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How Talking to the ‘Chat’ Crossed Over Into Real Life

BARRETT SWANSON

It’s a word ripped from Twitch streams, but it functions as a Greek chorus for an online, isolated generation.

Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race

JENNIFER MEDINA

Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.

Nick Reiner files petition demanding trust fund money to pay for defense

Reiner is asking for his trust fund money in order to pay for his defense against murder charges.

Maine 2026 live primary election results

Voters are heading to the polls on June 9, 2026.

US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa

The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa

WATCH: The historic 2026 NBA Finals and what comes next

ABC News’ Perry Russom speaks with Andscape senior writer Justin Tinsley to discuss the 2026 NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs broke the New York Knicks’ historic playoff winning streak.

Bill Gates to testify in congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigation

Bill Gates was set to appear before a congressional panel investigating the Jeffrey Epstein files, becoming the latest powerful figure linked to the disgraced financier to testify

South Carolina primary results: Trump-backed Evette in runoff for governor

Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, backed by Trump, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson will advance to a runoff in the South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary.

12 killed, 9 injured in mass shooting in Johannesburg settlement, police say

A manhunt was underway for "more than 10" suspects, police said.

Bill Gates to face questions from House panel regarding his relationship with Epstein

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will face questions Wednesday from the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

'Anti-Weaponization Fund' still being challenged despite DOJ's vows to kill it

Two separate cases are challenging the administration's scuttled $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund," despite vows from the DOJ that the plan is "not going forward."

WATCH: Girl with no musical training stuns with handpan talent

ABC News' Danny New profiles an 11-year-old girl in Germany whose handpan performances are gaining attention on streaming platforms.

Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina

KELLEN BROWNING

Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.

WATCH: Jalen Brunson and dad on unbreakable father-son bond through basketball

Just a toddler when he watched dad Rick Brunson play at Madison Square Garden, Jalen's now in the spotlight on basketball’s biggest stage – and the father-son duo will make history in the NBA Finals.

Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028

Nevada’s primaries have resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford.