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Strongest hurricanes to hit the US mainland and other storm records
Here's a look at the most powerful storms to hit the US mainland.
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Man and his dog rescued from boat 25 miles out to sea as Hurricane Helene approached
The 36-foot sailboat started taking on water and left them both stranded.
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ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, September 26, 2024
ABC News Live has coverage across Florida as Category 4 Hurricane Helene makes landfall near Perry, in the Big Bend area; the state faces rain, strong wind and severe flooding.
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Hurricane Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 storm
Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shares updates on Hurricane Helene
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis shared updates after Hurricane Helene slammed into northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm Thursday night.
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Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election
Special counsel Jack Smith was tapped in late 2022 to oversee the investigation.
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Newsmax reaches settlement with Smartmatic regarding 2020 election claims
The cable news channel reached a settlement with voting machine company.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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Students learn to tackle food waste, hunger through school program
ABC News' Ginger Zee reports on an elementary school in Atlanta where students are tackling food waste and hunger issues through a composting program.
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By the Numbers: Hurricane damage and recovery over the years
A look at the numbers behind hurricane destruction, as hurricanes have caused the most death and damage of all weather disasters in our country's history.
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California deputy saves 12-year-old child with Down syndrome from burning home
The fire broke out at a residence in in Orosi, California.
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Alabama executes Alan Eugene Miller with nitrogen gas for 1999 killings
Alabama carried out the second-ever nitrogen gas execution in the U.S. Thursday.
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Eric Adams becomes first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted
Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday. Plus, Meta Inc. unveils a "glimpse of the future."
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NASA disagreed with how OceanGate wanted to invoke the agency: Titan hearing witness
NASA said it provided remote consultation to OceanGate on a mockup sub.
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How climate change is making Florida's Big Bend more vulnerable to tropical threats
The topography of Florida's Gulf Coast makes it susceptible to storm surge.
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Residents brace as Hurricane Helene races toward Florida
The storm is expected to hammer parts of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. Tallahassee, Florida, Mayor John Dailey joins the show as locals prepare for the worst.
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Biden administration announces new actions against gun violence
The executive order directs federal agencies to study how schools can conduct active shooter drills without further traumatizing students.
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Hurricane Helene bears down on Florida as Category 3
National Hurricane Center Director Mike Brennan discusses some of his biggest concerns as Helene heads toward Florida.
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Judges press New York AG as Trump appeals his $454M fraud judgment
Trump's lawyers presented arguments before a New York appeals court Thursday.
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Special counsel files sealed court brief supporting his Jan. 6 case against Trump
The brief seeks to justify Smith's superseding indictment against Trump.
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Criminal charges coming in alleged Iranian hack of Trump campaign emails: Sources
Iranians allegedly accessed data and files from the accounts of Trump advisers.
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Helene gets stronger, now a Category 3 hurricane
ABC News' Ginger Zee has a live update from St. Petersburg, Florida, on Hurricane Helene. The storm is barreling toward Florida's Gulf Coast and is expected to make landfall Thursday night.
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California deputy runs into burning home to save child
A Tulare County deputy ran into a burning home to rescue a 12-year-old child with Down syndrome trapped inside.
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Every county in Florida under state of emergency as Hurricane Helene approaches
Gainesville, Florida, Mayor Harvey Ward explained how he is urging residents to be prepared for a possible storm surge despite being inland.
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Safety Harbor mayor pleads with residents to heed hurricane warnings
Safety Harbor, Florida, Mayor Joe Ayoub urged residents in evacuation zones to get out until Hurricane Helene passes.
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Some Millennials and Gen Zers are trying to retire early. A look at the FIRE
ABC's Tim Pulliam reports on the "Financial Independence Retire Early," or FIRE, movement that focuses on extreme saving and investing in order to retire earlier than traditional methods might allow.
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Judge to weigh motion to dismiss case against 'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez
Gutierrez was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the on-set shooting.
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How to get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Americans can order free tests for the third year in a row ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season.
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Delayed SpaceX launch expected on Saturday
SpaceX and NASA delayed the mission due to Hurricane Helene.
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New failures revealed at House hearing on Trump assassination attempt
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the hearing led by a committee investigating the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Who is NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams?
The former New York City councilmember would be next in line if Eric Adams resigns as New York City mayor.
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Timeline: Hunter Biden under legal, political scrutiny
Prosecutors have been investigating the president's son since 2018.
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Hunter Biden's sentencing on gun charges pushed back 1 more week
The president's son will be sentenced on firearm charges on Dec. 12.
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Giuliani permanently disbarred from practicing law in District of Columbia
The former NYC mayor is disbarred over his efforts related to the 2020 election.
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Tampa mayor most concerned about storm surge from Hurricane Helene
Mayor Jane Castor discusses how her city is preparing for the “rapid influx of water” ahead of landfall.
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National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Red Cross preparing for Hurricane Helene emergency response
Evan Peterson, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, says his organization has 360 disaster-trained volunteers ready to assist.
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Hurricane Helene will bring ‘significant impacts,’ Gov. DeSantis says
The Florida governor gives updates on the latest path of the Category 2 storm and the damage that could follow.
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Strongest hurricanes to hit the US mainland and other storm records
Here's a look at the most powerful storms to hit the US mainland.
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What to know about storm surge as Hurricane Helene nears Florida
Storm surge could reach 15 to 20 feet in the Florida Panhandle.
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How Mayor Adams spent Wednesday before being indicted by a federal grand jury
How Mayor Adams spent Wednesday before being indicted by a federal grand jury.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams' phone seized after indictment: Sources
Adams called it an "entirely false" indictment.
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September 26
FBI warns scammers are posing as landowners to sell properties to unsuspecting buyers
Authorities are warning landowners and real estate agents to be on the lookout.
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September 26
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal probe: A timeline of corruption probe
Eric Adams became the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted.
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A Vietnam War pilot vanished over 50 years ago. His remains have just been identified
Forrester will finally be buried on Oct. 7 in Arlington National Cemetery.
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September 26
Los Angeles bus hijacker who left 1 dead identified
He has been charged with murder and is being held on a $2 million bail.
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ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Tracking Hurricane Helene as it's poised to make landfall in Florida; presidential candidates give dueling messages on the economy; Courtney B. Vance on newest project.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal probe: A timeline of corruption investigation
Adams was indicted following months of investigations.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by federal grand jury: Sources
Mayor Eric Adams made a statement and claimed he is innocent of the charges that have not yet been unsealed.
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Man threw explosive device inside courthouse on day of arraignment: Undersheriff
Five people were injured in the explosion, authorities said.
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