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Jury selection begins in trial of paramedics charged in connection with Elijah McClain’s death

Monday, November 27 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- The trial of two Colorado paramedics charged with manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, among other counts, in connection with the death of Elijah McClain will proceed with jury selection on Monday. Jeremy Cooper and Peter Cichuniec were the Aurora Fire and Rescue emergency... Read More.

Death toll in Alaska landslide increases to 4 after body of 11-year-old found

Sunday, November 26 by ABC News

The body of an 11-year-old girl missing after a landslide in Alaska has been found, increasing the death toll to four, according to state officials. The body of Kara Heller was found on Saturday just after 6:30 p.m. local time after a scent detection K-9... Read More.

Snow, rain could disrupt busiest travel day of the year in US, forecasts show

Sunday, November 26 by ABC News

A massive winter storm containing snow and heavy rain could disrupt travel for millions of Americans who will be returning home from the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday, regarded as the busiest travel day of the year. Snow began moving into the Chicago region on Sunday... Read More.

Former police officer Derek Chauvin stabbed in federal prison, sources say

Saturday, November 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of killing George Floyd, was stabbed in federal prison Friday, sources told ABC News. Sources familiar add that Chauvin is as of now in "stable" condition and is expected to survive. An inmate was... Read More.

Officials identify deceased, missing victims in Alaska landslide

Friday, November 24 by ABC News

(WRANGELL, Alaska) -- Alaska state officials have released the identities of the victims of a landslide that left three people dead and another three missing. The landslide occurred shortly before 9 p.m. local time Monday near Wrangell, a city in the Alaska Panhandle, along the... Read More.

Authorities identify husband and wife whose car exploded in Rainbow Bridge crash

Friday, November 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The husband and wife occupants of the car that slammed into the U.S.-Canada border crossing in a fiery explosion on the Rainbow Bridge Wednesday have now been identified. Kurt P. Villani and his wife Monica Villani, both of Grand Island, New York,... Read More.

Former Obama official charged with harassment, stalking of halal cart vendor

Thursday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former Obama administration adviser and State Department official Stuart Seldowitz has been arrested and charged for allegedly harassing a food cart vendor in New York City. In videos posted online, Seldowitz is heard berating the vendor about his Islamic faith and Egyptian... Read More.

Officials continue searching for three missing in Alaska landslide

Thursday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Officials in Wrangell, Alaska, said Thursday they have resumed their search for the adult and two children who went missing after a deadly landslide hit the region. The search was briefly paused Tuesday afternoon due to hazardous conditions, according to officials. "K9 teams... Read More.

Toxic chemical spill from train derailment forces Kentucky residents to flee homes

Thursday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Rockcastle County following a multi-car train derailment Wednesday afternoon that resulted in a spill of hazardous chemicals. Around 16 train cars were involved in the incident, including two carrying molten sulfur that... Read More.

Woman claims New York City Mayor Eric Adams sexually assaulted her in 1993

Thursday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman accused New York Mayor Eric Adams of sexually assaulting her in 1993, according to a new court filing. The woman filed a summons under New York’s Adult Survivors Act that names Adams, the NYPD and two unknown entities as defendants. The... Read More.

FBI: Rainbow Bridge crash, explosion not connected to terrorism

Thursday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The two passengers who were killed in the Rainbow Bridge incident have been identified as husband and wife, according to a Department of Homeland Security document obtained by ABC News. One of the victims was a Western New York resident, Gov.... Read More.

Pro-Palestinian protesters force Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to stop

Thursday, November 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was temporarily paused when a group of about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters ran into the street and apparently glued themselves to the pavement of the parade route in New York City. The protesters were demonstrating along Sixth Avenue when... Read More.