President Donald Trump on Saturday declined to directly address the sexual misconduct allegations against Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore, saying he will know more after he returns from his Asia trip to the United States. “I have to get back into the country to see what’s happening” on Moore, […]
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Record cold in Northeast, temperatures to moderate some early next week
An arctic blast of cold air is currently sweeping across the Midwest and Northeast Saturday morning. Bitter wind chills are occurring right now from northern Minnesota to much of the Northeast, including the major cities in the I-95 corridor. It feels like the teens in most of New England right […]
WATCH: Ohio State University cheating scandal
Now Playing: Decoding the lyrics in Taylor Swift’s new album “Reputation” Now Playing: Ohio State University cheating scandal Now Playing: Helping veterans and current service members heal through music Now Playing: Rhode Island highway shootout under investigation Now Playing: Ex-wife of Texas church shooter speaks out about their abusive marriage […]
Walmart shopper hurt while buying melon wins $7.5M verdict
An Alabama man who said he tripped and broke his hip while buying a watermelon at a Walmart store has won a $7.5 million verdict in his lawsuit against the retailer. Henry Walker on Wednesday was awarded the damages after a jury trial in Phenix City, Alabama, just west of […]
Trump, Putin meet 1-on-1 on sidelines of APEC Summit
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit (APEC) in Vietnam Saturday, according to the White House. During the brief meeting, which lasted less than five minutes, the White House said the two leaders discussed a joint statement on Syria. […]
Richard Dreyfuss says he behaved inappropriately toward woman in the ’80s
Richard Dreyfuss acknowledged behaving inappropriately toward a woman with whom he worked in the 1980s in a statement he provided to New York magazine’s Vulture blog. Writer Jessica Teich claimed in an interview with the publication that when she collaborated with the actor on a TV show, Dreyfuss created “a […]
Asia-Pacific forum sticks to free-trade gospel despite Trump
An annual Pacific Rim summit is sticking with its tradition of promoting free trade and closer regional ties, shrugging off President Donald Trump’s “America First” approach. Draft documents issued Saturday by ministers of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum omitted the leaders’ usual vow to combat protectionism, but still expressed […]
State Department offers buyouts as critics charge diplomatic corps being destroyed
A State Department official confirms to ABC News that the department is offering “voluntary buyouts and early retirement incentives” as part of its effort to reduce its own ranks. The Trump administration wants to get rid of 641 employees — in addition to “normal attrition” — by the end of […]
23-year-old mayor dies hours after resigning post
A Pennsylvania mayor has died at age 23, hours after resigning his post. Brandon Wentz resigned Wednesday night because he and the family had moved out of the small Schuylkill County borough of Mount Carbon, his mother said. A deputy coroner pronounced Wentz dead Thursday morning. Officials haven’t said how […]
Fidget spinners that tested positive for lead pulled from Target stores
Target has removed two models of fidget spinners from its website and began pulling the items from store shelves on Friday after tests showed they contained high levels of lead. Target spokeswoman Jenna Reck said in a statement to ABC News: “While these two products comply with all CPSC guidelines […]