Chris Chaberski
Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]
9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.
CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported
New Movies: ‘Admission,’ ‘The Croods,’ ‘Olympus Has Fallen’ and ‘Spring Breakers’
It's a busy weekend at the movies. Comedy, action, animated fare for the kids—a solid mix for a good range of audiences, those of you who aren't sitting in front of the TV watching March Madness, that is.
New Pope Elected — Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina, Now Called Francis I
Jorge Bergoglio, the 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, has been elected as pope. He is the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church. Bergoglio, who has taken the name Francis I, is also the first Jesuit priest to become pope.
27 Dead, Including 20 Children, in Connecticut Elementary School Shooting (UPDATED)
NOTE: This post will be continually updated as new information comes in. Video and photos are below. All times Eastern.
UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Originally it was thought that Adam Lanza, the gunman, shot his mother at the Sandy Hook Elementary school, where she was a teacher's aide. ABC has learned that, in fact, Nancy Lanza was killed at her home (by her son) prior to the massacre. He then drove to the
Celebrity Birthdays for November 22 — Scarlett Johansson and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Scarlett Johansson
Age: 28
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Academy Award nod for 'Lost in Translation,' appearing in a whole slew of Woody Allen movies, her former marriage to actor Ryan Reynolds, and practically burning down the Internet when nude photos stolen from her phone hit websites
Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermath: What Happened, What We Know Now [VIDEO]
This morning, much of the East Coast is picking up the pieces after the massive storm known as Hurricane Sandy swept through, leaving millions without power, causing untold economic damage, and killing at least 21 people. Flooding caused largely by enormous, unprecedented storm surges has crippled transportation routes and wreaked havoc on low-lying areas.
Obama vs. Romney, Round 3: Highlights From the Final Presidential Debate
Tonight in Boca Raton, Florida, President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney sat down for their third and final debate before the upcoming election. Bob Schieffer of CBS News was the moderator. The debate's focus was foreign policy.
Here are some noteworthy moments from the discussion:
This time, like in the first debate, Obama wore a blue tie and Romney a red one...
10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...