National News

New York counties declare state of emergency as they brace for massive snowstorm

Saturday, November 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Officials in upstate New York counties have declared a state of emergency as they prepare for a major snowstorm that has already dumped over two feet of snow in the Midwest and is forecast to accumulate more this weekend.Gov. Kathy Hochul... Read More.

Black Friday mall shooting in Arkansas leaves 2 injured

Saturday, November 30 by ABC News

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Shots rang out at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Black Friday, leaving two people injured, police said in an update Friday evening.The Little Rock Police Department had initially reported three injuries.The shooting occurred at 1:44 p.m.,... Read More.

Firefighters rescue Chihuahua from under Houston bridge

Saturday, November 30 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- Teams of firefighters sprang into action in Texas on Friday when staff at the Houston Botanic Garden noticed a tiny Chihuahua was stuck underneath a pedestrian bridge.Photos posted to Facebook show the small dog sitting on one of the footings of... Read More.

Black Friday mall shooting in Arkansas leaves three injured

Friday, November 29 by ABC News

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- Shots rang out at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Black Friday, leaving three people injured, police said.The shooting occurred at 1:44 p.m., according to the Little Rock Police Department. The three people who were hurt have... Read More.

FAA reports record numbers for Thanksgiving travel so far

Friday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Airlines are seeing record travel numbers for Thanksgiving this year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.There were over 232,000 flights across the U.S. between Nov. 24 and 28, the FAA said, setting a Thanksgiving travel record.On Tuesday, more than 52,000 flights... Read More.

Canyon Crest Fire, east of Los Angeles, prompts evacuations in Riverside, San Bernardino

Friday, November 29 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Canyon Crest Fire, which began Thanksgiving evening to the east of Los Angeles, has now reached 250 acres and has sparked evacuation warnings for residents living in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.The fire was 0% contained as of 6 a.m.... Read More.

Missing for over five weeks, man miraculously found alive deep in Canadian wilderness

Friday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man who went missing for more than five weeks deep in the Canadian wilderness has been found alive, authorities have confirmed.Sam Benastick was reported missing on Oct. 19 after not returning from a trip to the back country of British... Read More.