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Court pauses appeal of Trump's classified documents case

Jack Smith asked for a delay to assess the "circumstance" of Trump’s election.
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In this Aug. 1, 2023, file photo, special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C.
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New ABC Audio podcast series looks at the Navajo Nation’s water struggle

ABC Audio’s podcast “Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation," follows the history of oppression and exclusion that kept the Navajo Nation from their water.
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New ABC Audio podcast series looks at the Navajo Nation’s water struggle
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Trump and Musk could redefine space policy

NASA astronaut Dr. Charlie Camarda discusses the dangerous leak on the International Space Station and how Donald Trump and Elon Musk may change NASA space policy.
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Trump and Musk could redefine space policy
November 16

43 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger

The overall fire risk will continue into next week across much of the Northeast.
November 16
A New York City Fire Department (FDNY) boat works to put out a brush fire in the Inwood Hill Park section of northern Manhattan, New York, on Nov. 13, 2024.
November 16

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is trying to obstruct his sex trafficking case, prosecutors say

Prosecutors took aim at Combs' activities from behind bars.
November 16
In this Oct. 20, 2023, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs attends an event in Washington, D.C.
November 16

Inside the tragic sinking of a tech mogul’s $40M superyacht off Sicily

Mike Lynch, his daughter and five others were lost when the vessel sank.
November 16
In this July 19, 2007, file photo, Autonomy Corp Plc Chief Executive Officer Michael Lynch poses at his offices near Cambridge, U.K.
November 16

How Trump's plan to expand drilling, logging on federal land could be thwarted

Existing regulations may prove difficult to overcome, experts told ABC News.
November 16
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
November 16

Jake Paul eases to victory by decision over Mike Tyson

The much-hyped fight took place Friday night on Netflix.
November 16
Mike Tyson andJake Paul pose after the final press conference for their upcoming heavyweight fight at Toyota Music Factory on Nov. 13, 2024 in Irving, Texas.
November 15

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, November 15, 2024

The coming fight to confirm Trump nominees RFK Jr. and Matt Gaetz; 23andMe’s struggles has customers worrying; Linsey Davis talks with actor John C. Reilly about “An Almost Christmas Story.”
November 15
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, November 15, 2024
November 15

Law expert on how 23andMe’s financial struggles could impact customer data

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with law professor Anya Prince on how 23andMe’s recent layoffs and shuttering of its drug development arm could affect customers’ collected genetic data.
November 15
Law expert on how 23andMe’s financial struggles could impact customer data
November 15

How environmental agencies could be managed under new Trump administration

Environmental groups are expressing concerns over some of Trump's cabinet picks.
November 15
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 15

Former classmate sentenced to life in prison in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein

Bernstein, 19, was stabbed to death in a park in 2018.
November 15
Samuel Woodward testifies in Orange County Superior Court, June 13, 2024, in Santa Ana, Calif.
November 15

Speaker Johnson urges House Ethics Committee not to release Gaetz report

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Friday that he would strongly request the House Ethics Committee not to release the findings of its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
November 15
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson urges House Ethics Committee not to release Gaetz report
November 15

Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says

Matt Gaetz resigned from Congress Wednesday after Trump picked him for AG.
November 15
Representative from Florida Matt Gaetz speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc., on  July 17, 2024.
November 15

Trump’s controversial cabinet picks raise concerns

Also, President Joe Biden is expected to meet with China’s president on Saturday, and Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will square off in the ring on Friday.
November 15
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November 15

Hispanic, LGBTQ communities receive hateful emails after racist text surge

The FBI is investigating the mass emails.
November 15
November 15

Teens around US report receiving racist texts, emails

The messages have been reported in at least 24 states since last Wednesday.
November 15
November 15

Laken Riley murder suspect was 'hunting' for women, prosecutor says

The defense said the evidence against Jose Ibarra is "circumstantial."
November 15
Jose Ibarra listens through an interpreter during his trial at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court, Nov. 15, 2024, in Athens, Ga.
November 15

RFK Jr. has been picked for HHS secretary. Here are the agencies he would oversee

Trump has previously said that Kennedy would "go wild" on health.
November 15
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a campaign event for Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump in Milwaukee, Nov. 1, 2024.
November 15

Family seeks help finding missing Hawaii woman

Hannah Kobayashi, 30, vanished during a layover in Los Angeles while traveling to New York last Friday.
November 15
Hannah Kobayashi, 30, vanished during a layover in Los Angeles while traveling to New York last Friday.
November 15

Onion CEO discusses Infowars purchase and plans for site's future

Ben Collins and gun safety advocate John Feinblatt want to chart a new path.
November 15
The Onion CEO on buying InfoWars: 'This is a really funny moment'
November 15

Malcolm X's family files $100 million lawsuit, claims cover-up of his murder

The Black resistance leader was assassinated in NYC in 1965.
November 15
Malcolm X gestures during a speech at a rally.
November 15

How a beloved Georgia father was gunned down as he dropped off his son at preschool

Rusty Sneiderman was fatally shot outside a Georgia preschool in 2010.
November 15
Rusty Sneiderman was gunned down after dropping his son at preschool.
November 15

Trial for murder of Laken Riley begins

ABC News’ Morgan Norwood reports on the bench trial for Jose Ibarra, the suspect accused of murdering 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus.
November 15
VIDEO: Trial for murder of Laken Riley begins
November 15

Woman arrested for impersonating nurses at LA hospitals

Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, is facing felony charges after she allegedly impersonated a registered nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities,” police said.
November 15
Amanda Leeann Porter, 44, is facing felony charges after she allegedly impersonated a registered nurse at several California hospitals using "a variety of false identities,” police said.
November 15

The Onion CEO on buying InfoWars: 'This is a really funny moment'

ABC News' "Start Here" podcast host Brad Mielke spoke with Ben Collins and John Feinblatt about their plans for the future of InfoWars.
November 15
The Onion CEO on buying InfoWars: 'This is a really funny moment'
November 15

Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares

The execution of Robert Roberson -- whose "shaken baby syndrome" murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny -- will resume.
November 15
The execution of Robert Roberson -- whose "shaken baby syndrome" murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny -- will resume.
November 15

Daniel Penny’s martial arts instructor testifies in subway chokehold death trial

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down the latest testimony in the trial of Daniel Penny, a former Marine charged in the death of Jordan Neely.
November 15
VIDEO: Daniel Penny’s martial arts instructor testifies in subway chokehold death trial
November 15

Woman arrested for impersonating nurses, overseeing hospital patients

Amanda Leeann Porter allegedly impersonated a nurse and oversaw 60 patients.
November 15
Amanda Leeann Porter is seen in this booking photo provided by the Burbank Police Department.
November 15

Taylor Swift superfan gets message from pop superstar

Henry Hinson, 11, caught the attention of the singer’s team for his creativity and kindness.
November 15
Henry Hinson, 11, caught the attention of the singer’s team for his creativity and kindness.
November 15

Robert Roberson's execution can resume, Texas Supreme Court declares

He will be the first person executed based on "shaken baby syndrome."
November 15
Texas lawmakers meet with Robert Roberson at a prison in Livingston, Texas, Sept. 27, 2024.
November 15

Family of Malcolm X files lawsuit over father’s assassination

Attorney Ben Crump held a press conference Friday alleging a conspiracy of the FBI, CIA and NYPD over the death of the civil rights leader.
November 15
Attorney Ben Crump held a press conference Friday alleging a conspiracy of the FBI, CIA and NYPD over the death of the civil rights leader.
November 15

Ohio transgender bathroom ban heads to governor's desk

The governor has vetoed legislation impacting the trans community before.
November 15
Ohio State Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio.
November 15

RFK Jr. as HHS secretary is creating ‘a lot of stress’ in medical community

ABC News medical contributor and epidemiologist Dr. John Brownstein reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet pick.
November 15
VIDEO: RFK Jr. as HHS secretary is creating ‘a lot of stress’ in medical community
November 15

Former champ Mike Tyson to fight YouTuber Jake Paul

The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight takes place Friday night on Netflix. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET.
November 15
The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight takes place Friday night on Netflix. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET.
November 15

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 15
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 15

American Airlines flight narrowly avoids mountain with 'expedited climb'

The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
November 15
The plane had just departed from Honolulu International Airport and was on its way to Los Angeles International Airport.
November 14

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, November 14, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump spoke publicly for the first time since election night; RFK Jr. nominated for Health and Human Services secretary; LA County's incoming D.A. on Menendez Brothers' case.
November 14
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, November 14, 2024
November 14

By the Numbers: Women in the military

A look at the numbers when it comes to women in the U.S. military. President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Defense Department, Pete Hegseth, said "we should not have women in combat roles."
November 14
By the Numbers: Women in the military
November 14

American Airlines plane performs 'expedited climb' to avoid mountain in Hawaii

The FAA is investigating the incident, which occurred Wednesday.
November 14
An American Airlines Airbus A321 ascends for a cross-country flight on September 19, 2024.
November 14

Falling scaffolding plank almost hits pedestrians in Boston

Surveillance footage captured a frightening moment for commuters in Boston last week when a large scaffolding plank came crashing down outside a train station, nearly hitting several people.
November 14
Falling scaffolding plank almost hits pedestrians in Boston
November 14

Trump picks RFK Jr. for HHS secretary, Gaetz reacts to latest allegations

A woman told the House Committee on Ethics that Rep. Matt Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17, according to sources.
November 14
VIDEO: Trump picks RFK Jr. for HHS secretary, Gaetz reacts to latest allegations
November 14

Woman testified to House panel that Gaetz had sex with her when she was 17: Sources

Trump tapped Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to be the new attorney general.
November 14
Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., Feb. 23, 2024.
November 14

Former NFL player charged for allegedly assaulting police on Jan. 6

Leander Antwione Williams was arrested on Thursday.
November 14
A screengrab from a video recording that prosecutors said shows Leander Antwione Williams on the West Plaza on Jan. 6, 2021, at left, and a photograph of Williams found on the NFL's website, at right, included in a criminal complaint.
November 14

Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts

Credit card debt has climbed 8% higher than where it stood a year ago, even while interest rates are dropping.
November 14
Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
November 14

These parts of the Northeast are in extreme drought, according to updated map

Experts discuss how the Northeast will deal with persistent drought.
November 14
An area burns from the Jennings Creek Wildfire, Nov. 13, 2024, in Greenwood Lake, N.Y. An extended drought has helped fuel the Jennings Creek Wildfire on the New York/New Jersey border, which has grown to 5,000 acres across both states.
November 14

Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean: Latest forecast, path

The Atlantic hurricane season does not end until Nov. 30.
November 14
In an aerial view, homes along the Gulf of Mexico are seen after they were destroyed when Hurricane Milton passed through the area in Manasota Key, Fla. Oct. 12, 2024.
November 14

DOJ says 'atrocious' jail conditions in Fulton County violate rights of inmates

A new report found multiple deaths and unsafe conditions for inmates.
November 14
A new report found multiple deaths and unsafe conditions for inmates.
November 14

This county's jail conditions called 'unconstitutional' in new DOJ report

A new report found multiple deaths and unsafe conditions for inmates.
November 14
The Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Aug. 24, 2023.
November 14

Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls

The revenue will enable improvements on the subway, the MTA said.
November 14
Pedestrians cross Delancey Street as congested traffic from Brooklyn enters Manhattan over the Williamsburg Bridge, March 28, 2019, in New York.