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Roger Allers, ‘The Lion King’ co-director, dies at 76

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, has died at age 76.The Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger remembered Allers in a social media post on Sunday."Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on... Read More.

Gov.-elect Sherrill criticizes Trump’s focus on Greenland, says New Jerseyans are concerned about cost of living

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New Jersey Democratic Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill criticized President Donald Trump on Sunday for pursuing the acquisition of Greenland while the cost of living remains a top issue in the United States."There is not one person in New Jersey that wakes up... Read More.

Minneapolis Mayor Frey defends himself amid reports of DOJ probe, says ‘of course’ he will comply

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS)-- Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey defended himself and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday, insisting they've "done nothing wrong" amid what sources say is a new federal investigation targeting the two Democratic officials."If the rumors are true, this is deeply concerning, because this is... Read More.

GOP Rep. McCaul says a US invasion of Greenland would mean ‘war with NATO itself’

Sunday, January 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Republican Rep. Michael McCaul warned on Sunday that any U.S. military intervention to obtain Greenland would put America at odds with its NATO allies -- and possibly spell the end of the alliance itself."What do you make of what's going on... Read More.

Trump announces tariffs on NATO allies for opposing US control of Greenland

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the NATO countries who have sent small contingents of troops to Greenland amid the White House's push to acquire the island will be charged a 10% tariff on all goods sent to the United... Read More.

Back-to-back winter storms hit the East this weekend with arctic blast behind them next week

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two winter storms will move through the East this weekend, with cold air coming right behind it in an arctic blast forecast for next week.The first of the two storm systems will be a quick-moving, clipper system that continues to bring... Read More.

Democrats grapple with ‘rising clamor’ for Trump impeachment ahead of midterms

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- From the campaign trail to Capitol Hill, a growing number of Democrats have said they believe President Donald Trump has committed impeachable offenses in his first year back in office.But with their focus on the midterms, fewer elected Democrats are willing... Read More.

How the Diplomatic Security Service is helping to secure the Winter Olympics for fans and athletes

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Athletes and fans will start arriving at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan next month, but one U.S. agency has been on the ground working to ensure safety at the games.Special agents from the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) have been... Read More.

Flu activity elevated across the US with at least 18 million cases: CDC

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity continues to remain elevated across the United States, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been at least 18 million illnesses, 230,000 hospitalizations and 9,300 deaths from flu so far... Read More.

Measles vaccine acceptance is mixed amid outbreaks across the US: Experts

Saturday, January 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As measles continues to spread across the U.S., with outbreaks popping up around the country, public health experts have been stressing the importance of getting vaccinated to stop the spread of disease.This has involved local doctors and health department workers going... Read More.