George Santos released from prison after sentence commuted by Trump

George Santos released from prison after sentence commuted by Trump

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said Friday evening he has signed a commutation releasing scandal-plagued former congressman George Santos from prison "immediately."Santos, 37, was less than three months into serving a seven-year sentence in federal prison after being convicted of wire fraud and... Read More.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The Trump administration filed an emergency stay request Friday with the Supreme Court to undo a lower court order blocking the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. "This Court should stay the district court’s October 9 injunction in its entirety," the filing, written by... Read More.

Man convicted in Etan Patz’s murder must be re-tried by June or released: Judge

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pedro Hernandez, the man convicted of abducting and murdering Etan Patz, must be re-tried by June 2026 or he will be released from custody, a federal judge in New York ruled on Friday.This is the latest twist in what Judge Colleen... Read More.

Pennsylvania teen dies from bacterial meningitis: School district

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(LANGHORNE, Pa.) -- A Pennsylvania high school student died from bacterial meningitis, according to the local school district.Ryan Duffy, 18, a senior at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, contracted Streptococcus Pneumoniae Meningitis last week and was treated in the ICU before dying Tuesday, according... Read More.

Kate Hudson covers The Band’s holiday classic ‘Christmas Must Be Tonight’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

In addition to being an Oscar-nominated actress, Kate Hudson is a singer who released her debut album, Glorious, in 2024. Now she's dropped a holiday single that finds her covering a Christmas rock classic.Hudson recorded The Band's song "Christmas Must... Read More.

Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser and Glen Powell to host ‘Saturday Night Live’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

The next three hosts of Saturday Night Live season 51 have been revealed.NBC has announced that Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser and Glen Powell are set to host three episodes of the late-night sketch comedy series in November.Teller will take over hosting duties for the... Read More.

DOJ indicts voting machine company Smartmatic over allegedly bribing Philippines official

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Justice brought charges Thursday against the voting machine company Smartmatic, accusing it of allegedly bribing an official in the Philippines to win contracts, according to court papers filed in the Southern District of Florida.The indictment accuses Smartmatic and... Read More.

South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 15 cases: Health officials

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A measles outbreak in South Carolina has grown to 15 cases, state health officials said on Friday.The newly identified cases were close contacts of people who were quarantining at home and were not in any school settings when contagious, according to... Read More.

Trump, Zelenskyy meet at White House to discuss Russia-Ukraine war

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, with Zelenskyy in Washington to make his case for procuring American Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military assets.Trump and Zelenskyy, wearing a dark suit, shook hands when the... Read More.

Hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed as Alaska communities reel from devastating flooding

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the aftermath of a destructive typhoon, historic floodwaters have destroyed remote communities across western Alaska, causing hundreds of evacuations that could continue for days, officials said."This is still a very much fluid situation; we are still in the process of... Read More.