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Judge delays Trump’s Nov. 26 sentencing date in his hush money case

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York Judge Juan Merchan has delayed President-elect Donald Trump's Nov. 26 sentencing date in his criminal hush money case, according to a brief order issued Friday.The judge is allowing the defense to file a motion to dismiss the case,... Read More.

Jonathan Majors ex-girlfriend drops defamation and assault lawsuit

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Actor Jonathan Majors and his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari have agreed to resolve her civil claims that followed his misdemeanor assault conviction in New York, according to a court filing.Majors and Jabbari stipulated to a dismissal of her lawsuit for defamation and... Read More.

Police recover Travis Kelces watch after spate of burglaries targeting athletes during games

Friday, November 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Authorities investigating the rash of recent burglaries at the homes of professional athletes have recovered a watch belonging to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in Providence, Rhode Island, sources familiar with the case told ABC News.Kelce’s Leawood, Kansas, home... Read More.

Texas land commissioner open to offering Trump more land for mass deportation

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(STARR COUNTY, Texas) -- A Texas official, who this week offered the incoming Trump administration a 1,402-acre plot of land to build "deportation facilities," says other parts of Texas near the border could be offered up in a similar fashion."Absolutely -- I have 13... Read More.

Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The tallest animal on Earth is in danger, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has called for federal protections for giraffe species for the first time.In the face of poaching, habitat loss and climate change, the agency proposes... Read More.

Financial aid applications are open: What you need to know after last years mess

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The college financial aid application used by millions of American families is now officially open for the 2025-2026 school year -- 10 days ahead of schedule.Top officials from the Department of Education said on a call with reporters Thursday they're "confident"... Read More.

Wisconsin kayaker who faked death says he is safe but wont reveal his location, wont come home

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(GREEN LAKE, Wis.) -- Ryan Borgwardt, the husband and father of three who authorities said faked his own death at a Wisconsin lake and fled the country, is speaking to police but isn't revealing where he is, the local sheriff said.In recent weeks, as... Read More.

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade could be target of terrorist threats, officials warn

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may be an attractive target for both foreign and domestic terroristic violence, according to a joint threat assessment obtained by ABC News.Among the most significant threats facing the nation's largest Thanksgiving celebration "stems from lone... Read More.

Water levels at reservoirs all over the Northeast dried up due to drought conditions in recent months

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Important bodies of water that supply water to populated regions in the Northeast have dried up due to drought conditions in recent months, according to experts.Water levels at reservoirs in the region have decreased to the point of concern for water... Read More.

Wisconsin man who faked death says he is safe but wont reveal his location, wont come home

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(GREEN LAKE, Wis.) -- Ryan Borgwardt, the husband and father of three who authorities said faked his own death at a Wisconsin lake and fled the country, is speaking to police but isn't revealing where he is, the local sheriff said.When authorities reached Borgwardt... Read More.

Brooklyn man convicted in 1989 murder of Yusuf Hawkins will try to prove his innocence

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) -- When Yusuf Hawkins, a Black 16-year-old, was shot and killed in Brooklyn in 1989 as he went to purchase a car, the crime set off months of angry protests.Now, the man convicted in Hawkins' murder, who has been behind bars for... Read More.

Kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors driving increase in sales, report finds

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- E-cigarettes in kid-friendly flavors are driving retail sales and contain more addictive nicotine than ever, according to a new report from the nonprofit CDC Foundation and advocacy group Truth Initiative.The report showed a 47% increase in e-cigarette sales at U.S. retail... Read More.