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New York appeals court denies Trumps bid to halt Fridays hush money sentencing

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has denied President-elect Donald Trump's request to halt his sentencing Friday in his criminal hush money case.Trump on Wednesday launched an eleventh-hour request to New York's highest court to pause... Read More.

Pets flee to vacant animal hospital amid California wildfires

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Southern California has been severely hit by wildfires, prompting mass evacuations and state of emergency declaration from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The dangerous winds and extreme fire conditions are expected to last through Thursday.With residents facing evacuation orders, family pets face an... Read More.

Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Presidents to gather in Washington

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden, former presidents and other dignitaries are gathering Thursday for a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter.Biden is expected to deliver a eulogy for Carter, who died on... Read More.

Trumps co-defendants in classified docs case push to block release of Jack Smiths final report

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The judge who dismissed former President Donald Trump's classified documents case should have the final say about the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on the case, lawyers for Trump's former co-defendants told a federal appeals court Wednesday afternoon.The attorneys... Read More.

California wildfire forecast: Los Angeles under critical fire risk with gusty winds, extreme dry conditions

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Another round of Santa Ana winds is forecast to sweep into Los Angeles on Thursday night into Friday morning, putting most of the region under a critical fire risk, as emergency responders battle to contain five quickly spreading wildfires.The wind in... Read More.

Trump pays his respects to Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump paid his respects to former President Jimmy Carter on Wednesday at the Capitol Rotunda.Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans later Wednesday to discuss how... Read More.

California fires live updates: Unprecedented, deadly blazes explode in size

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific... Read More.

Documentary explores death row inmates attempt to connect with victims son

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- John Henry Ramirez was executed in Texas in 2022 after being convicted of murder in the 2004 death of 46-year-old Pablo Castro.In her documentary "I am Ready, Warden," director Smriti Mundhra tells the story of Ramirez's attempt to reach out to the... Read More.

A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the California fires

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- A perfect storm of weather and climate conditions led to the severity of the wildfires devastating Southern California.At least two people are dead and several others injured as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Woodley fires burned through thousands of acres and prompted... Read More.

Texas prepares for severe winter storm

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- As Texas prepares for severe winter weather, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday in the state's power grid.Frigid temperatures -- along with snow, sleet and freezing rain -- are expected to make their way into Texas starting Wednesday, especially in the northern... Read More.

California fires live updates: 2 dead in massive, unprecedented blazes

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific... Read More.

LA wildfires: California residents share flame footage and evacuation stories

Wednesday, January 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- California homeowners shared evacuation stories and video clips of the damaging flames plowing through their community as the Pacific Palisades fire continues to blaze since its start on Tuesday.Zibby and Kyle Owens, who own a home in Pacific Palisades but also... Read More.