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Ugly holiday sweater can get passengers priority boarding on Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines(NEW YORK) -- Alaska Airlines is encouraging travelers to get dressed in holiday gear for National Ugly Sweater Day.The one-day only promotion will give guests who wear any kind of holiday sweater priority boarding on Dec. 20, according to the airline's press release."We know holiday travel can be stressful for some, which is why we've made sure flying with the 'merrier carrier' this time of year is an experience that brings nonstop joy to all our guests," Natalie Bowman, managing director of marketing and ...

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Ring security camera hacks see homeowners subjected to racial abuse, ransom demands

ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Multiple U.S. families have reported incidents of Ring camera systems being hacked in recent days, raising questions as to whether the systems are allowing hackers access to people's homes, without ever having to set foot inside.Owners of Ring security cameras in Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and Texas have reported incidents where hackers tormented families with racial slurs, encouraged children into destructive behavior and demanded a ransom in Bitcoin. "I can't even put into words how violated I feel. It really is like ...

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House Judiciary debates wording of Trump impeachment charges

rarrarorro/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- After a late night of primetime speechmaking, members of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday are set to debate the specific language of the impeachment articles targeting President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.This is the second day of what's called a "markup" -- where members can propose changes to the wording of the articles -- but few if any amendments are likely to be approved by the Democratic majority on the committee.In the first stage of the markup ...

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Report: Angels, Anthony Rendon agree on seven-year deal

Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) -- Anthony Rendon is reportedly heading out West to play for the Los Angeles Angels.Citing sources, ESPN reports the 29-year-old third baseman has agreed to a seven-year deal with the Angels worth $245 million.The contract has a full no-trade clause and does not include an opt-out clause, according to ESPN.Rendon is expected to undergo his physical on Friday and be officially introduced at Angel Stadium the following day.Rendon began his MLB career with the Washington Nationals, with whom he ...

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Cold blast for millions in the East as new storms develop on both coasts

ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Arctic air is moving over the Great Lakes and the Northeast Thursday morning, bringing bitter cold wind chills and heavy lake effect snow from Michigan to New York.In Western New York, more than 9 inches of snow fell in Erie County Wednesday due to the lake effect. Roads were slick Wednesday and lingering slick spots continue Thursday morning.Wind chills are in the teens and single digits in the Great Lakes and the Northeast Thursday morning, and it feels like it’s below ...

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Trump tweets at Greta Thunberg to 'chill' following person of the year announcement

Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday, telling Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, to "chill."Trump wrote "so ridiculous" in response to a tweet from actress and producer Roma Downey congratulating Thunberg on being named Time magazine's 2019 person of the year."Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend!" the president continued. "Chill Greta, Chill!"So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to ...

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18-year-old Barnard College student stabbed to death, police say

kali9/iStock(NEW YORK) -- An 18-year-old college student was stabbed to death in New York City, according to the New York Police Department.Tessa Rane Majors was found unconscious with multiple stab wounds near Morningside Park in Upper Manhattan Wednesday evening, police said. She was rushed to Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to an NYPD statement.The incident is under investigation, and there have been no arrests so far, police said.Majors was a first-year student at Barnard College, a private women's liberal ...

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