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Search underway for man wanted in connection with Jan. 6 attack: FBI

Thursday, November 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A search is underway in central New Jersey for a man wanted in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, authorities said. The FBI said Wednesday its Newark SWAT team is searching for the suspect, identified as Gregory Yetman,... Read More.

Seven killed in head-on crash involving suspected migrant-smuggling vehicle: Texas DPS

Thursday, November 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Seven people were killed after a car suspected of smuggling migrants crashed head-on into another vehicle while allegedly evading local authorities, officials said. The collision occurred on U.S. Highway 57 near Batesville in Zavala County on Wednesday, according to the Texas Department... Read More.

Air monitoring ongoing following large fire at chemical plant near Houston: Official

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A massive fire at a chemical plant near Houston Wednesday prompted a school evacuation and a warning for residents to shelter in place, according to authorities. There was an explosion at the plant in the town of Shepherd just after 8 a.m. local time... Read More.

Philadelphia voters elect city’s first female mayor in historic vote

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Cherelle Parker is literally one in a hundred after being elected Philadelphia's first female mayor. In a historic vote, Parker became the City of Brotherly Love's 100th mayor and the first woman elected to the office. "Who is Cherelle Parker going to be? A get-it-done... Read More.

Suspect in custody in connection with murder of Detroit synagogue president

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- A suspect is in custody in connection with the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, police said. Woll was found stabbed to death outside her home on Oct. 21. Detroit police said last month that there was no evidence to point to the crime... Read More.

Trump fraud trial live blog: Ivanka Trump says she wasn’t ‘privy to’ father’s financial statements

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to the White House. Trump, his sons Eric Trump and and Donald... Read More.

Mom sues American Airlines, claims unaccompanied sons were held in ‘room akin to a jail cell’

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Florida mom is suing American Airlines after she claims the airline "misplaced" her two unaccompanied children and put them in a "cold room akin to a jail cell" for a night after the kids' connecting flight during a July 2022... Read More.

Rare 5.2 earthquake jolts West Texas

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(MENTONE, Texas) -- A rare earthquake stronger than magnitude 5.0 on the Richter Scale struck a remote area of West Texas early Wednesday, rattling homes and jolting residents awake, officials said. The 5.3 magnitude quake occurred at 3:27 a.m. local time and its epicenter was... Read More.

Funeral home owners arrested after 189 decomposing bodies found inside

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- The owners of a Colorado funeral home where 189 decomposing bodies were found have now been arrested, according to authorities. The improperly stored bodies sparked the governor to declare a local disaster emergency and call for assistance from the FBI. On Wednesday, the owners... Read More.

College freshman shot in head, critically hurt while walking on track in Nashville park: Police

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE) -- An 18-year-old college freshman was shot in the head and very critically wounded while she was walking on a track in Nashville, authorities said. Shaquille Taylor, 29, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and evidence tampering for allegedly shooting Jillian Ludwig Tuesday... Read More.

Large fire reported at chemical plant near Houston

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A massive fire at a chemical plant near Houston is prompting evacuations, according to authorities. Evacuations were in process in the town of Shepherd, according to the San Jacinto County Sheriff's Office. Dark black smoke could be seen billowing from the plant. Shepherd is about... Read More.

‘There’s no healing:’ Thousands of families beg for action on housing after Maui wildfires

Wednesday, November 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Alfonso Basurto watched as the home that housed his family of seven burned to the ground in the Maui wildfires on Aug. 8. He raced to the property to check if some of his children, between the ages of 14 and 21,... Read More.