National News

21-year-old man missing in the Great Smoky Mountains: NPS

Monday, September 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Park rangers in the Smoky Mountains are searching for a missing 21-year-old man who was last seen in Nashville four days ago, according to the National Park Service.Ryan Lakes was last seen in the Tennessee capital on Thursday, with park officials... Read More.

Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump on golf course, defends himself at trial

Monday, September 22 by ABC News

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) -- Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to kill Donald Trump on his West Palm Beach golf course last year, is defending himself before a Florida jury. Routh, who is representing himself despite lacking any legal education or experience, plans to... Read More.

‘We Are All Immigrants’ — a high school student aims to unite with children’s book

Sunday, September 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Immigration can be a hot-button topic, something frequently discussed on cable news and splashed across the headlines. But to one enterprising young author, it's also the perfect material for a children's book that helps young people understand each other's roots.Last month,... Read More.

Armed man arrested at stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona: Officials

Sunday, September 21 by ABC News

(GLENDALE, Ariz.) -- A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly impersonated a law enforcement officer and brought a weapon to the stadium where Charlie Kirk's memorial service will be held on Sunday, according to officials.Joshua Runkles, 42, was booked on charges... Read More.

1 dead, 2 wounded after shooting at New Hampshire country club: Police

Sunday, September 21 by ABC News

(NASHUA, N.H.) -- One man was killed and several people were wounded after a shooting at a New Hampshire country club Saturday evening, authorities said.It happened at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua when a man entered the club and fired several gunshots,... Read More.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers say possible death penalty ‘based on politics, not merit’

Saturday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The federal indictment that makes Luigi Mangione eligible for the death penalty if he's convicted of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson should be dismissed because a "torrent of prejudice from multiple public officials" violated his constitutional rights and made it impossible... Read More.

Flash flooding threat could return out West as Gabrielle churns in the Atlantic

Saturday, September 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some pop-up showers and thunderstorms are possible on Saturday, mainly to the north of areas hit hardest by flash flooding recently, but there is no organized threat of flash flooding today as tropical moisture begins to thin out. No flood alerts... Read More.