Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

Alexander brothers found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial
Throughout the five-week trial, 11 women testified that they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

Stocks close higher, reversing sharp losses after oil prices fall
Oil prices spiked as high as nearly $120 per barrel overnight.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

Trump dismisses soaring gas prices as 'a little glitch' of Iran war
President Trump is dismissing skyrocketing gas prices as Americans start to feel the economic ripple effects of his war with Iran.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

WATCH: Trump says Cuba could fall quickly. How realistic is that?
President Donald Trump suggests Cuba could be "easy" to overthrow as tensions grow in the region. Mick Mulroy weighs what U.S. intervention would actually look like.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

WATCH: Syrian student turns to classical violin, nabs scholarship
Jad Ibrahim was awarded a full scholarship at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

'Unprecedented': Anthropic sues Trump administration after clash over AI use
Anthropic seeks to block White House designation of firm as supply-chain risk.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

'ISIS-inspired terrorism' suspected after bombs thrown outside NYC mayor's home
Two improvised explosive devices thrown at a protest outside Gracie Mansion in New York City contained the volatile substance TATP, police said.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

WATCH: Spring break travel alert
Long delays at airports could make for a messy travel season, but there are some steps you can take.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

WATCH: Teen returns to cheerleading after receiving 2nd chance at life
ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares the story of 17-year-old Macey Brown, who faced a number of health challenges but still maintains her love of the sport.
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

Iran may be activating sleeper cells outside the country, alert says
The U.S. has intercepted encrypted communications believed to have originated in Iran that may serve as "an operational trigger" for "sleeper assets."
ABC News: Top Stories Mar 09, 2026

