Amazon(NEW YORK) — Amazon launched a sidewalk robot delivery service on Wednesday, but it comes with a human chaperone. “Amazon Scout,” a blue-colored, six-wheeled, self-driving cart “the size of a small cooler,” started delivering packages “at a walking pace” in Snohomish County, Washington, according to an Amazon blog post. The pilot program is starting with …
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Jan 23
Striking LA teachers return to class as Denver teachers prepare to walk out
Ridofranz/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — Teachers and students in Los Angeles returned to their classrooms on Wednesday after a deal was reached, ending the city’s landmark teacher strike. Though a deal was reached in Los Angeles, a similar conflict seems set to unfold in Denver as teachers there voted in favor of a strike. The Denver teachers’ …
Jan 23
Olivia Ambrose found crying with ‘horrified’ look next to alleged kidnapper: Documents
imaginima/iStock(BOSTON) — A 23-year-old woman allegedly held against her will was crying and had “a horrified look on her face” when police found her at her suspected kidnapper’s Boston home, according to court documents. Victor Pena, the 38-year-old charged in the kidnapping of Olivia Ambrose, was arrested after authorities say he was found at his …
Jan 23
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin successfully launches rocket into space, again
Alex Wong/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Jeff Bezos’ space company successfully launched its 10th rocket into space from its West Texas facility Wednesday morning, inching the company further toward its goal of commercial space flight. Blue Origin’s New Shepard mission — named after Alan Shepard, the first American in space — brought eight NASA payloads into …
Jan 23
Green Beret killed in Afghanistan is identified
scyther5/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon identified U.S. Army Special Forces Sgt. 1st Class Joshua “Zach” Beale as the U.S. service member who was killed in combat in Afghanistan on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Green Beret was killed in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan Province while conducting combat operations. Beale was the second U.S. military death in Afghanistan in a week …
Jan 23
In escalation of tensions, Trump to recognize Venezuela’s opposition leader as head of government
YURI CORTEZ/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a sharp escalation of tensions, the Trump administration on Wednesday recognized the leader of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled National Assembly as the head of government after he declared himself acting president in a rally with supporters. The move is a strong rebuke of strongman Nicolas Maduro, the socialist president of Venezuela who …
Jan 23
Olivia Ambrose kidnapping suspect due in court after Boston disappearance
imaginima/iStock(BOSTON) — A Boston man is expected to appear in Charlestown Municipal Court Wednesday in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 23-year-old woman. Ahead of the scheduled arraignment, defense attorneys requested that suspect Victor Pena undergo a mental health evaluation, reported ABC Boston affiliate WCVB. Pena, 38, was charged with kidnapping after authorities say …
Jan 23
Swiss Guard, the centuries-old protector of the Vatican, innovates with 3D-printed helmets
palinchakjr/iStock(LONDON) — To celebrate their 513th anniversary, the Swiss Guard — the tiny security force that protects the Vatican –- has debuted modern 3D-printed helmets made of a strong but light-weight plastic. The new helmets, worn for the first time on Tuesday, are a mixture of practicality and function. The cast-iron helmets the guards have …
Jan 23
Phoenix police arrest former nurse after woman in vegetative state gives birth
Kuzma/iStock(PHOENIX) — Police in Arizona have made an arrest in connection with a woman who gave birth to a baby boy while in a vegetative state. The 36-year-old suspect, Nathan Sutherland, was arrested after investigators obtained a DNA sample Tuesday, according to the Phoenix Police Department. Police said that they had determined that his DNA …
Jan 23
Cardi B among the stars slated for 2019 Super Bowl ads
Gladys Vega/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — With the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, many big companies are gearing up for what will be one of the biggest commercial opportunities of the year, and ABC News’ Good Morning America got an exclusive first look at some of the biggest ads that will air during the …