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Flu activity continues to climb across the US with at least 11 million cases: CDC

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC estimates there have been 120,000 hospitalizations so far this season, a 38.8% increase from the prior... Read More.

New federal screening guidance expands cervical cancer testing with an at-home HPV option

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A major update to federal women's health preventive guidance will make it easier for women to get screened for cervical cancer, including a self-collection option that allows some women to test themselves at home instead of going to a doctor for... Read More.

Maduro and wife to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are scheduled to make their initial appearances on Monday in a federal court in Manhattan following their capture by U.S. forces in a military operation in the... Read More.

Hegseth says Sen. Mark Kelly will receive administrative punishment for video about lawful orders

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a post on X, said the Pentagon will hold Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly accountable under the military code of justice for "conduct [that] was seditious in nature," referring to a video Kelly participated in that... Read More.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, announced Monday that he would drop his bid for reelection as governor of Minnesota, saying that he would not be able to give a campaign all of his attention as he works to defend Minnesota... Read More.

Man taken into custody after allegedly causing damage to Vance’s Ohio home, Secret Service says

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(CINCINNATI) -- A man was taken into custody after allegedly causing property damage, including breaking windows, at Vice President JD Vance's home in Ohio, the U.S. Secret Service said on Monday. Just after midnight the man was physically detained by Secret Service personnel... Read More.

In brief: ‘Wonder Man’ official trailer and more

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

The official trailer for Wonder Man has arrived. Marvel Television's latest series is set to premiere Jan. 27 on Disney+. It consists of eight episodes and was created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/4/26

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUESaints 17, Falcons 19Browns 20, Bengals 18Packers 3, Vikings 16Cowboys 17, Giants 34Titans 7, Jaguars 41Colts 30, Texans 38Jets 8, Bills 35Lions 19, Bears 16Chargers 3, Broncos 19Chiefs 12, Raiders 14Cardinals 20,... Read More.

‘Avatar’ sequel kicks ‘Ash’ at box office once again, crosses $1 billion gross

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

Happy New Year from Pandora: Avatar: Fire and Ash is the first #1 movie of 2026.James Cameron's epic sci-fi sequel spends a third week on top of the box office, taking in another $40 million over the first weekend of the new year, according... Read More.

Trial begins for former Uvalde officer charged in Robb Elementary shooting response

Monday, January 5 by ABC News

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) -- Nearly four years after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers in a Texas elementary school, a jury is set to decide whether a police officer should be held criminally responsible in connection with one of the worst school... Read More.

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Flu activity continues to climb across the US with at least 11 million cases: CDC

New federal screening guidance expands cervical cancer testing with an at-home HPV option

Maduro and wife to appear in Manhattan federal court on Monday

Hegseth says Sen. Mark Kelly will receive administrative punishment for video about lawful orders

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz ends reelection bid

Man taken into custody after allegedly causing damage to Vance’s Ohio home, Secret Service says

In brief: ‘Wonder Man’ official trailer and more

Scoreboard roundup — 1/4/26

‘Avatar’ sequel kicks ‘Ash’ at box office once again, crosses $1 billion gross

Trial begins for former Uvalde officer charged in Robb Elementary shooting response

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