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Emboldened by a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, conservative ac...
01/25/2025

Emboldened by a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, conservative activists have used the courts and social media to target workplace programs.

The justices said Friday they would review an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that invalidated a state board's approval ...
01/25/2025

The justices said Friday they would review an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that invalidated a state board's approval of an application by the Catholic Church in Oklahoma to open a charter school.

The move is part of a larger clampdown on DEI by the Trump administration.
01/25/2025

The move is part of a larger clampdown on DEI by the Trump administration.

Enzo was born during a rare snowstorm in Effingham County, Georgia.
01/25/2025

Enzo was born during a rare snowstorm in Effingham County, Georgia.

It is another test for the truce that is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought betwee...
01/25/2025

It is another test for the truce that is aimed at winding down the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and the militant group.

A moisturizer commonly featured on social media has been recalled by the FDA.
01/25/2025

A moisturizer commonly featured on social media has been recalled by the FDA.

Over 270,000 Ford vehicles are recalled for battery issues
01/25/2025

Over 270,000 Ford vehicles are recalled for battery issues

A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose as an abortion dr...
01/25/2025

A new study suggests that a pill used for emergency contraception could be repurposed at a higher dose as an abortion drug, providing a possible alternative to one of the two drugs used in the most common type of abortion in the U.S.

Prosecutors won't charge Marilyn Manson due to insufficient evidence and expired statute of limitations
01/25/2025

Prosecutors won't charge Marilyn Manson due to insufficient evidence and expired statute of limitations

The U.S. State Department is only processing and issuing passports for people identifying as male or female, according t...
01/25/2025

The U.S. State Department is only processing and issuing passports for people identifying as male or female, according to a department spokesperson.

Here is a recap of national politics this week.
01/25/2025

Here is a recap of national politics this week.

Collier County deputies are searching for four people who burglarized Golden Gate Middle School early Wednesday.
01/25/2025

Collier County deputies are searching for four people who burglarized Golden Gate Middle School early Wednesday.

Former Fort Myers city councilman Levon Simms invited ABC7 into his home Friday morning, showing the damage the garage f...
01/25/2025

Former Fort Myers city councilman Levon Simms invited ABC7 into his home Friday morning, showing the damage the garage fire did inside on Christmas.

The executive order, signed on Trump’s first day in office, aims to end automatic citizenship for children born in the U...
01/25/2025

The executive order, signed on Trump’s first day in office, aims to end automatic citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants.

The "Emilia Pérez" star is the first openly transgender actor to earn an Oscar nomination.
01/25/2025

The "Emilia Pérez" star is the first openly transgender actor to earn an Oscar nomination.

Oscars host Conan O’Brien says he’s still unable to live in his home due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and...
01/25/2025

Oscars host Conan O’Brien says he’s still unable to live in his home due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and that the show’s organizers “want to be sensitive to what’s happened” to residents.

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell shared updates and video on a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Jan. 17 o...
01/25/2025

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell shared updates and video on a deputy-involved shooting that occurred on Jan. 17 on Lincoln Drive in Englewood.

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered ...
01/25/2025

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service.

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A taxi cab driver unknowingly acted as a getaway driver after a man robbed a bank in Massachusetts. He shares the wild story.

Charlotte County sheriff to release details after man is shot, killed by deputies
Charlotte County sheriff to release details after man is shot, killed by deputies

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell holds a news conference Wednesday afternoon to address a recent deputy-involved shooting that left one man dead on Eager Road last Thursday.

With winter weather gripping the Gulf Coast, some police officers in Louisiana wanted to provide their community with “a laugh courtesy of your local heroes” by starting an unexpected snowball fight with area firefighters. See how it went down.

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President Donald Trump touched on the attempt on his life last year during his inaugural address.

Bidens depart the Capitol Joe Biden, now a former president, leaves the Capitol on a Marine helicopter shortly after watching President Donald Trump get sworn in. The helicopter will bring him to Joint Base Andrews for a final farewell to Washington. https://www.abc-7.com/article/trump-inauguration-47th-president/63458339

Country music star Carrie Underwood performs “America the Beautiful” following President Donald Trump’s inaugural address. She sang a cappella after there seemed to be an issue with the music. Individuals inside the Capitol Rotunda joined her in singing the song. Follow live coverage. https://www.abc-7.com/article/trump-inauguration-47th-president/63458339

JD Vance is sworn in as 50th Vice President of the United States. Vance took the oath of office using a family Bible dating back to his great-grandmother. Follow live coverage in the link in our bio. https://www.abc-7.com/article/trump-inauguration-47th-president/63458339

Bidens welcome Trumps back to the White House President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are welcoming President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House following a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church. https://www.abc-7.com/article/trump-inauguration-47th-president/63458339

Harris welcomes Vance to the White House Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff welcomed Vice President-elect JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance to the White House

Arriving for inauguration ceremonies President-elect Donald Trump and first lady-to-be Melania Trump are attending a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church near the White House, a tradition for presidential inaugurations.

A Massachusetts man is grateful for the first responders who sprung into action after disaster struck on an icy lake. See the rescue. https://www.abc-7.com/article/wellesley-massachusetts-dog-man-rescued-icy-lake/63423354

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