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How to stay safe over Thanksgiving as respiratory virus activity ticks up in parts of the US
Thana Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Millions of people are getting ready to gather with their family and friends for Thanksgiving, celebrating the holiday in a way that most closely resembles pre-pandemic ways for the [Read More…]
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How drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro could transform holiday dinners like Thanksgiving
GMVozd/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When Tara Rothenhoefer sits down at the Thanksgiving table this year, she said she envisions being able to enjoy herself rather than feel stressed about the food on the table. [Read More…]
ABC Business News
You can buy a Christmas tree for as little as $5 if there’s a national forest nearby
National Forest Service (NEW YORK) — The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some heavy lifting. The U.S. Forest [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Opening Wednesday: Disney’s animated film ‘Wish’
Disney It’s a wish come true for many – a new Disney animated musical just in time for the holidays: Wish hits theaters Wednesday, starring the voices of Oscar winner Ariana DeBose and Star Trek‘s Chris Pine. The [Read More…]
ABC World News
Hostages freed from Gaza would face treacherous path to safety
Israel Fuguemann/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — While Biden administration officials are optimistic that negotiators are on the verge of securing an agreement between Israel and Hamas to free dozens of hostages held in Gaza, [Read More…]
ABC World News
US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike, officials say
U.S. Air Force (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. military fired back at Iran-backed militants who injured several troops in Iraq early Tuesday morning local time, according to U.S. officials. The militants launched a ballistic missile attack from [Read More…]
ABC National News
Suspect captured following manhunt in Colorado shooting that killed 3, authorities say
kali9/Getty Images (WESTCLIFFE, Colo.) — A suspect is in custody in connection with a rural Colorado shooting that left three people dead and one in critical condition, authorities said. The arrest follows a day-long manhunt for [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Binance founder Chengpeng Zhao to plead guilty to money laundering charges: DOJ
Zed Jameson/Bloomberg via Getty Images (SEATTLE) — The Justice Department announced Tuesday that the cryptocurrency giant Binance and its CEO are pleading guilty to violations of U.S. anti-money laundering laws while agreeing to pay more than [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Sam Altman ouster spotlights rift over extinction threat posed by AI
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Months before OpenAI board member Ilya Sutskever would gain notoriety for his key role in the ouster of CEO Sam Altman, Sutskever co-authored a little-noticed but apocalyptic warning [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
James Gunn confirms ‘Superman’ casting for Jimmy Olsen, baddie Eve Teschmacher
Warner Bros. Discovery Superman: Legacy writer/director and co-CEO of DC Films James Gunn has confirmed two roles in the upcoming movie, but a question mark still remains about who will play the movie’s presumed big bad, Lex Luthor. Vacation reboot star Skyler Gisondo, [Read More…]
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Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio to star in new ‘Karate Kid’ film, looking for “next Karate Kid”
Good Morning America Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are teaming up for a new Karate Kid film. Nearly 40 years after the first Karate Kid film made its debut, the two actors are coming together [Read More…]
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Max featuring Advent calendar of content, ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ Yule logs, and more
‘Elf’ – Courtesy New Line/Warner Bros. On Tuesday, streaming service Max announced it will launch what it calls an “interactive Advent calendar” to showcase different holiday-themed programming each day leading up to Christmas. The fun [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israel-Gaza live updates: 3-year-old Israeli-American may be among hostages freed, US official says
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Thousands of people have died and thousands more have been injured since the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel retaliated with [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judge declines to jail Trump co-defendant Harrison Floyd in Georgia election interference case
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — A Fulton County judge on Tuesday rejected a request to revoke the bond of Harrison Floyd, one of the co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case, after District Attorney Fani Willis [Read More…]
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Manhunt underway after Colorado shooting leaves 3 dead, 1 injured, officials say
kali9/Getty Images (WESTCLIFFE, Colo.) — Authorities said they are searching for a suspect in a rural Colorado shooting that left three people dead and one in critical condition. A property dispute led to a shooting along [Read More…]
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At least 1 dead, several believed to be missing following large landslide in Alaska
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (WRANGELL, Alaska) — At least one person is dead and several others are believed to be missing following a “large landslide” in Alaska, officials said. The landslide was reported [Read More…]
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Body camera footage set to be released in tasing death of Atlanta deacon Johnny Hollman
Alyssa Pointer/Bloomberg via Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Fulton County District Attorney’s office is expected to release body camera footage this week that shows the incident that led to the tasing death of Johnny Hollman, [Read More…]
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Trump fraud trial live updates: Ex-controller breaks down on witness stand
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
DeSantis expected to earn another major endorsement in Iowa, but still trails Trump
Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (DES MOINES, Iowa) — Influential Iowa evangelical leader Bob Vander Plaats, president of the Family Leader, is expected to endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican primary race, [Read More…]
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Virginia Democrats propose amendment to guarantee abortion access after winning General Assembly
John C. Clark/For The Washington Post via Getty Images (RICHMOND, Va.) — After winning full control of the state’s General Assembly two weeks ago, Virginia Democrats are wasting no time exercising their power. On Monday, the [Read More…]