A developing coastal storm is forecast to lash the East Coast with punishing rains and wind over the weekend and into Monday. The system is currently battering portions of Nicaragua and Honduras, according to ABC News meteorologists. There is a 40 percent chance it will develop into a tropical depression […]
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Trump declares opioid crisis a national public health emergency
President Donald Trump officially declared the opioid epidemic a “national public health emergency” in an announcement at the White House Thursday. The move diverges from previous promises — even as recently as Wednesday night — to declare the epidemic a “national emergency.” “Effective today my administration is officially declaring the […]
Obamacare health plans still available despite uncertainty over law’s future
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, insurance marketplaces will begin open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. But with so much attention focused on the debate surrounding repealing the law, many are bewildered about their coverage options through the law, or if there will even be insurance to buy. “The […]
Tampa police release more video of person of interest in 3 killings
Police in Tampa today released extended surveillance video of a person of interest who they believe may have some knowledge of the three slayings over 11 days that have terrorized the residents of Seminole Heights. The surveillance footage is at times in color and is captured from various angles. Police […]
WATCH: Rex Tillerson admires outdoor art with a joke
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Florida lawmaker faces threats after criticizing Trump
A Democratic congresswoman is facing threats after she criticized President Donald Trump over his remarks to the widow of a soldier killed in Niger, her office said Thursday. Four-term Rep. Frederica Wilson has remained in Florida this past week and missed several House votes, including Thursday’s close budget vote. “She […]
WATCH: Lavish funeral held for beloved Thai king
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Driver sometimes blames himself after rock thrown at van kills his friend
The driver of a van hit by a thrown rock that killed his friend in the passenger seat occasional points a finger at himself, he told a Michigan TV station. “I sometimes blame myself,” Steve Amthor said. “It’s just, I don’t know what to think of all of this.” Amthor […]
House Republicans approve budget resolution, clearing way for tax overhaul
House Republicans narrowly approved the Senate-passed budget resolution Thursday, clearing a procedural hurdle and allowing the House of Representatives to take up a tax overhaul. The bill passed 216–212, with all Democrats and some Republicans opposing the measure. Speaker Paul Ryan cast a rare vote in favor of the measure, […]
WATCH: Off-duty police officer saves choking man
Transcript for Off-duty police officer saves choking man Back now with an incredible rescue caught on tape capturing a man dining out in rockaway, New Jersey, when the man suddenly appears to be in distress coughing and reaching toward his throat. Thankfully seated nearby an off-duty New Jersey trooper, state […]