National News

Exploring the loneliness epidemic: From professional cuddlers to social clubs

Tuesday, November 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Even before the pandemic took hold in 2020, Americans drifted away from their social circles, dedicating more and more time to solitary activities. This shift has deepened feelings of social isolation, leaving many individuals longing for connections and companionship that once... Read More.

Tropical Storm Rafael slams Caribbean, may head to Gulf Coast this weekend

Tuesday, November 5 by ABC News

Tropical Storm Rafael is barreling through the Caribbean and may impact the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend.Rafael is bringing gusty winds and heavy rain to Jamaica on Tuesday morning.The storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday night as it passes over the... Read More.

Election Day forecast: Heavy rain, record heat and snow could impact voters across US

Tuesday, November 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters across the country.The heaviest concentration of rain is expected in Wisconsin, Louisiana, eastern Texas and... Read More.

Law enforcement on alert for Election Day threats, new report says

Monday, November 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Election workers across the country are being bombarded with threats, and law enforcement agencies nationwide are dedicating “substantial resources” to ensure public safety during the election, according to a new threat assessment obtained by ABC News.The document, transmitted Monday by the... Read More.

Developing storm Rafael could hit the Gulf Coast this week: Latest forecast

Monday, November 4 by ABC News

A tropical system churning in the Caribbean is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday as it takes aim at Jamaica, the Cayman Islands and the Gulf Coast.A tropical storm warning has been issued for Jamaica, where Rafael is forecast to bring... Read More.

Truck crash kills 4, injures 17 on Michigan interstate

Sunday, November 3 by ABC News

(LANSING, MI) -- A semitractor-trailer crashed into backed-up traffic on a Michigan interstate, killing four people and injuring 17 others just before midnight on Saturday, police said.Troopers with the Michigan State Police had been stationed on Interstate 96, controlling traffic as workers installed power... Read More.

Ex-Louisville officer guilty of violating Breonna Taylors civil rights

Saturday, November 2 by ABC News

(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) -- A jury on Friday found former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a fatal botched police raid, in a retrial of the federal case against him.The guilty verdict came hours after the jury acquitted... Read More.