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1 dead in Oklahoma as 17 tornadoes reported in 7 states

The most damaging storms hit in Oklahoma.
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Tornado damage is seen in Oklahoma on May 7, 2024.
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Stormy Daniels expected to testify Tuesday in Trump hush money trial

The decision to call Daniels as a witness allows the jury to directly hear from the woman at the center of Donald Trump's criminal trial.
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VIDEO: Stormy Daniels expected to testify today in Trump hush money trial
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Johnny Cash statue coming to US Capitol

Officials plan to install an 8-foot tall statue of musician Johnny Cash later this year.
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Officials plan to install an 8-foot tall statue of musician Johnny Cash later this year.
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Man who lived with mother charged with her murder after police find body in bathtub

The cause and manner of Gentry’s death are currently pending autopsy results.
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Police tape at a crime scene.
May 07

16 tornadoes reported in 6 states

The most destructive storm appeared to have been in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, north of Tulsa, where major damage was reported.
May 07
The most destructive storm appeared to have been in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, north of Tulsa, where major damage was reported.
May 07

Series of bomb threats targeting LGBTQ+ Pride events in Montana deemed to be hoaxes

The tactics are "frequently used to try to dissuade people from participating."
May 07
May 06

Boeing Starliner's first crewed flight launch called off due to stuck valve

The Starliner capsule was preparing to launch from Florida at 10:34 p.m. ET.
May 06
Boeing's Starliner capsule atop an Atlas V rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41, May 4, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.
May 06

Robert Ray on Trump's trial and hush money payment details

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former Donald Trump defense attorney Robert Ray, about Judge Juan Merchan finding Trump in contempt of court.
May 06
VIDEO: Robert Ray on Trump's trial and hush money payment details
May 06

Former Georgia prosecutor Nathan Wade speaks out

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade for the first time since a judge's ruling led to him leaving the election interference case against Trump.
May 06
VIDEO: Former Georgia prosecutor Nathan Wade speaks out
May 06

ABC News Live Prime: Monday, May 6, 2024

Former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade sits down exclusively with ABC News’ Linsey Davis; Israel and Hamas closer to potential cease-fire; rap beef grows between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
May 06
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Monday, May 6, 2024
May 06

Abducted 10-month-old girl has been found, officials say

Police issued an Amber Alert for Eleia Maria Torres last week.
May 06
In this photo released by the New Mexico State Police, Eleia Maria Torres is shown.
May 06

New hope for cease-fire in Gaza

Citizens are celebrating in the streets after Hamas accepted a proposal for a cease-fire. Mick Mulroy joins as we learn more about the deal's terms and the status of the hostages and prisoners.
May 06
VIDEO: New hope for cease-fire in Gaza
May 06

Trump hush money trial moves into 3rd week

Attorney Bernarda Villalona joins the show alongside ABC News' Olivia Rubin, who was in the courtroom Monday.
May 06
VIDEO: Trump hush money trial moves into 3rd week
May 06

Handguns have no place in modern society, says author Dominic Erdozain

Erdozain believes gun policy shifted in the 1980s.
May 06
Dominic Erdozain talks about his new book, "One Nation Under Guns: How Gun Culture Distorts Our History and Threatens Our Democracy."
May 06

3 dead, including child, as Texas flooding eases: 'We are out of the woods now'

Flood watch was in effect for over 20 million in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas.
May 06
In this screen grab from a video, floodwaters are shown in a residential neighborhood in Conroe, Texas, on May 3, 2024.
May 06

4 big takeaways from Day 12 of Trump's hush money trial

Two longtime Trump Organization employees took the stand on Monday.
May 06
Former President Donald Trump and his attorney Todd Blanche (R) attend his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 6, 2024 in New York City.
May 06

'Racist' actions from counterprotesters at Ole Miss prompt investigation

One video captures a counterprotester making monkey noises at a Black woman.
May 06
A neutral campus organizer, center, tries to direct a pro-Palestinian demonstrator away from being so close to a group of counter-protesters at the University of Mississippi, as a campus police officer, right, moves in to help, May 2, 2024, in Oxford, Miss.
May 06

Tornado forecast: NOAA issues 'high risk' alert for intense, long-track tornadoes

Some tornadoes could even last after dark and into the overnight hours.
May 06
A tornado spins as cars pass on U.S. 277, west of Hawley, Texas, May 2, 2024.
May 06

Severe weather impacting Texas, Oklahoma

ABC News' Somara Theodore reports on the relentless rain impacting Texas and tornados hitting Oklahoma. Plus, a look ahead for the next storm on the move.
May 06
VIDEO: Severe weather impacting Texas, Oklahoma
May 06

Former Trump accountant Deborah Tarasoff takes stand in hush money trial

Tarasoff worked as an accounts payable supervisor at The Trump Organization when Michael Cohen submitted invoices in 2017 to be reimbursed for the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
May 06
VIDEO: Former Trump accountant Deborah Tarasoff takes stand in hush money trial
May 06

64 people arrested at UC San Diego pro-Palestinian protests

A local student spoke with ABC News amid the weekslong unrest happening at campuses across the country.
May 06
VIDEO: 64 people arrested at UC San Diego pro-Palestinian protests
May 06

Columbia University cancels commencement following weeks of protests

Students continue to protest as graduation ceremonies get underway amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
May 06
VIDEO: Columbia University cancels commencement following weeks of protests
May 06

Is there a climate change link to deadly, destructive tornadoes?

Spring is bringing multiple tornado outbreaks across the country. ABC News' chief climate correspondent Ginger Zee explains if climate change plays a part.
May 06
VIDEO: Is there a climate change link to deadly, destructive tornadoes?
May 06

How campus protests of the past may inform pro-Palestinian student demonstrations

Demonstrations in the '70s, '80s were launched against university investments.
May 06
Demonstrations in the '70s, '80s were launched against university investments.
May 06

How campus protests of the past may inform pro-Palestinian student demonstrations

Demonstrations in the '70s, '80s were launched against university investments.
May 06
Students supporting the Columbia University sit-in and counter-demonstrating teachers and students engage in a short-lived free-for-all outside Low Library in New York, Apr. 29, 1968.
May 06

Former longtime Trump organization controller delivers crucial testimony

Jurors were shown a paper trail outlining the scheme to repay former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen for the $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
May 06
VIDEO: Former longtime Trump organization controller delivers crucial testimony
May 06

Jurors get ‘rare glimpse’ into The Trump Organization

Former longtime Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney takes the stand Monday in Donald Trump's hush money trial.
May 06
VIDEO: Jurors get ‘rare glimpse’ into The Trump Organization
May 06

‘Intense’ tornadoes expected in Kansas, Oklahoma

The states are still recovering from deadly storms in April.
May 06
VIDEO: ‘Intense’ tornadoes expected in Kansas, Oklahoma
May 06

'Miracle': Pastor credits divine intervention after man pulls gun on him in church

A man was later found fatally shot in the suspect's home, police said.
May 06
A sermon is underway at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, PA, in this screengrab of a video taken on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
May 06

Judge again holds Trump in contempt, threatens jail time

Judge Juan Merchan said that the $1,000 fines per violation "are not serving as a deterrent" and threatened to jail Donald Trump moving forward.
May 06
VIDEO: Judge again holds Trump in contempt, threatens jail time
May 06

Man arrested after allegedly attempting to shoot pastor during sermon

The incident happened at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, shortly after 1:00 p.m. ET, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
May 06
VIDEO: Man arrested after allegedly attempting to shoot pastor during sermon
May 06

Texas recovering from record weekend storm

A 5-year-old boy was killed during the flooding that also led to hundreds being rescued.
May 06
VIDEO: Texas recovering from record weekend storm
May 06

Here are 8 pieces of evidence presented so far in Trump's hush money trial

After two weeks of testimony, jurors have seen over 120 exhibits.
May 06
Donald Trump and David Pecker walking together in the White House colonnade on July 11, 2017.
May 06

Ex-Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade says 'day of reckoning' coming in Trump case

"I have to believe in the case," Wade said in an exclusive sit-down interview.
May 06
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against former president Donald Trump and his allies in their attempt to overturn the state's 2020 election results, in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023.
May 05

14-year-old girl dead, 5 other teens injured in Buffalo shooting: Police

The shooting happened five blocks from a Tops supermarket where a mass shooting left 10 Black people dead and three other people injured on May 14, 2022.
May 05
The shooting happened five blocks from a Tops supermarket where a mass shooting left 10 Black people dead and three other people injured on May 14, 2022.
May 05
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against former president Donald Trump and his allies in their attempt to overturn the state's 2020 election results, in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023.
May 05

Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver

A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson said there was "no threat" to the White House.
May 05
A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson said there was "no threat" to the White House.
May 05

Several people injured after Long Beach night club shooting

Police said, "the suspect(s) fled prior to officers' arrival."
May 05
Police said, "the suspect(s) fled prior to officers' arrival."
May 05

10-month-old abducted by suspect who allegedly killed 2 women: Police

Police issued an Amber Alert for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres.
May 05
Police issued an Amber Alert for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres.
May 05

14-year-old dead, 5 teens hurt, as gunfire erupts near scene of 2022 Buffalo massacre

The victims were outside a house party when they were shot, police said.
May 05
Buffalo police investigate a shooting on May 4, 2024, that left a 14-year-old girl dead and five other teenagers wounded at a parking lot on Jefferson Avenue.
May 05

Several injured in Long Beach shooting, police say

About seven people were injured in California late Saturday, police said.
May 05
Police lights on a street at night.
May 05

Driver killed as vehicle crashes at 'high rate of speed' into White House gate

There was "no threat" to the White House after the crash, officials said.
May 05
May 04

Army sergeant arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot against 4 people: Police

Jeremiah Peikert, 30, was arrested on Thursday by Connecticut State Police.
May 04
In this booking photo released by Connecticut State Police, Jeremiah Peikert is shown.
May 04

Zebra on the run for nearly a week in Washington found in woods

The female mare, named Shug, was one of four zebras that escaped on April 28.
May 04
Missing zebra that was on the run for six days in Washington state captured.
May 04

Timeline: How pro-Palestinian protests unfolded on college campuses across the US

Protests and activism began in the days and months after the Oct. 7 attack.
May 04
Pro-Palestinian supporters continue to demonstrate with a protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University on April 29, 2024, in New York City.
May 04

Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma

Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 04
Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 04

How electronic warfare is affecting civilians and aviation

A commercial flight in the Middle East was accidentally GPS spoofed.
May 04
May 04

Saint Augustine's University teachers have not been paid, risks being shut down

Saint Augustine's University is $32 million in debt as faculty goes unpaid.
May 04
Saint Augustine's University accreditation appeal was denied.
May 03

Jurors hear recording of Trump and Cohen allegedly discussing hush money payment

Cohen secretly recorded the conversation, which lasts about two minutes.
May 03
Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court before his trial in New York, on May 3, 2024.