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These are the billion-dollar disasters of 2024
Scientists and emergency managers are trying to learn from disasters past.
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December 28
Winning ticket for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot sold in California
The winner is taking home the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
December 28
December 27
Winning numbers drawn for Mega Millions $1.22 billion jackpot
A winner could take home the fifth-largest prize in Mega Millions history.
December 27
December 27
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, December 27, 2024
Tornadoes and ice hamper holiday travel; former federal prosecutor on Jay-Z’s efforts to dismiss rape case; actor Alessandro Nivola on his latest roles in “The Brutalist” and “Kraven the Hunter.”
December 27
December 27
By the Numbers: New Year’s resolution to lose weight? You’re not alone.
Lots of us say we’ll lose weight, but how many actually follow through? A new Gallup poll has the interesting results.
December 27
December 27
ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, December 27, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 27
December 27
Attorney weighs in on disturbing video of inmate beating
Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani discusses what charges New York prison guards seen beating a handcuffed inmate could face and also discusses Jay-Z’s efforts to dismiss rape accusations.
December 27
December 27
'Shocking' footage shows handcuffed inmate who died after prison guards beat him
New York correctional officers are under investigation for in-custody beating.
December 27
December 27
NYC taxi cab victim speaks out: 'Didn't even know what happened'
The mother said her 9-year-old son will be hospitalized "for quite some time."
December 27
December 27
Trump transition team rift over foreign worker visas
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have found themselves at odds with some of Trump's supporters over their support for H-1B work visas.
December 27
December 27
Woman sleeping in truck killed in explosion at Tyson Foods plant
The victim didn't work at the plant but was with her husband, a truck driver.
December 27
December 27
The Year: 2024
Celebrities, comedians, newsmakers and the ABC News team look back on the biggest news and pop culture moments of 2024 in this annual special.
December 27
December 27
Sinkhole on New Jersey interstate was caused by collapse of abandoned mineshaft
A sinkhole on a New Jersey interstate that closed eastbound traffic for over 24 hours was caused by a collapse of abandoned mineshaft, officials said.
December 27
December 27
Housing market predictions for 2025
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. reaches its highest level since July. ABC News Elizabeth Schulze has the latest.
December 27
December 27
Tornado threats in the South as freezing rain hits the Northeast
Rain is forecast for the Northeast through New Year’s Eve.
December 27
December 27
Man accused of fatally burning woman on subway is indicted in 'malicious' case: DA
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, waived his Friday appearance but must return to court on Jan. 7, when the indictment will be unsealed at his arraignment, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said.
December 27
December 27
NYC taxi cab victim 'didn't even know what happened'
WABC-TV’s Anthony Carlo has the latest on the investigation into a taxi cab that jumped a curb in midtown Manhattan, striking several pedestrians.
December 27
December 27
'Shocking scene' reported after Kilauea's latest eruption
The volcanic activity has drawn visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
December 27
December 27
Sinkhole on interstate was caused by collapse of abandoned mineshaft
The 40-foot by 40-foot sinkhole closed I-80 eastbound.
December 27
December 27
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
The newborn hippo arrived on Dec 9. after a 7-month gestation.
December 27
December 27
National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 27
December 27
'Some progress' made in efforts to ID woman burned to death on subway
Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting a sleeping woman on fire on Sunday.
December 27
December 27
Pregnant woman stabbed 14 times by pizza delivery driver over $2 tip: Police
The 22-year-old driver, identified by police as Brianna Alvelo, was arrested on attempted murder and kidnapping charges.
December 27
December 27
The taste of champagne might be changing due to climate change
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the impact human-amplified climate change is having on those grapes used to make a bottle of bubbly.
December 27
December 27
High avalanche danger in the Rockies as another tornado threat heads to the South
The avalanche watch has been issued from 5 p.m. Friday until 5 p.m. Monday.
December 27
December 27
Judge rules Jay-Z lawsuit can move forward
A woman who has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter of raping her after an awards show in 2000, when she was 13, can remain anonymous as her lawsuit proceeds, a federal judge ruled.
December 27
December 27
Mom convicted in Michigan school shooting case asks to be released from prison
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Michigan high school shooter Ethan Crumbley, is asking to be released from prison on bond pending her appeal outcome.
December 27
December 27
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
The newborn, who has yet to be named, is the third baby hippo born at the Metro Richmond Zoo within the past five years.
December 27
December 27
Backpacks containing $1.1 million of cocaine discovered in the wilderness near Canada
The two backpacks weighed 78 pounds and contained 30 packages of cocaine.
December 27
December 27
Singer born with no eyes helps lift holiday spirits: ‘Everybody needs joy’
Mary Mikels, 27, has a message about overcoming adversity that strikes just the right note.
December 27
December 27
Drone owner helps save dog from frozen lake
Kishan Patel stepped into action, helping police in Parsippany, New Jersey, rescue a 20-month-old sheepadoodle from a snow-covered frozen lake.
December 27
December 27
How investigators caught, tried convicted 1998 antifreeze killer
"20/20" looks at the nearly 25-year criminal probe into Julie Jensen's death.
December 27
December 26
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, December 26, 2024
Experts study if Russian anti-aircraft fire downed Azerbaijani plane; aid organization warns crises in Gaza and Syria could worsen; retail analyst Hitha Herzog on how to handle holiday returns.
December 26
December 26
ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, December 26, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 26
December 26
After receiving a $2 tip, pizza delivery driver stabs customer 14 times: Police
The 22-year-old driver was arrested on attempted murder and kidnapping charges.
December 26
December 26
Mom convicted in Michigan school shooting case asks to be released from prison
Jennifer Crumbley was sentenced this year to 10 to 15 years in prison.
December 26
December 26
Unticketed passenger caught on Delta Air Lines flight on Christmas Eve
This comes after a woman stowed away on a Delta flight to France in November.
December 26
December 26
West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow
Some areas could see 4 to 8 inches of rain over the next four days.
December 26
December 26
'Beyond comprehension': Officer killed in Christmas Day prison attack
Prison director said officer Andrew Lansing "made the ultimate sacrifice."
December 26
December 26
New video of pandas at National Zoo released
The pandas are set to debut to the public in late January.
December 26
December 26
Drone finds elderly man 80 minutes after he's reported missing
The 78-year-old man with dementia vanished after going to his mailbox.
December 26
December 26
Pandas at National Zoo appear in new video ahead of public debut
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will be accepting visitors starting in January.
December 26
December 26
Bear practices blowing bubbles at New York sanctuary
Leo the bear decided to practice his bubble blowing skills while bathing at New York's Orphaned Wildlife Center.
December 26
December 26
2024 Year in Review — Biggest news stories of the year
ABC News recaps the biggest headlines and moments of the year.
December 26
December 26
Shooting at Phoenix airport injures 4 people
Authorities say the incident took place at a restaurant outside of security checkpoints at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4.
December 26
December 26
‘Inmate assault’ leaves corrections officer dead, authorities say
Andrew Lansing was killed following an inmate assault at Ross Correctional Institution on Christmas Day, officials confirmed.
December 26
December 26
The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024
From the Alaska door plug incident to the Delphi double murder trial.
December 26
December 26
Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport: Police
United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.
December 26
December 26
Taxi cab strikes several pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square
Three pedestrians, including a 9-year-old boy, were transported to the hospital after a taxi cab jumped the curb and struck several people on the sidewalk.
December 26
December 25
Taxi cab strikes several pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square
A 9-year-old boy was among the three people transported to the hospital.
December 25
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