Melissa Gaffney

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News Editor at ABC News

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Dominique Pelicot given maximum 20 year sentence in France rape trial that has shocked the world

Dec 18, 2024 | ktbb.com | Melissa Gaffney |Jon Haworth
Who are the Syrian rebels that have toppled Assad and taken Damascus?

Dec 8, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Melissa Gaffney |David Brennan

HTS, which has roots in al-Qaeda, is considered a terrorist group by the U.S.ByMelissa Gaffney and David BrennanDecember 8, 2024, 11:13 AMAfter a lightning 10-day offensive, rebel forces in Syria captured its capital, Damascus, and toppled the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Netanyahu again vows military operation in Rafah, as Biden administration hopes for cease-fire in 'coming days'

Apr 30, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Melissa Gaffney

John Kirby said the U.S. position on Rafah hasn't changed. As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Tuesday that Israel would proceed with a military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah "with or without a deal," the Biden administration -- which has repeatedly warned against a Rafah offensive -- appears to be holding out hope for a cease-fire agreement. "We will enter Rafah because we have no other choice," Netanyahu said Tuesday in comments translated from Hebrew.
Iran launches attack on Israel: What is the Iron Dome?

Apr 14, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Melissa Gaffney

The IDF said "99% of the threats" launched toward Israel were intercepted. Iran unleashed an attack on Israel Saturday night, sending more than 300 uncrewed drones and missiles toward targets throughout the country, Israeli military officials said. All but a few were intercepted by Israel and its allies, including the United States, officials said.
De fausses applications de plus en plus trompeuses : une prÃ©occupation croissante

Apr 10, 2024 | globalsecuritymag.fr | Melissa Gaffney

De fausses applications de plus en plus trompeuses : une préoccupation croissanteLes cybercriminels emploient des tactiques de plus en plus sophistiquées pour cibler des utilisateurs peu méfiants. L'une d'elles est le smishing, une attaque qui utilise des SMS en apparence légitimes, pour tromper les individus et les pousser à fournir des informations sensibles (identifiants de connexion, données financières, ...) ou à télécharger des contenus malveillants.
Former Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82

Mar 27, 2024 | willmarradio.com | Melissa Gaffney |Tal Axelrod

(NEW YORK) -- Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82 years old. Lieberman died in New York City "due to complications from a fall," his family said in a statement. "His beloved wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him as he passed. Senator Lieberman's love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest," the statement read.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82

Mar 27, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Melissa Gaffney |Tal Axelrod

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82 years old. Lieberman died in New York City "due to complications from a fall," his family said in a statement. "His beloved wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him as he passed. Senator Lieberman's love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest," the statement read.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82

Mar 27, 2024 | aol.com | Melissa Gaffney |Tal Axelrod

Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82 years old. Lieberman died in New York City "due to complications from a fall," his family said in a statement. "His beloved wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him as he passed. Senator Lieberman's love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest," the statement read.
South braces for flooding as dense fog impacts millions across US

Jan 25, 2024 | abc7.com | Max Golembo |Morgan Winsor |Emily Shapiro |Melissa Gaffney

ByMax Golembo, Morgan Winsor, Emily Shapiro and Melissa GaffneyFriday, January 26, 2024 12:30AMCommunities in the South are grappling with dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall, while dense fog envelops a swath of the U.S.Major flash flooding struck Wednesday from Louisiana to Mississippi, where rainfall totals ranged from 5 to 9 inches. Over the past few days, heavy rain also hit parts of eastern Texas, just north of Houston, where more than 8 inches fell.
Shark attack Maui: Man dies after shark encounter at Paia Bay, officials say

Jan 1, 2024 | abc7ny.com | Melissa Gaffney

A 39-year-old man has died following a shark "encounter" at Maui's Paia Bay, officials said. The Maui Police Department said it responded to the beach around 11:19 a.m. local time Saturday. "Upon arrival, Ocean Safety Officers were transporting a male who sustained injuries from a shark encounter via jet ski to shore," officials said in a statement.