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$2B in Pentagon funds diverted to immigration operations, congressional Democrats say

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A report prepared by Democratic members of Congress says the Pentagon has diverted at least $2 billion of its own funds to support the Trump administration's immigration operations, negatively impacting what they say is the U.S. military's readiness.Separately, a response from... Read More.

Supervisory officers to testify on 6th day of Luigi Mangione’s evidence suppression hearing

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Luigi Mangione returns to court in New York City Thursday for a sixth day of a hearing to determine what evidence will, or will not, be used against him when he goes on trial on charges of gunning down UnitedHealthcare... Read More.

Jury selection to begin in federal trial of Milwaukee judge accused of helping undocumented man evade arrest

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- Jury selection is set to begin on Thursday in the federal trial of Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan, who is accused of concealing an undocumented man to prevent his arrest by immigration authorities.The court has scheduled jury selection over two... Read More.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1B after no grand prize winner in Wednesday’s drawing

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1 billion, after no one won the grand prize in Wednesday night's drawing.It's the second billion-dollar Powerball jackpot this year -- and the seventh largest prize in the game's history, according to Powerball.The... Read More.

Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson to make 1st in-person court appearance

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is set to make his first in-person court appearance on Thursday.Kirk was shot and killed in the middle of his outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on... Read More.

National Guard Sgt. Andrew Wolfe making ‘amazing’ progress after being shot in the head in deadly DC ambush: Trump

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(MOUNT POCONO, Pa.) -- The West Virginia National Guard member who survived being shot in the head during an attack last month in Washington, D.C., is making "amazing" progress and is even able to stand up, according to President Donald Trump.While giving Read More.

FBI adds true crime TV producer accused of posing as an heiress to most wanted list

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A former TV producer whose company made true crime programs was added to the FBI's most wanted list last week for allegedly defrauding banks for nearly $30 million by posing as an heiress.Mary Carole McDonnell, the former CEO of Bellum Entertainment... Read More.

Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A 47-year-old man was struck and killed by a snowplow at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, according to local officials.The incident was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at a parking lot near Terminal 2, according to Jeff Lea, a spokesperson for... Read More.

Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $930 million, a cash value of $429 million, for Wednesday night's drawing.This is the game's seventh largest prize ever, according to Powerball. The largest prize ever was $2.04 billion, won on Nov. 7, 2022.The... Read More.

3rd judge grants DOJ motion to unseal grand jury materials from government’s Epstein files

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal judge who presided over the 2019 criminal case against convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein has became the third judge to grant a Justice Department motion to unseal grand jury materials and other undisclosed evidence from the government's investigative files.This... Read More.

Record flooding possible in Pacific Northwest as storms continue in Midwest, Northeast

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An atmospheric river event has been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain, and the flood threat is far from over.In the last two days, 2 to 4 inches of rain fell at lower elevations and 4 to 10 inches was recorded... Read More.

Ancient lake reemerges after record rainfall at Death Valley National Park

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, Calif.) -- An ancient lake that once existed at Death Valley National Park has reemerged after record rainfall in the region.Several inches of water have formed in Badwater Basin, which lies at 282 feet below sea level, the lowest point... Read More.