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Trump announces tariffs on NATO allies for opposing US control of Greenland

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the NATO countries who have sent small contingents of troops to Greenland amid the White House's push to acquire the island will be charged a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the United... Read More.

Back-to-back winter storms hit the East this weekend with arctic blast behind them next week

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two winter storms will move through the East this weekend, with cold air coming right behind it in an arctic blast forecast for next week.The first of the two storm systems will be a quick-moving, clipper system that continues to bring... Read More.

How the Diplomatic Security Service is helping to secure the Winter Olympics for fans and athletes

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Athletes and fans will start arriving at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan next month, but one U.S. agency has been on the ground working to ensure safety at the games.Special agents from the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) have been... Read More.

Man accused of fatally shooting neighbor through wall charged with manslaughter

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(DANBURY, Conn.) -- A man wanted for the fatal shooting of his neighbor, who was shot through a wall in a Connecticut townhouse last week, has been charged with manslaughter following his surrender, police said Friday.Victor Quispe, 37, was shot inside his home in... Read More.

Uvalde gunman fired 117 shots in 2 minutes before officer Gonzales entered the school, official says

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) -- The Uvalde, Texas, gunman fired 117 rounds in two Robb Elementary School classrooms during a two-minute period before school police officer Adrian Gonzales entered the building, a Texas Ranger told jurors on Friday.Ranger Nick Hill testified that Gonzales had a... Read More.

Father charged with murder in apparent case of mistaken identity, police say

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A man has been arrested and charged with murder in an apparent case of mistaken identity that turned deadly early Christmas Day, according to police.Jonathan Ross Mata, 39, was charged on Wednesday with the murder of 25-year-old Desmond Butler, according to the... Read More.

Imports contaminated with radioactive isotope likely to continue for foreseeable future: US bulletin

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Commodities from Indonesia beyond shrimp will almost certainly test positive for a radioactive isotope in the coming weeks and months, according to a new intelligence bulletin that follows a recall last month of 84,000 bags of frozen raw shrimp imported from... Read More.

Major winter storm moving, bringing strong wind gusts, snow to Plains and Northeast

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of people in the High Plains will experience widespread wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph, from Montana to Kansas. This wind, which will last all day and into the evening, could take down large trees, cause power outages, reduce... Read More.

DOJ say it’s making ‘substantial progress’ reviewing additional Epstein files for release

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Justice Department officials said in a letter submitted to two federal judges Thursday that they are making "substantial progress" reviewing items related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- but gave no indication when additional material would be released.The... Read More.

3 deaths, dozens of illnesses linked to California poisonous mushroom outbreak: Officials

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(SONOMA COUNTY, Calif.) -- Foragers are being warned of what could be the largest toxic mushroom outbreak in California history, which state health officials say has caused three deaths and sickened more than 30 people who ingested the poisonous fungi.Recent heavy rains have caused... Read More.

Uvalde sergeant recounts entering Robb Elementary with Gonzales

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) -- Jurors on the trial of former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales listened to a firsthand account of the emergency response from a police sergeant who tried to enter Robb Elementary School with Gonzales.Prosecutors allege Gonzales, who is charged... Read More.

Appeals court says judge had no jurisdiction to order Mahmoud Khalil’s release

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court ruled Thursday a judge had no jurisdiction to order Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil released from immigration detention last summer, a decision that could lead to his re-arrest.Khalil, a green card holder who is married to... Read More.