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White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nine states from Virginia to Maine are under snow alerts on Christmas Eve morning as a band of snow moves through the Northeast, bringing treacherous driving conditions.A white Christmas?The National Weather Service considers it a white Christmas if there's 1 inch... Read More.

American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide technical issue

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

A "technical issue" briefly disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said, at the start of a busy Christmas Eve for travelers around the country.The Federal Aviation Administration said American requested a ground stop for all its flights. An hour later,... Read More.

1 dead, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

One person died and at least five were hospitalized after a boat explosion and dock fire at a marina in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.The explosion occurred in direct view of an EarthCam feed set up at the Lauderdale Marina.Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to several... Read More.

Catalyst: Luigi Mangiones supporters brave 11-degree arctic blast to air healthcare grievances

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

As Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges in Manhattan Criminal Court this morning, protesters from all walks of life assembled outside the courthouse to show their support for the alleged killer.While their reasons to bear the 11-degree weather varied -- including personal... Read More.

Nebraska governor recovering from serious injuries after being bucked off a horse

Monday, December 23 by ABC News

(NEBRASKA) -- Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is recovering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being bucked off a horse, his office said Monday.The incident happened when the Republican leader was riding on horseback with family members near Columbus on Sunday.The governor was thrown from... Read More.

Officer fatally shot at supermarket, suspect in custody: Police

Monday, December 23 by ABC News

(GREENSBORO, N.C.) -- A North Carolina police officer was fatally shot while responding to a report of a person with a gun inside a supermarket, authorities said.The shooting occurred Monday morning at a Food Lion in Greensboro, police said.Greensboro officer Michael Horan was fatally... Read More.

House Ethics report finds substantial evidence Gaetz violated Florida statutory rape law

Monday, December 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The bipartisan House Ethics Committee on Monday released a scathing report concluding its yearslong investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, finding "substantial evidence" that he had sex with a 17-year-old in 2017 in violation of Florida's statutory rape law, and engaged in... Read More.

CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in Manhattan court to state murder charges

Monday, December 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Luigi Mangione on Monday pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.The 26-year-old Mangione entered the Manhattan courtroom in shackles and under heavy guard. He was dressed in civilian clothes, wearing... Read More.

Biden commutes sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates

Monday, December 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 inmates on federal death row, the White House said Monday.The move reduces the sentence for all but three of the 40 inmates on federal death row. Biden said that the commutations are "consistent... Read More.

CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione to appear in Manhattan court for arraignment on state murder charges

Monday, December 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Luigi Mangione is expected to appear on Monday in a Manhattan court for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.He is facing 11 charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.... Read More.

5 hurt, driver dead after fleeing suspect drives truck into Texas mall: Authorities

Sunday, December 22 by ABC News

(KILLEEN, Texas) -- Five people were hurt after a man fleeing troopers drove a truck "several hundred yards" through the entrance of a mall on Saturday in Killeen, Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.Four people were injured as the driver was "actively... Read More.

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $862 million

Saturday, December 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Mega Millions jackpot surged to $944 million on Saturday after no ticket matched the numbers drawn on Friday, the lottery said.The winning numbers on Friday were 2, 20, 51, 56, 57 and gold Mega Ball 19.The next drawing will be... Read More.