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Appeals court rejects Trumps attempt to overturn E. Jean Carroll verdict

Monday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court on Monday rejected President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a jury's verdict last year that found he sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s.The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided "Trump has not demonstrated that the... Read More.

15 injured after Brightline train collides with fire truck in Florida

Saturday, December 28 by ABC News

(DELRAY BEACH, Fla.) -- A Brightline train collided with a fire truck on Saturday morning in Delray Beach, Florida, injuring three firefighters and 12 train passengers, city officials said.The three injured Delray Beach firefighters were transported to a local hospital, where they are currently... Read More.

Churches fight to stay open as attendance dwindles

Saturday, December 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- During the final Mass at the All Saints Parish in Buffalo, New York, on a warm Sunday in July, the priests encouraged the few parishioners who came to take comfort in holy scripture."For everything, there is a season, and a time... Read More.

Severe weather, including risk of tornadoes, to impact South this weekend

Saturday, December 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A moderate risk for severe weather is in place from eastern Texas through Louisiana and Mississippi and into Alabama on Saturday.The risk for severe weather begins in Texas on Saturday morning and then charges east through the evening and into overnight.The... Read More.

Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California

Saturday, December 28 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The winning ticket for the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been sold in California, with the winner set to take home the fifth-largest prize ever.The winning ticket was sold in Shasta County at the Circle K on 3505 Rhonda Road... Read More.

Shocking footage shows handcuffed inmate who died after prison guards beat him

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Excerpts of body-worn camera footage from four corrections officers were released Friday by the New York Attorney General’s Office showing the in-custody beating of 43-year-old inmate Robert Brooks, who the AG's office says was brutalized by prison guards while handcuffed at... Read More.

NYC taxi cab victim speaks out: Didnt even know what happened

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 9-year-old boy visiting New York City for the holidays will remain hospitalized "for quite some time," the boy's mother said after they both were pinned by a taxi cab on Christmas Day."[It] hit us from behind. Didn't even know what... Read More.

Woman sleeping in truck killed in explosion at Tyson Foods plant in Georgia

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(GEORGIA) -- A woman sleeping in a truck was killed when a fire caused an explosion at a Tyson Foods poultry plant in Georgia overnight, officials said.The victim, 61-year-old Bajarma Batozhapov of Las Vegas, didn't work at the plant, nor did her husband, the... Read More.

Systane eye drops recalled due to fungal contamination: FDA

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- One lot of eye drops is being voluntarily recalled due to potential fungal contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced earlier this week.The eye drops, Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, are single vial drops available in a 25-count box and... Read More.

Sinkhole on New Jersey interstate was caused by collapse of abandoned mineshaft

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(WHARTON, N.J.) -- A sinkhole on a northern New Jersey interstate that's closed eastbound traffic for over 24 hours was caused by a collapse of abandoned mineshaft, officials said.Interstate 80 eastbound in Wharton is closed and will stay closed until further notice as sinkhole... Read More.

NPS urges caution amid Kilaueas volcanic activity after shocking scene

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(HAWAII ISLAND, Hawaii) -- The National Park Service is cautioning people to heed warnings and safety precautions while watching volcanic activity since the latest eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the most active in the world.Kilauea began erupting on Monday, marking its... Read More.

Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

Friday, December 27 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a newborn pygmy hippo just before the holidays, the zoo announced in a press release on Dec 24.The newborn arrived on Dec 9. after a seven-month gestation, the press release said. The pygmy... Read More.