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Why Venezuela? Trump’s shifting explanations about military buildup

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Amid the news that the U.S. carried out a "large scale strike" on Venezuela overnight Saturday and captured the country's leader, Nicolas Maduro, Americans may be wondering why Trump, who promised voters no more wars, would launch a risky ground operation... Read More.

More than 100 firefighters battle massive blaze in Denver

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- More than 100 firefighters battled a massive five-alarm fire Friday evening in Denver at an apartment building construction site -- about the size of a city block -- working for hours to keep the flames from spreading to nearby structures, officials said.One... Read More.

New York reports record-breaking number of flu hospitalizations in a single week

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York is reporting the highest number of flu hospitalizations recorded in a single week, the state's health department said on Friday.During the week ending Dec. 27, 4,546 people were hospitalized with flu, a 24% increase from the 3,666 who were... Read More.

Children who miss early vaccines more likely to not get the MMR shot by age 2: Study

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Children who miss early vaccinations are far more likely to miss the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine by age 2, a new study found.The findings come as the U.S. recently surpassed 2,000 measles cases for the first time in more than... Read More.

Colorado hiker killed in mountain lion attack: Officials

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(LARIMER COUNTY, Colo.) -- A female hiker was killed by a mountain lion on the Crosier Mountain trail in Larimer County, Colorado, on Thursday, according to state officials.The victim's identity has not been revealed, but her death marks the first fatal mountain lion attack... Read More.

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect ordered to remain detained until trial

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal magistrate judge ordered Friday that the Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs outside of the headquarters of the RNC and DNC the night before the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol remain detained pending trial.Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh... Read More.

Paul Mescal says he’ll work less before Beatles biopics: ‘People will get a break from me’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Paul Mescal is looking forward to taking a break.The actor, who stars as William Shakespeare in the new film Hamnet, recently told The Guardian that audiences can expect to see less of him on their movie screens for a while."Once... Read More.

Will Smith sued by former tour member for wrongful termination, sexual harassment

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

A former violinist and crew member for Will Smith is suing the actor and rapper, as well as his touring company, for wrongful termination and sexual harassment, claims that Smith's lawyer is denying.Brian King Joseph, who toured with Smith in 2025, alleged in a... Read More.

Why are mortgage rates at their lowest level since 2024?

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Mortgage rates this week fell to their lowest level in 15 months, easing borrowing costs for homebuyers eager for a thaw in the housing market in 2026.The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6.15%, plummeting... Read More.

Get your first look at Sabrina Carpenter & Seth Rogen in ‘The Muppet Show’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

It's time to get things started on the return of the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational TV show ever.In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its original launch in 1976, The Muppet Show returns Feb. 4 for a "special event" on Disney+ and ABC.... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Why Venezuela? Trump’s shifting explanations about military buildup

More than 100 firefighters battle massive blaze in Denver

New York reports record-breaking number of flu hospitalizations in a single week

Children who miss early vaccines more likely to not get the MMR shot by age 2: Study

Colorado hiker killed in mountain lion attack: Officials

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect ordered to remain detained until trial

Paul Mescal says he’ll work less before Beatles biopics: ‘People will get a break from me’

Will Smith sued by former tour member for wrongful termination, sexual harassment

Why are mortgage rates at their lowest level since 2024?

Get your first look at Sabrina Carpenter & Seth Rogen in ‘The Muppet Show’

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