Heat wave persists, millions affected from Maine to Texas

(NEW YORK) -- An ongoing heat wave is moving east, threatening states from Maine to Texas.It will be another day of record-breaking temperatures for Texans. Abilene, Waco and San Antonio are under excessive heat warnings, according to the National Weather Service.San Antonio reached 107...

High fire threat persists in New Mexico amid devastating blaze

(RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M.) -- High fire danger continues in New Mexico, as very dry weather and gusty winds are leading to an increased risk while firefighters continue to battle a deadly blaze.For days, hundreds of firefighters have been battling the McBride Fire in the village...

Food insecurity persists, forcing community organizers to act

(NEW YORK) -- As families gather across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks, many are struggling to fill their kitchens with fresh food and groceries.The U.S. has made virtually no progress toward solving this issue of food insecurity in the last two...

Gender pay gap persists even at executive level, new study finds

BY: CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Even women who climb their way to corporate America's highest ranks are paid less than their male counterparts, new research confirms. The highest-paid senior executive women earned 84.6 cents for every dollar earned by their male...