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RFK Jr. heading to Capitol Hill next week for meetings ahead of confirmation hearings

Kennedy, a prominent vaccine skeptic, is Donald Trump's pick to lead the HHS.
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Former Republican presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gestures as he speaks ahead of former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Nov. 1, 2024.
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CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione yells to press outside courthouse

Luigi Mangione, 26, faces charges including second-degree murder.
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Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Suspect Luigi Mangione arrives for extradition hearing, shouts at press

UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione has arrived at his extradition hearing, shouting at gathered press outside of the Pennsylvania courtroom.
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VIDEO: Suspect Luigi Mangione arrives for extradition hearing, shouts at press
40 minutes ago

Southern California fire grows to over 2,500 acres in Malibu

Authorities are trying to control the “rapid rate of spread.”
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A brush fire that broke out on Monday evening in Malibu Canyon has led to authorities issuing mandatory evacuation orders in parts of southern California as the fire rapidly spread, authorities said.
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NYC to close migrant shelter at Brooklyn airfield by early 2025

New York City will close a migrant shelter at a Brooklyn airfield in the next two months, according to the mayor's office.
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New York City will close a migrant shelter at a Brooklyn airfield in the next two months, according to the mayor's office.
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Trump's hush money conviction should stand, Manhattan DA argues

Sentencing could be delayed until after he leaves office, prosecutors argued.
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In this July 31, 2024, file photo, former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the New Holland Arena in Harrisburg, Pa.
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'Shocked': Family, friends react to Luigi Mangione's alleged role in CEO killing

"We are devastated by this news," his family said in a statement.
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This image release by Pennsylvania State Police shows a video image of Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., Dec. 9, 2024.
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NYC to close migrant shelter at Brooklyn airfield by early 2025

New York is "managing this crisis better than any other city," Mayor Adams said.
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Migrants who arrived a few days ago from Eagle Pass, Texas, walk to the shelters at Floyd Bennett Field in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Feb. 3, 2024.
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State senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over mysterious drones

Drones have been seen flying over New Jersey in recent weeks.
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In this screen grab from a video, a drone is shown near Bedminster, New Jersey, on Dec. 3, 2024.
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Suspect identified in home invasion that left son dead, mother injured

Police are searching for Kelvin Roberts, 42, of Philadelphia, who is wanted on charges including second-degree murder, robbery and burglary, the DA's office said.
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Police are searching for Kelvin Roberts, 42, of Philadelphia, who is wanted on charges including second-degree murder, robbery and burglary, the DA's office said.
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What we know about Luigi Mangione, man charged in CEO's murder

The Mangione family released a statement following his arrest in Pennsylvania.
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Luigi Mangione is seen eating at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa. on Dec. 9, 2024, in a photo released by the Pennsylvania State Police.
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Burglars use tech to target Asian business owners: Sheriff

There are around 100 reported burglaries of Asian homes in Colorado this year.
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Surveillance footage shows a burglary at the home of an Asian business owner in Denver in November 2024.
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Bulletin issues warning in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

A bulletin warns the killing may be used as "messaging and propaganda."
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ABC News obtained this photo of the suspect.
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Rupert Murdoch loses fight to change family trust

Rupert Murdoch has lost a legal fight to change his family's trust, which would have let his son Lachlan to take control the family's media empire after Murdoch dies.
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VIDEO: Rupert Murdoch loses fight to change family trust
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New York AG will continue to pursue $454 million civil fraud judgment against Trump

Trump's impending inauguration does not impact the case, the AG's office says.
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President-elect Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace, Dec. 7, 2024, in Paris.
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Officials give update on Franklin Fire prompting evacuations in southern California

City officials said the Los Angeles County Fire Department is on scene and trying to control the “rapid rate of spread.”
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VIDEO: Officials give update on Franklin Fire prompting evacuations in southern California
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Son gunned down in home invasion fought back, tried to help mom; suspect at large

The mom managed to call 911 after she was shot.
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Kelvin Roberts is wanted for murder and robbery in connection with a home invasion in Lower Merion Township, PA, on Dec. 8, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
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No, the sun isn’t causing global warming

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains why the sun isn’t to blame for what could be the warmest year recorded on Earth.
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VIDEO: No, the sun isn’t causing global warming
December 10

Why international travel is making climate change worse

Emissions associated with international and private travel are skyrocketing.
December 10
A Flexjet plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport in France, Sept. 13, 2024.
December 10

Burglaries targeting Asian community are ‘very sophisticated’: Sheriff

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly discusses the investigation into burglaries targeting Asian businesses, homes and places of worship in Colorado.
December 10
VIDEO: Burglaries targeting Asian community are ‘very sophisticated’: Sheriff
December 10

Luigi Mangione’s handwritten notes are ‘very critical’ in CEO murder

Former FBI agent Brad Garrett discusses the investigation into Luigi Mangione, the suspect arrested in connection to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 10
VIDEO: Luigi Mangione’s handwritten notes are ‘very critical’ in CEO murder
December 10

Southern California wildfires prompt evacuation orders

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports from Malibu, California, where the fast-moving wildfire is being fueled by Santa Ana winds.
December 10
VIDEO: Southern California wildfires prompt evacuation orders
December 10

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 10
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 10

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: What to know about the 'ghost' gun

Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania on Monday.
December 10
Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, arrives for his arraignment at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 2024, in a still image from video.
December 10

What we know about Luigi Mangione, man charged in CEO's murder

Mangione is a May 2020 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, according to a school spokesperson. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from the Ivy League institution.
December 10
Mangione is a May 2020 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, according to a school spokesperson. He studied computer science and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from the Ivy League institution.
December 10

Mandatory evacuations in parts of Southern California as Malibu wildfire spreads

A brush fire that broke out on Monday evening in Malibu Canyon has led to mandatory evacuation orders in parts of southern California as the fire rapidly spread.
December 10
A brush fire that broke out on Monday evening in Malibu Canyon has led to mandatory evacuation orders in parts of southern California as the fire rapidly spread.
December 09

CEO shooting suspect's timeline before, during, after

Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder in the death of CEO Brian Thompson.
December 09
Police released photos of a suspect sought in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 09

CEO shooting latest: Mangione charged with murder

Luigi Mangione was arrested by Altoona police on Monday.
December 09
Booking photo of Luigi Mangione after he was arrested by police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 2024.
December 09

How police caught the suspect charged in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione was arrested in a McDonald's in Pennsylvania.
December 09
ABC News obtained this photo of the suspect.
December 09

ABC News Live Prime: Monday, December 9, 2024

Suspect linked to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested; Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in death of Jordan Neely on NYC subway; Jay-Z denies sexual assault of 13-year-old.
December 09
ABC News Live Prime: Monday, December 9, 2024
December 09

ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, December 9, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 09
ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, December 9, 2024
December 09

Legal analyst speaks on the controversial jury verdict of Daniel Penny

Legal analyst Terri Austin joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to speak on the controversial Daniel Penny verdict after he was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide.
December 09
Legal analyst speaks on the controversial jury verdict of Daniel Penny
December 09

Jordan Neely’s father reacts to Daniel Penny’s not guilty verdict

Andre Zachery, the father of Jordan Neely, joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis after a jury found Daniel Penny not guilty of criminally negligent homicide for his son's death.
December 09
Jordan Neely’s father reacts to Daniel Penny’s not guilty verdict
December 09

Jordan Neely's dad 'very hurt' after jury acquits Daniel Penny

He spoke to ABC News' Linsey Davis following the verdict.
December 09
Jordan Neely is pictured before going to see the Michael Jackson movie "This is It" outside the Regal Cinemas on 8th Ave. and 42nd St. in Times Square, New York, in 2009.
December 09

The big story: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting latest

Plus, Syria's post-Assad power vacuum is posing unexpected problems for the Middle East and United States.
December 09
The big story: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting latest
December 09

Mysterious drones over towns demand action, mayors say

The large drones have been repeatedly spotted in New Jersey in recent weeks.
December 09
 New Jersey mayors pen letter demanding action on mysterious drone sightings
December 09

Social issues were at the center of Daniel Penny trial: Experts

Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide.
December 09
Courtroom sketch of defendant and former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny reacts with his attorney as he was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway train, in New York City, Dec. 9, 2024.
December 09

80-year-old killed over a parking spot in Houston: Police

Earl Hollins died of his injuries the following day.
December 09
Mr. Hollins was struck by the defendant over a parking space in the 1400 block of Cypress Parkway on Dec. 6, 2024.
December 09

Texas police officer fatally shot during traffic stop

A police officer was fatally shot Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Terrell, Texas, police said.
December 09
A police officer was fatally shot Sunday night while conducting a traffic stop in Terrell, Texas, police said.
December 09

High tech and 'old fashion police work' led to arrest in CEO killing: Officials

Monday's arrest in the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in the heart of New York City boiled down to "good old-fashion police work," authorities said.
December 09
VIDEO: High tech and 'old fashion police work' led to arrest in CEO killing: Officials
December 09

Police officer, 28, killed during traffic stop

Jacob Candanoza, 28, joined the police department in July.
December 09
Officer Jacob Candanoza was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop around 11 p.m.  Dec. 8, in Terrell Texas.
December 09

New Jersey mayors demand action on mysterious drone sightings

The drones are larger than the type typically used by hobbyists.
December 09
The drones are larger than the type typically used by hobbyists.
December 09

Military veteran killed over parking spot

A Houston military veteran died after allegedly being attacked over a parking spot, according to a statement from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
December 09
A Houston military veteran died after allegedly being attacked over a parking spot, according to a statement from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
December 09

CEO shooting latest: Person of interest Luigi Mangione under arrest

Police are questioning the 26-year-old in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week, according to multiple law enforcement officials.
December 09
VIDEO: CEO shooting latest: Person of interest Luigi Mangione under arrest
December 09

Grandmothers dole out life advice at pop-up stand

The “Grandma Stand” was the idea of Mike Matthews, who turned to his own grandmother for advice before she died in 2018 at the age of 102.
December 09
The “Grandma Stand” was the idea of Mike Matthews, who turned to his own grandmother for advice before she died in 2018 at the age of 102.
December 09

Questions the jury asked before acquitting Daniel Penny in the subway chokehold death

Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide.
December 09
Daniel Penny arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court as a jury continues deliberations in the trial of the former Marine sergeant facing charges of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide for fatally strangling Jordan Neely, a homeless man, on a New York City subway car in 2023, in New York, Dec. 9, 2024.
December 09

Jay-Z files for dismissal or disclosure of 13-year-old's identity in rape lawsuit

The alleged rape took place following the 2000 Video Music Awards.
December 09
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 16:  (L-R) Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z attend The Two Kings Dinner presented by Sprite at RDG + Bar Annie on February 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
December 09

'I miss my son': Jordan Neely's father, DA react to Daniel Penny verdict

The judge dismissed the manslaughter charge Friday.
December 09
Daniel Penny arrives at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse, Dec. 9, 2024, in New York City.
December 09

Man questioned in Pennsylvania in connection with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and former FBI agent Brad Garrett discuss the latest in the investigation related to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 09
VIDEO: Man questioned in Pennsylvania in connection with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
December 09

Son killed, mom critically injured in home invasion shooting

A mother is in critical condition and her son has been killed in a home invasion shooting in a Philadelphia suburb. The suspect is at large and has not been identified, officials said.
December 09
A mother is in critical condition and her son has been killed in a home invasion shooting in a Philadelphia suburb. The suspect is at large and has not been identified, officials said.