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US sending $400 million more in military aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration has sent more than $7 billion since the war began and Ukraine is now receiving four more long-range rocket systems in the…
US doubles its military aid to Ukraine
The Senate passed a $40 billion package to send supplies and weapons to help Ukraine in its war with Russia. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
ABC News Live: 3rd US state now investigating potential monkeypox case l ABCNL
Plus, a look ahead at primary elections in Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia, and President Joe Biden prepares to meet with the leaders of India and…
Casinos report record earnings
The American Gaming Association is reporting commercial casinos made a record $5.3 billion in March. ABC News’ Will Ganss has more on the gambling boom,…
House approves $40 billion aid package for Ukraine | ABCNL
ABC News foreign correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge discusses a warning from the U.S. director of national intelligence that Russia is preparing for a prolonged war…
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion
Twitter announced that Elon Musk, who is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has bought the social media giant. Twitter’s current shareholders will receive $54.20…
Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion l ABCNL
ABC News financial contributor Alexis Christoforous discusses what Twitter’s earning report Thursday means for the long-term health of the company and Elon Musk. WATCH the…
President Biden calls for $33 billion in aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden admits $33 billion aid package to Ukraine is a lot of money but will keep up the fight to assist Ukraine. WATCH…
Biden seeks billions for Ukrainian aid
President Joe Biden asked Congress to approve $33 billion in supplemental aid over the next five months. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight…
US, Canada defense leaders hold press conference on Ukraine aid l ABCNL
U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin and Canadian Defense Minister Anand vow to back Ukraine following President Biden’s announcement to ask Congress for $33 billion in…
Twitter reports first quarter earnings after Elon Musk buyout l ABCNL
Following Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter, ABC News Financial Contributor Alexis Christoforous analyzes how the deal will change the company. WATCH the ABC…
By the Numbers: Mackenzie Scott’s big donations l ABCNL
Here’s a look at billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s donations to nonprofits following her promise in 2019 to give away her entire multi-billion-dollar fortune. ABC News…
Biden signs bipartisan omnibus spending bill
President Joe Biden has signed a new bipartisan spending bill that includes $13.6 billion dollars in Ukrainian aid. WATCH the ABC News Livestream: https://bit.ly/3rzBHum SUBSCRIBE…
Cyber Monday sales
Online spending hit $10.7 billion on Cyber Monday, slightly down from $10.8 billion last year. source
Mega payouts for the monster jackpots
The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to soar after no winners in recent weeks, and the two combined are now worth more than $1.3…
Billion-dollar lotto fever sweeps the country
People are standing in line for as long as three hours hoping to cash in on the Mega Millions and Powerball combined nearly $1.4 billion…
People rush out to buy lottery tickets for the now-$1.6 billion jackpot
No winner was declared for the epic Mega Millions lottery, but 15 people got close and have tickets worth $1 million. source
Mega Millions soars to $1 billion for first time in game’s history
The Powerball jackpot has reached $470 million. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/2pYXKfT WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: http://abc.go.com/shows/world-news-tonight…
GOP offers $1.6B in new spending for border security, not wall
Republicans offered an additional $1 billion that President Trump could use as he chose but Democrats rejected it. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
Apple stock plummets 10%, erasing more than $74B in value
CEO Tim Cook said that for the first time in 16 years, the company expected to miss its first quarter revenue projections by $5 billion….
