Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

Jon Husted, Ohio's lieutenant governor, tapped to replace JD Vance in Senate
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

Prisoner fighting LA fires given 'path for a second chance'
As the disastrous infernos destroy neighborhoods in Southern California, over 1,000 prisoners are working as "volunteer firefighters" to help extinguish the blazes.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

WATCH: We're melting over this dog meeting his human brother for the 1st time
Instant BFFs!
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

What 3rd case of bird flu with unclear infection source means in fight against virus
A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could this mean in our fight against the disease?
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

Man who lost home in LA fire reacts to outpouring of support, nearly $1M in donations
Walt Butler lived in his home in Altadena, California, for 60 years.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

South Dakota governor Kristi Noem faces questions during DHS confirmation hearing
The South Dakota GOP governor faced questions during a confirmation hearing for DHS secretary.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

Trump moves inauguration inside, 'vast majority' of ticketed guests can’t attend
Trump's inauguration will be moving indoors Monday due to the freezing weather expected in Washington, D.C.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

Family who lost 9 homes in Eaton Fire vows to rebuild
The Jenkins family received a surprise donation on "GMA" after losing nine homes in the Los Angeles area wildfires.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement
TikTok faces a ban on Sunday, unless it cuts ties with parent company ByteDance.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

WATCH: Timeline: How the deadly California wildfires unfolded
Analysts say the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, which started on Jan. 7, together are on track to be the worst natural disaster in U.S. history by cost.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 17, 2025

