Lea County Sheriff's Office
U.S. News
Former classmate sentenced to life in prison in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein
Bernstein, 19, was stabbed to death in a park in 2018.
11/15/2024 08:02:00 ESTStock market today: Wall Street tumbles as the “Trump bump” fades and vaccine makers sink
U.S. stocks fell to their worst loss since Election Day as the boost that Wall Street got from last week’s victory for Donald Trump and a cut to interest rates by the Federal Reserve kept fading
November 15, 2024Two sets of identical twins had babies who are cousins and siblings
Their children are genetic siblings, known as quaternary twins.
November 12, 2024
2 hours ago
Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images, FILE
Top U.S. Stories
Latest U.S. Video
Latest U.S. Headlines
15 minutes ago
Former classmate sentenced to life in prison in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein
Bernstein, 19, was stabbed to death in a park in 2018.
15 minutes ago
2 hours ago
Trump’s controversial cabinet picks raise concerns
Also, President Joe Biden is expected to meet with China’s president on Saturday, and Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will square off in the ring on Friday.
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
Hispanic, LGBTQ communities receive hateful emails after racist text surge
The FBI is investigating the mass emails.
2 hours ago
2 hours ago
Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says
Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress Wednesday after Trump picked him for AG.
2 hours ago
3 hours ago
Teens around US report receiving racist texts, emails
The messages have been reported in at least 24 states since last Wednesday.
3 hours ago
4 hours ago
Laken Riley murder suspect was 'hunting' for women, prosecutor says
The defense said the evidence against Jose Ibarra is "circumstantial."
4 hours ago
4 hours ago
RFK Jr. has been picked for HHS secretary. Here are the agencies he would oversee
Trump has previously said that Kennedy would "go wild" on health.
4 hours ago
November 15
Family seeks help finding missing Hawaii woman
Hannah Kobayashi, 30, vanished during a layover in Los Angeles while traveling to New York last Friday.
November 15
November 15
Onion CEO discusses Infowars purchase and plans for site's future
Ben Collins and gun safety advocate John Feinblatt want to chart a new path.
November 15
November 15
Malcolm X's family files $100 million lawsuit, claims cover-up of his murder
The Black resistance leader was assassinated in NYC in 1965.
November 15
November 15
How a beloved Georgia father was gunned down as he dropped off his son at preschool
Rusty Sneiderman was fatally shot outside a Georgia preschool in 2010.
November 15
November 15
Trial for murder of Laken Riley begins
ABC News’ Morgan Norwood reports on the bench trial for Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus.
November 15
November 15
Woman arrested for impersonating nurses at LA hospitals
Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, is facing felony charges after she allegedly impersonated a registered nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities,” police said.
November 15
November 15
The Onion CEO on buying InfoWars: 'This is a really funny moment'
ABC News' "Start Here" podcast host Brad Mielke spoke with Ben Collins and John Feinblatt about their plans for the future of InfoWars.
November 15
November 15
Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight: How to watch former champ take on YouTube star
The much-hyped fight takes place Friday night on Netflix.
November 15
November 15
Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares
The execution of Robert Roberson -- whose "shaken baby syndrome" murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny -- will resume.
November 15
November 15
Daniel Penny’s martial arts instructor testifies in subway chokehold death trial
ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down the latest testimony in the trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine charged in the death of Jordan Neely.
November 15
November 15
Woman arrested for impersonating nurses, overseeing hospital patients
Amanda Leeann Porter allegedly impersonated a nurse and oversaw 60 patients.
November 15
November 15
Taylor Swift superfan gets message from pop superstar
Henry Hinson, 11, caught the attention of the singer’s team for his creativity and kindness.
November 15
November 15
Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares
He will be the first person executed based on "shaken baby syndrome."
November 15
November 15
Family of Malcolm X files lawsuit over father’s assassination
Attorney Ben Crump held a press conference Friday alleging a conspiracy of the FBI, CIA and NYPD over the death of the civil rights leader.
November 15
November 15
Ohio transgender bathroom ban heads to governor's desk
The governor has vetoed legislation impacting the trans community before.
November 15
November 15
RFK Jr. as HHS secretary is creating ‘a lot of stress’ in medical community
ABC News medical contributor and epidemiologist Dr. John Brownstein reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet pick.
November 15
November 15
Former champ Mike Tyson to fight YouTuber Jake Paul
The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight takes place Friday night on Netflix. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET.
November 15
November 15
National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 15
November 15
American Airlines flight narrowly avoids mountain with 'expedited climb'
The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
November 15
November 14
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, November 14, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump spoke publicly for the first time since election night; RFK Jr. nominated for Health and Human Services secretary; LA County's incoming D.A. on Menendez Brothers' case.
November 14
November 14
By the Numbers: Women in the military
A look at the numbers when it comes to women in the U.S. military. President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth, said "we should not have women in combat roles."
November 14
November 14
American Airlines plane performs 'expedited climb' to avoid mountain in Hawaii
The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred Wednesday.
November 14
November 14
Falling scaffolding plank almost hits pedestrians in Boston
Surveillance footage captured a frightening moment for commuters in Boston last week when a large scaffolding plank came crashing down outside a train station, nearly hitting several people.
November 14
November 14
Trump picks RFK Jr. for HHS secretary, Gaetz reacts to latest allegations
A woman told the House Committee on Ethics that Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17, according to sources.
November 14
November 14
Woman testified to House panel that Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17: Sources
Trump tapped Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the new attorney general.
November 14
November 14
Former NFL player charged for allegedly assaulting police on Jan. 6
Leander Antwione Williams was arrested on Thursday.
November 14
November 14
Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
Credit card debt has climbed 8% higher than where it stood a year ago, even while interest rates are dropping.
November 14
November 14
These parts of the Northeast are in extreme drought, according to updated map
Experts discuss how the Northeast will deal with persistent drought.
November 14
November 14
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean: Latest forecast, path
The Atlantic hurricane season does not end until Nov. 30.
November 14
November 14
DOJ says 'atrocious' jail conditions in Fulton County violate rights of inmates
A new report found multiple deaths and unsafe conditions for inmates.
November 14
November 14
This county's jail conditions called 'unconstitutional' in new DOJ report
A new report found multiple deaths and unsafe conditions for inmates.
November 14
November 14
Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls
The revenue will enable improvements on the subway, the MTA said.
November 14
November 14
New York City congestion pricing is returning with new reduced tolls
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lower the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.
November 14
November 14
Travis Kelce's, Patrick Mahomes' houses targeted by burglars
The homes of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were burglarized last month, according to police reports.
November 14
November 14
14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting forest fire
The fire burned 52 acres though no structures were damaged, police said.
November 14
November 14
14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly starting forest fire
Authorities investigating the cause and origin of the Oct. 30 blaze "located evidence that identified this fire as an arson," the Evesham Township Police said Wednesday.
November 14
November 14
The Onion buys InfoWars in bankruptcy auction
The satirical website The Onion purchased InfoWars on Thursday, a capstone on years of litigation following InfoWars founder Alex Jones' defamation case. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports.
November 14
November 14
Massive brush fire erupts in NYC park
ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports on the rare brush fire in New York City, where firefighters are putting out hot spots.
November 14
November 14
FBI raids Polymarket founder’s home in criminal probe of election betting platform
Polymarket correctly predicted Donald Trump's victory last week.
November 14
November 14
Pete Hegseth's plan to overhaul the military: 'You need to fire a ton of generals'
Trump announced Hegseth as his nominee for Secretary of Defense on Tuesday.
November 14
November 14
The Onion buys InfoWars in bankruptcy auction
Alex Jones was sued by families of the Sandy Hook massacre.
November 14
November 14
New DA speaks out on Menendez brothers' fight for freedom
Lyle and Erik Menendez have spent nearly 35 years in prison for murder.
November 14
November 14
Man accused of faking death may have been spotted on social media
A TikTok video shot in June by content creator Baylee Boomhower shows a man on a bicycle coming up to her and asking, “Should I go to Uzbekistan or stay here?”
November 14
Jul 29
Beaumont Enterprise/AP Photo