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President Biden announces student loan forgiveness

Biden called for cancellation of student loan debt up to 20 thousand dollars per borrower.

  ABC NEWS– President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness announcement called for the cancellation of student loan debt up to $20,000 per borrower. But there are critics on both sides of the aisle. ABC’s Morgan Norwood has the details. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: Joe Biden, loans

New details on the classified records reportedly taken from Mar a Lago

New details stemming from the search of former president Donald Trump's home, Mar-a-Lago

ABC NEWS–New details stemming from the search of former president Donald Trump’s home, Mar-a-Lago. Tuesday, The National Archives released a letter that highlights the sheer volume of classified records the former president allegedly took from the White House to his Florida estate. ABC’s Jay O’Brien has the latest from Washington. Categories: National News Tags: Donald Trump

Dr. Anthony Fauci to step down from his role as NIAID director in December

"While I am moving on from my current positions, I am not retiring," Fauci said.

ABC NEWS– Dr. Anthony Fauci will step down from his roles of director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden this December, he announced on Monday. “While I am moving on from my current positions, I am not retiring,” Fauci said in a statement. “After more than 50 years of…

President Joe Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act

Includes biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change

ABC NEWS–President Joe Biden, on Tuesday, signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change. ABC’s has a breakdown of the $740 Billion Inflation Reduction Act.   Categories: National News Tags: inflation, President Joe Biden

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19

Susan Walsh/AP, FILE Washington, D.C. (ABC News)–First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her office. Jill Biden tested negative on Monday during her routine testing, and then developed “cold-like symptoms” Monday night, according to her communications director, Elizabeth Alexander. “She tested negative again on a rapid antigen test, but a PCR test came back positive,” Alexander said…

Husband of SC woman impaled by Beach Umbrella speaks out

Myrtle Beach woman fatally struck last week when wind sent an umbrella flying on the beach in Garden City

ABC NEWS-A Myrtle Beach woman was fatally struck last week when wind sent an umbrella flying on the beach in Garden City. Now her husband is speaking out. ABC’s Victor Oquendo has more. Categories: Local News

New CDC Guidelines on COVID-19

Health officials easing recommendations for unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus

ABC NEWS–Now to the latest on COVID-19 and the new guidelines released by the CDC this week. Health officials easing recommendations for unvaccinated people who are exposed to the virus. ABC’s Reena Roy has the details. Categories: National News, News Tags: CDC, covid-19 vaccine

Anne Heche dies following car crash, family says

Heche suffered a "severe anoxic brain injury," her family said.

ABC NEWS ABC NEWS-Anne Heche has died at the age of 53 after suffering serious injuries in a fiery car accident in Los Angeles, her family says. Heche suffered a “severe anoxic brain injury,” her family said. Heche was declared brain dead Thursday night but has been kept on life support for organ donation, and her heart is still beating,…

What parents need to know about ‘BeReal’ app

The app encourages users to "just be real" and promote positivity, has been gaining popularity among teens.

ABC NEWS–There is a new online platform that is encouraging authenticity. The “Be Real” App is seeing a huge spike in popularity , with some saying it could be a solution to social media’s influence on young people and their self-worth. ABC’s JuJu Chang has more. Categories: News Tags: App