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'Normal life has disappeared': Russia's energy offensive plunges Ukraine into dark

Major Ukrainian cities are now regularly thrust into darkness by rolling blackouts affecting hundreds of thousands -- sometimes even millions -- of people.

Next round of US-Russia-Ukraine talks to begin Feb. 4, Zelenskyy says

U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said on Saturday that American and Russian representatives held "productive and constructive" meetings.

Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for US House, narrowing GOP majority

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips GOP-held Texas state Senate seat in special election

Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024

WATCH: When the snow came down these heroes stepped up

A special thanks to the men and women who never get a snow day.

Why the partial government shutdown is expected to drag on longer than anticipated

The measure will now have to first pass through the House Rules Committee before it can be taken to the floor for a vote.

Why partial government shutdown could last longer than expected

The measure will now have to first pass through the House Rules Committee before it can be taken to the floor for a vote.

5-year-old, father ordered released from immigration detention center

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been ordered released by a federal judge in Texas.

Trump continues to defend Homan, Noem over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump took to social media to defend his top administration officials following this week's shakeup in Minnesota.

WATCH: 9-year-old piano prodigy goes viral

9-year-old piano prodigy Alexander Zhou and Kaufman Music Center president and CEO Tony Mazzocchi discuss Alexander’s musical journey.

WATCH: DOJ releases millions of pages from Epstein files

Millions of pages from the Justice Department's files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made public.

WATCH: NTSB releases preliminary report on Greg Biffle plane crash

Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to a preliminary report.

WATCH: What to know as Real ID, SNAP changes take effect

ABC News’ Olivia Rubin explains new Real ID requirements and updates to SNAP benefits taking effect this month.

Partial government shutdown goes into effect, as Senate deal awaits House vote

Because the House still needs to vote Monday, a partial government shutdown was set to happen over the weekend.

WATCH: Predicting the ‘biggest night in music’

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Variety executive music editor Jem Aswad about the 2026 Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny’s record nominations and the influence of K-pop.