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The conditions of the victims have not been released, and police did not immediately respond to messages for comment on Thursday.
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Over 130 arrested at UCLA protests
President Joe Biden spoke from the White House about the ongoing college protests, saying both free speech and the rule of law “must be upheld.”
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WNBA star-turned-kelp farmer fights climate change locally
Sue Wicks traded in her sneakers for waders when she became an oyster farmer at 50. Now, she is adding sugar kelp to her farm to help promote biodiversity and improve water quality in Moriches Bay.
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What to know about 'outside agitators' cops say are co-opting Columbia protests
About 50% of those arrested were not affiliated with Columbia or City College.
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Trump appears frustrated with his lawyer in hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump appeared frustrated after his lawyer agreed with the judge that it isn't necessary for Trump to speak to reporters outside the courtroom.
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Prosecutors argue Trump violated gag order 4 more times
The Secret Service has started planning in case the judge sends former President Donald Trump to short-term confinement, sources told ABC News.
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LAPD declares city-wide tactical alert as police remove UCLA encampment
Dozens of protesters have been detained at UCLA after officials issued an evacuation order for a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
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How kelp farms can help mitigate climate change
Kelp can help to fortify the environment amid warming temperatures.
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Military service for those with autism comes with unique roadblocks
Applicants and military members push for review of eligibility standards.
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Book bans, threats and cancellations: Asian American authors face growing challenges
Book banning attempts have reached record highs in recent years.
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Contempt hearing puts renewed focus on Trump's rhetoric during hush money trial
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money trial is holding a hearing Thursday to determine if the former president again violated the limited gag order in the case.
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Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca
Xaxier L. Tate Jr. was found Wednesday night in the Chicago suburb of Glendale Heights, Illinois, police said.
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5th victim's body recovered in Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Authorities said the body of Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, was recovered on Wednesday.
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Contempt hearing puts renewed focus on Trump's rhetoric during hush money trial
The judge warned Trump could be incarcerated if he violates the gag order again.
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6 people, including 3-year-old, shot at Fort Worth apartment complex
The shooting investigation remains open and officers are looking for a vehicle.
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Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview
Basketball star Brittney Griner speaks candidly with Robin Roberts about being detained in Russia, her time in prison and the controversy around the prisoner swap that brought her home.
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5th victim's body recovered in Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
Authorities said the body was recovered on Wednesday.
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The moment Brittney Griner realizes her vape cartridges were discovered in Russia
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Brittney Griner feels ‘isolated at times' due to public reaction to her appearance
Basketball star Brittney Griner described painful memories of not fitting in and addressed critiques of her identity, in an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts.
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Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca
Xavier Tate Jr. was found Wednesday night in Glendale Heights, Illinois.
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By The Numbers: AANHPI Month
A look at the numbers behind the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to American culture as we celebrate their Heritage Month.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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Legacy In Peril: An HBCU's journey navigating debt and accreditation issues
Historically Black Colleges and Universities face unique challenges, including funding. ABC's Morgan Norwood spoke to the president of St. Augustine's University about their financial struggles.
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What Planned Parenthood is telling patients in Florida
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Robyn Schickler about what they’re telling patients in Florida after the state's six-week abortion ban takes effect.
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Little bears spotted in California’s Big Bear Valley
Two little bears and one big mama bear were spotted outside a home in Big Bear Lake, California.
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14-year-old suspect dead after active shooter reported outside middle school: Sources
The individual did not breach the school entryway, the district said.
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Birth of baby giraffe surprises Houston Zoo
Keepers at the Houston Zoo knew giraffe Kamili was pregnant, but didn't know the exact delivery date — until they arrived at work one morning to find a newborn baby giraffe, named Tino.
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UCLA cancels classes after campus protests turn violent
College campuses across the nation are trying to manage as tensions escalate.
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6-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida
Plus, campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war escalate coast to coast.
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Florida and Arizona lawmakers weigh in on reproduction rights
As Florida's restrictive abortion ban takes effect, lawmakers in Arizona repeal an 1864 near-total ban on abortion. Dr. Chelsea Daniels discusses how these bans affect patient care.
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Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban
The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a strict, Civil War-era abortion ban that was recently ruled enforceable by the state Supreme Court.
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UCLA protests: A look at the violent clashes on campus
The student protesters are calling for the university to divest from Israel.
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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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'Belligerent' man ordered to pay United Airlines $20K for flight diversion: DOJ
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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House to vote on antisemitism bill amid unrest on college campuses
The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling to add a more specific definition of antisemitism than what exists in the Civil Rights Act.
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Pennsylvania father seeks answers after son dies following alleged game of tag
16-year-old Justin Johnson died hours after an alleged game of tag on Friday.
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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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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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Area recently hit with 13 reported tornadoes expected to encounter more severe storms
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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