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Trump, New York AG resolve dispute over $175M bond in civil fraud case
New York AG Letitia James had argued that the bond should be rejected.
April 22, 2024Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
Police say a Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist has been arrested in the northwestern city of Detroit Lakes
April 22, 2024Trump 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.
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Students at NYU, Yale, others face arrests, protests amid calls for Israel divestment
Hundreds have been arrested amid student protests nationwide.
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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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Police search for ex-cop who allegedly killed ex-wife, girlfriend; abducted child
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Kidnapping suspect arrested after doorbell camera shows woman carried away
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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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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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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 released of person of interest in fatal police officer shooting
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Man kills wife, 3 kids in murder-suicide mass shooting: Police
"Those children were hunted down," police said.
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Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling tracked to facilities in Southeast Asia
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Oregon police arrest suspect in kidnapping case
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Trump's hush money trial wraps up Day 2 of witness testimony
Additionally, Donald Trump addressed reporters regarding gag order violations.
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Woman who crashed car into birthday party charged with murder
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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.
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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."
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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
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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.
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This keystone tree species in the greater Yellowstone region is in decline
A critical species to the ecosystem is facing a variety of threats.
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Man kills wife, 3 kids in mass shooting; 10-year-old survivor calls 911
"Those children were hunted down," police said.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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Patients scramble as shortage of popular weight loss drugs deepens
Doctors say manufacturers are having a hard time keeping up with the demand.
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Trump speaks ahead of gag order hearing
Former President Donald Trump addressed Joe Biden's response to university protests over the war in Gaza.
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National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Why Lahaina was once considered ‘Venice of the Pacific’
Community leader Paele Kiakona explains the history of Lahaina.
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How communities came together after Nashville tornado
Cesar Bautista discusses how immigrant communities helped one another after the December storm.
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Long history of Pajaro levee in California
Monterey County board supervisor Glenn Church details the breached levee that caused massive flooding in March 2023.
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Kidnapping suspect arrested after home security camera shows woman carried away
The suspect and victim knew each other, police said. The victim is safe.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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April 22
Protests engulf Columbia University and other campuses with encampments, arrests
Columbia University’s classes have gone virtual amid the ongoing protests.
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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.
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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.
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April 22
ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, April 22, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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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.
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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
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.
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April 22
Power of Us: Living inside an Earthship
ABC News’ Ginger Zee travels to New Mexico to live in an Earthship: a vessel built into the Earth that’s not connected to water or electricity and made with recycled materials.
April 22
April 22
Navajo Power seeks to rectify energy injustice deep in Navajo Nation
Organizations in Navajo Nation are fighting energy injustice with solar power.
April 22
April 22
Judge declares mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing unarmed migrant
Jurors had been deliberating since Thursday afternoon.
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April 22
Idaho college murders: Bryan Kohberger community survey can proceed, judge rules
Kohberger's defense has been trying to gauge any bias in prospective jurors.
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