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11 people injured, including infant, after car crashes into child’s birthday party in Maryland

Sunday, October 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A suspect remained at large Sunday after allegedly crashing a vehicle into a child's birthday party being held on the lawn of a Maryland home, injuring 11 people, including a toddler, according to police.The incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday... Read More.

Central US states under severe thunderstorm watch

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least four U.S. states are under a severe thunderstorm watch.The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center issued the watch for northwest Arkansas, southeast Kansas, southern Missouri and eastern Oklahoma until 6 p.m. CT. The storm is expected to bring hail... Read More.

Mount Kilauea’s latest eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island seen in new images

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(HILO, Hawaii) -- Mount Kilauea, a volcano that has been active in recent years, erupted again on Hawaii’s Big Island, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Sustained high fountains of lava flowed from Mount Kilauea’s two vents, according to the USGS.This is the volcano’s 35th... Read More.

Winter 2025 forecast: What to expect based on where you live in the US

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Some parts of the country are expected to face a colder and snowier season this year, but exact conditions will depend on which region you live in, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's winter season outlook.The seasonal outlook from... Read More.

George Santos released from prison after sentence commuted by Trump

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said Friday evening he has signed a commutation releasing scandal-plagued former congressman George Santos from prison "immediately."Santos, 37, was less than three months into serving a seven-year sentence in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud and... Read More.

Man convicted in Etan Patz’s murder must be re-tried by June or released: Judge

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pedro Hernandez, the man convicted of abducting and murdering Etan Patz, must be re-tried by June 2026 or he will be released from custody, a federal judge in New York ruled on Friday.This is the latest twist in what Judge Colleen... Read More.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The Trump administration filed an emergency stay request Friday with the Supreme Court to undo a lower court order blocking the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. "This Court should stay the district court’s October 9 injunction in its entirety," the filing, written by... Read More.

Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis: School district

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(LANGHORNE, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania high school student died from bacterial meningitis, according to the local school district.Ryan Duffy, 18, a senior at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, contracted Streptococcus Pneumoniae Meningitis last week and was treated in the ICU before dying Tuesday, according... Read More.

DOJ indicts voting machine company Smartmatic over allegedly bribing Philippines official

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Justice brought charges Thursday against the voting machine company Smartmatic, accusing it of allegedly bribing an official in the Philippines to win contracts, according to court papers filed in the Southern District of Florida.The indictment accuses Smartmatic and... Read More.

South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 15 cases: Health officials

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A measles outbreak in South Carolina has grown to 15 cases, state health officials said on Friday.The newly identified cases were close contacts of people who were quarantining at home and were not in any school settings when contagious, according to... Read More.

Hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed as Alaska communities reel from devastating flooding

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the aftermath of a destructive typhoon, historic floodwaters have destroyed remote communities across western Alaska, causing hundreds of evacuations that could continue for days, officials said."This is still a very much fluid situation; we are still in the process of... Read More.

John Bolton at federal courthouse for 1st court appearance following indictment

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(GREENBELT, Md.) -- Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton is in a Maryland courthouse this morning where's he's scheduled to make his first court appearance at 11 a.m. ET after being indicted by a grand jury Thursday on charges that he allegedly unlawfully transmitted... Read More.