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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.

Northern lights could be visible from New York City, other US locations over Thanksgiving weekend

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Once millions of Americans living in the Northern U.S. have had their fill of turkey, sides and pie, they could be treated with a dazzling event that could light up the night's sky.A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by the... Read More.

Democratic members of Congress get bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The homes of multiple Democratic members of Congress in Connecticut were targeted by bomb threats on Thanksgiving Day.Reps. Joe Courtney, Jahana Hayes, Jim Himes, and John Larson all said their homes were targeted on Thursday.“This morning, I was notified of a bomb... Read More.

California Cybertruck crash results in fatalities and an injury

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(PIEDMONT, CA) -- Three people were killed and one was seriously injured when their Tesla Cybertruck crashed in Piedmont, California, according to police.Just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday, police received a collision alert from an iPhone, which provided police with the location of the... Read More.

Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for interrupting Thanksgiving parade

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested for blocking the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday.For the second year in a row, the demonstrators jumped the barriers and ran into West 55th Street just before 9:30 a.m.The exact charges the... Read More.

How to survive political talk at Thanksgiving dinner

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It’s Thanksgiving, you’re enjoying your favorite foods at the dinner table, when a family member brings up who they voted for in the 2024 presidential election.Arguments ensue.The food doesn’t taste as good.And now everyone’s a politician.In a contentious election year, conversations... Read More.

Man nearly electrocuted to death while hanging Christmas lights on tree

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man was nearly electrocuted to death after being hired to hang Christmas lights on a large tree in Massachusetts, police said.The incident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 10 a.m. when the Wellesley Police Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call... Read More.

Maryland prison inmate killed in his own cell by another prisoner

Thursday, November 28 by ABC News

(CUMBERLAND, Md.) -- A 28-year-old prison inmate has been killed in his own cell by another prisoner who was serving time in the same facility, police said.The inmate, identified as Robert Warren -- a state prison inmate serving time at the North Branch Correctional... Read More.