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Jury selection continues in Trump hush money trial

In a round table discussion, ABC News correspondent Terry Moran breaks down the latest in jury selection for the hush money trial against Donald Trump.
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VIDEO: Jury selection continues in Trump hush money trial
22 minutes ago

Tornado threat on the move: Latest severe weather forecast

At least 25 tornadoes touched down this week in states from Ohio to Iowa.
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Downed trees from a recent tornado, April 16, 2024, in Parkville, Missouri.
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Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit

The embryos were meant to be put in a sterile solution.
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Petri Dish with drops of material and micromanipulators over it in a laboratory for an in vitro fertilization.
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USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech

"I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.
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Asna Tabassum, USC's Valedictorian whose speech was canceled out of safety concerns concerning her pro-Palestinian views, speaks with ABC News.
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Students protest at Columbia University following president's congressional hearing

Protestors swarmed the Columbia University campus as frustration grows over the school's handling of antisemitism.
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VIDEO: Students protest at Columbia University following president's congressional hearing
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911 outages in several states caused by company installing a light pole

The entire state of South Dakota was impacted by the outages.
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PHOTO: An ambulance responds to an emergency call in an undated stock photo.
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Several protesters arrested on Columbia University’s campus

The pro-Palestine protests come after the president of the Ivy League school, Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, testified before a House committee.
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VIDEO: Several protestors arrested on Columbia University’s campus
3 hours ago

Millions of Americans on alert as storms head east

The three-part series takes viewers underwater to see the creative ways ancient animals survive and communicate with each other and other species, including humans.
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VIDEO: Millions of Americans on alert as new storm heads east
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Man arrested in pipe-bomb attack on Massachusetts Satanic Temple

Investigators say a note found at the scene claimed God ordered the attack.
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Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, was allegedly captured on security video throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple on April 8, 2024, federal authorities said.
April 18

Kennedy family split on presidential endorsement

Several members of the Kennedy family are expected to endorse President Joe Biden’s second term, despite Robert Kennedy Jr.'s bid.
April 18
VIDEO: Kennedy family split on presidential endorsement
April 18

Man arrested for throwing pipe bomb at Satanic temple

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said an Oklahoma man is in custody after he allegedly threw a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem.
April 18
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said an Oklahoma man is in custody after he allegedly threw a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem.
April 18

Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public

Judge Merchan said Juror 2 contacted the court and said she had concerns about her ability to be fair and impartial.
April 18
VIDEO: Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public
April 18

Some of our drinking water may be unsafe: Report

Some streams supplying our drinking water are in danger after a Supreme Court ruling stripped its protections.
April 18
Some of our drinking water may be unsafe: Report
April 18

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 18
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 18

Jury selection set to resume in Trump hush money trial

In a roundtable discussion, ABC News correspondent Alex Presha breaks down the latest and what to expect in the trial.
April 18
VIDEO: Jury selection set to resume in Trump hush money trial
April 18

Family sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota

As the family of Ricky Cobb II sues the trooper charged in his death, the case has sparked a battle between between Minnesota's top police union and the progressive DA.
April 18
As the family of Ricky Cobb II sues the trooper charged in his death, the case has sparked a battle between between Minnesota's top police union and the progressive DA.
April 18

Nearly 50 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish at US border crossing

The seizures are the result of a new initiative called Operation Apollo.
April 18
Almost 50 pounds of methamphetamine found in an ice chest full of fish has been discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers during a routine screening of a vehicle trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
April 18

Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice

ABC News’ Linsey Davis investigates more than 2,500 claims of abuse.
April 18
Former juvenile detainees of Camp Scott allege they were sexually abused by staff.
April 18

911 service restored in most areas after outages

At least six cities in four different states across the United States reported experiencing 911 call outages earlier in the evening, according to officials.
April 18
At least six cities in four different states across the United States reported experiencing 911 call outages earlier in the evening, according to officials.
April 18

University of Oregon defensive back arrested over hit-and-run that left man dead

The 46-year-old man who was struck by the car has not yet been identified.
April 18
Daylen Auston, a college football player from the University of Oregon, has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 46-year-old man, according to the Eugene Police Department.
April 17

Kohberger's alibi disputes his location on night of Idaho student killings: Lawyers

The PhD grad student was arrested on Dec. 30, 2022, at his family's home.
April 17
In this Sept. 13, 2023, file photo, Bryan Kohberger, accused of murder, arrives for a hearing in the courtroom in Latah County District Court, in Moscow, Idaho.
April 17

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Arizona moves to keep Civil War-era abortion ban on the books; Supreme Court to hear case that could impact where homeless people live; Star Trek’s George Takei talks about his new children’s book.
April 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
April 17

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
April 17

USC cancels valedictorian’s speech citing security concerns

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with pro-Palestinian University of Southern California valedictorian Asna Tabassum about the controversy surrounding her canceled graduation speech.
April 17
VIDEO: USC cancels valedictorian’s speech citing security concerns
April 17

Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer explores the criminalization of homelessness as communities use punitive measures to clear encampments. The Supreme Court tackles the case next week.
April 17
VIDEO: Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness
April 17

Boeing whistleblower testifies on Capitol Hill

Aviation analyst John Nance joins the Big Story. Later, our panel discusses if WNBA player’s are underpaid and the newest musical additions to the Library of Congress.
April 17
VIDEO: Boeing whistleblower testifies on Capitol Hill
April 17

Boeing safety culture under scrutiny during Senate committee hearing

Whistleblower Sam Salehpour was among those who testified.
April 17
Boeing engineer, Sam Salehpour; Foundation for Aviation Safety Executive Director, Ed Pierson; Foundation for Aviation Safety engineer, Joe Jacobsen; and Ohio State University Professional Practice Assistant Professor Shawn Pruchnicki are sworn in during a hearing at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 17, 2024.
April 17

Family sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota

Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan was charged with second-degree murder.
April 17
Ricky Cobb II is pictured in an undated photo.
April 17
Burned houses and buildings are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire, is seen in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii August 12, 2023.
April 17

DOJ in final stages of settlement negotiations with Larry Nassar victims: Sources

No deal has been finalized, according to the sources.
April 17
Dr. Larry Nassar appears in court for a plea hearing in Lansing, Mich.
April 17

Bryan Kohberger faces deadline to provide alibi in Idaho murders

Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the University of Idaho murders, is facing a deadline to provide an alibi on where he was the night of the killings. ABC News' Alex Stone reports.
April 17
VIDEO: Bryan Kohberger faces deadline to provide alibi in Idaho murders
April 17

Escaped circus elephant stops traffic in Montana

A circus elephant got loose and roamed through traffic in Butte, Montana, on Tuesday. It was returned safely by its handlers.
April 17
VIDEO: Escaped circus elephant stops traffic in Montana
April 17

Columbia University president testifies before congressional committee

President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified on Wednesday before a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on the New York City campus.
April 17
President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified on Wednesday before a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on the New York City campus.
April 17

Emergency services a likely target for cyberattacks, warns DHS

Ransomware attacks in particular threaten to disrupt services.
April 17
A dispatcher with Anne Arundel County Fire Department  answers a 911 emergency call from their department dispatch center, April 14, 2020, in Glen Burnie, Md.
April 17

Michigan, Ohio brace for storms after tornadoes rip through Iowa, Kansas, Missouri

Detroit, Cleveland and Cincinnati are in the bull's-eye Wednesday.
April 17
Damage from a tornado in Smithville, Mo., Apri 16, 2024.
April 17

Congressional committee grills Columbia University president on campus antisemitism

Committee chair says Columbia has some of the "worst cases" of antisemitism.
April 17
President of Columbia University Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testifies before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on "Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University's Response to Antisemitism" in Washington, Apr. 17, 2024.
April 17

ABC News Live: Olivia Munn opens up

Actress Olivia Munn is sharing details about her breast cancer journey. Plus, more of today’s top stories.
April 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Olivia Munn opens up
April 17

Nobel-winning molecular biologist on the consequences of aging

Ramakrishnan explains why we may not want to lengthen our lives much longer.
April 17
Venki Ramakrishnan discusses the reasons for extending our lifespans.
April 17

Dubai sees 2 years' worth of rain in 24 hours

Dubai struggles with severe flooding this week after receiving more than half a foot of rain.
April 17
VIDEO: Dubai sees 2 years' worth of rain in 24 hours
April 17

Alaska Airlines flights grounded nationwide

In a statement, Alaska Airlines said it experienced an issue while performing an upgrade to the system that calculates weight and balance.
April 17
VIDEO: Alaska Airlines flights grounded nationwide
April 17

Babysitter shot multiple times after answering the door

Philadelphia police said the 16-year-old is in stable condition after being shot in the abdomen and arm.
April 17
Philadelphia police said the 16-year-old is in stable condition after being shot in the abdomen and arm.
April 17

16-year-old shot multiple times while answering door

The teen is in stable condition. No arrests have been made.
April 17
Police respond to a shooting at the Cliveden Apartments in Philadelphia, April 16, 2024.
April 17

Tornado threat in the Ohio Valley

Millions are bracing for severe weather in the Ohio Valley with possible tornadoes. expected. ABC News' Rob Marciano reports from Smithville, Missouri.
April 17
VIDEO: Tornado threat in the Ohio Valley
April 17

NASA identifies space object that hit Florida home

A man in Naples, Florida, now has answers, over a month after a space object crashed through the roof of his home.
April 17
A man in Naples, Florida, now has answers, over a month after a space object crashed through the roof of his home.
April 17

Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has released a health advisory about human leptospirosis -- an infection that is associated to exposure to rat urine.
April 17
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has released a health advisory about human leptospirosis -- an infection that is associated to exposure to rat urine.
April 17

Former Senator and Florida Governor Bob Graham dies at 87

Bob Graham, a former senator, Florida governor, and one-time presidential candidate, has died at 87, his family announced Tuesday night.
April 17
Bob Graham, a former senator, Florida governor, and one-time presidential candidate, has died at 87, his family announced Tuesday night.
April 17

1 man dead, 3 injured after men on scooters open fire on corner in the Bronx: Police

One man is dead, and three others injured after men on scooters allegedly opened fire on them at a street corner in the Bronx, police said Tuesday night.
April 17
One man is dead, and three others injured after men on scooters allegedly opened fire on them at a street corner in the Bronx, police said Tuesday night.
April 17

US submits assurances to UK over Julian Assange extradition as case moves forward

The U.K. ordered an extradition delay unless the U.S. could provide assurances.
April 17
FILE PHOTO: A supporter of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange holds a sign, on the day the High Court is set to rule on whether Julian Assange can appeal against extradition from Britain to the United States, in London, Britain, March 26, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
April 17

Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case: What the armorer's trial could mean for the actor

Hannah Gutierrez's sentence is a "wakeup call" for Baldwin, one expert said.
April 17
Alec Baldwin emcees the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala at New York Hilton Midtown on Dec. 9, 2021, in New York.
April 17

Human infections from rat urine on the rise in New York City

There were 24 cases of leptospirosis in NYC in 2023, higher than any prior year.
April 17
FILE - Rats swarm around a bag of garbage near a dumpster in New York, July 7, 2000. New York lawmakers are proposing rules to humanely drive down the population of rats and other rodents, eyeing contraception and a ban on glue traps as alternatives to poison or a slow, brutal death. (AP Photo/Robert Mecea, File)