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US placed in favorable World Cup group: What to know and how to get tickets

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday marked the beginning of the journey for teams across the globe hoping to hoist the coveted golden trophy - and giving the U.S. a grouping that could make victory easier next summer.At the... Read More.

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

Katy Perry hard-launched her relationship with Justin Trudeau on Instagram on Saturday, as part of a post documenting her time in Tokyo, Japan.The singer and the former Canadian prime minister are seen in multiple pictures and videos in her post,... Read More.

Suspect charged in stabbing on Charlotte light rail train

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A suspect has been charged in the Friday stabbing on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to police.Oscar Solarzano, 33, has been charged with five counts including attempted first degree murder, assault with deadly weapon serious injury and... Read More.

US-Ukraine talks on security ‘framework’ to continue Saturday, State Department says

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American and Ukrainian representatives will continue discussions on a possible framework for a peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor on Saturday, the State Department said in a statement, following meetings between the two teams in Miami this week.The... Read More.

NATO fighters scrambled in Poland as Russia bombards Ukraine

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- NATO fighter jets were scrambled and air defense systems put on alert in Poland in response to Russia's latest overnight drone and missile strikes in Ukraine, the Armed Forces Operational Command in Warsaw said in a series of social media posts."Fighter jets... Read More.

Why countries are pulling out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Eurovision Song Contest slogan is "United By Music," but the music competition's organizers are seeing some cracks in that unity.A discordant note has been struck in that unity over Israel's participation in the contest over the war between Israel and... Read More.

Texas flooding 911 calls from hard-hit Kerr County released: ‘Distressing’

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of 911 calls during the July 4 Texas flood that devastated the Hill Country have been released from hard-hit Kerr CountyThe Kerrville Police Department released the calls late Thursday following Freedom of Information Act requests from eight media outlets."We want... Read More.

Suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case makes 1st court appearance

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The suspect accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, made his initial appearance in court Friday.Brian Cole Jr. of Virginia was... Read More.

What longstanding legal precedent says about birthright citizenship and the process to restrict it: Analysis

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When the Supreme Court agreed to hear the Trump administration's petitions seeking to resurrect Executive Order 14160 -- the president's sweeping attempt to gut the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of birthright citizenship -- it effectively placed one of the Constitution's most settled... Read More.

Teen in court after allegedly setting sleeping homeless man on fire on NYC subway train

Saturday, December 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A teenager is facing a federal arson charge for allegedly setting a sleeping homeless man on fire on a New York City subway train, officials said.Hiram Carrero, 18, was arrested on Thursday night and appeared in Manhattan federal court on Friday,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau

Suspect charged in stabbing on Charlotte light rail train

US-Ukraine talks on security ‘framework’ to continue Saturday, State Department says

NATO fighters scrambled in Poland as Russia bombards Ukraine

Why countries are pulling out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation

Texas flooding 911 calls from hard-hit Kerr County released: ‘Distressing’

Suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case makes 1st court appearance

What longstanding legal precedent says about birthright citizenship and the process to restrict it: Analysis

Teen in court after allegedly setting sleeping homeless man on fire on NYC subway train

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