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Shares in 'anti-woke' online marketplace jump after Donald Trump Jr. joins board

President-elect Trump's eldest son was appointed to the board of PublicSquare.
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In this July 17, 2024, file photo, Donald Trump Jr., son of former President Donald Trump, speaks on stage at the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Fulton County DA ordered to turn over election probe records to watchdog group

The order follows a March lawsuit from the conservative group Judicial Watch.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse, March 1, 2024, in Atlanta.
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Undocumented Chinese immigrant charged with shipping weapons to North Korea

Prosecutors say Wen was helping North Korea obtain goods to attack South Korea.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen on J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington D.C., July 12, 2024.
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Zombie wells: The threat beneath

ABC News' has a groundbreaking investigation into abandoned oil and gas wells across the country and the threat they pose to communities and the environment.
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VIDEO: Zombie wells: The threat beneath
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Woman who went missing while searching for cat believed to be in sinkhole: Police

A search and rescue mission is currently underway for Elizabeth Pollard.
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Emergency responders search for a missing woman at a sinkhole in Unity Township, Pa., Dec. 3, 2024.
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South Korea passes resolution lifting martial law after emergency declaration

Plus, defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth returns to the Hill amid new allegations. Our panel weighs in on the latest headlines.
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64-year-old woman medically evacuated from cruise ship off Puerto Rico coast

The woman was experiencing an abdominal medical emergency, the Coast Guard said.
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The Coast Guard conducted a medevac off the Celebrity Apex cruise ship off the coast of Puerto Rico, on Dec. 2, 2024.
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As Great Lakes dig out from intense wintry blast, more snow on the way

Monday's intense lake effect snow band caused a pileup in Michigan.
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Ron Colby clears snow from a dog run at his home, Dec. 2, 2024, in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio.
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FBI investigating large drones spotted in New Jersey

The FBI is investigating after large drones were spotted flying over central New Jersey over the last two weeks.
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The FBI is investigating after large drones were spotted flying over central New Jersey over the last two weeks.
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Arrest made in murder of San Francisco teen

Maxwell George Maltzman, 18, was found dead after being missing for two weeks.
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On January 23, 2023, Maxwell George Maltzman was located deceased in San Francisco’s Bayview District.
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Cyber Monday shoppers spent $13.3 billion, the biggest shopping day of all time

This year's Cyber Monday broke sales records -- here's what shoppers bought.
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Close-up of a couple shopping online on a laptop.
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Search continues for convicted murderer after brazen escape in Central California

Cesar Hernandez, 34, jumped out of a van during transport, officials said.
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Outside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation correctional facility in McFarland, California, on March 28, 2019.
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Citing Hunter Biden pardon, Trump asks judge to dismiss his criminal hush money case

His lawyers also argued the case "threatens the functioning" of the government.
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Donald Trump participates in a town hall presented by Spanish-language network Univision, in Doral, Florida, October 16, 2024.
December 03

Jury deliberating in NYC subway chokehold trial

Criminal defense attorney Bernarda Villanova discusses updates to the NYC subway chokehold trial and what’s at stake for Daniel Penny.
December 03
VIDEO: Jury deliberating in NYC subway chokehold trial
December 03

FBI investigating large drones spotted in New Jersey

The devices have raised concerns due to their proximity to Trump’s golf course. 
December 03
In this Aug. 3, 2007, file photo, the seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is pictured inside the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, in Washington, D.C.
December 03

Missing grandmother believed to have fallen into sinkhole: Police

A search and rescue mission is currently underway for Elizabeth Pollard.
December 03
A search and rescue mission is currently underway for Elizabeth Pollard.
December 03

Chinese national sold weapons to North Korea: Feds

Prosecutors say Shenghua Wen was allegedly moving items to North Korea by concealing them in shipping containers.
December 03
Prosecutors say Shenghua Wen was allegedly moving items to North Korea by concealing them in shipping containers.
December 03

Police find van stolen with $31,000 worth of pies

British chef Tommy Banks said the van was found but the pies were damaged.
December 03
This undated handout photo shows one of Tommy Banks' pies.
December 03

Judge again denies Elon Musk's $50 billion Tesla pay package

Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick cited procedural violations in her recent decision.
December 03
Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick cited procedural violations in her recent decision.
December 03
Daniel Penny, who is charged in the death of Jordan Neely, walks into the courthouse as closing arguments begin in his trial, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York.
December 03

Days of disabled workers earning less than $7.25 an hour may soon be over

Federal certificates allow some employers to pay less than $7.25 an hour.
December 03
The U.S. Department of Labor seal hangs on a podium outside the headquarters in Washington, D.C., Aug. 29, 2019.
December 03

NFL suspends Azeez Al-Shaair for 3 games for illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence

"It's a play nobody wants to see in our league," said the Jaguars coach.
December 03
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hits Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence as he slides on the turf in the second quarter of their NFL game, Dec 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
December 03

Hunter Biden's gun case terminated following presidential pardon

President Joe Biden issued a blanket pardon to his son on Sunday.
December 03
Hunter Biden departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building in WIlmington, DE, June 03, 2024.
December 03

Secret Service fires shots near Janet Yellen's home, no one hurt

There is no indication anyone was struck by gunfire, the Secret Service said.
December 03
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen gives remarks at an event celebrating the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund at the U.S. Treasury Department, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington.
December 03

Pro skateboarder charged with drunk driving

Kader Sylla was arrested driving the wrong way in Manhattan's Lower East Side.
December 03
NYPD logo on the sleeve of a New York City policeman at Madison Square Garden on March 11, 2022 in New York City.
December 03

Mother of Michigan school shooter asks for conviction to be thrown out

Jennifer Crumbley's attorney filed an appeal asking the Court of Appeals to toss Crumbley's conviction.
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VIDEO: Mother of Michigan school shooter asks for conviction to be thrown out
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 03
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 03

1 dead, 6 firefighters injured in Manhattan fire

The fire broke out around 7:15 p.m. on the Upper East Side in New York City.
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The fire broke out around 7:15 p.m. on the Upper East Side in New York City.
December 03

Hannah Kobayashi crossed freely into Mexico, Los Angeles police say

Detectives said they believe Hannah Kobayashi, 30, wanted to disappear.
December 03
Detectives said they believe Hannah Kobayashi, 30, wanted to disappear.
December 03

Deputies race to save pregnant woman in runaway car

Williamson County Sheriff's officers raced to save a pregnant woman in Illinois after she called 911 when her vehicles' brakes stopped working.
December 03
A pregnant woman in Illinois called 911 when here vehicles brakes stopped working and Williamson County Sheriff's officers raced to save her.
December 03

Missing Hawaiian woman crossed freely into Mexico, Los Angeles police say

Detectives said they believe Hannah Kobayashi, 30, wanted to disappear.
December 03
Ryan Kobayashi, center, holds a picture of his missing daughter Hannah Kobayashi outside Crypto.com Arena, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Los Angeles.
December 03

Alligator drags catch through water

Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were stunned to see an alligator swimming with its catch — a Burmese python so large it stunned the tour guides.
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VIDEO:  Alligator drags catch through water
December 03

Man stabs woman multiple times while she slept after breaking into her home

The suspect was found with a weapon by a drone operator just one street away.
December 03
A man has been arrested after breaking into a woman’s home and stabbing her multiple times while she slept in her home in Tice, Florida, police said.
December 02

1 dead, 6 firefighters injured after Manhattan apartment building went up in flames

The fire broke out around 7:15 p.m. on the Upper East Side.
December 02
One person was killed and six firefighters were injured after a fire broke out at an apartment building in New York City on Monday.
December 02

California mountain lion returns to the wild after recovering from injury

A young mountain lion has returned to the wild after being found severely emaciated, anemic and suffering from soft tissue trauma nearly six months ago in Southern California's Yucca Valley.
December 02
California mountain lion returns to the wild after recovering from injury
December 02

ABC News Live Prime: Monday, December 2, 2024

Backlash for President Biden after issuing full pardon to son Hunter; closer look at history and promises of Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director; Sarah Kinsley talks "ethereal" first album.
December 02
ABC News Live Prime: Monday, December 2, 2024
December 02

What a 'deep state' investigation could look like if Kash Patel becomes FBI director

Here's how the Trump loyalist might try to eliminate the so-called "deep state."
December 02
Kash Patel, former chief of staff to the defense secretary, speaks on the day Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally, in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2024.
December 02

ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, December 2, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 02
ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, December 2, 2024
December 02

72-year-old believed to have gone overboard on Princess Cruise ship

The ship docked in San Francisco on Monday after a five-day trip to Mexico.
December 02
An image of the Sun Princess moored in the town of Kusadasi on 15 March, 2024 in Kusadasi, Turkey. Introducing the newest Princess cruise ship, the next-generation Sun Princess®, is the largest ship ever built in the Princess group of ships and includes an epic sphere atrium, first ever geodesic dome, innovative entertainment venues and premium suites.
December 02

Woman pleads guilty to DUI crash that killed bride on her wedding night

Jamie Lee Komoroski, 27, was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
December 02
Jamie Lee Komoroski in court, Dec. 2, 2024, in Charleston, S.C.
December 02

Biden pardons his son, Hunter, who faced sentencing in 2 criminal cases

President Joe Biden's pardoning of Hunter Biden, who was convicted on tax evasion and federal gun charges, has sparked a political backlash. Our Big Story panel weighs in on the latest headlines.
December 02
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December 02

Woman pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed bride

Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty on Monday to charges in a DUI crash that killed a bride on her wedding night last year.
December 02
Jamie Lee Komoroski pleaded guilty on Monday to charges in a DUI crash that killed a bride on her wedding night last year.
December 02

Progress being made in JonBenet Ramsey's 1996 murder

JonBenet Ramsey, a 6-year-old beauty queen, was killed in 1996.
December 02
JonBenet Ramsey is seen in this undated file photo.
December 02

Search suspended for 5 missing in capsized fishing boat in Alaska

The search covered more than 108 square nautical miles, the Coast Guard said.
December 02
A United States Coast Guard logo is displayed on a rescue boat on Sept. 28, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
December 02

Defense attempts to paint Daniel Penny as a savior in closing arguments of his trial

Jordan Neely was homeless at the time of his death.
December 02
Jurors saw video of Daniel Penny, during an interview inside a police precinct, demonstrating the chokehold he performed on  a homeless man aboard a New York City subway car.
December 02

Why Texas could be the next big producer of green hydrogen

The Lone Star State has the potential to be a significant hydrogen supplier.
December 02
Transmission towers are seen at the CenterPoint Energy power plant on June 09, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
December 02

Following Hunter Biden pardon, prosecutors push back against criticism of charges

Prosecutors said Hunter Biden's federal charges weren't motivated by politics.
December 02
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, arrives for a closed-door deposition with the House Oversight and Judiciary committees onN Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 28, 2024.
December 02

FBI asks for help in search of missing Maine teen

Stefanie Damron, 14, was last seen leaving her New Sweden home in September.
December 02
Stefanie Damron, 14, was last seen leaving her New Sweden home in September.
December 02

7 states under snow alerts as lake effect snow slams Great Lakes

The heaviest lake effect snow should be done by Tuesday morning.
December 02
A stadium Guest Services workers clears snow from the seats in Highmark Stadium in preparation for a Sunday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2024.
December 02

FBI asks for help in search of missing Maine teen

Stefanie Damron, 14, was last seen leaving her New Sweden home in September.
December 02
Stefanie Damron, 14, was last seen leaving her New Sweden home in September.