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Trump says Iran has requested a meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing has been scheduled

President Trump said Monday on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 29, 2026 · local

Teams scramble to locate survivors four days after Venezuela earthquakes

Local and international rescue teams raced against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble in Venezuela four days after two powerful earthquakes shook the northern state of La Guaira.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 29, 2026 · local

Skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board

A skydiving plane has crashed in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 29, 2026 · safety

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

Mel Brooks turns 100 today - a century of comedy from a Brooklyn legend who never stopped making us laugh.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 28, 2026 · local

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war

The statement issued Sunday also threatened a "complete halt" to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 28, 2026 · local

US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal

The U.S. military has launched a second round of airstrikes targeting Iran at President Donald Trump's direction.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 28, 2026 · local

4 dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, governor says

At least four people are dead amid flooding caused by heavy rains in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear said Saturday.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 28, 2026 · local

Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to at least 1,430 as desperation mounts

Tensions flared as desperation grew in Venezuela as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 28, 2026 · local

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Reports are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce possibly getting married at New York's Madison Square Garden.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 27, 2026 · local

CA appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction but says he must be resentenced

An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California but ordered his trial judge to resentence him.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 27, 2026 · local

Trump threatens 100% tax if European countries impose digital services tax

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for over 5M public school students

A Texas board approved adding Bible stories to required reading for the state's more than 5 million public school students.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · government

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

The framework agreement was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Venezuela earthquakes: Toll climbs to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured amid search for missing

The toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela this week climbed Friday to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured, authorities said.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Small airplane reportedly crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper

A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, according to a witness account and media reports, triggering evacuations and drawing a large police and ambulance presence in the ci

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · safety

Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'

Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier $158 million.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him t

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national "billionaires' tax" and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires despite pressure from critics to withdraw it.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · government

Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage

Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong earthquakes kill at least 235

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 235 people

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

Driver plows into crowd celebrating Mexico's World Cup win over Czech Republic in Los Cabos

Several people were injured Wednesday night after a vehicle plowed into a crowd celebrating Mexico's victory over the Czech Republic in the resort city of Los Cabos, authorities said.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 26, 2026 · local

US Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy

The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for the Trump administration to potentially revive an immigration policy once used to turn back migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips

Apple announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

The Park Police posted surveillance footage and asked for help "identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation."

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · safety

UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel

A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center has closed, governor says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the closure of the temporary immigration center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller

The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The IRS did better than expected getting refunds out to taxpayers during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped after accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial

The decision was announced Thursday after his accuser said she could not endure testifying again.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A federal lawsuit accuses gas station operators in California of using AI-powered software to illegally collude and raise prices.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Member of cultlike Zizians group charged in the killings of her parents in suburban Philadelphia

A member of the cultlike group known as Zizians has been charged with murder in the shooting of her parents at their home on her 30th birthday.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan. No tsunami warning

A powerful earthquake has struck off Japan's northern coast, but there was no danger of a tsunami, the country's meteorological agency said.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Powerful 7.1 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes hit Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.5-magnitude quake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

Among those who received invites to the Oscar voting body are Teyana Taylor, Josh O'Connor, Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi and Simu Liu.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 25, 2026 · local

Trump holds tense meeting with Senate Republicans after calling off bill signing

President Donald Trump ratcheted up tensions with Senate Republicans on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bipartisan measure that could help spur more home construction.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 24, 2026 · local

Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges

Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 24, 2026 · safety

Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote

The Constitution "does not grant the President any specific powers over elections," the judge wrote.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 24, 2026 · government

Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 28 people.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 24, 2026 · parks

Shooting suspect scoped out CA library before returning with a shotgun and killing 2, police say

The 18-year-old suspect in a shooting at a Northern California library did a walkthrough of the building, then went to his vehicle, got a shotgun and fatally shot a man at the main door and another in

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 23, 2026 · safety

From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump shifts focus to economy in a key swing state

President Donald Trump's visit attempted to shift attention to the U.S. economy in his first major public event outside the nation's capital since he signed an interim agreement to end the Iran war.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 23, 2026 · local

Congress passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices

The House gave final approval Tuesday to a broad bipartisan bill aimed at lowering the cost of housing, with lawmakers in both parties eager to show progress on affordability issues ahead of this year

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 23, 2026 · government

Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party

Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that "there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 23, 2026 · government

Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict

The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Jun 23, 2026 · local

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