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Biden considering preemptive pardons for officials Trump might target: Source

Thursday, December 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden and his senior aides are discussing possible preemptive pardons for people who might be targeted by the incoming Trump administration, according to a source close to the president.Possible names include current and former officials such...

Travel advisory issued for parts of Minnesota as whiteout conditions target Upper Midwest

Wednesday, December 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation has issued a "no travel advisory" for highways in northwestern Minnesota as high winds cause dangerous blowing snow and low visibility.Drivers in Minnesota and North Dakota should be prepared for intense bursts of heavy snow, wind...

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade could be target of terrorist threats, officials warn

Thursday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade may be an attractive target for both foreign and domestic terroristic violence, according to a joint threat assessment obtained by ABC News.Among the most significant threats facing the nation's largest Thanksgiving celebration "stems from lone...

Amazon launches new Amazon Saver private label to help shoppers save, take on Walmart, Target

Thursday, September 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Amazon is expanding its grocery footprint, simplifying online shopping and launching a "new no-frills brand" to help consumers stretch their dollar, while taking aim at rival retail competitor Walmart.On Wednesday, the retail tech giant, which owns Whole Foods as well as...

Debby live updates: Flash flooding, tornadoes target DC, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast

Friday, August 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Debby, which weakened from a tropical storm to a tropical depression Thursday afternoon, is slamming the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast with heavy rain on Friday.Debby made landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday and crawled up the East...

String of shootings appear to target random drivers, bicyclists in Charlotte; police offer reward

Wednesday, July 10 by ABC News

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) -- Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, are asking the public to help solve a string of shootings that unfolded within 30 minutes and appeared to target random drivers and bicyclists.The shootings began shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday when a victim was shot...

Target, McDonalds and Wendys announce discounts. Has a price war broken out?

Thursday, May 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For more than three years, rapid inflation has frustrated shoppers scanning store shelves for deals. But a host of prominent companies are finally delivering relief.Target, Ikea, Aldi, McDonald’s and Wendy’s are among several well-known brands that have announced lower prices in...

Target to cut prices on 5,000 items: See which items will cost less

Tuesday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Retail giant Target announced Monday it is lowering prices on around 5,000 items in its stores across the country.The Minneapolis-based retailer said the price cuts are meant to both make sure its prices stay competitive and help consumers who are feeling...

Foreign terrorist organizations could target Pride month events: FBI, DHS

Monday, May 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Foreign terrorist organizations may seek to exploit "LGBTQIA+-related events and venues," including events during 2024 Pride month -- celebrated in June, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned in a recent public service announcement."Organizations like ISIS may seek to exploit increased...

Target will only sell Pride Month collection in some stores after backlash in 2023

Friday, May 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Target has announced that it will only sell their Pride Month collection in select stores after suffering a backlash and boycott last year during the 2023 Pride season.The company says that instead of offering their Pride Month collection merchandise across all...

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