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At least 10 dead after record-breaking snowstorm swept across the South

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports, crippling roadways and leaving freezing temperatures in its wake.At least 10 deaths have been attributed to the storm and accompanying cold blast.In Dale... Read More.

Worlds most active volcano begins 5th eruptive episode

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(KILAEUA, Hawaii,) -- The world's most active volcano, located in Kilauea, Hawaii, resumed its latest eruption on Wednesday.Volcanic activity was noted just before 3 p.m. local time in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.The activity marked the fifth episode from the Kilauea volcano since it started... Read More.

Nashville school shooting suspect allegedly praised mass shooters, extremist views

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- An alleged portrait is beginning to emerge of the 17-year-old boy who opened fire at his Nashville high school on Wednesday, killing one student and wounding a second student, according to police.Solomon Henderson, who was armed with a pistol, fired multiple... Read More.

7 cops shot one after the other while responding to call for help from apartment

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- Seven police officers have been shot one after the other after responding to a call made from inside a home in San Antonio, Texas, police said.The incident occurred Wednesday evening when police officers received a call from an apartment in San... Read More.

Beloved family tortoise found safe after LA fires

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A beloved pet tortoise has been found safe in the wake of California wildfires.The rescue occurred after the family's Altadena home was destroyed in the Eaton Fire, according to the San Dimas Sheriff's Station.In a video the station shared Saturday to... Read More.

Judge to consider challenge to Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- President Donald Trump's executive order challenging birthright citizenship will face its first legal test in a Seattle courtroom Thursday.A federal judge will hear a request made by four Democratic-led states to issue a temporary restraining order against the executive order signed by... Read More.

Steve Bannon pushes for more aggressive defense in court

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Steve Bannon wants more aggressive lawyers to represent him when he stands trial on charges he defrauded donors to an online campaign to fund a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, he argued in a court hearing Wednesday."I've been smeared by a political... Read More.

1 student killed, 1 hurt in shooting at Nashville high school; suspect dead from self-inflicted wound

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- A 17-year-old boy opened fire at a Nashville high school on Wednesday, killing one student and wounding a second student, according to police.The teenager, who was armed with a pistol, fired multiple shots in the cafeteria at Antioch High School around... Read More.

Jan. 6 rioter whose case was tossed after Trump pardon arrested on pending weapons charges

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Florida man who prosecutors alleged attacked police with an explosive device during the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol — and whose case was dropped following President Donald Trump's sweeping pardons and commutations issued Monday, was arrested Wednesday on pending... Read More.

Rain headed to fire-ravaged Southern California will bring threat of landslides

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Much-anticipated rain could be headed to drought-stricken Southern California this weekend -- but rainfall also brings the threat of landslides in the wake of Los Angeles County's devastating fires.Rain and mountain snow are expected in Southern California on Saturday and Sunday.Rainfall... Read More.

Shots fired at Nashville high school, shooter no longer a threat: School district

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Antioch High School in Nashville is on lockdown after shots were fired inside the school, according to Metro Nashville Public Schools.At least two students were shot in the cafeteria, according to Nashville police. The shooter then shot himself, police said.The shooter... Read More.

Heres why you might be automatically following Trump on Instagram, Facebook

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the days since President Donald Trump assumed office, many people online have begun expressing alarm to find they were unwittingly following Trump on Instagram and Facebook.Across social media, posts have proliferated by people concerned after discovering they were automatically following... Read More.