The suspected gunman in the killing of a health insurance CEO is apprehended in Pennsylvania. Syrian refugees come streaming back into Damascus following the exile of Bashar al-Assad. And the Marine who choked a man to death on the New York City subway is acquitted by a jury.

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Syrian rebels take over Damascus, driving Bashar al-Assad from the country his family has ruled for generations. President-elect Donald Trump describes his plans to pardon January 6th rioters. And federal judges rule against TikTok in its bid to avoid a forced sale.

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Police release new details about the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A 7.0 earthquake, threatening a tsunami, sends Californians scrambling. And Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth tries to reassure senators, without the personal help of President-elect Trump.

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In a historic case, Tennessee families ask the Supreme Court to dismantle laws banning gender-affirming care for minors. The CEO of UnitedHealth is shot to death in what authorities call a targeted attack. And an international math exam shows American scores declining at alarming rates.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declares martial law, rattling democracies around the world. Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth meets with concerned senators. And federal law enforcement officials describe a brazen plot by China to infiltrate American phones. 

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Democrats in Washington express disappointment with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son. The Supreme Court considers FDA regulations on flavored vapes. And New York jurors deliberate over a subway chokehold death that has become a flashpoint over race, violence, and mental health. 

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In a dramatic about-face, President Biden says he will pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on federal convictions. President-elect Trump nominates a new FBI director with a history of promoting conspiracy theories about the “deep state.” And, Hamas releases a new video of an American hostage as aid deliveries into Gaza become even more difficult.

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Some families believe drug-induced homicide laws are a powerful form of justice. Others worry the laws will do more harm than good. In Part 2 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Petersen explores the fierce debate over these laws and how they may continue shaping our response to overdose deaths.

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When someone dies from a drug overdose, who should we blame? And how should they be punished? In Part 1 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Petersen explores the nationwide rise of drug-induced homicide laws, which allow for criminal charges against whoever gave or sold someone the drugs that caused their death. She takes us to North Carolina, where two families grapple with the pain and promise of these new laws. 

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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. President-elect Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. And, Thanksgiving flights are facing delays because of an air traffic controller shortage.

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