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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Midtown Manhattan, masked gunman at large

The shooting appears to be targeted but police do not know why.
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The scene of a shooting in Midtown NYC on Dec. 4, 2024.
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Landmark Supreme Court case weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids

Sarah Kate Ellis, President of GLAAD, discussed the landmark Supreme Court case that weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids.
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VIDEO: Landmark Supreme Court case weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot near a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a potentially targeted shooting early Wednesday, according to police.
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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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Search continues for convicted murderer after brazen escape in Central California
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JonBenet Ramsey's dad hopes for answers as Netflix doc puts pressure on police

The 6-year-old beauty queen was found dead in her Colorado home.
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JonBenet Ramsey is shown in this undated portrait.
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Heavy snow and freezing winds forecast for Eastern US

Several inches of snow are expected to fall near the Great Lakes.
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Area residents dig out stranded and buried cars after a record snowfall left over 3 feet on the ground on Dec. 2, 2024 in Erie, Penn.
December 04

How to turn ocean waves into renewable energy

Converting the power of water into energy is nothing new. Using ocean waves is.
December 04
The Yaquina Head Lighthouse as seen from Beverly Beach State Park near Newport, Ore.
December 04

US Marshals hunt for man suspected of killing woman, burying body in shallow grave

U.S. Marshals are offering a $5,000 reward for information on Geovanni Otero.
December 04
Police lights on a street at night.
December 04

Raw Farm begins recall of milk products after bird flu detections

"We are working towards resolving this political issue," Raw Farm said.
December 04
Containers of Raw Farm raw milk are displayed on a shelf at Berkeley Bowl on Nov. 25, 2024 in Berkeley, California.
December 04

Chinese espionage campaign scooped up data on thousands of US mobile users: Sources

China likely stole information from more than 1 million customers.
December 04
The Chinese and United States flags are flown outside the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.
December 03

ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

South Korea's president reverses martial law; Tennessee family and their trans daughter talk about law banning medical treatments; comedian Matt Rife on memoir "Your Mom's Gonna Love Me."
December 03
ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
December 03

By the Numbers: Hottest new job for men? Nursing

Men are being increasingly drawn into the field of nursing, attracted to pay nearly 50% higher than the average salary — due in part to an increase in demand linked to America's aging population.
December 03
By the Numbers: Hottest new job for men? Nursing
December 03

ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 03
ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
December 03

Search continues for missing woman in sinkhole: 'Hopefully she's in an air pocket'

A search and rescue mission is currently underway for Elizabeth Pollard.
December 03
Emergency responders search for a missing woman at a sinkhole in Unity Township, Pa., Dec. 3, 2024.
December 03

Judge in Hunter Biden's tax case accepts pardon despite calling it 'unconstitutional'

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

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.
December 03
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.
December 03

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.
December 03
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.
December 03

Undocumented Chinese immigrant charged with shipping weapons to North Korea

Shenghua Wen allegedly helped North Korea obtain supplies to attack South Korea.
December 03
Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen on J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington D.C., July 12, 2024.
December 03

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.
December 03
VIDEO: Zombie wells: The threat beneath
December 03

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.
December 03
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December 03

Cruise ship passenger medically evacuated by Coast Guard after abdominal emergency

The woman was experiencing an abdominal medical emergency, the Coast Guard said.
December 03
The Coast Guard conducted a medevac off the Celebrity Apex cruise ship off the coast of Puerto Rico, on Dec. 2, 2024.
December 03

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.
December 03
Ron Colby clears snow from a dog run at his home, Dec. 2, 2024, in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio.
December 03

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.
December 03
The FBI is investigating after large drones were spotted flying over central New Jersey over the last two weeks.
December 03

Arrest made in murder of San Francisco teen

Maxwell George Maltzman, 18, was found dead after being missing for two weeks.
December 03
On January 23, 2023, Maxwell George Maltzman was located deceased in San Francisco’s Bayview District.
December 03

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.
December 03
Close-up of a couple shopping online on a laptop.
December 03

Search continues for convicted murderer after brazen escape in Central California

Cesar Hernandez, 34, jumped out of a van during transport, officials said.
December 03
Outside of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation correctional facility in McFarland, California, on March 28, 2019.
December 03

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.
December 03
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

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.
December 03
VIDEO: Mother of Michigan school shooter asks for conviction to be thrown out
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.
December 03
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.
December 03
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.