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HHS proposes actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors

Saturday, December 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Thursday a series of proposed actions to limit access to gender-affirming care for minors.It comes after HHS released a final version of its report on pediatric gender-affirming care last month, claiming... Read More.

Democrats examining legal options after DOJ says full Epstein release not expected Friday

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic lawmakers warned the Trump administration that they're "examining all legal options" to hold it accountable to Friday's deadline ordering the Department of Justice to release all its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accusing... Read More.

Brown, MIT suspect had 200 rounds, laser sights as authorities feared hit list: US attorney

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(BOSTON, Mass.) -- It was Thursday morning when investigators definitively determined the same individual opened fire on a study group at Brown University and, two days later, murdered an MIT professor -- raising fears among law enforcement officials that the killer may have... Read More.

Bowen Yang departs ‘Saturday Night Live’: Report

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Bowen Yang is saying goodbye to Studio 8H.The comedian is leaving Saturday Night Live after starring as a cast member on the late-night sketch comedy series for seven seasons, according to Deadline.Yang's final appearance on the show will take place... Read More.

Sony acquires majority ownership of ‘Peanuts’ franchise

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Sony has announced plans to acquire control of the Peanuts franchise.The franchise created by Charles M. Schulz that stars beloved characters like Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Linus will be majority owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) through a definitive agreement... Read More.

Timeline of the Brown University mass shooting and MIT professor slaying

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two elite Northeast institutions of higher education have been rocked by horrific acts of gun violence, just days apart.In the first incident, two people were killed and nine were injured in a mass shooting at Brown University, when a gunman opened... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Prime VideoFallout: The second season of the series based on the popular video game stars Walton Goggins.NetflixRead More.

As polls show low approval for Trump on the economy, will taking his economic agenda to voters help?

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is taking his message and vision on the economy directly to voters -- but he faces an American public that, recent polling shows, feels largely negative toward how the president has handled economic issues."Here at home, we're... Read More.

Holiday travel Friday: Storms, wind and fire danger slam US coast to coast

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Traveling for the holidays Friday may be turbulent, as gusts and widespread rain move into the Northeast, fire warnings persist in the West and storms linger on the West Coast until the end of the year.Here is a look at the... Read More.

Milwaukee judge found guilty of felony obstruction in helping undocumented man evade arrest

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE) -- A Wisconsin judge accused of concealing an undocumented man to prevent his arrest by immigration authorities was found guilty of felony obstruction, according to ABC Milwaukee affiliate WISN, which was in the courtroom for the trial.Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Read More.