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Rise in homeowners vs. squatters incidents prompts action from lawmakers

Florida passed a law allowing squatters to be criminally charged.
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Florida has passed a law cracking down on illegal squatting.
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Total solar eclipse 2024: Path, time and the best places to view

In the U.S., 31 million people already live inside the path of totality.
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People view the solar eclipse at 'Top of the Rock' observatory at Rockefeller Center, Aug. 21, 2017 in New York City.
March 28

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, March 28, 2024

U.S. Navy sends cranes to refloat cargo ship that took down Baltimore bridge; so-called “Crypto King” sentenced to 25 years; the women taking over NYC’s Diamond District.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, March 28, 2024
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ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
March 28

By The Numbers: Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing

A look at the numbers behind Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence for defrauding users of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX.
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VIDEO: By The Numbers: Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing
March 28

TikTalk: @katvoltage on being the first Mexican-born woman in space

ABC News Phil Lipof speaks with electrical engineer Katya Echazarreta about becoming the first Mexican-born woman in space as part of Space for Humanity's Citizen Astronaut Program.
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VIDEO: TikTalk: @katvoltage on being the first Mexican-born woman in space
March 28

What comes next after sentencing of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with ABC News legal contributor Kim Wehle about the judge giving Bankman-Fried a 25-year sentence and what happens to the victims now.
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VIDEO: What comes next after sentencing of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried
March 28

The complicated task of clearing the Key Bridge from the river

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with Natalie Simpson, a professor at the University of Buffalo, about what comes next in re-floating and removing the ship that crashed into the Key Bridge.
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VIDEO: The complicated task of clearing the Key Bridge from the river
March 28

Fertility in America | Rebecca Jarvis Reporting

Rebecca Jarvis reports on the state of fertility in America: from egg freezing and IVF to surrogacy and the ways people are preserving fertility and overcoming unexplained infertility.
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VIDEO: Fertility in America | Rebecca Jarvis Reporting
March 28

Women take over NYC’s Diamond District

In the cutthroat world of selling and buying diamonds and watches in NYC’s Diamond District, Kerri Lavine and Julia Azeroual show us what it’s like making an impact in the male-dominated field.
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VIDEO: Women take over NYC’s Diamond District
March 28

Urgent recovery efforts in Baltimore bridge collapse continue

New lawsuit reveals more shocking accusations against Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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VIDEO: Urgent recovery efforts in Baltimore bridge collapse continue
March 28

Biden administration approves $60 million in emergency funding for bridge costs

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore gives an update on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse recovery.
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VIDEO: Biden administration approves $60 million in emergency funding for bridge costs
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Latest developments on Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore

Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) joins the Big Story.
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VIDEO: Latest developments on Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore
March 28

Police say an ex-employee led police on a slow-speed chase of a stolen front-loader

Footage released by Georgia authorities shows a man being arrested on suspicion of stealing a front-loader from his former employer after leading police on a slow-speed chase.
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VIDEO: Police say an ex-employee led police on a slow-speed chase of a stolen front-loader
March 28

Harvard library removes book bound with human skin after 90 years

The skin-bound version of "Des destinées de l’âme" was at Harvard since 1934.
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Arsène Houssaye’s "Des destinées de l’âme" was published in 1879 and was bound in human skin by Dr. Ludovic Bouland.
March 28

Baltimore bridge collapse: What to know about the victims killed

The bodies of two workers were recovered. Four remain missing.
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Maynor Yasir Suazo Sandoval is seen here in an undated file photo.
March 28

The latest on the deadly Illinois stabbing spree

A 22-year-old suspect was arrested in the incident that left four people dead.
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Police stand in the street after a stabbing incident on Cleveland Avenue on March 27, 2024, in Rockford Ill.
March 28

US Coast Guard searching for Marine who went missing off Puerto Rico beach

Samuel Wanjiru was in distress while swimming in high surf, authorities said.
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Authorities search for a man who went missing after going into the water off the area of La Pared in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, March 28, 2024.
March 28

Stabbing spree leaves 4 dead in Illinois

A stabbing spree that left four people in Rockford, Illinois, including a postal worker, began when the suspect became paranoid his friend had laced his marijuana with narcotics.
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VIDEO: Stabbing spree leaves 4 dead in Illinois
March 28

Trump attends wake of NYPD officer

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday attended the wake of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop this week in Queens.
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Former President Donald Trump on Thursday attended the wake of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop this week in Queens.
March 28

55% of Americans now oppose Israel's military action in Gaza, polling shows

The approval number is a sharp decline compared to late last year.
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A picture taken from Rafah shows smoke billowing during Israeli bombardment over Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on Feb. 11, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group.
March 28

NYC plans to test gun scanners in subway system amid increased crime

There is a 90-day waiting period before the program can start, the city said.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announces a gun scanner pilot program at the Fulton Street subway station, March 28, 2024.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says state will do a full evaluation of all critical bridges

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge could cost as much as $4 billion and took the lives of six people.
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VIDEO: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says state will do a full evaluation of all critical bridges
March 28

Horrific stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing spree Wednesday afternoon that left four people dead.
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VIDEO: Horrific stabbing spree in Rockford, Illinois
March 28

Disgraced crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years, must pay $11 billion

The disgraced FTX founder was sentenced Thursday following his fraud conviction.
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Former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces fraud charges over the collapse of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, walks outside the Manhattan federal court in New York City, U.S. March 30, 2023.
March 28

MyPillow faces eviction from warehouse, but Mike Lindell says firm's in 'great shape'

Lindell says he's spent millions on claims regarding voting machine security.
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In this Feb. 28, 2019, file photo, Mike Lindell, president and chief executive officer of My Pillow Inc., speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md.
March 28

More than half of Colorado River waters used in crop irrigation: Study 

The study, published in Nature Portfolio Journals, says irrigated agriculture is responsible for 74% of direct human uses of the Colorado River water.
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The study, published in Nature Portfolio Journals, says irrigated agriculture is responsible for 74% of direct human uses of the Colorado River water.
March 28

ICE arrests 216 unauthorized migrants in nationwide drug crackdown

The noncitizens from 28 countries were apprehended for various crimes, including drug possession and drug trafficking, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced.
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The noncitizens from 28 countries were apprehended for various crimes, including drug possession and drug trafficking, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced.
March 28

Baltimore bridge collapse timeline: Inside the cargo ship collision

"The whole bridge just fell down," a law enforcement officer radioed dispatch.
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An emergency marine boat with divers and a police boat work near the collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 27, 2024 after the Dali cargo vessel crashed into it, in Baltimore yesterday.
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Police investigating deadly Rockford, Illinois, stabbing spree

Questions remain after authorities say a man went on a violent rampage in a residential neighborhood in Northern Illinois Wednesday afternoon, killing four people and wounding seven.
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Questions remain after authorities say a man went on a violent rampage in a residential neighborhood in Northern Illinois Wednesday afternoon, killing four people and wounding seven.
March 28

Prosecutors say Trump team trying to 'rewrite indictment' in bid to toss Georgia case

The judge did not make a ruling at the end of arguments in Thursday's hearing.
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Attorney Steve Sadow, representing former US President Donald Trump, speaks during a hearing on a motion to dismiss the election interference charges against Trump, at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 28, 2024, in Atlanta.
March 28

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

The disgraced former FTX CEO must forfeit $11 billion that the government can use to compensate victims.
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VIDEO: Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
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This is where all the water from the Colorado River is going

The Colorado River has about 19% less volume than in the year 2000.
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Lake Mead behind Hoover Dam, Nev., April 3, 2023.
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How to safely view an eclipse

Three experts show the best and safest ways to view the upcoming eclipse. 
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How to safely view an eclipse
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New details on moments before Baltimore bridge collapse

New video has been released of the moments before a cargo ship hit a Baltimore bridge.
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VIDEO: New details on moments before Baltimore bridge collapse
March 28

Judge hears final arguments to dismiss election fraud case against Trump

Trump's lawyers argued his comments for election officials to find votes was protected under free speech.
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VIDEO: Judge hears final arguments to dismiss election fraud case against Trump
March 28

Sean Combs investigation: New images show aftermath of federal agents search

An inside look at the aftermath of the raids inside Sean “Diddy” Combs’ homes. ABC’s Victor Oquendo has the latest.
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VIDEO: Sean Combs investigation: New images show aftermath of federal agents search
March 28

TikTok users share reports of being punched in the face while walking in NYC

ABC News correspondent Reena Roy and retired Maryland police officer Sonia Pruitt comment on recent assaults in NYC reported by female TikTok users.
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VIDEO: TikTok users share reports of being punched in the face while walking in NYC
March 28

Investigation underway into Utah women’s basketball team allegations

An investigation is underway after members of the University of Utah women's basketball team claim they were racially harassed while in Idaho for the March Madness tournament.
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VIDEO: Investigation underway into Utah women’s basketball team allegations
March 28

7 states under flood watches as storm brings heavy rain to East Coast

The storm already brought flooding, hail and snow to parts of the U.S.
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People walk in the street during heavy rain in New York, March 23, 2024.
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
March 28
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
March 28

Former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried set for sentencing

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced for a multibillion-dollar fraud scheme.
March 28
VIDEO: Former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried set for sentencing
March 28

Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced Thursday for financial fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced Thursday for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.
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Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced Thursday for orchestrating what prosecutors have called one of the biggest financial frauds in American history.
March 28

Powerball jackpot jumps to $935 million after no match for Wednesday's numbers

Saturday's jackpot balloons to $935 million with a cash value of $449.7 million.
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Powerball tickets are seen at a liquor store, in Washington, July 19, 2023.
March 27

4 dead, 1 in critical condition after Illinois stabbings; suspect in custody

Rockford police say this is a multi-jurisdictional crime scene.
March 27
Suspect in custody after multiple individuals were stabbed in Rockford, IL, on Wednesday afternoon.
March 27

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

NTSB details hazardous material aboard cargo ship that brought down Baltimore bridge; women fighting back against rise of femicides in Turkey; Drake helps reopen Art Carnival in Los Angeles.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
March 27
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
March 27

Understanding the raids on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ estates

ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire about the raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ estates and what federal agents were potentially looking for.
March 27
VIDEO: Understanding the raids on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ estates
March 27

Challenges ahead after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

ABC News’ Trevor Ault speaks with retired Coast Guard captains Ed Page and Steve White about authorities’ next steps after the bridge collapse, and measures to prevent future collisions.
March 27
VIDEO: Challenges ahead after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
March 27

By The Numbers: Baltimore supply chain takes a hit

A look at the numbers behind the Port of Baltimore’s economic importance and how its closure will impact jobs and the moving of goods.
March 27
VIDEO: By The Numbers: Baltimore supply chain takes a hit