National News

Catastrophic failure cited in gangway collapse that killed 7 on Georgias Sapelo Island

Monday, October 21 by ABC News

(SAPELO ISLAND, G.A.) -- The "catastrophic failure" of an aluminum ferry gangway caused the deaths Saturday of seven people who were attending an annual cultural event on historic Sapelo Island off the coast of Georgia, officials said Sunday.Three other people were critically injured and... Read More.

Opening statements to begin in federal retrial of former officer charged in Breonna Taylor case

Monday, October 21 by ABC News

(LOUISVILLE, KY) -- Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the federal retrial of Brett Hankison, a former Louisville police officer accused of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, her boyfriend and their neighbors in 2020, when Taylor was shot and killed... Read More.

Daniel Penny set to stand trial in death of Jordan Neely

Sunday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the May 2023 choking death of a homeless man in a New York City subway car, is set to begin Monday with jury selection.The trial is expected to last between four... Read More.

New Mexico flash flooding prompts particularly dangerous situation warning

Sunday, October 20 by ABC News

(ROSWELL, NM) -- Roswell, New Mexico, experienced an overnight "Flash Flood Emergency" on Saturday, the National Weather Service reported -- the highest tier of flash flood warning.Between 4 and 9 inches of rain fell in parts of the state, prompting the NWS to declare... Read More.

Purported leaked US intelligence docs appear to show Israel’s plans for attack on Iran

Saturday, October 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Documents purported to show classified U.S. intelligence gathering on Israel's preparations for a potential retaliatory strike on Iran appeared on social media platforms this week. It is unclear what impact the potential leak may have on any Israeli military planning for a... Read More.

Some NC nursing homes still without water, 3 weeks after Hurricane Helene

Saturday, October 19 by ABC News

(ASHEVILLE, NC) -- More than three weeks ago, Hurricane Helene knocked out the power and running water at James Greene's nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina.Today, Greene, 84, and his fellow residents at Brooks-Howell Home still do not have regular access to safe, running... Read More.