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Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war spread nationwide

Students across the U.S. are making their voices heard in response to America's involvement in the Israel-Hamas war. Plus, jurors hear dramatic testimony in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case.
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VIDEO: Campus protests over Israel-Hamas war spread nationwide
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Pro-Palestinian protests continue across college campuses

Despite hundreds of arrests at pro-Palestinian protests and demonstrations, students and supporters show no sign of retreat. Our panel addresses balancing free speech and student safety.
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VIDEO: Pro-Palestinian protests continue across college campuses
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Ex-cop suspected of murders found with gunshot wound; abducted child safe, police say

The child he was accused of abducting has been found safe.
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Elias Huizar is wanted for killing his ex-wife and girlfriend in West Richland, Wash., on Monday, April 22, 2024.
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Top 3 takeaways from Day 6 of Trump's hush money trial

David Pecker testified about his catch-and-kill arrangement with Trump.
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Former  President Donald Trump appears in Manhattan Supreme Court  in New York City, April 23 2024.
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Douglas C-54 plane crashes near river in Fairbanks, Alaska

Two people were on board the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Two people were on board the plane, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Trump blasts gag order in hush money trial

After a very contentious gag order hearing Tuesday morning, Donald Trump claimed he is being prevented from defending himself when people talk about him.
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VIDEO: Trump blasts gag order in hush money trial
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Douglas C-54 plane crashes near river in Fairbanks, Alaska

Two people were on board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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The Alaska State Troopers and local, state, and federal partners are responding to a plane crash on the Tanana River near Kallenberg Road in Fairbanks, Alaska, April 23, 2024.
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Students at NYU, Yale, other colleges face arrests amid pro-Palestinian protests

Hundreds have been arrested amid student protests nationwide.
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NYPD officers detain pro-Palestinian students and protesters who had set up an encampment on the campus of New York University to protest the Israel-Hamas war, in New York on April 22, 2024.
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More couples sue IVF clinic, alleging staff implanted 'dead' embryos: Lawsuit

The embryos were allegedly exposed to lethal amounts of a caustic agent.
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In this undated photo, Brooke Berger, 37 (right), and Bennett Hardy, 33 (left), from Fullerton, Calif., said Ovation Fertility clinic knowingly implanted non-viable embryos after a laboratory accident.
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Kidnapping suspect arrested after doorbell camera shows woman carried away

A kidnapping suspect has been arrested after video on an Oregon home security camera appeared to show a woman being carried away against her will.
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A kidnapping suspect has been arrested after video on an Oregon home security camera appeared to show a woman being carried away against her will.
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Secret Service prepares for if Trump is jailed for contempt in hush money case

Judge Merchan on Tuesday reserved decision after a contentious hearing.
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Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 23, 2024 in New York City.
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DOJ announces settlement with Larry Nassar victims

The Justice Department has settled a claim that the FBI mishandled the case against the former USA Gymnastics team doctor for $139 million.
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VIDEO: DOJ announces settlement with Larry Nassar victims
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Trump responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade, Biden says

President Joe Biden addressed the impending abortion ban in Florida during his speech in Tampa. He says voters will hold Donald Trump accountable for overturning abortion rights.
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VIDEO: Trump responsible for overturning Roe v. Wade, Biden says
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Video released of person of interest in fatal police officer shooting

"If you see this individual, DO NOT APPROACH! Call 911," police said.
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Chicago police have released videos of a person of interest in the fatal April 21, 2024, shooting of Chicago Police Officer Luis M. Huesca.
April 23

Man kills wife, 3 kids in murder-suicide mass shooting: Police

"Those children were hunted down," police said.
April 23
"Those children were hunted down," police said.
April 23

Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling tracked to facilities in Southeast Asia

An ABC News investigation offers a rare glimpse into the plastic waste trade.
April 23
Malaysian anti-plastics advocate Pua Lay Peng searching through a burning dumpsite outside a plastic facility near her hometown of Jenjarom, Malaysia.
April 23

Police searching for suspect who allegedly killed ex-wife and girlfriend

Police are warning the public that the suspect is "armed" and "dangerous," and is "likely to commit more crimes."
April 23
Police are warning the public that the suspect is "armed" and "dangerous," and is "likely to commit more crimes."
April 23

Oregon police arrest suspect in kidnapping case

The victim was found safe after her kidnapping was caught on a home security camera.
April 23
VIDEO: Oregon police arrest suspect in kidnapping case
April 23

Trump's hush money trial wraps up Day 2 of witness testimony

Additionally, Donald Trump addressed reporters regarding gag order violations.
April 23
VIDEO: Trump's hush money trial wraps up day two of witness testimony
April 23

Woman who crashed car into birthday party charged with murder

Marshella Chidester was allegedly driving under the influence when she drove into a building hosting a birthday party, authorities said.
April 23
Marshella Chidester was allegedly driving under the influence when she drove into a building hosting a birthday party, authorities said.
April 23

Woman charged after allegedly crashing car into birthday party, killing 2 young kids

An 8-year-old girl and her 4-year-old brother were killed in Saturday's crash.
April 23
Marshella Chidester, 66, appears at her arraignment, April 23, 2024.
April 23

Nationwide Amber Alert issued after ex-cop kills girlfriend, ex-wife; abducts child

Elias Huizar is considered armed and dangerous, according to Washington State Patrol, adding he is "likely to commit more crimes."
April 23
VIDEO: Nationwide Amber Alert issued after ex-cop kills girlfriend, ex-wife; abducts child
April 23

Protests over the war in Gaza grow at college campuses

Some of the most notable universities in the country are working to deescalate protests that have led to dozens of arrests.
April 23
VIDEO: Protests over the war in Gaza grow at college campuses
April 23

Surveillance video released in connection with Chicago cop killing

Police say the video shows a person of interest in the killing of Officer Luis Huesca.
April 23
Police say the video shows a person of interest in the killing of Officer Luis Huesca.
April 23

This keystone tree species in the greater Yellowstone region is in decline

A critical species to the ecosystem is facing a variety of threats.
April 23
The Grand Teton National Park Vegetation Branch is embarking upon a multiyear effort to plant whitebark pine seeds.
April 23

Man kills wife, 3 kids in mass shooting; 10-year-old survivor calls 911

"Those children were hunted down," police said.
April 23
Five people were found dead in a home in Oklahoma City, Okla., April 22, 2024.
April 23

David Pecker says he’s ‘had a great relationship with Mr. Trump over the years'

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is testifying in Donald Trump's criminal trial.
April 23
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April 23

‘Baseball-sized’ hail expected to hit the heartland

People from Texas to South Carolina anticipate possible severe weather, including hail and damaging winds, to ramp up in the coming days.
April 23
VIDEO: ‘Baseball-sized’ hail expected to hit the heartland
April 23

Tense hearing on contempt ends without ruling in Trump hush money trial

At the end of a combative hearing, Judge Juan Merchan said he would not rule from the bench on the district attorney’s contempt motion.
April 23
VIDEO: Tense hearing on contempt ends without ruling in Trump hush money trial
April 23

Patients scramble as shortage of popular weight loss drugs deepens

Doctors say manufacturers are having a hard time keeping up with the demand.
April 23
VIDEO: Patients scramble as shortage of popular weight loss drugs deepens
April 23

Trump speaks ahead of gag order hearing

Former President Donald Trump addressed Joe Biden's response to university protests over the war in Gaza.
April 23
VIDEO: Trump speaks ahead of gag order hearing
April 23

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 23
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 23

Why Lahaina was once considered ‘Venice of the Pacific’

Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
April 23
Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
April 23

How communities came together after Nashville tornado

Cesar Bautista discusses how immigrant communities helped one another after the December storm.
April 23
Cesar Bautista discusses how immigrant communities helped one another after the December storm.
April 23

Long history of Pajaro levee in California

Monterey County board supervisor Glenn Church details the breached levee that caused massive flooding in March 2023.
April 23
Monterey County board supervisor Glenn Church details the breached levee that caused massive flooding in March 2023.
April 23

Kidnapping suspect arrested after home security camera shows woman carried away

The suspect and victim knew each other, police said. The victim is safe.
April 23
A woman and man are seen during what police describe as a possible kidnapping in this screengrab from a video taken by a home-security camera in Hillsboro, Ore., on April 21, 2024.
April 23

Brittney Griner opens up about Russian detention in exclusive '20/20' special

The WNBA star shared her story in an exclusive interview with Robin Roberts.
April 23
Brittney Griner speaks with Robin Roberts during an interview with ABC News.
April 23

Trump faces contempt of court finding if judge determines he violated gag order

Prosecutors say Trump violated the limited gag order in his hush money case.
April 23
Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 23, 2024 in New York City.
April 23

Judge declares mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing unarmed migrant

A judge has declared a mistrial in the criminal case against Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border, the court confirmed.
April 23
A judge has declared a mistrial in the criminal case against 75-year-old Arizona rancher George Alan Kelly, accused of fatally shooting a migrant on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border, the court confirmed Monday night.
April 23

Luxury bag designer jailed for wildlife smuggling, making bags from protected species

The smuggled bags were made of protected caiman and python species.
April 23
Photo is of handbags designed by Nancy Gonzalez and displayed in the Gzuniga Ltd. showroom. Photo is from Exhibit 3 to the government’s reply to objections to presentence report and sentencing memorandum in United States v. Gzuniga Ltd., et al., case number 22-CR-20170.
April 23

Karen, the 'beloved' ostrich at Topeka Zoo, dies after swallowing zoo staffer's keys

"She was not just an animal; she was a beloved member of our community."
April 23
Karen, a “vibrant and beloved” ostrich who made her home at the Topeka Zoo has died after swallowing a zoo staffer’s set of keys, zoo officials said.
April 23

Sins of the Father

A man finds himself in the crosshairs of an hours long interrogation as detectives seek to unlock decades of deadly family secrets after the deaths of his wife and son.
April 23
VIDEO: Sins of the Father
April 22

Ship that hit bridge was 'unseaworthy' when it left, city claims

The ship's owner has argued that it shouldn't be held liable for the crash.
April 22
In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
April 22

Protests engulf Columbia University and other campuses with encampments, arrests

Columbia University’s classes have gone virtual amid the ongoing protests.
April 22
A pro-Israeli counter protestor holds up a sign as demonstrators gather outside of Columbia University to demand a ceasefire and the end of Israeli attacks on Gaza, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, during a protest in New York, April 20, 2024.
April 22

ABC News Live Prime: Monday, April 22, 2024

Opening arguments and first testimony begin in Donald Trump's criminal trial; tensions reach a tipping point at Columbia University; exploring the possibilities of Earthships.
April 22
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Monday, April 22, 2024
April 22

By The Numbers: TikTok

A look at the numbers behind the popularity of TikTok and the legislation that could potentially ban the app.
April 22
VIDEO: By The Numbers: TikTok
April 22

ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, April 22, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 22
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, April 22, 2024
April 22

Activist Freya Aspinall on the importance of returning animals to the wild

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with activist and model Freya Aspinall on her family's organization – the Aspinall Foundation – and their mission of rewilding animals.
April 22
VIDEO: Activist Freya Aspinall on the importance of returning animals to the wild
April 22

Former Trump chief of staff on possibility ongoing trial could help Trump

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former RNC Chair and White House Chief of Staff to President Trump, Reince Priebus, after the first day of the Trump trial.
April 22
VIDEO: Former Trump chief of staff on possibility ongoing trial could help Trump
April 22

Prosecutors call first witness in Trump's hush money trial

Plus, ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with ABC News Legal Analyst Kim Wehle about opening statements in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.
April 22
VIDEO: Prosecutors call first witness in Trump's hush money trial