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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Special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case against President-elect Trump is tossed after he requested a dismissal because of a Justice Department policy. Macy’s delays a quarterly earnings report after it says an employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses. And, President Biden hosts the final White House turkey pardon of his term, granting clemency to Peach and Blossom.

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President-elect Trump makes his final selections to head federal agencies. Hezbollah responds to Israeli missile strikes with a barrage of rockets and drones. And Erik and Lyle Menendez prepare to meet a judge over their bid for freedom.

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Hear the first episode of our new investigative true crime series: "Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery."

Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this week continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The 28-year-old plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times allegedly to deliver evidence documenting unsafe conditions at the plant. Two reporters who covered the Silkwood story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklahoma speculate: Karen Silkwood may have died for what she knew. Fifty years later, hear newly-discovered investigative tapes, deathbed conversations and long-awaited interviews reexamining what happened that night.

Listen to the first two episodes of "Radioactive" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your podcast app of choice.

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Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general, as President-elect Trump quickly selects Pam Bondi as a replacement. Jussie Smollett’s conviction is overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. And in an escalation aimed squarely at the west, Russia fires a ballistic missile into Ukraine.

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President-elect Trump uses his political muscle to keep attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz on track for confirmation. Congressional Republicans ban the first transgender House member from using the women’s bathroom. And an E. coli outbreak prompts concern about organic carrots. 

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President-elect Trump picks a close ally of Elon Musk for commerce secretary, reflecting both men’s priorities. Manhattan prosecutors argue for “pausing” Trump’s criminal sentencing until he leaves office. And a verdict could come down today in a trial about the death of Laken Riley, a case that has sparked a debate over immigrants and crime.

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President-elect Trump confirms that he plans to declare a national emergency at the border, which could clear the way to involve the military in a mass deportation effort. An attorney for two women called before Congress describes their accusations against Matt Gaetz. And federal prosecutors allege that Sean “Diddy” Combs has been trying to influence witnesses and jurors from behind bars.

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For the first time in the war, President Joe Biden authorizes Ukraine to fire American-made missiles deeper into Russia. President-elect Donald Trump selects more members of his cabinet, while controversial picks Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth face serious allegations. And concerned Supreme Court observers implore aging justices to retire.

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