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Judge extends block on National Guard deployment into Portland

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- A federal judge on Sunday extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops into Portland, continuing the legal battle over the president’s power to use the military on American cities.Following a three-day trial last week, U.S. District... Read More.

Juveniles among nine people hurt in shooting at Airbnb house party near Akron, Ohio: Police

Sunday, November 2 by ABC News

(BATH TOWNSHIP, Ohio) -- "We are heartbroken by this senseless act of gun violence, and our thoughts are with the injured victims and all those affected by it," Airbnb said in a statement to ABC News on Sunday afternoon. "Unauthorized and disruptive gatherings are... Read More.

Two girls fall from Ferris wheel at Louisiana harvest festival: Sheriff

Sunday, November 2 by ABC News

(NEW ROADS, La.) -- Two young girls were hospitalized after they were thrown from a Ferris wheel at a weekend harvest festival in Louisiana, authorities said.The incident unfolded at around noon on Saturday at the Harvest Festival on False River in New Roads, about... Read More.

Obamacare enrollee sees premium spike over 300% as sign-up period begins: ‘This will devastate us’

Saturday, November 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Stacy Cox used one word repeatedly as she described how she felt after learning her ACA premium could jump over 300% without the enhanced tax credits: "devastating.""I don't know if I've ever cried opening a letter from an insurance or before,... Read More.

Top labor groups break with federal union’s demand to end shutdown

Saturday, November 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The largest federal workers' union this week threw its support behind a Republican government funding bill, ratcheting up pressure on Democrats.But many of the top labor unions told ABC News that they continue to back the strategy taken up by Democrats,... Read More.

2 adults, 3 children dead in New Jersey house fire

Saturday, November 1 by ABC News

(PATERSON, N.J.) -- A rapid moving house fire claimed the lives of five people Friday night in Paterson, New Jersey, according to fire officials.Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea said that the fire broke out in the home at around 9:54 p.m. and spread quickly... Read More.

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home burglarized during game: Police

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(NICHOLS HILLS, Okla.) -- NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's home was broken into Thursday night in the upscale Oklahoma City suburb of Nichols Hills, police and sources confirmed to ABC News.Officials received the call of a burglary on Thursday at approximately 7:45 p.m., while Gilgeous-Alexander,... Read More.

Judge orders administration to distribute SNAP contingency money

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Rhode Island has temporarily ordered the Trump administration to continue funding benefits for SNAP, the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. "The court is orally at this time, ordering that USDA must distribute the contingency money timely, or... Read More.

19 fatalities in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, death toll expected to rise

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nineteen people are confirmed dead in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island as a Category 5 hurricane this week -- and that death toll is expected to rise, officials said.Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dana Morris Dixon... Read More.

2 dead after heavy rain brings intense flooding to New York City

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two people died in flooded basements on Thursday after heavy rain overwhelmed streets and subway stations in New York City.The New York Police Department confirmed the two deaths to ABC News.A 39-year-old man was found unconscious and unresponsive in a flooded... Read More.

DOJ, in a first, brings terrorism charge against alleged member of 764 network

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department has filed terrorism charges against an Arizona man for his alleged role in the growing network of online predators known as "764," whose worldwide followers use social media platforms to target, groom and push young teens into harming themselves... Read More.

Where is Melodee Buzzard? New searches conducted at mom’s home, rental car

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) -- Weeks into the "perplexing" search for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, California authorities said they've served follow-up search warrants at her mom's home, a storage locker and the rental car Melodee was last seen in.Local detectives and FBI agents served the... Read More.