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Gas prices break record for days above $4 a gallon as oil shortage continues

The national average gas price has topped $4 a gallon for a total of 158 days in 2026, setting a new record, an analyst said.

DA looking to interview 2 witnesses in backseat of ICE vehicle in Houston incident

Two people were allegedly in the back seat of an ICE vehicle when an agent struck a man during a pursuit in Texas on Saturday, the Harris County DA's office said.

Rep. Andy Harris threatens reporter with potential criminal charges for recording him

Rep. Andy Harris attempted to invoke Maryland's two-party consent laws to object over the presence of a journalist at a news conference on Tuesday.

The Plaza Hotel to Close for Yearslong Renovation in 2027

ANDY NEWMAN

The famous Fifth Avenue hotel, which opened in 1907, requires a restoration of its exterior, its operators said. It was not clear if residents of the building’s condos would have to leave.

Why Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Is Unlikely to Lower Fuel Costs

ARUNI SONI

President Trump’s deal with Russia will probably not lower diesel prices that have soared because of his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

Sally Rooney Withdraws Her Books From UK Over Her Support of Palestine Action

STEPHEN CASTLE

Ms. Rooney and her publisher said that she could no longer receive royalties from British sales because she pledged to donate book revenues to Palestine Action, which is banned in Britain.

Ukraine faces loss of key satellite support amid tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy

Trump declared a ceasefire, but both sides are still shooting.

Democratic enthusiasm in the 2026 primaries and what it could mean for midterms

ABC News analyzed relative partisan turnout in the primary elections.

Why So Many People Still Are Not Screened for Lung Cancer

NINA AGRAWAL

Regular scans could catch lung cancers like Pope Leo XIV’s sooner, but many people at risk don’t qualify for screening. Doctors want to change that.

Cornell’s President Grilled by Faculty Senate Over Handling of Crisis

MACK LIEDERMAN, ZANE IRWIN AND SHARON OTTERMAN

Ahead of a vote on a resolution of no confidence in Michael I. Kotlikoff, some faculty members said they were not swayed by steps he announced on Tuesday, including banning fraternity parties.

WATCH: Baltimore Ravens step up to support kids with cancer

The Victory Challenge is underway with a goal to raise $10 million for the V Foundation to support pediatric cancer research by Super Bowl Sunday.

Man shot during ICE encounter in NYC still has bullet lodged in neck, attorneys say

Nearly a week after he was shot by ICE agents during an arrest, a man is still suffering with the bullet still inside him, the victim's attorneys allege.

Police search home following double homicide at Great Wolf Lodge amid hunt for motive

Metallica Rose Harrison was charged with two counts of homicide after her husband and 3-year-old son were found dead with stab wounds, according to a criminal complaint.

WATCH: Meet the Denver Broncos’ real-life equine ambassador

Becky Worley goes behind the scenes with Thunder, a hard-working horse known for cheering on the Broncos.

'Culture of fear': Cornell faculty debate no-confidence resolution

A professor leading the effort says the school treats rape as a "PR problem."