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Syrian rebels take over Damascus, driving Bashar al-Assad from the country his family has ruled for generations. President-elect Donald Trump describes his plans to pardon January 6th rioters. And fed...

Police release new details about the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A 7.0 earthquake, threatening a tsunami, sends Californians scrambling. And Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth ...

In a historic case, Tennessee families ask the Supreme Court to dismantle laws banning gender-affirming care for minors. The CEO of UnitedHealth is shot to death in what authorities call a targeted at...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declares martial law, rattling democracies around the world. Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth meets with concerned senators. And federal law enforcem...

Democrats in Washington express disappointment with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son. The Supreme Court considers FDA regulations on flavored vapes. And New York jurors deliberate over a s...

In a dramatic about-face, President Biden says he will pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on federal convictions. President-elect Trump nominates a new FBI director with a histo...

Some families believe drug-induced homicide laws are a powerful form of justice. Others worry the laws will do more harm than good. In Part 2 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Peterse...

When someone dies from a drug overdose, who should we blame? And how should they be punished? In Part 1 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Petersen explores the nationwide rise of drug...

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. President-elect Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. And, Thanksgiving flights are facing delays because of an air traffic con...

Special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case against President-elect Trump is tossed after he requested a dismissal because of a Justice Department policy. Macy’s delays a quarterly earning...

President-elect Trump makes his final selections to head federal agencies. Hezbollah responds to Israeli missile strikes with a barrage of rockets and drones. And Erik and Lyle Menendez prepare to mee...

Hear the first episode of our new investigative true crime series: "Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery." Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this week continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation....

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general, as President-elect Trump quickly selects Pam Bondi as a replacement. Jussie Smollett’s conviction is overturned by the Illinois Supreme Co...

President-elect Trump uses his political muscle to keep attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz on track for confirmation. Congressional Republicans ban the first transgender House member from using the w...

President-elect Trump picks a close ally of Elon Musk for commerce secretary, reflecting both men’s priorities. Manhattan prosecutors argue for “pausing” Trump’s criminal sentencing until he leaves of...

President-elect Trump confirms that he plans to declare a national emergency at the border, which could clear the way to involve the military in a mass deportation effort. An attorney for two women ca...

For the first time in the war, President Joe Biden authorizes Ukraine to fire American-made missiles deeper into Russia. President-elect Donald Trump selects more members of his cabinet, while controv...

President-elect Trump picks vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Alex Jones’ InfoWars is auctioned off to The Onion. And authorities in Californi...

President-elect Trump divides Congress by selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Sen. John Thune emerges as Majority Leader, but will now have tough decisions on confirmations. And Northeaste...

President-elect Donald Trump picks a Fox News contributor with little government leadership experience to run the Pentagon. Israel begins transitioning away from the Biden White House as Trump’s cabin...

President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. Trump’s win prompts Ukrainian officials to seriously consider an endgame for its war with Russia. And a Spirit Ai...

As House races continue to be called, congressional Republicans prepare for a narrow majority in the Senate. FEMA fires an employee for allegedly instructing workers to skip homes expressing support f...

President-elect Trump names the first female chief of staff in White House history. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces an interest rate cut, before declaring that he will not resign even if...

President-elect Donald Trump assembles a transition team for the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election, while Democrats come to grips with a decisive loss. And world leaders ...

ABC News projects that Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. In a special edition, our team analyzes the vote, and the voters, that led to the biggest political comeback in Ame...

With a stark choice in front of them, Americans head to the polls on a decisive Election Day. The team at 538 describes what to watch for as results roll in. And a historian explains why we vote on a ...

In a special edition, “Start Here” travels around eastern Pennsylvania to witness the final push by both campaigns. New polling gives one last look at voters across the country. And Harris campaigners...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make what could be their final trips to western states. Economists describe stark realities that would accompany a victory by either candidate. And election workers get ...

The Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge hundreds of names off its voter rolls, days before the election. Voters react to a trend of “disappearing” polling places, particularly in Black communities....

Vice President Harris makes her case to undecided Americans on the National Mall. Former President Trump tries to change the narrative about his controversial Madison Square Garden rally. And election...

The Trump campaign begins its final week on the defensive. Police suggest that ballot boxes set on fire in the Pacific Northwest may be linked. And voters consider drastically different visions for th...

A new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows Kamala Harris with a slim national lead. Washington Post journalists react to a decision, reportedly by Jeff Bezos himself, not to issue a presidential endorsement. And...

With early votes flooding into precincts, the candidates plan some of their biggest events yet. Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon calls for a more lenient sentence for the Menendez brothers....

Kamala Harris and her allies have begun explicitly labeling Donald Trump as a fascist. Russia brings in North Korean troops for support. And McDonald’s tries to manage an E.coli outbreak. Learn more a...

Sources tell ABC that a list of Donald Trump’s possible Attorney General choices includes Aileen Cannon, the judge who dismissed charges against him. The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is arrested ...

Federal investigators are trying to determine how classified documents on Israel went public. Donald Trump tries to capitalize on improving poll numbers. And a Texas man on death row for a “shaken bab...

Israel continues intense air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. A ferry dock gangway collapses in Georgia. And election polling accuracy questions a...

After a year-long manhunt, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is killed in Gaza. A 911 call reveals new details about former One Direction star Liam Payne’s death. And our partners at 538 walk through the clos...

Thirty-five years after Erik and Lyle Menendez murdered their parents, family members are calling for their release. Vice President Kamala Harris talks immigration in a contentious new interview. And ...

Former President Trump offers few substantive rebuttals to challenges to his economic vision. Local officials sound the alarm over Election Day deepfakes. And military insiders debate the consequences...

Democrats scramble in the three weeks leading up to Election Day after concerning polls. As Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, PM Netanyahu vows to "continue to hit Hezbollah mercilessly." And campai...

The Pentagon deploys its THAAD missile defense system, along with 100 troops, to Israel. The Harris and Trump campaigns court male voters as new polling shows a wide gender gap. And hospitals grapple ...

Residents and rescuers examine damage left by Hurricane Milton. A new forecast from 538 shows a toss-up for control of the House. And the Navy concludes that two SEALs died from drowning under the wei...