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$1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot claimed by New Jersey resident

The jackpot is the fifth-highest in the game's history.
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A billboard shows the jackpot amount for the Mega Million lottery on March 26, 2024 in Miami.
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Santa Cruz Wharf partially collapses in California, city workers rescued

The three personnel are safe and accounted for after the collapse on Monday.
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A portion of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed on Dec. 23, 2024, in Santa Cruz, Calif.
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Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island

Scientists are monitoring air quality after Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted early Monday, sending plumes of smoke and lava into the sky.
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Kilauea volcano erupts on Hawaii’s Big Island
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5 skiers hospitalized in chairlift malfunction at Lake Tahoe winter resort

Three skiers were injured falling from a height of 30 feet, officials said.
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Ski patrol responded to the scene of a chairlift incident at Heavenly Valley Ski Resort (Stagecoach Lodge) in Tahoe, California, on Dec. 23, 2024.
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Santa Cruz wharf partially collapses amid high surf warning along California coast

Part of the Santa Cruz Wharf collapsed Monday after being battered by waves amid a high surf warning along the California coast.
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Santa Cruz wharf partially collapses amid high surf warning along California coast
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Holiday drone show ends in chaos as flying object hits child

The incident occurred at Eloa Lake in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday.
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One person was injured when a holiday drone show in Orlando on Dec. 21, 2024, went haywire and several of the unmanned aerial devices crashed into each other and plummeted to the ground, authorities said.
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Officer killed after responding to supermarket: 'We are heartbroken'

Greensboro officer Michael Horan was killed in the line of duty.
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Greensboro officer Michael Horan, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 23, 2024.
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House Ethics report finds 'substantial evidence' Gaetz violated statutory rape law

Gaetz had sued the committee to stop the release of the report.
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks ahead of a visit by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during the AmericaFest 2024 conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Dec. 22, 2024.
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Governor thrown off horse, recovering from serious injuries

Gov. Jim Pillen's injuries included seven broken ribs, his office said.
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UNITED STATES - JULY 18: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is seen in the Fiserv Forum on the last night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis., on Thursday July 18, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
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Biden commutes sentences of nearly all federal death row inmates

The move reduces sentences for all but three of 40 inmates on federal death row.
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President Joe Biden speaks during a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
December 23

Officer fatally shot inside grocery store

A suspect is in custody after a police officer was fatally shot inside of a Food Lion in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to police.
December 23
A suspect is in custody after a police officer was fatally shot inside of a Food Lion in Greensboro, North Carolina, according to police.
December 23

Undocumented migrant charged with fatally burning sleeping woman on subway

Sebastian Zapeta was charged with first-degree murder, police said.
December 23
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the photo in connection with a homicide that occurred on Dec. 22, 2024.
December 23

Kindness campaign seeks to bridge political divides

Reverend Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the Church of the Resurrection talks about his work on the kindness campaign '‘Do Unto Others.'
December 23
VIDEO: Kindness campaign seeks to bridge political divides
December 23

1 million taxpayers set to receive up to $1,400

The IRS said it is distributing about $2.4 billion to the taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on the 2021 tax returns.
December 23
The IRS said it is distributing about $2.4 billion to the taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on the 2021 tax returns.
December 23

West Coast bracing for dangerous storm conditions in lead-up to Christmas

The Christmas holiday will bring a variety of weather conditions across the U.S.
December 23
A winter swell builds up, with huge waves crashing on the shore. Manhattan Beach Pier, Dec. 22, 2024, in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
December 23

Crime in 2024: Homicides fell -- but by how much?

More than 5,000 fewer homicides were recorded this year compared to 2023.
December 23
More than 5,000 fewer homicides were recorded this year compared to 2023.
December 23

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer nears $200K

Mangione's attorney claims he is being used as "political fodder."
December 23
Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court to face murder charges for shooting UHC CEO Brian Thompson to death, in New York City, Dec. 23, 2024.
December 23

‘Friendly fire’ incident involving US pilots was not a ‘pull of the trigger’

Former Navy pilot and Americans for Safe Aerospace co-founder Ryan Graves says, “There needs to be processes and procedures that are put into place to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”
December 23
VIDEO: ‘Friendly fire’ incident involving US pilots was not a ‘pull of the trigger’
December 23

Luigi Mangione attorney claims police, mayor using him as 'political fodder'

Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges.
December 23
Luigi Mangione sits with his lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo during a hearing in New York State Supreme Court on charges that he murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, Dec. 23, 2024.
December 23

Luigi Mangione attorney claims police, mayor using him as 'political fodder'

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and legal contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the court appearance for the suspect charged in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 23
VIDEO: Luigi Mangione attorney claims police, mayor using him as 'political fodder'
December 23

Florida state attorney ‘not surprised’ by Gaetz report

State attorney for Palm Beach County Dave Aronberg discusses the report into former Rep. Mat Gaetz that is expected to be released by the House Ethics Committee.
December 23
VIDEO: Florida state attorney ‘not surprised’ by Gaetz report
December 23

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Mangione appeared on Monday in a Manhattan court for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
December 23
VIDEO: Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
December 23

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 23
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 23

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $944 million after no winner Friday

The jackpot prize has a cash value of $429 million, which can be offered as a one-time lump sum payment, or an immediate payment followed by annual payments.
December 23
The jackpot prize has a cash value of $429 million, which can be offered as a one-time lump sum payment, or an immediate payment followed by annual payments.
December 23

Nebraska governor hospitalized after being bucked off a horse

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was transported to the hospital on Sunday after being bucked off a horse, according to a statement from his office.
December 23
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was transported to the hospital on Sunday after being bucked off a horse, according to a statement from his office.
December 23

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Experts address copycat concerns

Experts say the growing anger against corporations needs to be addressed.
December 23
Luigi Mangione is led into the Blair County Courthouse for an extradition hearing Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
December 22

Starbucks strike expands to 3 more cities ahead of Christmas

The strike is in its third of five planned days amid the busy holiday season.
December 22
Starbucks Workers United union members and supporters on a picket line outside a Starbucks coffee shop in New York, US, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Thousands of Starbucks Corp. baristas went on strike Thursday, claiming the coffee chain refuses to fairly negotiate with their union. Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images
December 22

Ski gondola malfunction at winter resort in Colorado leaves 174 stranded

The incident occurred at Winter Park Resort in Colorado on Saturday.
December 22
Tourists are riding the Gondola (Cable Car Project) in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on February 23, 2024. (Photo by Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
December 22

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect to be arraigned

Luigi Mangione waived extradition on Thursday and was transported from Pennsylvania to New York.
December 22
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect to be arraigned
December 22

Cop finds dead man in back seat of a police cruiser

A police officer found the body when he went to the car to begin his shift.
December 22
In this file image, police investigate a scene on Sept. 17, 2024 in Houston.
December 22

Some parts of US bracing for Arctic blast leading up to mostly dry Christmas

The week is poised to start with an Arctic blast in the Northeast.
December 22
Snow falls as a couple walks along the Commonwealth Avenue Mall in the Back Bay neighborhood, Dec. 20, 2024, in Boston.
December 22

This Chicago nonprofit helps at-risk youth by growing flowers

Southside Blooms co-founder Hannah Bonham Blackwell and youth florist and team lead Armani Hopkins discuss the eco-friendly organization aimed at uplifting a community.
December 22
VIDEO: This Chicago nonprofit helps at-risk youth by growing flowers
December 22

New York City sees snow on 1st official day of winter

What's a better way to welcome the first official day of winter? Snow. New York City woke up to its first measurable snow of the season.
December 22
New York City sees snow on 1st official day of winter
December 21

NYPD in high-level shakeup amid sexual misconduct claims, Adams probe

The highest-ranking uniformed officer of the NYPD abruptly resigned overnight.
December 21
In this Nov. 27, 2024, file photo, NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey speaks at a press conference with Mayor Eric Adams and newly appointed NYPD commissioner, Jessica Tisch, in New York.
December 21

5 hurt after suspect fleeing troopers drives truck into Texas mall: Authorities

Authorities said the suspect drove the glass doors of a JCPenney.
December 21
The mall in Killeen, Texas, into which authorities say a man drove his truck, injuring five people.
December 21

Where there could be a white Christmas this year

Rain and snow could fall along the I-95 corridor on Tuesday, Christmas Eve.
December 21
Jim Thom clears his driveway of snow with a snowblower on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Bismarck, N.D.
December 21

Starbucks workers and delivery drivers for Amazon centers strike before Christmas

Thousands of Starbucks baristas and delivery drivers for Amazon are protesting the respective retail giants nationwide during the busiest shopping season of the year, according to their unions.
December 21
VIDEO: Starbucks workers and delivery drivers for Amazon centers strike before Christmas
December 21

Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder -- A Special Edition of 20/20

Investigating the secret life of the young man prosecutors allege gunned down United Healthcare’s Brian Thompson.
December 21
VIDEO: Manhunt: Luigi Mangione and the CEO Murder -- A Special Edition of 20/20
December 21

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $944 million after no winner Friday

This is the seventh largest jackpot in the game's history.
December 21
Lottery tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot are seen in a store, Aug. 8, 2023, in New York.
December 20

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, December 20, 2024

House approves funding bill to avert government shutdown; on set of "The Chosen" during rise of faith-based entertainment; cast of "Mufasa: The Lion King" talks new chapter of "Lion King" legacy.
December 20
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, December 20, 2024
December 20

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, December 20, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 20
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, December 20, 2024
December 20

Flames billow after military helicopter makes emergency landing on Camp Pendleton

All four crew members were reported safe with no injuries.
December 20
Military helicopter makes emergency landing in Oceanside California, Dec. 20, 2024.
December 20

Victims identified in Abundant Life Christian School shooting

Erin West, a teacher, and student Rubi Vergara were killed, officials said.
December 20
A vigil is held for the victims of the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, Dec. 17, 2024.
December 20

Medical breakthroughs in 2024

From a pig kidney transplant to restoring genetic deafness, here are some highlights of medical achievements in 2024.
December 20
Medical breakthroughs in 2024
December 20

Made in America: Iowa company puts modern spin on classic wooden toys

One fisherman's trash is transformed into rugs, baskets, signs and more.
December 20
In this undated photo, owners of Alaska Rug Company, Jen Luton and Ryan Burnard, pose for a photo.
December 20

College student allegedly plotted 'mass casualty attack' targeting Jews

The George Mason University student was arrested this week.
December 20
The booking photo for Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan.
December 20

Made in America: 'World News Tonight' celebrates small businesses from coast to coast

David Muir reports on companies making cookware, dog treats and ornament bells.
December 20
Ideas for American-made gifts are pouring in from around the country, including cast iron cookware from the company Lodge Cast Iron.
December 20

Funds for pediatric cancer research cut from new government funding bill

Nancy Goodman, founder of Kids v. Cancer, discusses why funding for pediatric cancer research was dropped from the GOP-backed government funding bill. Negotiations for a bill are still ongoing.
December 20
Funds for pediatric cancer research cut from new government funding bill
December 20

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, December 19, 2024

CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione returns to NY; government shutdown showdown; and investigation into hidden threat lurking beneath the surface.
December 20
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, December 19, 2024
December 20

Woman, 66, goes missing on Grand Canyon bus trip

Martha Overholser was last seen at Mather Point on the South Rim.
December 20
Martha Overholser, 66, is seen in this undated file photo.