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Ohio corrections officer killed in Christmas Day prison attack: Beyond comprehension

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

(LUCASVILLE, OH) An inmate allegedly assaulted and killed a veteran corrections officer on Christmas Day at an Ohio prison, an attack authorities said was "beyond comprehension."Officer Andrew Lansing was attacked Wednesday at the Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) in Chillicothe, about 43 miles south of Columbus, according... Read More.

ABC News The Year: 2024 looks back at this years major news and entertainment events

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the world gears up for 2025, it leaves behind a year of war, political shifts, pop culture moments, sporting triumphs, lost stars and more.ABC News was there to chronicle every moment and will look back at this year's defining events... Read More.

The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This year was full of first-of-its-kind stories that got Americans talking.While this year saw Donald Trump's historic conviction and election to a non-consecutive second term, here's a look back at some of the most talked about stories of 2024 outside of... Read More.

West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nine states are on alert for wind, snow, avalanches and high surf as new storms hit the west.Parts of Oregon and Northern California could see 4 to 8 inches of rain over the next four days.A high wind alert is in... Read More.

Taxi cab strikes several pedestrians in NYCs Herald Square

Wednesday, December 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three people were hospitalized after a New York City taxi cab jumped the curb and struck multiple pedestrians in Herald Square on Christmas Day.The incident occurred on the Midtown Manhattan sidewalk at 4:03 p.m. as the taxi driver was northbound on... Read More.

What happens next for the labor battle at Starbucks?

Wednesday, December 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A dayslong holiday strike against Starbucks ended on Tuesday with the largest work stoppage ever carried out by the company's unionized workers, involving strikes at more than 300 stores in dozens of cities nationwide, the union Starbucks Workers United said."The company... Read More.

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.15 billion after no Christmas Eve winner

Wednesday, December 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $1.15 billion on Wednesday after no ticket matched the numbers drawn on Tuesday, the lottery said.The next drawing will take place on Friday at 11 p.m. ET, with the cash value of the jackpot estimated... Read More.

FDA escalates recall of Costco eggs to include risks of severe illness or death

Wednesday, December 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the days leading up to Christmas, the Food and Drug Administration has further raised the red flag on some eggs distributed to Costco locations linked to possible salmonella exposure.The agency reclassified the affected eggs to the highest Class 1 alert... Read More.

Letter urging residents to report ‘brown folks’ condemned by Oregon officials

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEWPORT, Ore.) -- Several officials in Lincoln County, Oregon have received an anonymous letter urging people to report “brown folks” they suspect are undocumented immigrants, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office."The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office recently learned about a letter being circulated throughout... Read More.

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $1 billion ahead of its Christmas Eve drawing.The estimated jackpot would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history and its seventh billion-dollar prize.It would also be the largest ever won in... Read More.

California storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

(SANTA CRUZ, Calif.) -- A powerful storm pummeling the West Coast churned up waves as high as 60 feet, killing one man, sweeping another out to sea and prompting multiple rescues when a pier collapsed in Santa Cruz, California, authorities said.A series of storms leading... Read More.

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione tops $200K

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state murder and terrorism charges in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, supporters of the suspect continued to donate tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him, leaving... Read More.

Ohio corrections officer killed in Christmas Day prison attack: Beyond comprehension

ABC News The Year: 2024 looks back at this years major news and entertainment events

The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow

Taxi cab strikes several pedestrians in NYCs Herald Square

What happens next for the labor battle at Starbucks?

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.15 billion after no Christmas Eve winner

FDA escalates recall of Costco eggs to include risks of severe illness or death

Letter urging residents to report ‘brown folks’ condemned by Oregon officials

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

California storm turns deadly as waves wreak havoc in coastal communities

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione tops $200K

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