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US soldiers, civilian interpreter killed during ambush in Syria by apparent ISIS gunman: Officials

Saturday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two U.S. soldiers and one civilian U.S. interpreter were killed in Syria Saturday after they were ambushed by a likely ISIS gunman, U.S. officials said.The gunman was killed by "partner forces" during a skirmish, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Three other... Read More.

Powerball jackpot surges to $1 billion ahead of Saturday drawing

Saturday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $1 billion, a cash value of $457.7 million, for Saturday night's drawing.This is the game's seventh largest prize ever, according to Powerball. The largest prize ever was $2.04 billion won on Nov. 7, 2022.The... Read More.

Rain expected to return to the Pacific Northwest after short break

Saturday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Another atmospheric river is forecast to pound the Pacific Northwest with several inches of rain on Monday and Tuesday just after a short break in the rain.Most river levels in Washington and Oregon are now beginning to fall and forecast to... Read More.

Russia again targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in ‘massive attack’

Saturday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Russia targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure with missile and drone strikes in another "massive attack" Friday night into Saturday morning, Ukrainian authorities said."All necessary services are currently working to restore electricity and water supply in our communities affected by Russia's overnight attack,"... Read More.

Busta Rhymes, Tyrese Gibson deliver supplies to Jamaica to aid in post-Hurricane Melissa recovery

Saturday, December 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Celebrities are dedicating their voices, time and talents to helping the island of Jamaica recover from one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever make landfall in the Atlantic basin.On Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica as a... Read More.