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How investigators caught, tried convicted 1998 antifreeze killer

"20/20" looks at the nearly 25-year criminal probe into Julie Jensen's death.
18 minutes ago
Larry Griffin, brother of the late Julie Jensen, holds a book showing Julie Jensen while they speak to the media as the jury deliberates in Mark Jensen's trail at Kenosha County Courthouse on Jan. 31, 2023, in Kenosha, Wis. The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled in 2021 that Jensen deserved a new trial in the 1998 death of his wife Julie Jensen, who was poisoned with antifreeze.
1 hour ago

Pregnant woman stabbed 14 times by pizza delivery driver over $2 tip: Police

The 22-year-old driver, identified by police as Brianna Alvelo, was arrested on attempted murder and kidnapping charges.
1 hour ago
The 22-year-old driver, identified by police as Brianna Alvelo, was arrested on attempted murder and kidnapping charges.
2 hours ago

Teen sets basketball record while battling cancer

Johnny Jackson broke his New Jersey high school’s all-time scoring record days before his 10th round of chemotherapy.
2 hours ago
Johnny Jackson broke his New Jersey high school’s all-time scoring record days before his 10th round of chemotherapy.
December 27

The Year: 2024

Celebrities, comedians, newsmakers and the ABC News team look back on the biggest news and pop culture moments of 2024 in this annual special.
December 27
VIDEO: The Year: 2024
December 26

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, December 26, 2024

Experts study if Russian anti-aircraft fire downed Azerbaijani plane; aid organization warns crises in Gaza and Syria could worsen; retail analyst Hitha Herzog on how to handle holiday returns.
December 26
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, December 26, 2024
December 26

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, December 26, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 26
ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, December 26, 2024
December 26

After receiving a $2 tip, pizza delivery driver stabs customer 14 times: Police

The 22-year-old driver was arrested on attempted murder and kidnapping charges.
December 26
Brianna Alvelo in a police booking photo.
December 26

Mom convicted in Michigan school shooting case asks to be released from prison

Jennifer Crumbley was sentenced this year to 10 to 15 years in prison.
December 26
Jennifer Crumbley looks at her husband James Crumbley during their sentencing on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of four Oxford High School students by their son, mass school shooter Ethan Crumbley, on April 9, 2024 at Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac, Mich.
December 26

Unticketed passenger caught on Delta Air Lines flight on Christmas Eve

This comes after a woman stowed away on a Delta flight to France in November.
December 26
A Delta Air Lines airplane lands at Miami International Airport.
December 26

West braces for more storms bringing rain, wind, high surf and snow

Some areas could see 4 to 8 inches of rain over the next four days.
December 26
People brave the rain and walk along the Manhattan Beach Pier to watch high surf, Dec. 24, 2024, in Manhattan Beach, Calif.
December 26

'Beyond comprehension': Officer killed in Christmas Day prison attack

Prison director said officer Andrew Lansing "made the ultimate sacrifice."
December 26
The Ross Correctional Institution is shown in Chillicothe, Ohio.
December 26

New video of pandas at National Zoo released

The pandas are set to debut to the public in late January.
December 26
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make their debut at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., Dec. 26, 2024, in a video feed posted to X.
December 26

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 26
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
December 26

Drone finds elderly man 80 minutes after he's reported missing

The 78-year-old man with dementia vanished after going to his mailbox.
December 26
Infared image taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department heat-seeking drone shows location of a 78-year-old man who went missing on Dec. 23, 2024.
December 26

Pandas at National Zoo appear in new video ahead of public debut

Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will be accepting visitors starting in January.
December 26
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao will be accepting visitors starting in January.
December 26

Bear practices blowing bubbles at New York sanctuary

Leo the bear decided to practice his bubble blowing skills while bathing at New York's Orphaned Wildlife Center.
December 26
VIDEO: Bear practices blowing bubbles at New York sanctuary
December 26

2024 Year in Review — Biggest news stories of the year

ABC News recaps the biggest headlines and moments of the year.
December 26
ABC News recaps the biggest headlines and moments of the year.
December 26

Shooting at Phoenix airport injures 4 people

Authorities say the incident took place at a restaurant outside of security checkpoints at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4.
December 26
VIDEO: Shooting at Phoenix airport injures 4 people
December 26

‘Inmate assault’ leaves corrections officer dead, authorities say

Andrew Lansing was killed following an inmate assault at Ross Correctional Institution on Christmas Day, officials confirmed.
December 26
Andrew Lansing was killed following an inmate assault at Ross Correctional Institution on Christmas Day, officials confirmed.
December 26

The US stories everyone was talking about in 2024

From the Alaska door plug incident to the Delphi double murder trial.
December 26
The U.S. stories everyone was talking about in 2024.
December 26

Body discovered in wheel well of plane at Maui airport: Police

United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.
December 26
United Airlines Flight 202 arrived at the Kahului Airport in Maui from Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Dec. 24.
December 26

Taxi cab strikes several pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square

Three pedestrians, including a 9-year-old boy, were transported to the hospital after a taxi cab jumped the curb and struck several people on the sidewalk.
December 26
Three pedestrians, including a 9-year-old boy, were transported to the hospital after a taxi cab jumped the curb and struck several people on the sidewalk.
December 25

Taxi cab strikes several pedestrians in NYC's Herald Square

A 9-year-old boy was among the three people transported to the hospital.
December 25
Taxi hits pedestrians in Herald Square.
December 25

Dead body discovered in airplane wheel well on Christmas Eve

The United Airlines flight arrived at in Maui from Chicago on Dec. 24.
December 25
A Boeing 777-222(ER) from United Airlines is taking off from Barcelona Airport in Barcelona, Spain, on February 23, 2024.
December 25

New York City sees white Christmas for 1st time in over a decade

Central Park had 1 inch of snow on the ground at 7 a.m.
December 25
Central Park in New York City is seen, Dec. 25, 2024.
December 25

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.15 billion after no Christmas Eve winner

The next drawing for the estimated $1.15 billion jackpot will be on Friday.
December 25
Lottery tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot are seen in a store on Aug. 8, 2023 in New York.
December 24

ABC News Live Prime: Tue, Dec 24, 2024

Millions on the move keep an eye on the weather and flight cancellations; the grown-ups fueling the toy and game industry; Black farmers fight the stigma of raising cotton.
December 24
ABC News Live Prime: Tue, Dec 24, 2024
December 24

Attorney weighs in on the Blake Lively Hollywood lawsuits

Dave Aronberg, the state attorney of Palm Beach County, Florida, comments on the escalating conflict between Blake Lively and those associated with director Justin Baldoni.
December 24
Attorney weighs in on the Blake Lively Hollywood lawsuits
December 24

By the Numbers: The grown-ups spending a fortune chasing nostalgia with toys

A look at the numbers behind the adults driving the toy and game industry this year and spending over a billion dollars chasing nostalgia.
December 24
By the Numbers: The grown-ups spending a fortune chasing nostalgia with toys
December 24

ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 24
ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
December 24

Bird flu concerns lead LA County officials to warn against feeding pets raw food

The first human case of bird flu in Los Angeles County was reported Monday.
December 24
Three influenza A (H5N1/bird flu) virus particles (rod-shaped). Note: Layout incorporates two CDC transmission electron micrographs that have been inverted, repositioned, and colorized by NIAID. Scale has been modified.
December 24

Congress members urge Biden to exonerate Black civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

J. Edgar Hoover allegedly targeted Garvey over a century ago.
December 24
Jamaican born African American nationalist Marcus Garvey, circa, 1920.
December 24

The Starbucks strike is over. What happens next?

In recent days, Starbucks workers held their biggest-ever strike.
December 24
Starbucks workers hold signs as they picket during a strike in front of a Starbucks to demand collective bargaining agreements on Dec. 24, 2024, in Los Angeles.
December 24

FDA escalates recall of Costco eggs to include risks of 'severe illness or death'

The recalled eggs are linked to salmonella exposure, according to the FDA.
December 24
Stock image of brown eggs in panels.
December 24

Tracking Santa around the world

ABC News' Sam Sweeney discusses how NORAD tracks Santa and his reindeer's journey each year.
December 24
VIDEO: Tracking Santa around the world
December 24

House Democrats push to exonerate civil rights leader Marcus Garvey

The Jamaican-born Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and served two years in prison.
December 24
The Jamaican-born Garvey was convicted of mail fraud in 1923 and served two years in prison.
December 24

Billion-dollar disasters of 2024

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the total cost of disasters this year was $61.6 billion.
December 24
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the total cost of disasters this year was $61.6 billion.
December 24

Suspect held without bail in fatal burning of sleeping woman on subway

Sebastian Zapeta was charged with first-degree murder, police said.
December 24
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual depicted in the photo in connection with a homicide that occurred on Dec. 22, 2024.
December 24

Man charged with fatally burning woman on subway

An undocumented immigrant was charged with setting a woman on fire and killing her in the New York City subway. The suspect, Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was taken into custody.
December 24
VIDEO: Man charged with fatally burning woman on subway
December 24

Letter urging residents to report 'brown folks' condemned by Oregon officials

Oregon officials called the anonymous letter "racist."
December 24
Oregon state flag waving in the wind.
December 24

Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after 1-day stay

Former President Bill Clinton has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for the flu, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
December 24
VIDEO: Bill Clinton discharged from hospital after 1-day stay
December 24

Defense fund established by supporters of suspected CEO killer tops $200K

Mangione's attorney claims he is being used as "political fodder."
December 24
Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court to face murder charges for shooting UHC CEO Brian Thompson to death, in New York City, Dec. 23, 2024.
December 24
The remnants of a restaurant floats at the head of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024.
December 24

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again

Kilauea, which is located on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, last erupted in September.
December 24
Kilauea, which is located on Hawaii island, also known as the Big Island, last erupted in September.
December 24

White Christmas forecast: Where snow, ice is expected

New York City could see its first white Christmas in 15 years.
December 24
People walk through Central Park as snow falls in New York City on Dec. 21, 2024.
December 24

American Airlines resumes flights after nationwide 'technical issue'

A "technical issue" disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide on Tuesday.
December 24
An American Airlines passenger plane is parked at a gate at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Dec. 13, 2024.
December 24

1 dead, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida

The boat explosion occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday and was caught on the live feed of an EarthCam set up at the dock.
December 24
The boat explosion occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday and was caught on the live feed of an EarthCam set up at the dock.
December 23

ABC News Live Prime: Monday, December 23, 2024

Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever; accused healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty; ABC News' Stephanie Ramos speaks to president of the Tibetan government in exile.
December 23
ABC News Live Prime: Monday, December 23, 2024
December 23

ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, December 23, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
December 23
ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, December 23, 2024
December 23

1 dead, 5 hospitalized after boat explosion and dock fire in Florida

The explosion occurred in direct view of an EarthCam feed set up at the marina.
December 23
Divers prepare to enter the water at the Lauderdale Marina in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, after a boat explosion leaves one person missing on Dec. 23, 2024.