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United is unveiling a new seating option blocking off the middle seat. (United Airlines) (NEW YORK) The woes of airplane middle seats are soon to be eradicated for some United Airlines passengers.The Chicago-based carrier announced on Tuesday a new type of Economy Plus fare that features a fully blocked off middle seat, giving passengers extra elbow room and a shared table between them.United said it will start selling the new seat option later this […]

(UVALDE, Texas) -- Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief Pete Arredondo was due to appear in federal court Tuesday, but the hearing was abruptly postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in parts of Texas, and a new date has not yet been scheduled.Tuesday's hearing was to be part of Arredondo's push to compel federal agents to testify at his trial for allegedly endangering students during the response to the Robb […]

(NEW YORK) -- Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a plane on the Hudson River in New York City in 2009, has revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease."I recently found out I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. It is early stage," Sullenberger, 75, wrote in part in a statement posted to his website. "For now, this means a name may not come easily to me, I forget […]

Wildfire Smoke Map (ABC News) (NEW YORK) -- Over 800 wildfires are burning through forests in Canada, creating heavy smoke that could potentially affect millions of Americans this week.Some of the largest blazes are in west-central Ontario province. Those fires are burning through thick forests, releasing significant amounts of smoke.Ontario has been experiencing a heat wave, with record-breaking temperatures soaring over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, according to forecasts.There are also at […]

Sincere Camps, 14, has been arrested in the murder of a pizza delivery driver. He is charged with murder, robbery, VUFA and related offenses. (Philadelphia Police Department) (PHILADELPHIA) -- A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged in the murder of a pizza delivery driver in Philadelphia in what police say was an attempted robbery. Sincere Camps, 14, is facing 10 charges, including murder, robbery and carrying a firearm without a license, […]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 24, 2026 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered to temporarily stop conducting vehicle stops in the wake of two deadly shootings in Texas and Maine, sources told ABC News.Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin gave the directive, a law enforcement […]

A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (UVALDE, Texas) -- Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief Pete Arredondo is due in federal court Tuesday as part of his push to compel federal agents to testify at his trial for allegedly endangering students during […]

(BIDDLEFORD, Maine) -- Protesters are expected to gather Tuesday morning in Maine, a day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were involved in the fatal shooting of a 26-year-old man.Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said he was briefed on the deadly encounter by Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, who confirmed that ICE agents conducting an operation in the area were involved in the shooting.The man who was killed was […]

E. Jean Carroll attends the 2024 TIME100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2024 in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for TIME) (NEW YORK) -- Writer E. Jean Carroll, who sued President Donald Trump over claims of sexual abuse and defamation, has received more than $5 million as part of a civil judgment paid by Trump. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2026, […]