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Hundreds of flights canceled as winter storm hits Midwest, Chicago’s O’Hare

Sunday, November 30 by ABC News

CHICAGO -- A winter storm is hitting the Midwest with snow and wintry conditions, causing travel issues for many who were looking to get home following Thanksgiving.At least 450 flights had been canceled around the United States as of 7 a.m. ET, with the... Read More.

Protesters arrested in NYC over possible ICE-related activity near Chinatown

Saturday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Multiple people who were protesting possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Lower Manhattan were arrested Saturday, the New York Police Department said.The protesters were seen near Centre Street in Chinatown blocking vehicles and shouting, "ICE out of New York," according... Read More.

New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown

Saturday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- The federal government will be targeting New Orleans soon as its next city to ramp up immigration enforcement, sources with knowledge of the plans told ABC News.At least 200 border patrol agents are expected in the city in the coming weeks,... Read More.

Over 1,000 flights canceled nationwide as snowy weather hits upper Midwest

Saturday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Over 1,000 flights have been canceled nationwide with the majority due to weather hitting the upper Midwest, according to FlightAware.Chicago O'Hare International Airport is the most impacted airport by far, with over 700 cancellations and over 500 delays as of Saturday... Read More.

Congressional Black Caucus fears GOP redistricting will shrink its numbers

Saturday, November 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump's redistricting push to preserve a Republican majority in Congress and allied voting rights cases in Texas and Louisiana could wipe out nearly a third of the 62-member Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) if all the electoral and judicial dominoes... Read More.