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ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, May 9, 2024

Severe weather spawns tornadoes across six states; Asian American activists look to get out the vote for this year's election; docuseries chronicles the history of "Black Twitter."
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May 09

Defense attorney analyzes final day of Stormy Daniels' testimony in Trump trial

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala about Stormy Daniels' detailed testimony and how Donald Trump's lawyers attacked her credibility on cross-examination.
May 09
VIDEO: Defense attorney analyzes final day of Stormy Daniels' testimony in Trump trial
May 09

Man charged with attempted murder in apparent 'racially motivated' shooting: Sheriff

The victim was hospitalized in critical condition with gunshot wounds.
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John P. Shadbar is a police booking photo.
May 09

Mother of US airman calls for justice after he was killed by deputy in his own home

Released body camera footage appears to show the airman had a gun in his hand.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson was shot in his home by a Florida sheriff's deputy. Body camera footage appears to show Fortson had a gun in his hand at the time of the shooting.
May 09

New York nurse accused of falsifying children's vaccine records

Sandra Miceli, from Webster, was fined $55,000 by the state health department.
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Sandra Miceli, from Webster, was fined $55,000 by the state health department.
May 09

2 skiers dead in Utah avalanche; 1 digs himself out: Police

The skiers went missing on Lone Peak, near Salt Lake City, officials said.
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Search underway for 3 skiers missing in Utah avalanche on Lone Peak, May 9, 2024.
May 09

Kansas man pleads guilty to helping steal Jackie Robinson statue

Ricky Alderete, 45, pleaded guilty to helping steal the statue in January.
May 09
A bronze statue of legendary baseball pioneer Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kan., Jan. 25, 2024.
May 09

Tornadoes strike across 7 states with more severe weather on the way

Severe weather is forecast for Thursday across the entire South.
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John Bernhardt searches for his belongings outside his storm-damaged home Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Columbia, Tenn.
May 09

2 skiers dead in Utah avalanche, another rescued, police say

The skiers are believed to have been buried by an avalanche in the backcountry, according to police.
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The skiers are believed to have been buried by an avalanche in the backcountry, according to police.
May 09

4-year-old killed, 4 family members injured in targeted shooting: Sheriff

Thirty rounds were found at the scene, authorities said.
May 09
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office released images of two suspects sought in a shooting that occurred in San Antonio on May 8, 2024.
May 09

Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks screech to a halt in Egypt

Delegations for both sides left Cairo with no agreement on when or if talks will resume. Also, Donald Trump’s legal team denied another push for mistrial.
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Donald Trump's legal team takes 2nd shot at mistrial

The new mistrial motion came on a day where four witnesses including Stormy Daniels took the stand. Attorney Bernarda Villalona was inside the courtroom today. She has details.
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6 big takeaways from Day 14 of Trump's hush money trial

Stormy Daniels concluded nearly seven hours of dramatic testimony.
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Former President Donald Trump watches as Stormy Daniels is questioned by defense attorney Susan Necheles during his criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 9, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
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In this undated photo, Trevor Bickford, who has been charged with attempted murder for attacking New York City police officers on New Year's Eve near Times Square, is shown.
May 09

3 skiers missing in Utah avalanche, search underway: Police

The skiers went missing on Lone Peak, near Salt Lake City, officials said.
May 09
The skiers went missing on Lone Peak, near Salt Lake City, officials said.
May 09

With suicides rising in Hawaii, organizations try to help locals mental health

Mental health expert says it’s hard to be well on Maui right now.
May 09
VIDEO: Maui 808: New beginnings in the New Year
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Man charged in alleged racially motivated shooting in Illinois 

Witnesses said the alleged gunman shot the victim multiple times, then barricaded himself in his home, according to the Wills County Sheriff’s Office.
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Witnesses said the alleged gunman shot the victim multiple times, then barricaded himself in his home, according to the Wills County Sheriff’s Office.
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Parents hope story of daughter’s death after consuming beverage will help others

Panera denied wrongdoing in deaths, health issues alleged by some consumers.
May 09
VIDEO:  Panera to phase out Charged Lemonades after families file lawsuits due to deaths
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The cost of student loan borrowing is poised to reach a 16-year high

The interest rate on a federal undergraduate student loan is expected to climb to 6.5% in July, according to financial-aid expert Mark Kantrowit.
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The cost of student loan borrowing is poised to reach a 16-year high
May 09

7-foot shark bites 24-year-old who fell into water in the Bahamas

Marlin Wakeman was working on a boat docked in a Bahamas marina.
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Shark bite victim Marlin Wakeman addresses reporters at St. Mary’s Medical Center, May 9, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
May 09

Stormy Daniels' testimony concludes in Trump hush money trial

Prosecutors have now called Rebecca Manochio, a bookkeeper working The Trump Organization, to testify.
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VIDEO: Stormy Daniels' testimony concludes in Trump hush money trial
May 09

$400 pineapple becomes available in the US

Only 5,000 of the Rubyglow pineapples are made available each year.
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Judge denies Trump defense team’s motion for a mistrial

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign used Stormy Daniel’s testimony in a fundraising email to supporters.
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Trump defense team attempts to fast-track challenge to limited gag order

Former President Donald Trump’s legal team argues that the order is unconstitutional as it violates his right to free speech.
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VIDEO: Trump defense team attempts to fast-track challenge to limited gag order
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 09

Deputy who fatally shot Florida airman had wrong apartment, lawyer says

Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was in his off-base apartment when the shooting happened on May 3.
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Senior Airman Roger Fortson, 23, was in his off-base apartment when the shooting happened on May 3.
May 09

Here's what legal experts say Stormy Daniels' testimony could mean for Trump

"All it does, in my opinion, is show the jury how weak the case is."
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Stormy Daniels is questioned by prosecutor Susan Hoffinger before Justice Juan Merchan during former President Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 7, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
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3 children, 2 adults in critical condition in San Antonio shooting

All of the victims -- two adults and three children -- are in critical condition, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said at a media briefing.
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All of the victims -- two adults and three children -- are in critical condition, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said at a media briefing.
May 09

TikTok to automatically label AI-generated content 

The social media giant said the goal is to combat misinformation.
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TikTok can be seen on the display of a smartphone.
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Family speaks out on $3.8 million settlement following deacon's death after tasing

Arnitra Hollman told "GMA3" the settlement "will never value my father’s life."
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Atlanta deacon Johnny Hollman is pictured in an undated photo.
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Grandfather pays homeless woman $20 to watch granddaughter so he could go to bar

The woman took the child to a store while he went into a bar for four hours.
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May 08

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Tornadoes rip through the heartland, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Johnson fails, latest on the rebuilding efforts in Maui 9 months after the devastating wildfires
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Former Georgia prosecutor on court's decision to keep Fani Willis on Trump case

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with former Georgia prosecutor Chris Timmons about a Georgia appeals court hearing Donald Trump's request to disqualify Fani Willis from the election interference case.
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VIDEO: Former Georgia prosecutor on court's decision to keep Fani Willis on Trump case
May 08

Maui 808: Olakino

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports from Maui, where those touched by the deadly and devastating wildfires try to rebuild their spirits after losing homes and loved ones.
May 08
VIDEO: Maui 808: Olakino
May 08

Civil rights leaders eulogize Ohio man who died last month while in police custody

Body camera footage shows he was handcuffed and left face down on the floor.
May 08
Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump spoke at the funeral of Frank Tyson, an Ohio man who died of while in police custody in April.
May 08

50 million Americans under severe weather threats amid multiday tornado outbreak

Over 60 tornadoes have been reported or confirmed since Monday.
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Residents assess the damage and sort through debris after a tornado hit damaging and destroying several homes at Pavilion Estates in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on May 8, 2024.
May 08

Pentagon confirms paused US bomb shipment to Israel

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the decision to pause munitions shipments to Israel on Wednesday. Plus, Jay O'Brien has report on attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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VIDEO: Pentagon confirms paused US bomb shipment to Israel
May 08

Trump’s legal team vows to oust DA Fani Willis from election case

New push to have willis removed. Also, U.S. pauses weapons shipment to Israel amid growing concerns over expected IDF invasion of Rafah.
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VIDEO: Trump’s legal team vows to oust  DA Fani Willis from election case
May 08

Sperm whales communicate through 'complex phonetic alphabet,' study finds

The ways sperm whales communicate with each other may be more "complex" than scientists previously believed, new study finds.
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The ways sperm whales communicate with each other may be more "complex" than scientists previously believed, new study finds.
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Grand jury indicts Laken Riley murder suspect on 10 counts

A grand jury indicted Jose Ibarra, 26, with malice murder and felony murder.
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Laken Riley is seen in an undated photo.
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Getting illicit pills as easy as ordering food delivery via app, says DEA official

The agency head asked Congress for more money to fight Mexican drug cartels.
May 08
The agency head asked Congress for more money to fight Mexican drug cartels.
May 08

Maui fires cause major housing crisis

Nine months since the devastating wildfires, construction permits are still stalled leaving many families without a home.
May 08
VIDEO: Maui fires cause major housing crisis
May 08

USC student reacts to protests, cancellation of graduation ceremony

ABC News speaks with Liv Kelleher, a student at USC's Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism, about USC and campus protests.
May 08
VIDEO: USC student reacts to protests, cancellation of graduation ceremony
May 08

Trump seeking to fast-track challenge to gag order in his hush money trial

Trump's attorneys have asked for an expedited ruling or permission to appeal.
May 08
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks, April 2, 2024, at a rally in Green Bay, Wis.
May 08

US pauses weapons shipment to Israel amid concerns over Rafah incursion

The decision marks the first time the U.S. has denied Israel access to military aid in an attempt to influence the war.
May 08
VIDEO: U.S. pauses weapons shipment to Israel amid concerns of Rafah incursion
May 08

Police continue to break up pro-Palestine encampments on college campuses

Dozens of demonstrators were arrested at colleges such as George Washington University and the Fashion Institute of Technology.
May 08
VIDEO: Police continue to break up pro-Palestine encampments on college campuses
May 08

57 million people in tornado storm zone

Tuesday saw another 20 reported tornadoes across five states.
May 08
VIDEO: 57 million people in tornado storm zone
May 08

What’s next in Fulton County case following appeals ruling

An appeals court in Georgia agreed to take up Trump's appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification ruling that ultimately allowed her to remain on the election interference case
May 08
VIDEO: What’s next in Fulton County case following appeals ruling
May 08

Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires

Most families are still without homes as construction permits are far from getting approved.
May 08
VIDEO: Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires