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Megan Thee Stallion expected to testify against blogger in federal defamation trial

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- Megan Thee Stallion is expected to take the witness stand at a federal courthouse in Miami in connection with a defamation lawsuit that the hip-hop star filed in October 2024 against Milagro Cooper, a social media commentator and blogger known as "Milagro... Read More.

SNAP is back, but millions of Americans could lose benefits due to new restrictions

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Just as SNAP benefits were reinstated for millions of Americans following the reopening of the federal government, many are now set to permanently lose them.Nearly 42 million Americans, including low-income families and vulnerable households, rely on SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

As few as 2 cigarettes per day linked to 60% increased risk of heart disease: Study

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Just 100 cigarettes over the course of someone's life may be enough to raise their risk of heart disease and death, a new study suggests.Researchers at Johns Hopkins University, who looked at the smoking habits of more than 300,000 adults for... Read More.

South Carolina lawmakers debate abortion bill that could imprison people who receive the procedure

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) -- A few South Carolina lawmakers are holding a hearing on Tuesday to discuss a near-total abortion ban that removes exceptions and could send anyone involved with termination of a pregnancy to prison for decades.Currently, the state has a six-week abortion ban,... Read More.

Woman set on fire on Chicago L train, person of interest in custody: Police

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- A man set a woman on fire while on a Chicago L train on Monday following a "verbal altercation," leaving her in critical condition, authorities said.A person of interest is in custody in connection with the incident, the Chicago Police Department said... Read More.

White House government shutdown clock kept ticking, days after impasse ended

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- According to the official White House government shutdown clock, the historic impasse ended on Tuesday.While the federal government shutdown actually ended a week ago, the White House's shutdown clock continued to tick on Tuesday until it was pointed out to the... Read More.

Thune says Senate could move on Epstein files bill as soon as today

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters that the Senate could act as soon as Tuesday to approve the release of the Justice Department's files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Thune said there's currently an effort ongoing to determine whether any senator... Read More.

Education Department to begin transferring offices to other agencies in move toward dismantling it

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education on Tuesday announced six interagency agreements that would transfer some of its offices to other government agencies. The moves mark a "major step forward" in downsizing the department and returning education to the states, a senior department official... Read More.

Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe to star in ‘Romeo and Juliet’ on the West End

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

Sadie Sink is heading to fair Verona to take on one of Shakespeare's classics.The actress is set to star in an upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet on the West End. She makes her London stage debut alongside Noah Jupe. The pair will portray... Read More.

‘Left here holding the bag’: Former Eric Adams aide is sentenced after mayor’s case is dismissed

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York on Tuesday sentenced Mohamed Bahi, the only member of Mayor Eric Adams' administration convicted in an illegal donations scheme, to three years' probation, including the first year under home confinement, after the Trump Justice... Read More.