NATIONAL NEWS:
SimpleImages/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. It marks the first time in history that a former U.S. president has been tried on cr… Read moreTrump trial live updates: Trump begins to remove posts after being held in contempt
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish studen… Read moreCollege protests updates: Columbia expels students occupying building
boonchai wedmakawand/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- People older than 60 lost more money in scams in 2023 than the previous year -- an 11% increase totaling more $3.4 billion overall, according to a new report released by the FBI on Tuesday.Commonly known as "elder fraud," financial crimes agains… Read moreAmericans older than 60 lost $3.4 billion to scams in 2023: FBI
Sean Rayford/Getty Images(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) -- Authorities have identified the four law enforcement officials who were fatally shot Monday in Charlotte, North Carolina.Thomas M. Weeks Jr., William "Alden" Elliott, Samuel "Sam" Poloche and Joshua Eyer were killed in the incident, which occurre… Read moreWhat to know about the Charlotte law enforcement shooting victims
Flowers in memory of fallen law enforcement officers accumulate at the base of a flag pole outside the Federal Courthouse on April 30, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) -- Authorities recovered an AR-15 rifle and .40-caliber handgun from the scen… Read moreAR-15 rifle recovered from scene where 4 law enforcement officers killed in Charlotte: Police
Business News:
onurdongel/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- For anyone still in planning mode for summer vacation, some experts say right now may be the best time to book the trip.Founder of The Points Guy Brian Kelly explained to ABC News' Good Morning America that the best booking timeframe, known as the goldilo… Read moreIt's not too late to book summer travel deals, these expert tips make it easier
tattywelshie/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- It's been nearly one month since California raised the minimum wage at certain restaurants, which has put a spotlight on a course correction that many see as long overdue.But for some -- and not just fast food franchise owners -- the newly raised bar fo… Read moreSome California restaurants face stark realities, burdens after minimum wage increase
Nipitpon Singad / EyeEm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Amazon Prime Day is making its annual return in July.The retailer previously announced the return of its biggest shopping event of the year along with plans to include even more savings than it has in years past."I'm thrilled to share that Pr… Read moreAmazon Prime Day 2024: Here's what to know and expect
Angus Mordant/Bloomberg via Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Southwest Airlines famously allows passengers to select their own seats upon boarding, but the low fare carrier could be changing course.Earlier this week, after the Dallas-based carrier reported a $231 million net loss from the first qua… Read moreSouthwest Airlines CEO says airline may reevaluate open seating after financial loss
In this Nov. 24, 2023, file photo, a Walmart store is shown on Black Friday, in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Bloomberg via Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- In an exclusive and far-reaching interview with ABC News, John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talked about the retail giant’s push to hi… Read moreWalmart US CEO talks inflation, self-checkout, and paying six-figures to non-college degree workers