Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

DOGE targets a community service program in its latest cost-cutting effort
A 30-year-old community service program for young adults that operates across the U.S. has become the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

DOJ says it will appeal Abrego Garcia ruling, releases documents tying him to gang
The Justice Department has released two documents that were used to allegedly tie wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the MS-13 gang.
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

RFK Jr. lays out new studies on autism, shuts down 'better diagnoses' as a cause
Kennedy has prioritized autism as one of the chronic illnesses he's determined to tackle in his aim to "Make America Healthy Again."
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

Wife of Abrego Garcia said he hit, scratched her in 2021 court documents
The wife of wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia had a temporary order of protection against him in 2021 in which she cited domestic violence, court documents show.
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

3 killed in 2-boat collision on Alabama lake, state authorities say
The two-vessel crash occurred shortly after 7 a.m. local time on Smith Lake in Cullman County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

'I'm in ruins,' teary Mike Lindell tells judge in Smartmatic sanctions hearing
Election denier and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell alleges he's left with no money to pay a voting software company after numerous legal battles.
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

WATCH: Footage of colossal squid captured on camera for the first time, scientists say
A juvenile colossal squid was spotted in its natural environment alive at a depth of almost 1,100 feet, according to the Schmidt Ocean Institute.
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg died of diabetes complications: Medical examiner
There was no autopsy performed, but toxicology test results gave additional clarity, according to the medical examiner's office.
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

'A national disgrace': 1.4 million left without power in Puerto Rico blackout
Private power company LUMA Energy said it could take two to three days to restore service to 90% of customers.
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

Rep. Elise Stefanik eyes New York governor seat in 2026, sources say
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik, an ally of President Donald Trump, is considering a run for governor of New York, a source familiar with her thinking told ABC News.
ABC News: Top Stories Apr 16, 2025

