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The WNBA star reflected on her experience in an interview with Robin Roberts.
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Harvey Weinstein's NYC sex crimes retrial set for after Labor Day
Harvey Weinstein appeared in court in Manhattan on Wednesday for the first time since New York's highest court overturned his sex crimes conviction.
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The passenger threatened to "mess up the plane" amid the altercation.
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Harvey Weinstein to be retried after Labor Day on NYC sex crimes
An appeals court overturned his conviction last week.
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Pennsylvania father seeks answers after son dies following alleged game of tag
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Air Force preps new military charges against convicted Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira
Teixeira has pleaded guilty to numerous federal crimes.
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What to know about 'outside agitators' cops say are co-opting Columbia protests
"There is a movement to radicalize young people," Mayor Eric Adams said.
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4 police officers injured as University of Wisconsin-Madison empties encampment
Three of the four officers sustained injuries "directly related to the physical resistance," according to the university.
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How book bans are impacting Asian authors
In 2023, unique book titles saw a 60% rise in removal or restriction in schools and libraries compared to the previous year.
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Threat 'neutralized' after active shooter reported outside Wisconsin middle school
An emergency alert sent out by the Dane County Sheriff's Office near Madison, Wisconsin, warned of a reported active shooter with a long rifle.
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Eric Adams discusses 'outside agitators' at Columbia University protests
New York Mayor Eric Adams discussed why NYPD tactics were used during protests at Columbia University and City College, which led to about 300 arrests.
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Columbia University president sends internal memo regarding removal of protesters
"I am sorry we reached this point," President Minouche Shafik wrote in the memo, adding that safety is her top priority.
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Residents in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are at risk for severe flash flooding in addition to more tornadoes.
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Police clash with protestors at UCLA, Columbia
ABC News' Trevor Ault and Ike Ejiochi report as New York Mayor Eric Adams said "close to 300 people" have been arrested at Columbia University and City College.
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6-week ban on abortion takes effect in Florida
Vice President Kamala Harris blames former President Donald Trump for the new restrictions, saying he “ripped away the rights and freedom of women in America.”
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams commends NYPD's handling of Columbia University protesters
Adams says there was a movement within the campus from non-students to "radicalize the situation," with 300 arrests being made.
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Police clash with college protesters across the country
Over 100 protesters were arrested at Columbia University while protests turn violent at UCLA as well.
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Brittney Griner reflects on 'mistake' that led to detention in Russia
Griner opened up about her journey home in an interview with Robin Roberts.
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Florida law prohibiting abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy takes effect
The six-week ban signed into law by Gov. DeSantis went into effect Wednesday.
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ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
NYPD moves in on Columbia University protesters, make arrests on campus; Judge holds Donald Trump in contempt during hush money trial; Volunteers recruiting voters who care about climate change.
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55 people injured after Los Angeles Metro collides with USC bus: Officials
Two people were transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
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New testimony in Trump’s NYC criminal hush money trial
Pres. Joe Biden’s campaign team responds to Donald Trump’s abortion stance.
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New York judge's gag order has former President Trump saying less
Donald Trump has been fined for violating gag order issued by New York judge presiding over Trump's criminal trial. ABC News' Olivia Rubin has the latest news on Trump's legal woes.
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4 big takeaways from Day 9 of Trump's hush money trial
The former attorney for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal testified Tuesday.
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DEA plans to back reclassifying marijuana as less serious drug, sources say
It's a historic shift but wouldn't legalize marijuana outright.
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4 dead, more than 50 suspected drug overdoses in Austin 'outbreak': Officials
The overdoses were concentrated downtown before spreading across the city.
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Inside the National Enquirer’s hunt for a 'blockbuster' Trump story
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Hochul offers support for in-person commencements
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul offered support for Columbia and other college commencements in the state to proceed in a statement addressing the campus protests.
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Charlotte community feeling 'shock and the pain' of mass shooting, police chief says
In an emotional press conference, the Charlotte police chief said "I can't tell you how much I'm grateful for these officers and their heroic act."
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Trump removes social media after being found in contempt
The former president was fined $9,000 for gag order violations, and warned by the judge of jail time if he continues to violate the orders.
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Columbia students barricaded inside campus building at risk of expulsion
Dozens of pro-Palestine protestors stormed Columbia University's historic Hamilton Hall.
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Columbia University warns of consequences for protesters
In the statement, the university says those who continue to violate campus rules "will be met with clear consequences."
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What is a shell company?
Attorneys question banker Gary Farro about the method former Trump attorney Michael Cohen allegedly used to pay Stormy Daniels days ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
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As Columbia University protests on Israel-Hamas war come to a head, what to know
Columbia University’s classes have gone virtual amid the ongoing protests.
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AR-15 rifle recovered from scene where 4 law enforcement officers killed: Police
Four other officers were also injured in the incident, police said.
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What to know about the Charlotte law enforcement shooting victims
One of the deceased was a Deputy U.S. Marshal.
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Banker Gary Farro back on the stand after judge fines Trump for gag order violations
Farro testified that he helped Michael Cohen set up the shell company Cohen used to secretly pay Stormy Daniels $130,000 days before the 2016 election.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Columbia professor says protesters 'being treated like terrorists' amid arrests
Columbia University professor Marianne Hirsch expressed her disappointment with the decision to authorize the NYPD to go on campus amid ongoing protests "I think they're being treated like terrorists"
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Columbia University professor comments on student protests
John Kymissis, professor of electrical engineering at Columbia University, feels the protests have gotten out of hand and politicians getting involved isn't helping.
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