4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC

4 times as many measles cases in a few weeks than US typically averages in a whole year: CDC

Sunday, February 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) --There have been at least 733 confirmed measles cases reported across the nation, the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed Friday.In just a few weeks, the United States reported four times as many cases than typically seen... Read More.

Dow closes above 50,000 for the first time ever

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time ever on Friday.A surge in markets reversed a selloff that hammered tech stocks earlier in the week.The Dow closed up 1,206 points, or 2.4%, while the S&P 500... Read More.

Virginia voters considering redrawing congressional districts to favor Democrats

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(VIRGINIA) -- Virginia residents could soon vote on whether the legislature can redraw the state's congressional map mid-decade, a key development in a larger push by both parties to redraw U.S. House seats in their favor ahead of the 2026 midterms.Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger... Read More.

Guardsmen ambushed in DC to be awarded the Purple Heart

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) - -The two West Virginia National Guard members shot in November will receive the Purple Heart, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday while addressing troops at the base of the Washington Monument.Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, died of her injuries on Nov. 26,... Read More.

From New Kids on the Block to Bad Bunny: A modern Super Bowl halftime history

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

When Bad Bunny takes the stage at the Super Bowl on Sunday, he'll be the first solo artist to headline a mostly Spanish-language halftime show. He previously appeared as a guest when Shakira and Jennifer Lopez co-headlined the show in 2020.Considering he's one of... Read More.

FBI invites elections officials nationwide to a call on ‘preparations’ for midterm elections

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The FBI has invited elections officials around the country for a call later this month on the agency's "preparations" for the high-stakes midterm elections, according to a letter sent to election officials and reviewed by ABC News.The letter, which went out earlier... Read More.

Maryland man charged with attempted murder after showing up at White House OMB Director Russell Vought’s home: Sources

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(ARLINGTON, Va.) -- A Maryland man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly showed up at the northern Virginia home of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, according to law enforcement sources.Colin Demarco, 26, is also charged with criminal solicitation... Read More.

Fallout from Epstein files release reaches highest levels of UK society

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- While the latest release of Epstein files has touched off another round of controversy in the U.S., it has ignited a veritable firestorm in Europe, where the new tranche of emails, text messages, videos on photographs released by the Department of... Read More.

‘Untamed’ season 2 will take place in Hawaii

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

We now know the location for Untamed season 2.Netflix has revealed that the second season of the hit mystery thriller series will take place in Hawaii. Eric Bana will once again star as Kyle Turner, who takes on a new case that brings him... Read More.

Timothy Busfield indicted by grand jury in child sex abuse case

Friday, February 6 by ABC News

A grand jury has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse contact charges after his January arrest in New Mexico, according to officials.Busfield is facing multiple counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, according to Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman."District Attorney... Read More.