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Southern California fire moving dangerously fast with 0% containment

Thursday, November 7 by ABC News

(MALIBU, CA) -- A fast-moving brush fire exploded over 14,000 acres on Wednesday, prompting evacuations amid a red flag warning from the National Weather Service.Ventura County remains under an "extremely critical" wildfire warning while firefighters struggle to gain an edge on the Mountain Fire,... Read More.

Harris concedes presidential election but not the fight that fueled this campaign

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris said her heart is "full of resolve" after losing the presidential election to former President Donald Trump."My heart is full today -- full of... Read More.

Southern California under extreme fire warnings as dry, windy conditions spread 2 wildfires

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(MALIBU, Calif.) -- Several Southern California counties are under "extremely critical" wildfire warnings as warm, dry temperatures and strong winds create volatile fire conditions.On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued... Read More.

Harris says shes full of resolve, urges supporters to accept the results of this election in concession speech

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President Kamala Harris said her heart is "full of resolve" after losing the presidential election to former President Donald Trump."My heart is full today -- full of... Read More.

What a 2nd Trump term may look like for health care issues including ACA, abortion

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning Tuesday night's election.As of Wednesday morning, Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes need to secure... Read More.

Trump Trade: Election news leads to biggest 1-day stock market gain in 2 years

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The “Trump Trade” was in overdrive Wednesday, making it one for the history books on Wall Street with record finishes for all three major stock indices.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rocketed 3.6%, its biggest one day jump since November 2022. The... Read More.

JD Vances wife, Usha Vance, set to become history-making second lady

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House is set to see another history-making vice presidential spouse.With Ohio Sen. JD Vance set to become the next vice president, his wife, Usha Vance, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants, is set to be the first Indian American... Read More.

Special counsel Jack Smith expected to wind down Trump prosecutions: Sources

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Special counsel Jack Smith is in active talks with senior leadership at the Justice Department evaluating ways he can end his prosecutions of President-elect Donald Trump, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.The decision is based on longstanding Department of Justice... Read More.

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to Category 3 before landfall in Cuba: Latest track and forecast

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(FLORIDA KEYS, Fla.) -- Hurricane Rafael strengthened to a major Category 3 hurricane as it neared the coast of Cuba on Wednesday afternoon.Rafael is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds and flash flooding to the western part of the island.A tropical storm... Read More.

Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant’s bid to delay case after Trump victory

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's election victory is already beginning to elicit requests from his supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol for delays in their cases due to the potential they could be pardoned after Trump's inauguration.Attorneys for Christopher Carnell, a... Read More.

Hurricane Rafael could strengthen to Category 3 before landfall in Cuba: Latest track and forecast

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(FLORIDA KEYS, Fla.) -- Hurricane Rafael, now a powerful Category 2 hurricane, could strengthen into a major Category 3 hurricane later in the day before making landfall in Cuba on Wednesday night.A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Florida Keys, where... Read More.

Jan. 6 defendant requests delay in case, citing potential of pardon from President-elect Trump

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's election victory is already beginning to elicit requests from his supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol for delays in their cases due to the potential they could be pardoned after Trump's inauguration.Attorneys for Christopher Carnell, a... Read More.