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Maine is the latest state to pass the National Popular Vote Legislation law.
April 21, 2024Woman charged after allegedly crashing car into birthday party, killing 2 young kids
An 8-year-old girl and her 4-year-old brother were killed in Saturday's crash.
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New York AG Letitia James had argued that the bond should be rejected.
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Woman charged after allegedly crashing car into birthday party, killing 2 young kids
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Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is testifying in Donald Trump's criminal trial.
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People from Texas to South Carolina anticipate possible severe weather, including hail and damaging winds, to ramp up in the coming days.
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At the end of a combative hearing, Judge Juan Merchan said he would not rule from the bench on the district attorney’s contempt motion.
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Surveillance video released in connection with Chicago cop killing
Police say the video shows a person of interest in the killing of Officer Luis Huesca.
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Video released of person of interest in fatal police officer shooting
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Doctors say manufacturers are having a hard time keeping up with the demand.
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April 23
Why Lahaina was once considered ‘Venice of the Pacific’
Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
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April 23
How communities came together after Nashville tornado
Cesar Bautista discusses how immigrant communities helped one another after the December storm.
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April 23
Long history of Pajaro levee in California
Monterey County board supervisor Glenn Church details the breached levee that caused massive flooding in March 2023.
April 23
April 23
Kidnapping suspect arrested after home-security camera shows woman carried away
The suspect and victim knew each other, police said. The victim is safe.
April 23
April 23
Brittney Griner opens up about Russian detention in exclusive '20/20' special
The WNBA star shared her story in an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts.
April 23
April 23
Trump faces contempt of court finding if judge determines he violated gag order
Prosecutors say Trump violated the limited gag order in his hush money case.
April 23
April 23
150 arrested at New York University amid pro-Palestinian protests, NYPD says
Protesters on Monday broke through barriers around Gould Plaza, the school said.
April 23
April 23
Judge declares mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing unarmed migrant
A judge has declared a mistrial in the criminal case against Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border, the court confirmed.
April 23
April 23
Luxury bag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling, making bags from protected species
The smuggled bags were made of protected caiman and python species.
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April 23
Karen, the 'beloved' ostrich at Topeka Zoo, dies after swallowing zoo staffer's keys
"She was not just an animal; she was a beloved member of our community."
April 23
April 23
Sins of the Father
A man finds himself in the crosshairs of an hours long interrogation as detectives seek to unlock decades of deadly family secrets after the deaths of his wife and son.
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April 22
Ship that hit bridge was 'unseaworthy' when it left, city claims
The ship's owner has argued that it shouldn't be held liable for the crash.
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April 22
Protests engulf Columbia University and other campuses with encampments, arrests
Columbia University’s classes have gone virtual amid the ongoing protests.
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April 22
ABC News Live Prime: Monday, April 22, 2024
Opening arguments and first testimony begin in Donald Trump's criminal trial; tensions reach a tipping point at Columbia University; exploring the possibilities of Earthships.
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April 22
By The Numbers: TikTok
A look at the numbers behind the popularity of TikTok and the legislation that could potentially ban the app.
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April 22
ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, April 22, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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April 22
Activist Freya Aspinall on the importance of returning animals to the wild
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with activist and model Freya Aspinall on her family's organization – the Aspinall Foundation – and their mission of rewilding animals.
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April 22
Former Trump chief of staff on possibility ongoing trial could help Trump
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former RNC Chair and White House Chief of Staff to President Trump, Reince Priebus, after the first day of the Trump trial.
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April 22
Prosecutors call first witness in Trump's hush money trial
Plus, ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with ABC News Legal Analyst Kim Wehle about opening statements in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.
April 22
April 22
Power of Us: Living inside an Earthship
ABC News’ Ginger Zee travels to New Mexico to live in an Earthship: a vessel built into the Earth that’s not connected to water or electricity and made with recycled materials.
April 22
April 22
Navajo Power seeks to rectify energy injustice deep in Navajo Nation
Organizations in Navajo Nation are fighting energy injustice with solar power.
April 22
April 22
Judge declares mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing unarmed migrant
Jurors had been deliberating since Thursday afternoon.
April 22
April 22
Idaho college murders: Bryan Kohberger community survey can proceed, judge rules
Kohberger's defense has been trying to gauge any bias in prospective jurors.
April 22
April 22
Opening statements heard in Trump NYC criminal hush money trial
ABC News’ Jon Karl joins the Big Story. Also, Americans could see a TikTok ban in the not-so distant future.
April 22
April 22
Senate to vote on TikTok ban bill
The $95 billion foreign aid package, which included the TikTok ban, was passed by the House on Saturday.
April 22
April 22
Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ criminal trial begins
After opening statements, prosecutors called on former publisher of the National Enquirer, David Pecker, to testify about what he knew about payments surrounding the 2016 presidential election.
April 22
April 22
Woman shot at Delaware State University identified
ABC News' Ike Ejiochi has the latest on the investigation into the shooting of an 18-year-old woman on the campus of Delaware State University.
April 22
April 22
Woman fatally stabbed on train in Los Angeles, suspect detained: Police
A woman was fatally stabbed on a Metro train in Los Angeles early Monday, police said.
April 22
April 22
Expert addresses America's climate change action
Dr. Brian Henning, director of the Gonzaga University Institute for Climate, Water and the Environment, discusses America's recent climate change action.
April 22
April 22
Woman fatally stabbed on train, suspect detained
A motive for the attack was not clear.
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April 22
5 people, including at least 2 children, found mysteriously dead in Oklahoma house
Police said that all five people had injuries consistent with homicide.
April 22
April 22
Man facing federal hate crime charges for allegedly breaking into Islamic Center
Prayer stones were damaged and a Palestinian flag was stolen, police said.
April 22
April 22
Supreme Court hears case on homeless camping ban
An ordinance in Grants Pass, Oregon, barred people without a permanent residence from sleeping outside.
April 22
April 22
Man facing hate crime charges for allegedly breaking into Rutgers Islamic Center
Prayer stones were damaged and a Palestinian flag was stolen, police said.
April 22
April 22
Top 4 takeaways from Day 5 of Trump's hush money trial
Attorneys delivered opening statements Monday in Trump's trial in New York.
April 22
April 22
Children's museum total solar eclipse event may have led to measles exposure
No cases have been reported yet as a result of the exposure, officials say.
April 22
April 22
Officer's gun taken in fatal shooting in Chicago: Sources
The 30-year-old officer was killed while returning home from work, police said.
April 22
April 22
The fight to save the whitebark pine
A critical tree species found in some of America's most revered national parks is in decline, leading researchers to embark on a race to prevent more from dying off.
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