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Man nearly electrocuted to death while hanging Christmas lights on tree

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man was nearly electrocuted to death after being hired to hang Christmas lights on a large tree in Massachusetts, police said.The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 10 a.m. when the Wellesley Police Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call... Read More.

Maryland prison inmate killed in his own cell by another prisoner

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(CUMBERLAND, Md.) -- A 28-year-old prison inmate has been killed in his own cell by another prisoner who was serving time in the same facility, police said.The inmate, identified as Robert Warren -- a state prison inmate serving time at the North Branch Correctional... Read More.

Stowaway discovered on board flight from New York to Paris

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Amid the Thanksgiving travel rush, a stowaway was discovered Tuesday night onboard a Delta Air Lines flight out of JFK Airport in New York City headed to Paris.Authorities said the stowaway was discovered on board Delta Flight 264 from JFK to... Read More.

Sean Diddy Combs denied bail

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

Judge Arun Subramanian ruled to deny bail for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday.Both federal prosecutors and Combs' attorneys submitted their final letters about whether the music mogul should be allowed out on bail on Monday.Prosecutors argued that Combs’ attempt to influence witnesses while in... Read More.

Moana star says people should stop making fun of Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivos teary Wicked press tour

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

The Wicked promotional run has become the press tour that has spawned a thousand memes, as stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were seen constantly tearing up, full-out crying and being dramatic while talking about the film. But the star... Read More.

FedEx deliveries of AT&T iPhones targeted in nationwide theft ring

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- AAT&T customers are being urged to stay cautious as thieves are using cellular data to track and steal deliveries, particularly iPhones.Police report a nationwide surge in package thefts by organized criminal groups targeting FedEx shipments of new AT&T iPhones, sometimes resulting... Read More.

Margot Robbie hopes Babylon will be this generations The Shawshank Redemption

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

Margot Robbie is waiting for the world to catch up on Babylon.On a recent episode of the Talking Pictures podcast, host Ben Mankiewicz told Robbie he kept wondering, "Why don't people like this movie?" as he watched the Damien Chazelle-directed 2022 film."I am... Read More.

Abortions fell 2% the year Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade: CDC

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The number of abortions performed in the U.S. fell slightly in 2022, the year the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade, a new federal report found.In 2022, a total of 613,383 legal abortions were reported by 48 areas. Among the 47 areas... Read More.

Moana 2 scores Disney Animation record with $13.8 million in previews

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

How far will Moana 2 go at the box office? That's yet to be determined, but the film has already scored a Disney Animation record.The film earned $13.8 million at the box office on Tuesday in preview screenings, according to Variety. That makes... Read More.

Daughter of pilot who died in crash while rescuing dogs speaks out about his death

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Leah Kim remembers her dad for his infectious smile and loving heart."His legacy is for people to live their lives with joy," she told ABC News.Seuk Kim, 49, was a pilot, animal rescuer and father of three. He began flying during... Read More.

Search called off for missing Oregon woman and her 2 dogs

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

(WELCHES, Ore.) -- The search for a missing hiker and her two dogs in Oregon's Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness was suspended late Tuesday after four days, officials said.However, authorities said they are continuing to gather information and establish a timeline leading up to the disappearance of... Read More.

Ohio governor signs transgender bathroom ban for students

Wednesday, November 27 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a transgender bathroom ban for students into law.The law requires students in the state's K-12 schools, as well as colleges and universities, to use the restroom or facility that aligns with their sex assigned... Read More.