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Nursing student's kidnapping, murder solved after 44 years: Police

Susan Leigh Wolfe, 25, was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head in 1980.
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On August 14, 2024, based on the totality of the investigation thus far, the Austin Municipal Court found probable cause to issue an arrest warrant charging Deck Brewer Jr. with the murder of Susan Leigh Wolfe.
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Harris unveils economic agenda cracking down on 'price gouging'

Vice President Kamala Harris also announced a plan to provide up to $25,000 in down-payment support for first-time homeowners.
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VIDEO: Harris unveils economic agenda cracking down on 'price gouging'
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Missouri woman accused of 'brazen' scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family

Lisa Findley was charged in connection with the "brazen" scheme, the DOJ said.
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This March 13, 2017, photo shows visitors getting ready to tour Graceland in Memphis, Tenn.
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Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Bermuda

It is forecast to strengthen, but remain a Category 2 hurricane.
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Flash flooding covers a roadway after Tropical Storm Ernesto moved through the area in Dorado, Puerto Rico on Aug. 14, 2024.
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Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor found guilty

Susan Lorincz could face up to 30 years in prison for felony manslaughter.
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VIDEO: Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor found guilty
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Housing expert Ralph McLaughlin discusses Kamala Harris' economic plan

Vice President Kamala Harris will soon detail a new economic policy that will include down-payment assistance for new homebuyers.
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VIDEO: Housing expert Ralph McLaughlin discusses Kamala Harris' economic plan
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Books dumped en masse at Florida's New College, sparking controversy

Activists found books by or about women, LGBTQ identities and people of color.
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Florida's New College is under fire after what appears to be hundreds of books that have been wiped from its collection and discarded on the street.
August 16

Susan Lorincz, woman who fatally shot neighbor Ajike Owens through door, found guilty

Susan Lorincz could face up to 30 years in prison for felony manslaughter.
August 16
Photo released by attorney Anthony D. Thomas shows Ajike Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four from Ocala, Fla. Susan Louise Lorincz, the white woman accused of firing through her door and fatally shooting Owens in front of her 9-year-old son in central Florida, was charged Monday, June 26, with manslaughter and assault.
August 16

Lawsuit claims hackers may have stolen Social Security numbers of every American

Cyber-security expert Michael Kaiser breaks down how this happened and how to protect yourself.
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VIDEO: Lawsuit claims hackers may have stolen Social Security numbers of every American
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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.
August 16

Harris to back grocery price-gouging ban. Here's how it would work

Economists who spoke to ABC News disagreed sharply over the measure.
August 16
People shop at a grocery store on August 14, 2024 in New York City.
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Rarely seen deep sea fish found off California

Scientists said it's only the 20th time an oarfish is known to have washed up in California since 1901.
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VIDEO: Rarely seen deep sea fish found off California
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'He was our strength': Family of firefighter killed at Trump rally speaks out

"He was everything to us and that is what got taken from this world.”
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Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump embraces the turnout coat and helmet of former Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Department chief Corey Comperatore, who was killed at his rally last week, as he gives his acceptance speech on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 18, 2024.
August 16

Pamela Smart on teen lover who murdered husband nearly 3 decades ago

Smart was convicted of coercing her teen lover into killing her husband at 23.
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Pamela Smart gets sworn in before testifying in her own defense in Rockingham County Court.
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Ramone Alston, escaped murderer convicted of killing 1-year-old girl, has been caught

Alston is expected to be charged with felony escape from prison.
August 16
This undated booking photo courtesy of the North Carolina Department of Corrections shows Ramone Alston.
August 15

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Shocking turn in death of actor Matthew Perry, Ernesto heads toward Bermuda as Puerto Rico recovers & Brooklyn bakery blends French pastry with local flair.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, August 15, 2024
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By The Numbers: January through July the hottest ever

NOAA predicts there’s an excellent chance 2024 will be the hottest year ever. Ocean temperatures are also near record highs, potentially fueling major hurricanes come September and October.
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VIDEO: By The Numbers: January through July the hottest ever
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ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Bed-Stuy Brooklyn bakery blends French pastry with bold flavor

Self-taught pastry chef Jatee Kearley's Je T'aime Patisserie in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, blends French pastry with a "Black girl spin" and accepts EBT, making gourmet treats accessible to all.
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VIDEO: Bed-Stuy Brooklyn bakery blends French pastry with bold flavor
August 15

5 charged in Matthew Perry's ketamine death as new details emerge

The actor died from the acute effects of ketamine, according to his autopsy.
August 15
In this March 15, 2017, file photo, actor Matthew Perry attends a premiere in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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4 arrested in connection with fatal shooting of actor Johnny Wactor: LAPD

Wactor, 37, was killed when he approached his car late at night after work.
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Actor Johnny Wactor is seen in Old City in Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 29, 2023.
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Grand Canyon search and rescue team works to limit summer death toll

The search and rescue team wants Grand Canyon hikers to take safety measures.
August 15
Recovery crews respond to Twin Overlooks in Grand Canyon National Park, Aug. 7, 2024.
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1-year-old dead after abduction of 3 children ends in car crash in Maryland: Police

The father is also accused of a stabbing police called "domestic-related."
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The father is also accused of a stabbing police called "domestic-related."
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August's full moon will be a rare super blue moon: What to expect

The next super blue moon combination will be in January 2037.
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The Blue Supermoon rises behind the antenna on top of One World Trade Center in New York City on Aug. 30, 2023, as seen from Jersey City.
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Perseid meteor shower and aurora borealis light up Ohio sky

Skygazers in Ohio were treated to a colorful display as the Perseid meteor shower and aurora borealis simultaneously lit up the night sky.
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VIDEO: Perseid meteor shower and aurora borealis light up Ohio sky
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Meet Gnatalie: Paleontologist discusses preparing new dinosaur species for display

Nate Smith shares Gnatalie the dinosaur's journey before her Los Angeles debut.
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Gnatalie is believed to belong to a previously undiscovered herbivore species of long-neck dinosaurs.
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28-year-old mother 'involuntarily' missing for 2 weeks, police say

Mamta Kafle was last seen on July 31 in Manassas Park, Virginia, police said.
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Missing person flyers are posted for Mamta Kafle, who police said was last seen, July 31, 2024, in Manassas Park, Va.
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1-year-old dead after abduction of 3 children ends in car crash: Police

The father is also accused of a stabbing police called "domestic-related."
August 15
Virginia Beach Police are looking for Zayin Plummer, 5; Zayir Plummer, 3, and Za'riyah Plummer, 16 mos., last seen in a Honda Passport w/Virginia temporary tag: 37550R, abducted by Dana Plummer, 36.
August 15

Hurricane Ernesto churns toward Bermuda as Category 1 storm

The storm is expected to strengthen as it moves north, officials said.
August 15
Hurricane Ernesto is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the coming days as it travels northwards toward Bermuda, having already left half of Puerto Rico residents without power
August 15

1-year-old baby dies after being found in car in Lexington, Massachusetts

Officials are investigating the death of a baby who was found unresponsive in a car in Lexington, Massachusetts, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's office.
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Officials are investigating the death of a baby who was found unresponsive in a car in Lexington, Massachusetts, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's office.
August 15

Secret Service prepares use of bulletproof glass for outdoor Trump rallies: Sources

The safety measure comes after a gunman tried to assassinate Trump last month.
August 15
Former president Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Butler Farm Show Inc., July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa.
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Biden: 'Harris is going to make one hell of a president'

President Joe Biden delivered remarks about the economy and what the administration has done to alleviate costs for Americans.
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VIDEO: Biden: 'Harris is going to make one hell of a president'
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VP Harris touts lower drug costs in joint event with Biden

The administration Thursday announced a deal on Medicare price negotiations.
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VIDEO: VP Harris touts lower drug costs in joint event with Biden
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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 departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Del., July 26, 2023.
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Man allegedly attacked solar energy facility, threatened pro-Israeli businesses: DOJ

Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 43, targeted a solar facility near Orlando.
August 15
Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 43, a Jordanian citizen residing in Orlando, Fla., is accused of causing $700,000 worth of damage at a solar energy facility in Wedgefield, Fla., according to the Justice Department.
August 15

Mark Meadows seeks to have his Arizona 'fake elector' case moved to federal court

Meadows and others are accused of trying to overturn Arizona's election results.
August 15
Former White House Chief of Staff during the Trump administration Mark Meadows speaks during a forum titled House Rules and Process Changes for the 118th Congress at FreedomWorks headquarters November 14, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Teachers' OnlyFans side hustles lead to resignation, public battle

Brianna Coppage and Joe Gow’s extracurricular work didn’t suit their employers.
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Brianna Coppage says she made $2 million on OnlyFans the last year.
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Trump asks to push back his hush money sentencing date until after election

The former president is currently scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 18.
August 15
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, June 22, 2024.
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Multiple arrests made in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's death, sources say

Multiple people are now facing federal charges in connection with the ketamine death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, ABC News has learned.
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VIDEO: Multiple arrests made in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's death, sources say
August 15

Walz previously faced criticism over the way he characterized his military service

ABC News reviewed some of Walz's past interviews, statements and speeches.
August 15
Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz gestures during a campaign rally at the Thomas and Mack Center, University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Aug. 10, 2024.
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Bathroom bans, content restrictions and more: laws to impact the classroom

Schools have been the center of laws concerning LGBTQ issues, race and religion.
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Arizona man pleads guilty over threatening to kill FBI agents, politicians

Among Michael Lee Tomasi's threats was a call to kill "corrupt" politicians.
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Police lights on a street at night.
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Backpacker dies after suffering 'sudden medical complications' at national park

"She was eventually unable to walk, lost consciousness, and stopped breathing."
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August 14

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Prime Focus: Life saving tips

ABC News' Jaclyn Lee speaks with officials in the Grand Canyon about safety preparations visitors can take while exploring the natural wonder.
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VIDEO: Prime Focus: Life saving tips
August 14

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns months after college protests

Katrina Armstrong, MD, was announced as the interim president.
August 14
In this April 17, 2024, file photo, Columbia University President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik prepares to testify before the House Education and Workforce Committee during a hearing on Columbia University's response to antisemitism on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C.
August 14

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Ernesto slams Puerto Rico, leaving nearly half the island without power; the surprise Ukrainian attack inside Russia; search and rescue teams on the preparations hikers should now make.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Jury hears opening arguments in case of Nevada official accused of killing journalist

Telles' defense attorney has suggested he was framed for murder.
August 14
Former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles, who is accused of murdering investigative reporter Jeff German, argues in court during a hearing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Oct. 18, 2023.
August 14

Trump and Harris battle for voters trust on economy

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are focusing on voters wallets on the campaign trail. ABC News' Alex Presha discusses the economic points both hit.
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VIDEO: Trump and Harris battle for voters trust on economy
August 14

Presidential race heating up as November draws closer

We take a look at Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump’s dueling economic policies.
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VIDEO: Presidental race heating up as November draws closer