National News

Man serving life sentence for sexual abuse of a child escapes prison

Monday, December 18 by ABC News

(BRAZORIA, Texas) -- A man serving a life sentence has escaped from prison in Texas, according to authorities. Robert Yancy, Jr., 39, was last seen on Sunday afternoon around 3:38 p.m. local time. He was in the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, Texas, the Texas Department... Read More.

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.