Former boxing champ Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker fatally struck by car in Virginia Beach
Former welterweight boxing champion Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker died after he was hit by a car in Virginia Beach Sunday…
Prominent journalist and an unnamed American among 26 dead in Somalia hotel attack
An attack in Somalia’s port city of Kismayo over the weekend killed 26 people, including the prominent Canadian-Somali journalist Hodan…
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez ‘should treat Nancy Pelosi with respect’: Trump
President Donald Trump on Friday renewed attacks on freshman Democratic lawmakers Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortezand Ilhan Omar and came to the…
Man beaten to death by Philly mob after he allegedly tried to steal car with children inside
A 54-year-old man was beaten to death by crowd of onlookers in Philadelphia after he attempted to steal a car…
Impassioned AOC, fellow Democrats zero in on Trump’s practice of separating families at border
A House Oversight Committee hearing on Friday on separated migrant children heard emotional accounts from Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and…
Trump Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns amid controversy over Epstein plea deal
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has resigned amid controversy over his role in a 2008 plea deal with accused sex trafficker…
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney slams Trump, saying he ‘vilifies’ journalists
Human rights attorney Amal Clooney took a swipe at President Donald Trump Wednesday while warning about the diminishing freedom of…
President Trump weighs in on St. Louis Park, Minnesota, Pledge of Allegiance controversy
The decision by a local Minnesota city council to remove the Pledge of Allegiance from its meetings prompted a reaction…
Retired Red Sox legend David Ortiz undergoes 3rd surgery since being shot in the Dominican Republic
Boston Red Sox legend David “Big Papi” Ortiz underwent his third surgery since being shot in the back at a…
Cities brace for ICE deportation raids as Trump threats spread fear
Major cities across the U.S. on Thursday were bracing for sweeping deportation raids this weekend, the second time in less…
Bernie Sanders brushes off likability concerns, maintains focus on ideas to ‘transform the country’ in ‘GMA’ interview
Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed back against the notion that he has not shared enough about his personal life and family…
Acosta defends his role in Epstein plea deal, offers no apology to victims
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta on Wednesday defended his decision to negotiate a plea deal with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein in…
‘World should know what is happening’ to children in ICE detention: Mother testifies
A woman who is suing the U.S. government because her daughter died after they were held in federal custody, testified…
DC security fund dangerously depleted after Trump’s July 4th event: Mayor Bowser
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser wrote a letter to President Donald Trump indicating that his July Fourth extravaganza at the…
Secret Service outlines warning signs for mass attacks in US
The Secret Service released a new report Tuesday identifying trends and warning signs from 27 mass attacks that took place…
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer enters 2020 presidential contest, after passing on bid earlier this year
Tom Steyer, the billionaire liberal activist who earlier this year said he would not pursue the Democratic nomination for president,…
Ross Perot, former presidential candidate, dies at age 89
Businessman and former presidential candidate Ross Perot has died. He was 89 years old. Family spokesperson James Fuller confirmed Perot…
Trump’s 4th of July event cost Pentagon $1.2 million
The Pentagon estimates it cost $1.2 million for the military’s participation in the July Fourth “Salute to America,” which included…
Minnesota Amazon workers plan Prime Day strike next week
Amazon workers in a suburban Minneapolis are planning to mark the company’s annual Prime Day shopping event — with a…
Judge blocks DOJ motion to withdraw legal team on census case
The federal judge overseeing the census case in the Southern District of New York has blocked the government’s motion to…
ABC News to host 3rd Democratic primary debate in Houston
This year’s third Democratic primary debate will be hosted by ABC News in partnership with Univision and is scheduled for…
1-year-old daughter of Indiana police officer dies after falling off cruise ship in Puerto Rico: Officials
The 1-year-old daughter of an Indiana police officer died on Sunday after falling from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship docked…
‘Even if I got burnt worse or died’: Heroic uncle who rushed into burning home to save niece would do it again
A Washington man is being hailed a hero after saving his niece in a house fire on Thursday. Derrick Byrd…
Financier Jeffrey Epstein indicted for allegedly abusing ‘dozens’ of girls, recruiting ‘vast network’ of victims
Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier and registered sex offender with a circle of rich and powerful friends, has been charged…
Federal grand jury investigating GOP fundraiser, former Trump inaugural vice chair: Sources
A New York-based federal grand jury is investigating whether Elliott Broidy, a wealthy Republican fundraiser and former co-chair of finance…
Coco Gauff, 15-year-old tennis phenom who beat Venus Williams, is out at Wimbledon
Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old tennis player who burst onto the professional scene with a stunning victory over Venus Williams last…
Pelosi invites US women’s soccer team to Capitol Hill amid uncertainty over Trump invitation
President Donald Trump congratulated the U.S. women’s soccer team for their historic World Cup win against the Netherlands on Sunday…
Trump says US ‘will no longer deal with’ UK ambassador who called him ‘inept’ in leaked cables
President Donald Trump in a tweet on Monday said that the United States “will no longer deal with” U.K. Ambassador…
Over 750 pounds of illegal fireworks seized at California residence ahead of Fourth of July
More than 750 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized from a single residence in California ahead of the Fourth of…
Trump’s ‘Salute to America’ July 4th celebration not without controversy
Parades, picnics and fireworks are hallmark features of July Fourth celebrations. Interested in Donald Trump? Add Donald Trump as an…
White House exploring executive order to deal with census citizenship question
President Donald Trump is exploring using an executive order to move forward with the battle over the 2020 census question,…
Trump claims homelessness is ‘phenomenon that started 2 years ago,’ blames ‘liberal’ mayors
President Donald Trump in an interview with Fox News painted a dark picture of people “living in hell” due to…
Fire kills 14 on Russian navy submarine
Russia’s navy says a fire aboard one of its deep-sea submersibles has killed 14 sailors. Interested in Russia? Add Russia…
Muslim-American Virginia state Senate candidate Qasim Rashid says he’s not scared by ‘lynching’ threat
A Muslim-American lawyer running for a state Senate seat in Virginia said Tuesday he will not be intimidated by a…
Vice President Pence cancels New Hampshire event without explanation, returns to White House
Vice President Mike Pence cancelled a planned trip New Hampshire at the last-minute on Tuesday and returned to the White…
Booker returns pharma executive’s money after he claimed he hadn’t accepted any
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker returned a donation from an executive at a pharmaceutical company after ABC News reported…
Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher found not guilty of killing ISIS fighter in Iraq
Former Special Operations Chief Edward Gallagher was found not guilty on Tuesday on charges of killing an ISIS prisoner during…
About 5 million people attended WorldPride in NYC, mayor says
Around 5 million people attended WorldPride in New York City over the weekend, surpassing estimates of about 3 million, according…
2020 census will be printed without citizenship question: Justice Department
A Justice Department official confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday that the 2020 census will be printed without inclusion of…
US vs. England in World Cup: US wins as Megan Rapinoe has ‘minor strain’
The U.S. Women’s National Team bested England in the semifinals of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and tensions could…
‘Brand new’ tanks will be on display for July 4th: President Donald Trump
Two Abrams tanks and two Bradley Fighting Vehicles will be on display at the Mall on Thursday as part of…
Family of 4 among 10 killed in fiery plane crash near Dallas
A family of four from Texas was among 10 people killed when a small twin-engine plane they were on crashed…
World Cup star Megan Rapinoe explains her meme-worthy World Cup goal pose
Hot off their 2-1 victory over host nation France, U.S. Women’s National Team stars Kelly O’Hara and Megan Rapinoe called…
Black patient hooked to IV arrested after going on walk outside hospital
An African American man recovering from pneumonia says he was arrested after a white security guard and police officers racially…
David Ortiz shooting: one of the ‘masterminds’ arrested, police say
Two more arrests have been made in connection with the shooting of former Boston Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz,…
Man arrested for murder, kidnapping of missing Utah student Mackenzie Lueck: Police
A Utah man was taken into custody Friday for allegedly killing missing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck, according to…
Texas priest at center of alleged child sex scandal accused of exposing himself to teen during confession
A priest at the center of an alleged child sex scandal in Houston has been indicted on charges of exposing…
Officer fatally shoots himself, marking 4th NYPD suicide this month
A police officer died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home on Wednesday, marking the fourth New York Police…
Democratic debate night 2: Fact checking the candidates on the issues
Here’s ABC News’ fact check of the second of two Democratic presidential debates in Miami between former Vice President Joe…
Democratic Debate Live Updates and Analysis: Biden, Buttigieg, Sanders, Harris face off on 2nd night
The second night of the first Democratic debates is underway as the second group of ten 2020 candidates take the…
Supreme Court strikes down Tennessee liquor sales law in win for big retailers
The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down strict residency requirements for retailers of beer, wine and liquor in Tennessee, clearing…
27-year-old woman allegedly stabbed her identical twin to death outside New Jersey apartment: Prosecutors
A 27-year-old woman is in custody in New Jersey after she allegedly stabbed her identical twin to death, prosecutors said.…
Former USC gynecologist George Tyndall arrested on sexual assault charges
Former University of Southern California gynecologist George Tyndall was arrested on Wednesday in the wake of allegations levied by hundreds…
Drug-overdose deaths on the precipice of declining for first time in decades, CDC says
Drug-overdose deaths may be declining in the U.S. for the first time in decades, officials with the Centers for Disease…
10 Democratic presidential candidates debate on 1st night: LIVE UPDATES and ANALYSIS
The first Democratic debates are here, and the 2020 contenders are converging on Wednesday and Thursday nights in Miami. Please…