President Donald Trump is expected to officially declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency in an announcement he will make on Thursday. Despite saying he would do so in August, the president has yet to declare the crisis a national emergency. “The opioid crisis is an emergency, and I’m saying […]
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San Juan mayor feuds with energy firm over threat to stop work after audit request
A letter sent by Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello to the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general’s office on Wednesday touched off a Twitter feud and later apology by the small Montana-based company that earned a contract to restore power on the island. Whitefish’s relative lack of experience — coupled […]
NAACP advises black travelers not to fly American Airlines
The NAACP sent out an advisory on Tuesday night urging African-American travelers not to use American Airlines, one of the nation’s largest air carriers. The civil rights organization, which appointed a new president just three days ago, accused the airline of a “pattern of disturbing incidents.” “We have today taken […]
Advocates step up work as confusion surrounds Obamacare enrollment
In just a matter of days, on Nov. 1, millions of people will enroll in Obamacare’s marketplace for health insurance, but after months of back-and-forth over the law, consumers are still confused about when, where, how — and if — they can get coverage. While most of the country gets […]
Russia sanctions still not implemented despite White House promises
Close to one month after the due date, the Trump administration has still not implemented the Russia sanctions that Congress passed nearly unanimously and Trump signed begrudgingly in August. The law, which also targets Iran and North Korea, called on the Trump administration to identify which Russian intelligence and defense […]
WATCH: Endangered sea turtles guarded by Mexican police
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US-bound travelers face heightened screening amid ‘web of threats’
Beginning tomorrow, passengers booked on a handful of U.S.-bound international flights will be required to complete a short, verbal security interview before they board, sources tell ABC News. At least two airlines — Air France and Lufthansa — confirmed that they will begin interviewing passengers on select flights tomorrow, with […]
WATCH: Violent carjacking in Philadelphia caught on camera
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WATCH: Double rainbow appears over Cleveland
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Shooting suspect talked about killing his father: DA
The reason a Northern California man allegedly carried out shootings, killing two people including his father, is unknown, but the suspect allegedly “talked several times about killing his father in the past,” the local district attorney said. Alan Ashmore, 61, of Clearlake Oaks, California, is in custody, accused of gunning […]