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Record number of anti-LGBTQ legislation filed in 2023

Thursday, December 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- This year, state legislators introduced and passed a record-breaking number of legislative efforts targeting LGBTQ healthcare, access to public accommodations, inclusion in education, and more in the U.S. The American Civil Liberties Union said it recorded at least 508 bills impacting the... Read More.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard released from prison after serving time for mom’s murder

Thursday, December 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the Missouri woman sent to prison for the murder of her mother, Clauddinnea "Dee Dee" Blanchard, who allegedly abused her daughter and kept her sick for years, was released on Thursday. She was released from the Chillicothe Correctional Center... Read More.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $760 million after no ticket matches winning numbers

Thursday, December 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot has grown from an estimated $700 million to $760 million after no one matched all of the numbers in Wednesday night's drawing. The winning numbers drawn for Wednesday's jackpot were: 4, 11, 38, 51, 68 and red Powerball 5.... Read More.

Danny Masterson admitted to state prison after rape conviction

Wednesday, December 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson was admitted to state prison on Wednesday after being convicted of raping two women. Masterson, 47, was admitted to North Kern State Prison in Delano, "where he is going through the classification and reception process,"... Read More.

Florida mall shooting: Reward up to $10,000 as police hunt for suspect

Wednesday, December 27 by ABC News

(OCALA, Fla.) -- Police are still hunting for the man suspected of carrying out a deadly shooting at a Florida mall during the holiday shopping rush. One person was killed and another was shot and wounded in the apparent targeted shooting at the Paddock Mall... Read More.

1 sibling killed, 1 injured in Christmas Eve argument over presents

Wednesday, December 27 by ABC News

(FLORIDA) -- Two male Florida siblings have been arrested and charged after one of them allegedly fatally shot their sister amid a Christmas Eve argument over presents. The second brother then allegedly shot the other for shooting their sister. A 14-year-old brother is accused of... Read More.

Fishermen help rescue man who had been trapped in crashed truck for nearly a week

Wednesday, December 27 by ABC News

(INDIANA) -- Two Indiana fishermen happened upon a crashed motorist who survived nearly a week by drinking rainwater while trapped in his mangled truck after it overturned into a creek, police said. "Quite frankly, it's a miracle that he's alive," Indiana State Police spokesperson Sgt.... Read More.

Powerball jackpot grows to estimated $700 million for Wednesday night drawing

Wednesday, December 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $700 million after there was no winner in Monday's drawing. The estimated cash value of the prize is $352.3 million, according to Powerball. The next drawing is on Wednesday night at 10:59 p.m. ET. It's... Read More.

Trump should be barred from blaming others for Jan. 6 riot at trial: Special counsel

Wednesday, December 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Donald Trump shouldn't be allowed to make "irrelevant" claims targeting President Joe Biden or say others are to blame for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot during his federal election interference trial, special counsel Jack Smith wrote in a court filing Wednesday. "Through... Read More.

Missing pregnant teen believed to be in imminent danger: Police

Tuesday, December 26 by ABC News

(LEON VALLEY, Texas) -- A pregnant teenager who was set to be induced over the weekend is missing and believed to be in imminent danger, Texas authorities said. Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, was last seen Friday afternoon in Leon Valley, according to the Texas Department... Read More.

Search for suspects continues in Christmas Eve Colorado mall shooting that left one dead, three hurt

Tuesday, December 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The search for suspects in a Christmas Eve shooting at The Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado, continued Tuesday, with police saying the preliminary investigation indicates the gunfire that left one man dead and two seriously injured was from a "targeted"... Read More.

Dangerous blizzard conditions hit the Plains: Latest forecast

Tuesday, December 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An intense winter storm is slamming the Plains with blizzard warnings across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota. Snow totals have reached 13 inches in some areas so far and wind gusts have topped 60 mph. Up to half an inch of... Read More.