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Eileen Higgins, after win in runoff race, set to be Miami’s 1st female mayor, 1st Democrat in almost 3 decades

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- Eileen Higgins, the Democratic former Miami-Dade county commissioner set to become Miami's next mayor after prevailing in Tuesday night's runoff election, achieved political milestones for the city with her victory.Higgins will become the city's first woman to serve as mayor. She... Read More.

See Billie Eilish laugh, cry, chill in a ‘puppy room’ in trailer for 3D ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ concert film

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

A new trailer has been released for BILLIE EILISH - HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), the singer's upcoming immersive movie collaboration with Titanic director James Cameron.In the non-3D trailer, which is mostly set to Billie's... Read More.

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams named Met Gala 2026 co-chairs

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Music superstar Beyoncé, actress Nicole Kidman and tennis legend Venus Williams have been named co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, alongside Anna Wintour, Vogue announced Wednesday.Beyoncé is returning to "fashion's biggest night out" after a decade. The Cowboy Carter singer and songwriter last attended... Read More.

‘Shopaholic’ series author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55.Kinsella's family shared news of her death in an Instagram post Wednesday."We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka... Read More.

Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A 47-year-old man was struck and killed by a snowplow at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, according to local officials.The incident was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at a parking lot near Terminal 2, according to Jeff Lea, a spokesperson for... Read More.

Group of Democratic senators pen letter to Navy secretary condemning Sen. Mark Kelly review

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee wrote a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan on Tuesday expressing concern about the Navy's review of Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy Captain who serves on the committee.The letter, which was... Read More.

GOP lawmakers issue subpoenas over Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(HARRISBURG, Pa.) -- Editor's note: The story's headline has been updated. In the wake of the firebombing of his official residence earlier this year, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is now facing questions about how he is spending tax dollars on security improvements for his... Read More.

Trump administration moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: ‘We won’t tolerate it’

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education has moved to terminate one of former President Joe Biden's most popular student loan forgiveness plans -- impacting millions of Americans -- through a proposed joint settlement with the state of Missouri on Tuesday.The pending agreement ends the... Read More.

Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $930 million, a cash value of $429 million, for Wednesday night's drawing.This is the game's seventh largest prize ever, according to Powerball. The largest prize ever was $2.04 billion, won on Nov. 7, 2022.The... Read More.

3rd judge grants DOJ motion to unseal grand jury materials from government’s Epstein files

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal judge who presided over the 2019 criminal case against convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein has became the third judge to grant a Justice Department motion to unseal grand jury materials and other undisclosed evidence from the government's investigative files.U.S.... Read More.

Eileen Higgins, after win in runoff race, set to be Miami’s 1st female mayor, 1st Democrat in almost 3 decades

Eileen Higgins, after win in runoff race, set to be Miami’s 1st female mayor, 1st Democrat in almost 3 decades

See Billie Eilish laugh, cry, chill in a ‘puppy room’ in trailer for 3D ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ concert film

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams named Met Gala 2026 co-chairs

‘Shopaholic’ series author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55

Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport

GOP lawmakers issue subpoenas over Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades

Trump administration moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: ‘We won’t tolerate it’

Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

3rd judge grants DOJ motion to unseal grand jury materials from government’s Epstein files

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