Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

As Iran war continues, people across the US are feeling a strain from high gas prices
"This is not the way I thought my retirement was gonna turn out," one said.
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

Doctor explains how hantavirus, COVID-19 are different
Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, answered questions about hantavirus following a cruise ship outbreak.
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

WATCH: UFC champion 'very blessed' to fight at the White House
Undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Tuporia says UFC Freedom 250 will be the "biggest event in sports history."
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

DOJ seeks to denaturalize former diplomat convicted of spying for Cuba
The Justice Department is seeking to denaturalize a former diplomat who was caught spying for the Cuban government.
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

WATCH: What to watch this weekend
ABC News' Will Ganss breaks down the new movies and shows to look out for this weekend.
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged European allies to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete action against Iran, even as he sought to repair strained ties with Italy and the Vatican
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

Alleged cyberattack temporarily shuts down Canvas
An alleged cyberattack involving "unauthorized activity" on Canvas caused the site to temporarily shut down on Thursday, officials said.
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

WATCH: Mom surprised on ‘GMA’ after opening home to 300-plus foster kids
Rose Diggs, a mom of two who started her own nonprofit organization, is recognized as this year's "Breakfast in Bed" honoree live on "GMA."
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

WATCH: Wisconsin organizations that helped remove 1,500 beagles speak with David Muir
David Muir speaks with the two animal nonprofit organizations that helped remove the pups and shared their effort to get them adopted as the beagles head to some 40 states for their forever homes.
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

WATCH: CDC classifies outbreak as 'Level 3' emergency
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activated its Emergency Operations Center and classified the hantavirus outbreak as a Level 3 emergency, multiple sources told ABC News.
ABC News: Top Stories May 08, 2026

