firefighters rescued more than 40 people, including some from their balconies, the mayor said, calling their actions "heroic."
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FBI's latest data show 'historic' drop in crime: Garland
The first three months of 2024 saw a continued drop in levels of violent crime and murder across the country, according to data released by the FBI on Monday -- a trend that Attorney General Merrick Garland called "historic." Reported incidents of violent crime dropped 15% between January and March of this year compared to the same period last year, according to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Data. Murders dropped by more than 26% in the same time period, the data show.
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Michelle and Barack Obama share rare photos of daughter Sasha to mark her 23rd birthday
Michelle and Barack Obama are honoring their daughter Sasha on her 23rd birthday! Marking the special occasion on Monday, the parents shared rare photos of Sasha on their Instagram accounts alongside moving notes about their daughter. In her post, Michelle shared a photo of herself and Sasha embracing each other while standing on what appears to be a rooftop balcony.
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Ryan Reynolds fulfills his mom's 'dream' to visit 'The View': See the sweet moment
After Goldberg asked how their presence at the show came to be, Reynolds said simply that his mom was in town visiting her grandchildren and told him it was her dream to go to "The View." Reynolds said he "didn't want to taste the back of her hand" so he sprang into action to make her dream come true. "We made a call," he said, noting that he used wife Blake Lively to snag tickets, identifying himself as "Blake's husband."
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Husband of owner of day care where baby died from fentanyl pleads guilty to federal charges
The husband of the owner of the New York City day care where a 1-year-old died of fentanyl poisoning pleaded guilty Monday to federal charges, officials said. In September 2023, Felix Herrera Garcia was seen fleeing the Bronx day care out a back alley, carrying two heavy shopping bags while children were suffering from the effects of fentanyl, officials said. Herrera Garcia fled to Mexico after the death and was eventually arrested in Mexico after a weeklong manhunt.
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Sen. John Fetterman involved in crash on Maryland interstate, treated for bruised shoulder
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was involved in a crash on a Maryland interstate over the weekend, police and his office confirmed on Monday. Fetterman, 54, was driving a Chevrolet Traverse west on I-70 when, "for unknown reasons," his vehicle struck the rear of a Chevrolet Impala, according to preliminary information from state police. Fetterman's wife, Gisele Barreto Fetterman was also in the vehicle, according to the senator's office.
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Mom of rescued Israeli hostage Almog Meir Jan speaks out: 'I never lost hope'
Orit Meir, the mother of freed Israeli hostage 21-year-old Almog Meir Jan, was overcome with disbelief and sheer joy when she got the call saying her son was rescued on Saturday. "I screamed," Meir told ABC News on Monday. Jan was one of four hostages rescued by the Israel Defense Forces in central Gaza on Saturday.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Doctor treating rescued hostages speaks out
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, negotiations are apparently stalled to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, and Israeli forces continue to launch incursions in the southern Gazan town of Rafah ahead of a possible large-scale invasion. At least 274 people were killed and another 698 were injured during Saturday’s Israeli rescue operation that saved four hostages from Hamas custody in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health. Israeli special forces were disguised as Palestinian refugees looking for a place to live when they entered the buildings where hostages were being held in the rescue operation, two Israeli security sources told ABC News.
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Trump doesn't mention abortion during brief remarks to anti-abortion group
Former President Donald Trump was slated to give a virtual keynote address to the Life & Liberty Forum hosted by the Danbury Institute, an organization that says it promotes Judeo-Christian values and wants abortion to be "eradicated entirely" on Monday afternoon -- instead, he gave a brief message that lasted less than two minutes where he did not utter the word "abortion." Trump's remarks were focused on defending religious liberty. A study released by the Pew Research Center in April examining religion and political affiliation found that protestants mostly align with the Republican Party -- however, a large majority of Black Protestants (84%) identify with the Democrats.
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UN Security Council adopts US draft resolution supporting Gaza cease-fire deal
The United Nations Security Council on Monday afternoon adopted a U.S. draft resolution urging Hamas to accept the latest cease-fire and hostage release deal. Russia is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council with veto power over resolutions. Nate Evans, spokesperson for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, noted in a statement ahead of the vote that the deal would enable a pause in fighting, the freeing of a number of hostages and an immediate surge in humanitarian assistance, among other things.
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44 horses dead, 1 person injured in massive Ohio barn fire
Brant Performance Horses near Belle Center, Ohio, about an hour northwest of Columbus, used a barn that measured about 60,000 square feet and stabled about 85 horses. Firefighters from Logan, Hardin and Union counties worked together to extinguish the barn fire, according to Jason Johns, assistant fire chief of the Richland Township Fire Department. The fire was first noticed around noon Saturday by a Brant Performance Horses employee, according to Cathy Brant of Brant Performance Horses.
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Apple launches AI-fueled tools for iPhone, Mac and iPad
The latest version of Apple's operating system will deliver customizable tools using generative AI for iPhones, Mac and iPad, Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference hosted at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California. The AI capability, called Apple Intelligence, amounts to the "next big step for Apple," CEO Tim Cook said on Monday. The advance results from an agreement between Apple and OpenAI, the firm behind popular text bot ChatGPT, Cook added.
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6-year-old girl killed by badminton racket while vacationing with family in Maine
A 6-year-old girl died days after she was accidentally injured by a badminton racket while on vacation with her family in Maine, police said. Lucy Morgan, of Stockholm, New Jersey, was playing with her older brother outside a home in Limerick on June 1 when the incident occurred, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety. "Investigators learned that the aluminum shaft of a badminton racquet had become dislodged from the wooden handle, causing the shaft to strike the girl in the head, piercing through her skull," the Maine Department of Public Safety said in a press release.
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Jelly Roll reveals Garth Brooks is his dream duet partner
"GMA" caught up with the "Need a Favor" singer at the 2024 CMA Fest over the weekend and, while his list of dream duet partners included the likes of James Taylor and Miley Cyrus, Brooks, a true country music legend, garnered a special mention. "You just gotta ask for it, man, that's what I've learned," the reigning CMA Awards new artist of the year winner added.
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Los Angeles shelter helping homeless college students finish school, find acceptance
A shelter in downtown Los Angeles is taking proactive steps to offer much-needed support to homeless college students. LA Room & Board, just 3 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, offers a home to young people who would otherwise be without a place to live and would suffer from food insecurity. The shelter is not just a place to stay, but a stepping stone toward a brighter future.
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Courteney Cox recreates 'Dancing in the Dark' moves from Bruce Springsteen music video
Courteney Cox recreated some 1980s magic in a recent TikTok video showing off a few of her throwback dance moves. While taking part in the viral "Asking My Mom to Dance Like in the '80s" TikTok trend over the weekend, the "Friends" star imitated her own dance moves from Bruce Springsteen's music video for his 1984 hit "Dancing In The Dark," in which Cox starred. In the video, after a few moments of restrained dancing around a living room, Cox shakes her head and unzips her sweater to reveal the same shirt she wore in Springsteen's original music video.
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Rodeo star, wife share moving tribute to 3-year-old son who died in accident
Professional rodeo star Spencer Wright and his wife Kallie Wright are sharing a moving tribute to their 3-year-old son, who they say died after driving his toy tractor into a creek. Levi Wright died June 2, nearly two weeks after he suffered a brain injury after driving a toy tractor through a creek on the family's property in Utah, according to Facebook posts by Kallie Wright. In his obituary, Levi is remembered as a "grandma's boy" who loved his family, dinosaurs, tractors and his cowboy hat and boots.
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First lady Jill Biden in front row to support Hunter Biden during closing arguments
First lady Jill Biden's support for Hunter Biden during his trial in Delaware continued on Monday, as she appeared at the courthouse for closing arguments before jury deliberations. The entire first three rows and some of the fourth row were full on Monday of Hunter Biden's friends and family, approximately 25 people in total. After one of the breaks, Hunter Biden and Jill Biden entered the courtroom hand-in-hand.
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Fast food summer savings: New Starbucks $5 pairing menu
Get ready for a summer of savings with fast food companies dishing out deals, discounts, and freebies on popular menu items. McDonald's and Burger King recently announced dueling $5 meal bundles in an effort to drive customer retention, and other competitors are plating up seasonally timed promotions to entice eaters as well. Customers can order any tall, 12-ounce iced or hot coffee or tea with a butter croissant for $5, or upgrade to any savory breakfast sandwich -- sausage, cheddar and egg sandwich; bacon, gouda and egg sandwich; turkey bacon, cheddar and egg white sandwich; or chicken, maple butter and egg sandwich -- for $6.
