Biden's COVID relief package presents first test of his deal-making skills
Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesBy BEN GITTLESON and BENJAMIN SIEGEL, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden’s embrace of bipartisanship has already faced its first test amid a tepid response from Republicans to his coronavirus relief proposals and the
Republicans in some battlegrounds left GOP after Capitol riot
uschools/iStockBy MEG CUNNINGHAM, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Some Republicans across the country are changing their party registrations following the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6. In Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Florida — states which have
Australian tennis legend receives top public service honor despite homophobic remarks
Morgan Hancock/Getty ImagesBy BRITT CLENNETT, ABC News (NEW YORK) — For decades, Margaret Court was the pride of Australia. In her 17 years on the professional tennis circuit, the now 78-year-old notched up a record 24 singles
California lifts some COVID restrictions as state continues to be hard-hit
YangYin/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News (NEW YORK) — After nearly two months, California health officials announced Monday they ended their latest stay-at-home order, citing increased Intensive Care Unit capacity. The new guidelines will allow certain businesses to
Southwest Airlines bans emotional support animals on flights, only trained dogs allowed
DaveAlan/iStockBy JON HAWORTH, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Southwest Airlines has made the decision to no longer allow emotional support animals on their flights following a decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) last month to
Sweethearts return with 21 new love song-inspired phrases
Spangler Candy Co.By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and a new riff on Sweethearts’ iconic confections brings 21 love song titles to the mix of sugary sayings. Spangler Candy
Scoreboard roundup — 1/25/21
iStockBy ABC News (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONOrlando 117, Charlotte 108Detroit 119, Philadelphia 104Indiana 129, Toronto 114Brooklyn 98, Miami 85L.A. Lakers 115, Cleveland 108Denver 117, Dallas 113Boston 119,
DOJ nominee Kristen Clarke wants to make the promise of 'justice for all' a reality
Courtesy Kristen Clarke By AVERI HARPER, ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Just a day after the attack on the U.S. Capitol, at the formal announcement of her nomination to assistant attorney general for civil rights, Kristen Clarke made
Woman loses 115 pounds, leads organization that gets Black women running
Courtesy Jay Ell Alexander By KATIE KINDELAN, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Jay Elle Alexander credits running with helping her lose 115 pounds. The 33-year-old mother of a 16-month-old son is now the CEO of Black Girls
One dead after car strikes multiple pedestrians in Portland, Oregon
carlballou/iStockBy WILLIAM MANSELL, ABC News (PORTLAND, Ore.) — One person is dead after a vehicle struck several pedestrians during multiple hit and runs across several blocks in Portland, Oregon, Monday, according to the Portland Police Bureau. Five