Menu

Notifications
- Notifications For Interests:
- Breaking
- Interests See All
To save your interests across all devices Log In or Sign Up

Turn on desktop notifications for breaking news? Off On
Log In

PHOTO: U.S. Park Service employee puts a closed sign on the restrooms at the World War II Memorial ticket office on the National Mall, Oct. 1, 2013, in Washington, D.C.

What a partial government shutdown during the holidays could look like

Hundreds of thousands of federal employees could face furloughs and unpaid work.

3h ago

View all live streams »

PHOTO: Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, speaks during an event at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park on Sept. 12, 2018 in Cupertino, Calif.

Apple announces $1 billion campus in Texas, part of plan to create 20,000 US jobs

2h ago

Detroit pastor accused of murdering transgender woman

Dec 13

'We drank mine water': Survivors detail 'life-changing experience' trapped in mine

2h ago

Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen gets 3 years in prison

Dec 12

Politics

PHOTO: A view of Capitol Hill, while voters across the United States participate in midterm elections, Nov. 6, 2018, in Washington. — Congress reaches deal to force members to pay their own sexual harassment settlements

PHOTO: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference following the confirmation vote of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill in Washington DC, Oct. 6, 2018. — Senate advances measure to end US military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen

PHOTO: Rep. Beto O'Rourke, the 2018 Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, makes his concession speech at his election night party, Nov. 6, 2018, in El Paso, Texas. — The Note: 'Betomania' casts shadow over 2020 field

PHOTO: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a Security Council meeting on Iran's compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement, Dec. 12, 2018, at United Nations headquarters in New York. — Alone at UN, Pompeo blasts Iran nuclear deal, but urges action on Iran missile threat

PHOTO: Democrat Julian Castro poses for a photo at his home in San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 11, 2018. — Former Obama official Julian Castro announces he's exploring 2020 presidential run

PHOTO: President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence meet with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 11, 2018, in Washington. — Fact Check: Trump claims credit for decades-old border structures

PHOTO: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, left, inspects a piece of hemp taken from a bale at a processing plant in Louisville, Ky., July 5, 2018. — Unlikely ally pushes for farm bill that legalizes hemp

PHOTO: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner disembark from from Air Force One upon arrival at Pittsburgh International Airport in Pittsburgh, Oct. 30, 2018. — Ivanka, Kushner could profit from tax break they pushed

PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally, Nov. 4, 2018, in Macon, Ga. — What should Trump's 2020 strategy be next year?

Julian Castro moves toward 2020 White House run

Add Interests
Customize your news feed by choosing the topics that interest you.

More News

Family friend of missing Colorado mom pleads for help in desperate search

37m ago

Gov. says clemency for Cyntoia Brown still being considered

Dec 12

Holiday Season

VIDEO: One Queens resident who is raising the bar for holiday decorations — One Queens resident who is raising the bar for holiday decorations

VIDEO: Instagram unveils it's first-ever gift guide, sourced from users — Instagram unveils it's first-ever gift guide, sourced from users

VIDEO: — This family transforms home into larger-than-life North Pole Christmas display

VIDEO: How to create the ultimate DIY Christmas decor on a budget — How to create the ultimate DIY Christmas decor on a budget

VIDEO: Pancho Claus shows the spirit of Christmas to children in need in his community — Pancho Claus shows the spirit of Christmas to children in need in his community

VIDEO: The Vatican unveiled its novel Nativity scene for Christmas in St. Peter's Square Friday afternoon -- sculpted completely out of sand for the first time. — Nativity scene at Vatican's St. Peter's Square sculpted out of 700 tons of sand

VIDEO: ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee breaks down the science of what happens when a person's tongue comes in contact with a frozen pole and other iconic moments from Christmas movies. — The science behind Christmas movie stunts

VIDEO: Building a gingerbread house — Building a gingerbread house

VIDEO: The Churchill Arms' 3-story display of nearly 100 trees and more than 21,500 Christmas lights has earned it the title of — London pub decorated with 21,500 Christmas lights

VIDEO: Hundreds of Santas traded their sleighs for skis and snowboards for the annual — Santas hit the slopes for charity

PHOTO: First responders freed a man stuck in a grease vent for two days in San Lorenzo, California. — Man gets stuck in restaurant grease vent

Dec 12

PHOTO: Steven Salazar, 22, has been charged with attempting kidnapping after allegedly attacking a 15-year-old girl out for a run in Alvin, Texas, on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. — Man arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap teen girl while jogging

2h ago

More News

Courtesy Elgin Ingle

'A parent never expects to bury their child,' says mom of 3 kids killed at bus stop

Dec 12

Getty Images

Obituary of man who shot himself includes plea to amend gun laws

3h ago

Migrant death shines light on allegations of inadequate medical care in detention

2h ago

Oscars reportedly may go without a host

Dec 12

PHOTO: Miss Universe 2018 contestants pose for photos as the visit the Government House after their meeting with Thai Prime Minister in Bangkok on December 11, 2018. — Miss Universe announces all its judges this year will be women

Dec 12

When drinking to overcome social anxiety backfires the next day

'Queer Eye' cast shares favorite holiday picks this season

PHOTO: Santa spotted Bob Smiley, a WWII veteran, at the Concord Mall in Wilmington, Delaware, and got down on one knee to thank him for his service. — This photo of Santa kneeling before a 93-year-old veteran is spreading Christmas joy

Dec 12

PHOTO: A woman is hoping Twitter can help her find a blanket for her son. — Viral blanket search has mobilized Twitter for boy with disabilities

Dec 12

HBO

'Game of Thrones' star says fans will 'need therapy' after final season

Dec 12

'I saved recess': Girl in wheelchair stays warm outside thanks to mom's invention

1h ago

Try Tiffani Thiessen's chocolate biscotti recipe

Dec 12

In Case You Missed It

PHOTO: Peter Shankman, 46, of New York City, poses with his daughter, Jessa. — Good Samaritan gives away frequent flyer miles to fly people home for the holidays

PHOTO: Oasis of the Seas. — 6 best cruises for families

This composite image made available by NASA on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 shows the InSight lander on the surface of Mars. The InSight lander used the camera on its long robotic arm to snap a series of pictures assembled into a selfie. (NASA/JPL-Caltech — NASA's Mars lander takes selfie from above with robotic arm

PHOTO: Kelsea King and her two children. — Mom's viral post takes square aim at mom shamers

VIDEO: Cafeteria worker pens inspirational notes on bananas for her students — Cafeteria worker pens encouraging messages on bananas

PHOTO: Steven Skinner, diagnosed with an incurable form of brain cancer, is pictured in an undated photo. His family has started a GoFundMe campaign to take him to the Superbowl. — Son launches campaign to fulfill his dying father's wish of attending Super Bowl

PHOTO: A sign marks a pick up point for the Uber car service at LaGuardia Airport in New York, March 15, 2017. — How the new tax code actually helps your side hustle!

PHOTO: Freddie Highmore appears on — 'Other,' and the power of 'The Good Doctor'

PHOTO: USC long snapper Jake Olson, who has been blind since the age of 12, runs off the field with teammate Wyatt Schmidt after he snapped an extra point attempt during a game between the W. Michigan Broncos vs USC Trojans in Los Angeles. — Blind USC senior walks the football field for the last time as a Trojan

VIDEO: Amazon faces complaints over sponsored products placed in registries — New parents call out Amazon for slipping sponsored products onto baby registries

Getty Images, GMA, ABC News Photo Illustration

Meghan marries Harry, Roseanne tweets and more top entertainment stories from 2018

3h ago

What Oprah Winfrey told her mother before her death that made her 'feel complete'

Dec 12

'The Hate U Give' star on how her new role hits close to home

Dec 7

PHOTO: This image from video shows a DIY bath bomb. — Treat yourself this holiday season with this DIY bath bomb kit

3h ago

Lunch at the Gilmore’s 'house' this holiday season

Who gets the dog in the divorce? Enter the pet prenup.

This Week in Pictures: Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2018

Dec 11

A full orchestra of Buddhist monks and nuns are trained at remote temple

Nov 25

Back To Top

Sections

Shows

Tools

About

External links are provided for reference purposes. ABC News is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites.

Top Stories

Trending video

Police officers catch boy jumping from burning building 2:07

Part of the pod: Swimmer joined by killer whales 0:59

Boy chased down street by turkey 0:33

Trump, Schumer, Pelosi publicly spar over border security 3:27

More Top Stories

Politics

Add Interests Customize your news feed by choosing the topics that interest you.

More News

Holiday Season

More News

In Case You Missed It

Sections

Shows

Tools

About

Add Interests
Customize your news feed by choosing the topics that interest you.