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Witnesses describe harrowing scene of New Orleans truck attack that left 10 dead, dozens injured
Matthew Hinton via Getty Images (NEW ORLEANS, LA) — Witnesses described scenes of carnage in the wake of a car-ramming attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left at least 10 [Read More…]
Authorities warned of vehicle-ramming attack danger in US during holiday season
Matthew Hinton via Getty Images (NEW ORLEANS, LA) — At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured after a man drove a pickup truck through a crowd celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans early [Read More…]
Virginia man had weapons cache, used Biden photo for target practice, prosecutors say
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (SMITHFIELD, VA)– A Virginia man allegedly had a cache of weapons, a “go box” and used a photo of President Joe Biden for target practice, according to court documents filed by federal [Read More…]
Witnesses describe scenes of carnage after New Orleans attack that left 10 dead, 30 injured
Matthew Hinton via Getty Images (NEW ORLEANS, LA) — Witnesses described scenes of carnage in the wake of a car-ramming attack early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that left at least 10 [Read More…]
New art exhibit honors victims of the Uvalde mass shooting
A new exhibit titled “77 Minutes in Their Shoes” honors the victims of the Robb Elementary shooting. (Sarah Sudhoff) (UVALDE, TEXAS) — When authorities were trying to identify the victims of the 2022 mass shooting [Read More…]
10 dead, 30 injured and driver at large after vehicle intentionally plows into crowd in New Orleans, officials say
Carsten Rehder/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW ORLEANS , LA) — At least 10 people are dead and about 30 others are injured after a white pickup truck struck a crowd on Bourbon Street early [Read More…]
New travel requirements taking effect in 2025 for domestic and international destinations
STOCK PHOTO/Adobe Stock Whether your New Year’s resolution is to finally book a dream vacation or put some points to good use and fly to a new destination, there are some travel requirements taking effect [Read More…]
Man in critical condition after being pushed onto New York City subway tracks: Police
Provided to ABC News (NEW YORK) — A man was left in critical but stable condition after he was pushed onto the subway tracks at the 18th Street Station in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The 45 [Read More…]
Nearly all of Puerto Rico without power on New Year’s Eve
Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images (PUERTO RICO) — An island-wide blackout in Puerto Rico Tuesday left millions of residents without power ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations. As of Tuesday afternoon, less than 10% of [Read More…]
Woman set on fire on New York City subway identified by police
(NEW YORK) — A woman who died after being set on fire on a New York City subway train this month has been identified, according to police. The woman was identified as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam [Read More…]
Polar vortex 2025: Extremely cold temperatures headed to the eastern US
Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Multiple rounds of frigid, arctic air could sweep across the eastern half of U.S. in the coming weeks, ushering in an abnormally cold start to 2025. The [Read More…]
Woman set on fire on New York City subway ID’d by police
(NEW YORK) — A woman who died after being set on fire on a New York City subway train this month has been identified, according to police. The woman was identified as 61-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms [Read More…]
US transfers Guantanamo detainee to Tunisia
Sylvie Lanteaume via Getty Images (GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA) — The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday announced that Guantanamo Bay detainee Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi had been repatriated to Tunisia, a transfer that leaves 26 [Read More…]
Jimmy Carter leaves behind a global public health work legacy
The Bettmann Archive via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As world leaders mourn the death of former President Jimmy Carter and remark on his political and policy legacy, doctors are remembering his efforts to prevent disease, [Read More…]
Lawsuit alleges ‘irreplaceable’ Elvis Presley artifacts illegally put up for auction
The Bettmann Archive via Getty Images (MEMPHIS, TN) — The gatekeepers of Elvis Presley’s estate are trying to recover a potential trove of records and memorabilia left behind by the King of Rock and Roll, [Read More…]
US poised to see dramatic drop in homicides for 3rd straight year
Police investigate a mass shooting that erupted on June 2, 2024, that left one man dead and 28 people injured at a large street party in Akron, Ohio. (ABC News/WEWS) (NEW YORK) — Homicides across [Read More…]
Treasury Department hit in cyberbreach by China-sponsored actor, officials say
STOCK PHOTO/Adobe Stock (WASHINGTON) — The Treasury Department was breached by a China-sponsored actor earlier this month, officials told Congress in a letter on Monday. The “major” breach was achieved by gaining access to a [Read More…]
Strong winds, dry fuel spark concerns for wildfires in West Texas, New Mexico
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Red flag warnings were issued Monday due to critical fire danger in West Texas, eastern New Mexico and the Oklahoma/Kansas/Colorado corner. The combination of warm temperatures, gusty winds and low [Read More…]
‘Gone Girl’ kidnapper charged in home invasions from years earlier
Dublin Police Services, FILE (CALIFORNIA) — The man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and sexually assaulting a Northern California woman in a case that became known nationwide as the “Gone Girl” kidnapping has now been charged with [Read More…]
FBI issues warning about burglaries of pro athletes’ homes
David Eulitt/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The FBI has issued a formal warning to sports leagues about organized theft groups targeting professional athletes. The warning follows a rash of burglaries, beginning in September, at the homes [Read More…]