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Investigators recover the voice recorder from a jet crash in Florida that killed 9

Investigators say they have recovered the cockpit voice recorder of a business jet that plummeted from the sky amid severe weather in Florida last week

WATCH: What to expect from Bills-Vikings showdown

ESPN's Cameron Wolfe helps preview the matchup.

WATCH: 'Love is Blind' season 11, Erika Kirk: Here's what's trending

ABC's Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's buzzing, including the Netflix series reunion not holding back and Erika Kirk speaking out after Dave Chappelle joked about her husband's assassination.

T. Cullen Davis, a Texas oil tycoon acquitted in a 1970s murder trial, has died at 93

WATCH: Inside the shadowy world of counterespionage

International Spy Museum's executive director Col. Chris Costa discusses the possible tactics the suspected Chinese spy used in the Nvidia scandal.

Supreme Court lifts pause on border construction in Big Bend, Texas

The construction will include physical walls, access roads and vehicle barriers, according to Trump administration plans.

Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's motion to dismiss case

The judge's decision clears the way for a potential retrial.

WATCH: New reaction to White House shake-up as newly elected Democrats head to Washington

President Donald Trump blamed bad messaging for the GOP's losses amid a White House shake-up that saw Stephen Miller, the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, promoted to chief of staff.

WATCH: Disney launches 'Make the Holidays Magic' campaign

Disney kicks off the holiday season with a new short film called, “A Disney Holiday Short: The Invisible Horse.”

Trump says he'd 'stand by' Hegseth even if he's impeached

Hegseth said he's "not worried" about an impeachment effort.

'The South is in play': Longtime red states emerge as potential battleground for Dems

Democratic gains have encouraged some members of the party to point to the South as ground for increased investment ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle.

WATCH: Vikings' Aaron Jones shaped by military service

ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis reports ahead of the Vikings' Salute to Service game as running back Aaron Jones earns a nomination for the NFL's Salute to Service Award.

Trump says he plans 'tremendous numbers' of pardons in 2nd half of term

The president also defended his pardons of Jan. 6 rioters.

Jan. 6 should follow Trump 'to his grave,' Biden says in new memoir

Biden also said Trump "bordered on fawning" during 2024 Oval Office meeting

Nvidia stock falls after company opens probe into CEO

Nvidia stock fell on Monday morning in the first trading session since the chip giant said it opened an investigation into CEO Jensen Huang.

DOJ leadership shakeup continues as Civil Division chief steps down

The head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, Brett Shumate, has submitted his resignation, becoming the latest DOJ leader to step down following the midterms.

WATCH: Trump now showing 'great level of political acumen,' former staffer says

Harrison Fields served as the White House principal deputy press secretary from January to August 2025.

Russell Brand sentenced to 10 years, 6 months in prison for rape, sexual assault

The actor was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

WATCH: Pope Leo XIV in Argentina

The pontiff will celebrate his first mass in Buenos Aires on Monday, which is expected to draw more than a million people.

WATCH: Vikings superfan has only missed 2 home games in 25 seasons

“GMA” is outside U.S. Bank Stadium with Minnesota Vikings “Fan of the Year,” Lindsey Lorenston, as she is surprised with a pair of tickets to Super Bowl LXI.

A day before US-brokered talks, Russia and Ukraine batter each other with strikes

Russia has hit Ukraine's power grid again, while Ukrainian forces targeted a major Russian oil refinery

WATCH: Cruise ship worker rescued by fisherman in Pacific Ocean

A crew member aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was rescued by three fishermen after going overboard miles off Newport Beach, California.

Trial for man accused of murdering Charlie Kirk set to begin in mid-2028, judge rules

Defense attorneys for the suspect, Tyler Robinson, asked that the capital trial start in late 2029, while the state recommended early 2028.

Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms

Congress must pass legislation to avert a looming government shutdown, farm bill, FISA reform and National Defense Authorization Act in the coming weeks.

WATCH: Family's gigantic fern named 'Jeff' goes viral on social media

ABC News' Danny New talks to a family in Colorado who has an annual tradition of having to move their gigantic fern, named Jeff, back inside for autumn.

Iran live updates: Trump says Hegseth has 'won the war in Iran'

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.

Rubio will discuss Iran, Ukraine, AI and more with G7 allies in France

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris as they struggle with multiple unresolved world crises amid questions how U.S. President Donald Trump will approach foreign policy after his Repu...

School closures are accelerating in US, but more financial pain lies ahead

Students in Vallejo, California, faced a challenging start to the school year as they adjusted to a new school after their previous one closed

Suspect in deadly Poland shooting dies in hospital, police say

Polish Police announced the death on Monday morning.

Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms

"I think it was too tough," Trump said in an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" that aired Sunday night. "And I think -- I think ultimately, that hurt me," he added.

WATCH: NASA recruiting next generation of astronauts

NASA has released a new recruitment video, looking for new space explorers as it works to create a permanent base on the moon and someday possibly launching humans to Mars.

8-year-old Haitian boy placed in federal custody alone after ICE check-in

An 8-year-old Haitian boy who lost Temporary Protected Status earlier this year was taken into federal custody during an immigration check-in.

Nvidia announces investigation of CEO amid foreign intelligence target allegations

Jensen Huang "is committed to continuing to lead NVIDIA," the company said.

Georgia Gov.-elect Bottoms: 'It's safe to say that we are a blue state'

Governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms joins "This Week" to discuss Democrats' sweeping victories, and her historic win in formerly red Georgia.

El-Sayed: Democrats will work with Trump if 'he wants to act serious'

Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed joins "This Week" after his historic victory against Republican Mike Rogers in the midterm election.

'I'm a hard yes': Hakeem Jeffries announces support for Hegseth impeachment

Hakeem Jeffries, who is expected to become the next speaker of the House, was interviewed on "This Week" following Democrats' historic victories in Tuesday's election.

Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections

The election could have marked a turning point for Native American women.

Arrest made in deadly shooting during Winston-Salem State homecoming weekend

It is too early to tell whether the shootings were connected, police say.

Pope wraps up Uruguay visit and heads to most fraught stop of his tour in Argentina

Pope Leo XIV has wrapped up his visit to Uruguay by marking an important Catholic feast day tied to the country’s independence

Deadly mass shooting in Poland investigated as terror act, prosecutor says

Police said the alleged attacker's father, mother and sister were found dead.

Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.7 strikes Japan

A strong earthquake with a preliminary reading of magnitude 5.7 has struck central Japan

Iran live updates: Saudis say Houthi missiles targeted Riyadh, Aramco tower damaged

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.

Suspect arrested in connection with NYC jogger's murder: Police

The NYPD arrested a man on Saturday in connection with the killing of Katie Suarez, who was stabbed while jogging in Brooklyn last week.

6 dead, 15 injured in market square shooting in Poland: Police

Six people were killed and several others injured after shots were fired in Krakow's Main Market Square on Saturday, according to regional police.

WATCH: Firefighters give kids a superhero surprise

Corpus Christi firefighters dressed as superheroes surprised patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital by rappelling down the glass building as kids waved.

Thousands pour into a park in Uruguay for Pope Leo's first Mass in South America

Pope Leo XIV has urged an estimated 40,000 people in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith

Ron DeSantis hasn't made final decision on 2028 run: Sources

In the days leading up to and after the midterms, DeSantis has ramped up his media appearances, reflecting on what went wrong for the Republican Party.

A year after release from Israeli prison, a Gaza nurse says he's waiting to feel free

Wissam Hassan al-Sakani was detained during an Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital, held for 11 months without charge and eventually released under a ceasefire deal.

Abdul El-Sayed's grandparents reflect on his historic Senate win

Judy and Jan Johnson spoke with ABC News Live about how proud they are to see their grandson, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, be elected to Senate.

Democrats flip statehouses in midterm wave

The showing across the country that flipped Congress to Democratic control on Election Day also trickled down to the state and local level.

Secret Service finds man parked near White House with multiple firearms: Authorities

The suspect, Ronny Guanipa-Chrinos, allegedly made threats to kill President Donald Trump, according to DHS.

Latino vote helped thwart Texas Republicans' redistricting effort

Last year, the Republican-controlled Texas legislature redrew its congressional maps aimed at giving the GOP five more seats.

WATCH: Guide dog Eddie named 2026 American Humane Society Hero Dog

Eddie, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever, was honored for changing the life of his legally blind owner, Luis Rodriguez, through his work as a guide dog.

Foster parent accused of murdering 10-year-old girl in her care: Officials

The missing girl, Malayshia Alford, was located in a vehicle in New Jersey this week following the urgent search, officials said.

WATCH: $11.4M shipment of Nvidia cargo stolen from Oakland

Experts describe the computer hardware theft as a sophisticated cargo heist.

WATCH: Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed’s grandparents react to historic win in Michigan

Jan and Judy Johnson, grandparents of Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed, join ABC News Live to reflect on his Senate victory, their blended interfaith family and the traditions that bring them together.

Connecticut Sen. Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke, goes to rehab facility

Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy says he has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a stroke last weekend and will miss “several weeks” of votes in the Senate as he recovers in a rehabilitation facility

Wisconsin state trooper detained by ICE

Carel Aaron Van Der Merwe, 21, was detained as he was waiting to board a flight.

WATCH: Fall’s beautiful colors on display at Utah’s Zion National Park

You can see more about Zion and other national parks on "National Parks USA," streaming now on Disney+.

Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles out, Stephen Miller will replace her

Trump said his top aide Stephen Miller will replace her in the job.

More than 5,000 measles cases confirmed in US amid deaths reported in 8 states

Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 5,000 this year, according to data updated Friday from the CDC.

WATCH: 1st look at Nat Geo's 'Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory'

The new National Geographic documentary follows Bertie Gregory to Canada's Hudson Bay as he captures rare wolf behaviors during the harsh Arctic winter.

US officials unveil $280K deal to help Puerto Rico face water and power crises

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has met with nonprofits in Puerto Rico as officials announced a $280,000 partnership to help the U.S. territory confront emergencies

Bomb threats targeting flights and media outlets continue across Europe

European authorities are investigating renewed bomb threats targeting aircraft and airports Friday, a day after nearly two dozen flights across Europe were threatened.

Cornell faculty senate votes no-confidence in school's leadership

Following the alleged gang rape of a student, Cornell's faculty senate passed a no-confidence resolution condemning the school's handling of sexual violence on campus.

Thomas Markle Sr. arrested, charged with possession of child pornography

Thomas Markle Sr. moved to Florida recently after living in the Philippines.

Jay Rockefeller, former West Virginia governor and US senator, dies at 89

Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died

US attorney tasked with leading probe into Trump's foes resigns from DOJ

Jason Reding Quinones, the U.S. attorney tasked with leading a sweeping and controversial conspiracy probe targeting President Trump’s foes, has resigned from the DOJ.

Leader of Kenyan doomsday cult sentenced to 200 years in prison

The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult linked to the deaths of hundreds of people has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murders of 191 people

Jobs report shows hiring accelerated in October

The jobs report is the first major economic data release since the midterms.

WATCH: Multiple water rescues amid flood emergencies in the South

A flood emergency is underway across multiple states in the South – triggering dozens of water rescues in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the middle of the night.

WATCH: These identical twin sisters speak at the same time

Danny New talks to identical twin sisters in Australia who are turning heads for their unique speech patterns.

Bus carrying schoolchildren crashes in eastern France, killing 2 and injuring 16

A bus veered off a road in eastern France, struck trees and landed in a ditch, killing a 7-year-old girl and an 18-year-old boy

Left-leaning Washington, Colorado join conservative states in banning trans athletes

Voters in Washington and Colorado have approved measures to ban transgender athletes from participating in school sports

4 Colorado officers shot, 1 fatally, after gunfight with suspect: Police

The suspect was also killed in the gunfire, a police official said.

Data centers took a beating in the midterm elections

Opposition to data centers was part of midterm races across the U.S., with campaigns featuring them in hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of TV ads and many winners pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry behemoths

Dolly Parton's estate moves to dismiss lawsuit against nephew

The filing comes after Parton's nephew denied allegations of threats and intimidation.

WATCH: Authorities reveal motive in Citibank complex shooting

Chilling surveillance video shows a gunman exchanging gunfire with a security guard after ramming a gate at a Citibank complex near Tampa and killing a woman having lunch, authorities say.

Trump moves to make Oval Office a national monument to prevent future major changes

Trump indicated the proclamation would have to be ratified by Congress.

WATCH: Meet the man who's the new voice of Boston's Logan airport

Christopher Donisi, an HVAC pipe fitter, will be the man behind the first voice travelers hear when they land in Beantown in the near future.

Judge blocks Trump arch hours after federal panel approval

Ahead of the vote to grant final approval, the Vietnam vet leading a lawsuit to stop the project called it "frankly blasphemous."

WATCH: Jaguars face injury-ravaged Ravens in Thursday Night Football matchup

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler previews the Jaguars-Ravens matchup, Baltimore’s quarterback injuries and Trevor Lawrence’s strong start to the season.

WATCH: Bob Dylan, Prince William, Prince Harry: Here's what's trending

ABC News' Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's buzzing, including Bob Dylan meeting with Pope Leo at the Vatican and Prince William and Prince Harry joining forces to honor their mother.

Online magazine Salon, early staple of internet discourse, shuts down

Salon is shutting down after 31 years

Judge blasts administration for planning to deport Iranians to Iran during wartime

The Trump administration said during a hearing that it's been making plans to deport Iranian migrants back to Iran during the war, earning a rebuke from a federal judge.

Gov. Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in state to life without parole

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’ll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole

'Extinction-level event': How Republicans eyeing 2028 are taking midterm losses

Republicans considering a presidential run offered their assessment of the party's performance in the midterm elections.

Voter frustration about the economy went beyond gas prices, Voter Poll shows

Three-fours of voters described the economy as not good or poor, polls showed.

8th measles-related death reported in Wisconsin: Health officials

It’s the first measles death in the state since 1990.

3rd place Mississippi Senate candidate says he did not spoil tight race for Democrat

The independent third place candidate in Mississippi's tight Senate race, Ty Pinkins, says he did not spoil the race.

Longtime Trump ally Harmeet Dhillon departing Justice Department

Longtime Trump ally Harmeet Dhillon has resigned from her role leading the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.

WATCH: Latino voters tip the scales for Democrats

Héctor Sánchez Barba, president and CEO of Mi Familia, discusses the impact of the diverse electorate and the role Latino voters played in Texas in the midterms.

DOJ again moves to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction

The DOJ has filed another push to have a judge dismiss Trump ally Steve Bannon's conviction over his defiance of a subpoena from the House panel that investigated Jan. 6.

WATCH: Fuel prices drop after midterm elections

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, explains what's behind the decrease in prices.

Catastrophic flooding leads to closure of cities in Georgia, Tennessee

Two cities in Tennessee and Georgia are experiencing catastrophic flooding after 6 to 9 inches of rain fell overnight.

Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns following bank collapse

Paraguay President Santiago Peña resigns following bank collapse

Trump says he has 'every intention' to keep Hegseth

President Donald Trump said he intends to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in his job, as Rep. Massie, prepares to introduce an impeachment resolution against him.

Dow plunges 1,800 points, wiping out gains from midterm results rally

The selloff came a day after the Dow soared more than 1,500 points.

Met Gala announces new 2027 theme after John Galliano controversy

The 2027 gala will now focus on the "extraORDINARY," according to Vogue.

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