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Zohran Mamdani’s proposals for NYC build off city’s progressive foundation: Experts

Saturday, October 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As New York City voters head to the polls to decide the next mayor, the Democratic frontrunner and his policy proposals have been thrust into the national spotlight.State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has faced attacks by his opponents, critics, Republicans, and even... Read More.

New York AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(NORFOLK, Va.) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James, appearing in a federal courtroom in Norfolk, Virginia, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of alleged mortgage fraud, after she was indicted earlier this month by President Donald Trump's handpicked U.S. attorney.Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey... Read More.

DHS, pressing to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia, says Liberia has agreed to accept him

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- As the Department of Homeland Security continues to seek the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the agency said Friday it had identified a new country of removal that has agreed to accept the wrongly deported Salvador native: the West African nation... Read More.

Tropical Storm Melissa to strengthen into major hurricane: Latest forecast

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to intensify into a major hurricane this weekend and bring catastrophic flash flooding and landslides to parts of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica.Here’s the latest forecast:Hurricane conditions are expected to first hit southern Haiti on... Read More.

Shots fired after vehicle ‘driving erratically’ attempts to back into Coast Guard base

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(OAKLAND, Calif.) -- Shots were fired by law enforcement officers late Thursday after a driver failed to comply with verbal commands and attempted to back into Coast Guard Base Alameda in California, officials said.At approximately 10:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, Coast Guard security personnel... Read More.

Alaska Airlines ground stop lifted as additional flight disruptions ‘likely’

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Alaska Airlines operations have been restored after a significant IT outage resulted in a system-wide ground stop of flights for Alaska and Horizon, according to Alaska Airlines.The ground stop was lifted at 11:30 p.m. PST as the company said they are... Read More.

More military families turning to food banks as government shutdown wears on

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) --Food banks are seeing a surge of demand across the country as the government shutdown weathers its fourth week – and military families are among those turning to public pantries to put food on the table.The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA), a nonprofit that... Read More.

Truck driver in country illegally was under influence of drugs in California crash that killed 3: Police

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(ONTARIO, Calif.) -- The driver of a semi-truck that slammed into multiple vehicles, killing three people, on a California highway was allegedly under the influence of drugs, authorities said.The driver -- identified by authorities as 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh -- was booked for vehicular manslaughter... Read More.

3 federal officers injured after man rams car to evade arrest in San Diego: ICE

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(SAN DIEGO) -- Three federal officers were injured after a man, who Immigration and Customs Enforcement said is in the country illegally, allegedly rammed his car into their vehicles to evade arrest, according to the agency.The incident occurred on Wednesday when the suspect rammed... Read More.

Washington rescuers climb through 5 miles of snow to save stranded hikers: Sheriff

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(KITTITAS COUNTY, Wash.) -- Rescuers in Washington trekked through 5 miles of snow to save two stranded hikers who had "no shelter but a blue plastic tarp," with officials urging those who go on outdoor adventures to prepare accordingly.The two hikers had lost their... Read More.