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JonBenét Ramseys father says advances in DNA technology can help police solve daughters 1996 murder

Tuesday, November 26 by ABC News

(BOULDER, CO) -- On the day after Christmas in 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up to discover their 6-year-old daughter, JonBenét, a child beauty queen, was missing from the family's Boulder, Colorado, home.A handwritten ransom note demanding $118,000 — John's exact bonus that... Read More.

Hurricane Helene impacted millions in North Carolina. For the socially vulnerable, recovery can be a challenge

Tuesday, November 26 by ABC News

(ASHEVILLE, NC) -- When Angela McGee fled her home in Asheville, North Carolina, on the night of Sept. 27 to escape the ravages of Hurricane Helene, she never imagined the destruction the powerful storm would bring.McGee and four of her eight children who were... Read More.

Social media influencer arrested after filming herself getting ready to steal from store using fake barcodes: Police

Tuesday, November 26 by ABC News

(CAPE CORAL, FL) -- A 22-year-old social media influencer on TikTok with nearly 300,000 followers has been arrested after using fake barcodes to steal from Target and filming herself getting ready before the alleged theft, police say.The Cape Coral Police Department in Florida responded... Read More.

Menendez brothers case back in court, aunts testify on their behalf

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- Erik and Lyle Menendez’s infamous case was back in front of a judge Monday, with their aunts appealing to the judge on their behalf, during a status hearing regarding the brothers' habeas corpus petition, which was filed last year for... Read More.

Former Kentucky sheriff pleads not guilty in shooting death of judge

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(KENTUCKY) -- A former Kentucky sheriff accused in the fatal shooting of a judge in September was arraigned on new charges Monday.Monday's arraignment hearing was held in the Letcher County Courthouse -- the same courthouse where Shawn "Mickey" Stines is accused of gunning down... Read More.

Biden pardons Peach and Blossom in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who escaped a fowl fate of ending up on someone's Thanksgiving table this year when they were pardoned Monday by President Biden at the White House."This event marks the official start of... Read More.

Florida woman faces sentencing in fatal shooting of neighbor Ajike Owens through locked door

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(OCALA, Fla.) -- Susan Lorincz, the Florida woman who was found guilty of first-degree felony manslaughter with a firearm in August, is set to be sentenced on Monday for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike "AJ" Owens, through a locked door in an incident that... Read More.

Thanksgiving forecast: Where the snow, rain is headed this holiday week

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Snow is headed to the Midwest and the West ahead of Thanksgiving, while rain will target the East Coast on Thanksgiving Day.Here's your weather forecast for the holiday week:MondaySnow is headed to Minnesota, northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan... Read More.

Bishop T.D. Jakes stable after medical emergency during Sunday sermon

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Bishop T.D. Jakes is stable after suffering a medical emergency during a sermon on Sunday, according to the megachurch Potter’s House of Dallas, where he serves as pastor.Video of the incident shows the renowned Christian pastor lowering his microphone and shaking in... Read More.

Thanksgiving travel and traffic: Best and worst times to drive and fly

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- AAA forecasts 79.9 million people will travel by car, plane or another mode of transportation for Thanksgiving -- up 1.7 million people compared to last year.Here’s what you need to know before you head to the airport or hit the highway:Air... Read More.

Peach and Blossom continue White House turkey tradition

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who will escape a fowl fate of ending up on someone's Thanksgiving table this year when they are pardoned Monday by President Biden at the White House.These birds were plucked for the... Read More.

Menendez brothers case back in court for hearing regarding petition for review of new evidence

Monday, November 25 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Erik and Lyle Menendez’s infamous case will be back in front of a judge on Monday for a hearing regarding the brothers' habeas corpus petition, which was filed last year for a review of new evidence not presented at trial.One piece... Read More.