Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione to waive extradition
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will waive extradition and could be returned to New York as soon as Thursday.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

Paris Hilton-backed child abuse bill headed to Biden's desk for signature
House passes Paris Hilton-championed Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse bill, a sweet victory for the celebrity heiress after nearly three years of lobbying politicians.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

Ryan Routh faces attempted murder charge for car crash following his arrest
Alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh is now facing a state attempted murder charge in connection with a car accident that occurred following his arrest.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

DOJ against Jan. 6 defendant attending Trump inauguration
Prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject a request from a defendant convicted for participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to attend Trump's inauguration.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

DA suggests Georgia election interference case against Trump may continue
The state prosecution of Donald Trump on election interference charges in Georgia may be able to continue despite his impending inauguration, prosecutors signaled.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

Supreme Court to hear arguments over TikTok ban on Jan. 10
The platform asked the court to step in before a Jan. 19 ban goes into effect.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

House Ethics Committee expected to release Gaetz report: Sources
The House Ethics Committee is expected to release its report on Matt Gaetz before the holidays, after quietly voted earlier this month to release it, sources say.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

Government funding plan collapses after threats from Trump and Musk as shutdown looms
With a shutdown looming by the end of the week, Republicans face pressure from Trump and his ally Elon Musk to drop the funding bill they negotiated with Democrats.
ABC News: Top Stories Dec 18, 2024

