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Christmas travel tips: Best and worst days to fly or drive

Monday, December 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Millions of Americans are gearing up to hit the highway and take to the skies ahead of the holidays. Here's what you need to know before packing your bags: Holiday travel by air AAA predicts this holiday season will be the busiest ever for... Read More.

East Coast storm updates: Thousands without power as storm moves north

Monday, December 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 130,000 customers were without power in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey on Monday morning, as a powerful storm system moved north, according to poweroutage.us. A large swath of residents along the Eastern Seaboard are under flood... Read More.

Texas City lifts shelter-in-place after chemical release earlier Sunday

Sunday, December 17 by ABC News

(GALVESTON, Texas) -- A city in Texas has lifted a shelter-in-place after a "temporary increase in sulfur dioxide emissions" earlier Sunday at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery. "The shelter-in-place has now been lifted. All roadways are open, and there is no longer a need to shelter... Read More.

Millions along the East Coast under flood and wind threats through Monday

Sunday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A large swath of residents along the Eastern Seaboard is under flood and wind alerts as the storm system that inundated the South moves north, bringing the same threats with it. Residents living along the I-95 corridor can expect a dangerous commute on... Read More.

Heavy rain, potential flooding forecast for the East Coast this weekend

Saturday, December 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Heavy rain, flooding, strong wind gusts and a few tornadoes are possible along the East Coast throughout this weekend as a new storm tracks north. The storm developing over the Gulf of Mexico is already bringing a few showers to Florida Saturday... Read More.

Georgia teacher accused of threatening to kill student over Israeli flag question, police say

Saturday, December 16 by ABC News

(GEORGIA) -- A Georgia teacher has been charged with terroristic threats and cruelty to children after he was accused of threatening a student who said she was offended by the Israeli flag in his classroom, according to a police incident report obtained by ABC... Read More.

Colorado School of Mines digs deep for Division Colorado School of Mines digs deep for Division II football title. Can tough academics make a tough team?II football title. Can tough academics make a tough team?

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Players on some well-known football teams have stickers on their helmets, awarded for standout in-game performances. Buckeye decals decorate Ohio State helmets. Florida State Seminoles proudly sport tomahawks. The stickers adorning helmets of the Colorado School of Mines' Orediggers show off... Read More.

Colorado School of Mines digs deep for Division II football title. Can tough academics make a tough team?

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Players on some well-known football teams have stickers on their helmets, awarded for standout in-game performances. Buckeye decals decorate Ohio State helmets. Florida State Seminoles proudly sport tomahawks. The stickers adorning helmets of the Colorado School of Mines' Orediggers show off... Read More.

Giuliani defamation trial live updates: Jury begins second day of deliberations

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is on trial in Washington, D.C., this week for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Giuliani, acting on behalf of former President Donald Trump,... Read More.

Major storm targets East Coast ahead of holiday travel rush

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The entire East Coast will soon feel the impact of a dangerous storm that's set to bring heavy rain and strong winds ahead of the holiday travel rush. Up to 8 inches of rain is possible in Florida on Saturday. Residents should... Read More.

Sheriff’s office response to mental health concerns about Maine mass shooting suspect was ‘reasonable’: Report

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An independent report released Thursday found that local authorities responded reasonably to concerns about the declining mental health of Maine shooting suspect Robert Card reported in the months before the deadly mass shootings. Card, a 40-year-old Army Reservist, had a well-documented series... Read More.

Giuliani defamation trial live updates: Jurors will continue deliberations on Friday

Thursday, December 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is on trial in Washington, D.C., this week for defaming Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Giuliani, acting on behalf of former President Donald... Read More.