Dozens of Department of Education employees received letters on Friday night placing them on “administrative leave,” effective immediately. While no specific reason was given, employees told ABC News on Sunday that they believe the only common thread between them is that they attended a voluntary diversity training program in 2019, during Pre
Canadians are ‘perplexed’ by tariffs, ambassador to the US says
In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week” on Sunday, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Canadians are “perplexed” and “disappointed” by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. White House officials announced Saturday that Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% tariffs on
Plane wing strikes ground vehicle, injuring driver at O’Hare, police say
A taxiing airplane’s wing struck a United Airlines tug driving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, flipping the vehicle over and pinning the driver underneath it, police said. “The victim and driver of the tug, a 64-year-old male, was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition where he has been stabilized,
5-year-old killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion in Michigan
A 5-year-old boy was killed and his mother was injured Friday after a hyperbaric chamber exploded at a medical facility in Troy, Michigan. The chamber contained 100% oxygen, making it extremely flammable, according to Lt. Keith Young of the Detroit Fire Department. Officers and firefighters responded to the explosion shortly before 8 a.m. “Up
Justice Department discussing future of Mayor Eric Adams’ case, including dropping altogether: Sources
The Justice Department has had discussions about the future of the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams — including the possibility of dropping the case all together, sources familiar with the talks told ABC News. No final decision has been made and the talks between the main Justice Department and prosecutors with […