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Clem's Chronicles: Toyota accelerator mystery/BPA/North Dakota Students found dead

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:34:23 -0500

very busy night for news folks. i am publishing this long before all the 2009 election results are in. Please check back with ABC NEWS.COM for political updates throughout the night and tomorrow. TOYOTA ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS-You’ve heard about this story....

What Should You Do If Your Car Accelerates Out of Control?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:04:21 -0500

Federal safety officials said today that the underlying cause of the some 2,000 so called runaway Toyotas remains under active investigation. Until today, Toyota had solely blamed either the wrong floor mats or driver error. The government's statement comes as...

JFK & Jackie -- A Dying Wish

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:04:21 -0500

ABC's Stu Schutzman reports from New York: Like the constant drip of a leaky faucet, new facts, old suppositions and endless questions continue to riddle the assassination of JFK. In the nearly half century since, a crescendo of revelations usually...

Will Houston Elect Its First Gay Mayor?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:44:22 -0500

Big (sort of) election day! You have a couple of governor races, some important referendums and a handful of mayoral races. Which brings us to the nation’s 4th biggest city of Houston where an openly gay woman is running for...

Quotes of the Day: 'I'm a recovering politician...'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:14:24 -0500

“Interviews with voters across Iowa offer a window into how the president’s standing has leveled off, especially among the independents and Republicans who contributed not just to his margin of victory in the caucuses here but also to the optimism...

Ship Made of World Trade Center Steel Arrives in NYC

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:54:23 -0500

The USS New York, the Navy's newest warship, arrived in Manhattan yesterday -- 684 feet of history and hope. At the bow of the vessel is steel salvaged from the World Trade Center. ABC's David Wright has more:

Clem's Chronicles: Ford Motor's surprising profit/Afghan elex/US 2009 elections

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:34:21 -0500

Tomorrow is Election Day 2009 for many. Don't forget to vote! FORD MOTOR COMPANY ANNOUNCES PROFIT-It’s been a while, four years in fact since Ford’s North American car and truck division turned a profit. Well in 2009, the 3rd quarter’s...

Are Church Bells a Freedom of Religion or Disturbing the Peace?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:24:20 -0500

After opening in a new location, The Cathedral of Christ the King started playing a recording of church bells every half hour -- every day -- from morning to night. To neighbors, it was a rude shock interrupting the peace...

Great Video Alert: A Geyser Erupts in Downtown Los Angeles

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:44:21 -0500

Los Angeles and its surrounding communities are having a problem with water main breaks. Water is shooting out of the ground causing problems and a bit of a mystery. This video is from Van Nuys where thousands of gallons was...

Biden, Palin Enter Election Day Fray in N.J., N.Y. and Virginia

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:43:31 -0500

Elections in N.Y., N.J., and V.A. have the nation buzzing today.

New Malaria Vaccine Offers Hope for Kids

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:42:28 -0500

The vaccine could save half a million African children each year.

Afghan Runoff Off, Karzai Wins Presidency

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:17:27 -0500

A day after Abdullah withdrew from the race, Karzai named winner.

Freedom of Religion or Disturbing the Peace?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:58:09 -0500

Neighbors outraged by church ringing bells daily on every half hour.

WATCH: Toyota Defect: More Than Floor Mats?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:57:38 -0500

Department of Transportation: underlying defect causes accelerators to stick.

WATCH: Jake Tapper on 2009 Elections

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:16:19 -0500

The off-season elections include gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia.

WATCH: Warren Buffett's Bet on America

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:54:35 -0500

Buffett: The railroad industry is a great indicator of how the economy is doing.

WATCH: Atlanta, Houston Races Could See Firsts

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:54:41 -0500

Houston may elect its first gay mayor and Atlanta its first white mayor in years

WATCH: BPA Found in 19 Name Brand Foods

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:59:00 -0500

A range of popular foods have surprising levels of the controversial chemical.

WATCH: A Wedding Chapel That Makes House Calls

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:33:39 -0500

For the on-the-go bride and groom, you can bring the wedding to you.

WATCH: Obama and Corzine Perfect Together?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:09:51 -0500

President lends support for highly competitive New Jersey governor's race.

WATCH: Abdullah Drops Out; Karzai to Run Unopposed

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:31:25 -0500

What will this mean for the war strategy in Afghanistan?

WATCH: Will Maine Voters Say 'I Do' to Gay Marriage?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:32:02 -0500

Whether to allow same-sex couples to marry is in the hands of voters.

WATCH: Has Food Marketing to Youngsters Gone Too Far?

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:12:20 -0500

Slick ad campaigns raise concern among parents, watchdog groups.

WATCH: Child Labor: Problem in Our Own Backyard

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:50:40 -0400

Nations top retailers react to a Brian Ross investigation.

WATCH: Tapper on Sketchy Stimulus 'Success'

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:42:15 -0400

Did White House stimulus package save 1 million jobs? Jake Tapper reports.

WATCH: Retailers Ramp Up For Holiday

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:26:58 -0400

As consumer confidence continues to slide, merchants pull out all the stops.

WATCH: Women on the Front Lines

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:50:35 -0400

Women are barred from combat ground units, but wars' front lines are blurred.

WATCH: Louisiana Hit by Wild Weather

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:41:14 -0400

Drenching rains and high winds cause damage and misery in the southern U.S.

WATCH: Secy. Clinton on Afghanistan and Pakistan

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:36:16 -0400

Secretary of state sits down with ABC's Jim Sciutto.

WATCH: Obama Views Fallen Troops' Return

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:53:00 -0400

President visits Dover Air Force base as the bodies of 18 GIs return home.

WATCH: NORAD Out of Loop on NWA Snafu

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:49:20 -0400

Over an hour passed before U.S. military was notified about Flight 188.

WATCH: Campaign Adviser: Bill Cost Hill V.P. Job

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:10:06 -0400

Obama strongly considered Hillary Clinton even though top aides were against it.

WATCH: Clinton Says Pakistan Helping Al Qaeda

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:55:00 -0400

Martha Raddatz on the secretary of state?s blunt comments while touring Pakistan

WATCH: Parents Fret Over H1N1 Vaccines

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:49:11 -0400

As vaccine production lags, vulnerable children are still at risk.

WATCH: Economic Growth Spurt?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:00:18 -0400

ABC's Betsy Stark takes a look at whether the recession is over.