National News

Invasive species of disease-carrying mosquito continues to spread in Northern California

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(CALIFORNIA) -- Populations of an invasive species of disease-carrying mosquitoes are continuing to spread throughout Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, according to health officials.Aedes aegypti -- known for its capability to transmit diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and Zika... Read More.

Over 20 ‘ill-prepared’ hikers, some with hypothermia, rescued from snowy Mount Washington: Officials

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over 20 "ill-prepared" hikers were rescued from New Hampshire's Mount Washington after they were trapped in "full winter conditions" without the proper gear, with some developing hypothermia, according to the Mount Washington Cog Railway.The hikers, who were rescued on Saturday by... Read More.

Hurricane Melissa’s path: What to expect from the Category 5 storm

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm, will slam into Jamaica on Monday as the worst storm the island has ever seen.Here is Melissa’s forecasted path:Melissa is expected to make landfall in central or western Jamaica late Monday night or... Read More.

1 person killed, 6 wounded in shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania

Sunday, October 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least one person was killed and six others wounded in a shooting Saturday night at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, according to authorities.Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe said in a Sunday morning news conference that the shooting occurred outside... Read More.

2 killed, 7 in critical condition in North Carolina mass shooting

Saturday, October 25 by ABC News

(LUMBERTON, N.C) -- At least two people were killed and seven others are in critical condition after a mass shooting took place early Saturday at a large party in North Carolina, according to officials.A total of 13 people were shot in the incident just... Read More.

Zohran Mamdani’s proposals for NYC build off city’s progressive foundation: Experts

Saturday, October 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As New York City voters head to the polls to decide the next mayor, the Democratic frontrunner and his policy proposals have been thrust into the national spotlight.State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has faced attacks by his opponents, critics, Republicans, and even... Read More.