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Moderate Republicans buck leadership and back Democrat effort to extend ACA health care subsidies

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of moderate House Republicans broke ranks with GOP leadership on Wednesday to force a vote on a clean, three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.Four Republicans signed onto House... Read More.

Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks, more remember Rob Reiner, Michele Singer

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Several friends of the late Rob Reiner and Michele Singer are remembering the couple after they were found stabbed to death in their home in California on Sunday.Billy Crystal and Janice Crystal, Albert Brooks and Kimberly Brooks, Martin Short, Alan Zweibel and Robin Zweibel,... Read More.

Fraud charges follow subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings collapse

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Federal prosecutors in New York unsealed criminal charges Wednesday in connection with the collapse of subprime auto lender and used car retailer Tricolor Holdings, which went bankrupt earlier this year.Founder and CEO Daniel Chu, COO Daniel Goodgame, and former Tricolor executives... Read More.

‘The Muppet Show’ shares exclusive teaser for upcoming special

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Fans of The Muppet Show are getting their first look at the show's upcoming special 50 years after its debut.A teaser for the upcoming special was released Wednesday. It shows Kermit the Frog turning on the lights in the massive... Read More.

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday’s drawing

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A $1.25 billion Powerball jackpot prize is up for grabs Wednesday night, with a cash value of $572.1 million, after no winners were selected Monday.This is the game's sixth largest prize ever, according to Powerball. The largest prize ever was... Read More.

Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dead at 82

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Actor Gil Gerard, best known for playing the title role in the sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century has died, according to a Facebook post by his wife, Janet Gerard. He was 82."Early this morning Gil - my... Read More.

In brief: Simu Liu to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ and more

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

The trailer for season 2 of The Artful Dodger has arrived. Hulu has released the official trailer for the new season of the Australian comedy-adventure series starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell. The show returns on Feb. 10... Read More.

Warner Bros. board tells shareholders to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The board at Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. said early on Wednesday that its members had unanimously recommended that shareholders reject Paramount Skydance's bid for the company in favor of Netflix's earlier bid."Following a careful evaluation of Paramount's recently launched tender offer,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 12/16/25

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSpurs 113, Knicks 124NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEMammoth 1, Bruins 4Blackhawks 2, Maple Leafs 3Flyers 4, Canadiens 1Islanders 2, Red Wings 3Canucks 3, Rangers 0Ducks 3, Blue Jackets 4Oilers 6, Penguins 4Capitals 0, Wild... Read More.

US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government released two major economic reports this week, easing a backlog of data pent up by the 43-day government shutdown.The data flashed some warning signs, showing the unemployment rate had ticked up to its highest level in four years and... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Moderate Republicans buck leadership and back Democrat effort to extend ACA health care subsidies

Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks, more remember Rob Reiner, Michele Singer

Fraud charges follow subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings collapse

‘The Muppet Show’ shares exclusive teaser for upcoming special

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday’s drawing

Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dead at 82

In brief: Simu Liu to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ and more

Warner Bros. board tells shareholders to reject Paramount offer in favor of Netflix

Scoreboard roundup — 12/16/25

US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

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