National News

Court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein’s associates to be unsealed: What to know

Sunday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of sealed court filings pertaining to the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein are set to be made public this week, and several prominent names -- including Britain's Prince Andrew and former President Bill Clinton -- are expected to appear in the... Read More.

Man dies after shark ‘encounter’ at Maui’s Paia Bay: Officials

Sunday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 39-year-old man has died following a shark "encounter" at Maui's Paia Bay, officials said. The Maui Police Department said it responded to the beach around 11:19 a.m. local time Saturday. "Upon arrival, Ocean Safety Officers were transporting a male who sustained injuries... Read More.

Powerball climbs to $810 million after no jackpot winner Saturday

Sunday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $810 million after there was no winner in Saturday night's drawing, Powerball said. The estimated cash value for the next drawing, on Monday, Jan. 1, is $408.9 million, according to the lottery. The winning numbers... Read More.

‘Scary’: House explosion in Michigan kills 4, hurts 2, shakes residents miles away

Sunday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least four people were killed and two others were critically injured when a house in a rural area of Michigan exploded and sent debris a mile away, authorities said. The blast unfolded around 4 p.m. Saturday in Whitmore Lake near Northfield... Read More.

Body camera footage released in police shooting of woman who called 911 for alleged domestic incident

Saturday, December 30 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released body camera footage on Friday of a deputy-involved shooting of a 27-year-old woman after they entered her home responding to a domestic violence call that she made. Niani Finlayson was allegedly shot and killed in... Read More.

Powerball jackpot rises to $760 million after no winners on Wednesday

Saturday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $760 million after there was no winner in Wednesday night's drawing. The winning numbers drawn for Wednesday's jackpot were: 4, 11, 38, 51, 68 and red Powerball 5. The estimated cash value of the prize... Read More.

Holiday weekend forecast: Possible showers in Times Square, dangerous waves on West Coast

Saturday, December 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the holiday weekend starts, New York City ball drop watchers can expect potential showers while California's coast is continuing to experience extremely dangerous beach conditions with dangerously large waves, life-threatening rip currents and coastal flooding. New York City may have showers... Read More.