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Woman arrested after allegedly assaulting Trump supporters

An 82-year-old white woman was arrested for hate crime and assault following an altercation with Trump supporters in Edmonds, Washington, according to a police report.
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An 82-year-old white woman was arrested for hate crime and assault following an altercation with Trump supporters in Edmonds, Washington, according to a police report.
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43 primates on the loose in South Carolina town after escaping from research lab

Residents are "strongly" advised to keep doors and windows securely closed.
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Forty-three rhesus macaque monkey escaped from the Alpha Genesis research lab Castle Hall Road in Yemassee, South Carolina, Nov. 07, 2024.
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Judge says Giuliani faces contempt if he doesn't turn over property to poll workers

The ex-mayor has been ordered to pay Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss $148 million.
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Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani leaves the New York Federal Courthouse on November 7, 2024, in New York City.
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What we've learned at the Delphi murder trial

Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017.
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Suspect Richard Allen is escorted from Carroll County Courthouse, Nov. 22, 2022, in Delphi, Indiana.
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Marianne Williamson on the future of the Democratic party

Former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson discusses the results of the 2024 election and what Kamala Harris' loss means for the future of the Democratic party.
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VIDEO: Marianne Williamson on the future of the Democratic party
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter-point

The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced a quarter-point rate cut, setting the path for borrowing costs two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump.
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VIDEO: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter-point
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Cellphone of Trump's lead defense attorney compromised by Chinese hackers: Sources

Chinese cyber-spies hacked into the phone used by Todd Blanche, say sources.
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In this May 17, 2024 file photo, Former President Donald Trump, standing with defense attorney Todd Blanche, speaks at the conclusion of proceedings for the day at his trial at Manhattan criminal court, in New York.
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WaPo editor on how the 2024 election will be remembered

Author of Melania Trump book weighs in on her return to White House.
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How history will remember the 2024 presidential election
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Giuliani to appear in court after missing deadline to surrender assets

Rudy Giuliani entered a New York City courthouse Thursday to explain to a federal judge why he hasn't surrendered his valuables as part of a $148 million defamation judgment.
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VIDEO: Giuliani to appear in court after missing deadline to surrender assets
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California officials give update on Mountain Fire

The massive fire in Ventura County is still 0% contained.
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VIDEO: California officials give update on Mountain Fire
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Trial of alleged Delphi murderer continues as he maintains innocence

Richard Allen blames solitary confinement for his erratic behavior.
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Spectators line up to enter the Carroll County Courthouse for the trail of Richard Allen, accused of the slaying of two teenage girls in 2017, is set to begin in Delphi, Ind., Oct. 18, 2024.
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1 person critically injured after bus overturns on upstate New York highway

A bus with more than two dozen passengers aboard rolled over on a highway in upstate New York on Thursday morning, critically injuring one person and sending others to hospitals, police said.
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VIDEO: 1 person critically injured after bus overturns on upstate New York highway
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Karen Read's bid to dismiss murder charges heads to court

ABC News legal contributor Channa Lloyd discusses the latest in the case of Karen Read, who is accused of hitting her police officer boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him to die.
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VIDEO: Karen Read's bid to dismiss murder charges heads to court
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California firefighters ‘in defensive mode’ with Mountain Fire

Ventura County Fire Department Capt. Tony McHale discusses efforts to get the fire under control.
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VIDEO: California firefighters ‘in defensive mode’ with Mountain Fire
November 07

Mountain fire raging in California’s Ventura County

ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports from Camarillo, California. Plus, WABC’s Brittany Bell is tracking the forecast in the West.
November 07
VIDEO: Mountain fire raging in California’s Ventura County
November 07

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Masked attackers allegedly punched the students, according to the university.
November 07
2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials
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Wind-whipped California brush fire explodes to nearly 20,000 acres

Thousands of people have been told to evacuate due to the Mountain Fire.
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Smoke and flames billow from the Mountain Fire in Santa Paula, Calif., Nov. 6, 2024.
November 07

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 07
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 07

New Jersey wildfire consumes 175 acres, evacuating homes

At least six homes and over a dozen structures were evacuated as a wildfire tore through Ocean County, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
November 07
At least six homes and over a dozen structures were evacuated as a wildfire tore through Ocean County, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
November 07

Bank manager sentenced for using position to steal $200,000 directly from customer

He was sentenced to 13 months in prison and ordered to pay back the $208,938.
November 07
In this March 21, 2024, file photo, the seal for the Department of Justice is seen at the Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C.
November 07

Murder suspect arrested at airport departure gates in attempt to flee to El Salvador

"Argueta Ramirez had purchased a one-way ticket on an El Salvador-bound flight."
November 07
A murder suspect was arrested at the last second by police while he waited at the airport departure gate as he was about to flee to El Salvador, authorities said.
November 06

2 Jewish students attacked on campus at DePaul University in Chicago: Officials

Masked attackers allegedly punched the students, according to the university.
November 06
November 06

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents

Trump pleaded not guilty to charges of mishandling classified materials.
November 06
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and partially redacted by the source, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
November 06

New Jersey wildfire consumes 175 acres, evacuating homes

As of Wednesday evening, the wildfire was 20% contained.
November 06
Wildfire burning in Ocean County, New Jersey.
November 06

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election

Special counsel Jack Smith was tapped in late 2022 to oversee the investigation.
November 06
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
November 06

Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire

Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.
November 06
VIDEO: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire
November 06

Southern California under 'extreme fire' warnings

Officials issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
November 06
Southern California under 'extreme fire' warnings
November 06

Trump defeats Harris in political comeback

ABC News’ Big Story panels react to the 2024 presidential election results.
November 06
VIDEO: Trump defeats Harris in political comeback
November 06

FBI investigates death of Black man found hanging in Alabama

Dennoriss Richardson was discovered in an abandoned Alabama house in September.
November 06
Dennoriss Richardson was found dead and hanging in rural Colbert County, Alabama in September.
November 06

US stocks soar after Trump wins election

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.6% on Wednesday.
November 06
Donald Trump appears on a television screen at the stock market in Frankfurt, Germany, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024.
November 06

Fire in Ventura County prompts evacuation orders

A massive fire in Ventura County, California, has prompted evacuation orders as strong winds rapidly spread the blaze.
November 06
VIDEO: Fire in Ventura County prompts evacuation orders
November 06

Hurricane Rafael strengthens to Category 3 before landfall in Cuba

Rafael isn't posing a major threat to the U.S. Gulf Coast.
November 06
This satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Rafael, Nov. 6, 2024, in the Caribbean.
November 06

Former Trump official on where the president-elect will lead

Former Trump official Neil Chatterjee and ABC News contributor Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez discuss the opportunities for Trump to work with Democrats and Republicans.
November 06
VIDEO: Former Trump official on where the president-elect will lead
November 06

Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant's bid to delay case after Trump victory

Trump's victory is starting to elicit requests from those charged over Jan. 6.
November 06
Trump supporters take over the steps of the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, as the Congress works to certify the electoral college votes.
November 06

The future of Trump’s criminal cases, civil judgments

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire looks at the uncertainty surrounding legal cases involving the president-elect.
November 06
VIDEO: The future of Trump’s criminal cases, civil judgments
November 06

What a Trump win means for the economy

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis examines how economics played a part in leading Trump into an election win.
November 06
VIDEO: What a Trump win means for the economy
November 06

What happens to Trump's criminal cases after his election win?

Winning is Trump's "get out of jail free card," says one former prosecutor.
November 06
In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
November 06

Trump: 'We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible'

Former Pres. Trump addressed supporters on Election Night: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”
November 06
Former Pres. Trump addresses supporters at Election Night headquarters: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”
November 06

Explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at L.A. county registrar’s office

An explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at the Los Angeles County registrar's office on election night.
November 06
VIDEO:  Explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at L.A. county registrar’s office
November 05

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats

Officials expect demonstrations targeting the electoral certification process.
November 05
Members of the U.S. Capitol Police Containment Emergency Response Team are seen after the "first nail ceremony," at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 18, 2024
November 05

'F--- around and find out': Philadelphia DA on election night unrest

The Philadelphia district attorney, Larry Krasner, issued a stern warning about election interference and baseless voter fraud claims ahead of election night.
November 05
The Philadelphia district attorney, Larry Krasner, issued a stern warning about election interference and baseless voter fraud claims ahead of election night.
November 05

2 poll workers die after vehicle swept off highway in floodwaters: Officials

"This is a terrible loss for Wright County," the county clerk said.
November 05
Authorities conduct water rescues in Wright County, Missouri, Nov. 5, 2024.
November 05

How fracking may determine the election in swing state Pennsylvania

Voters in the Keystone State unpack how fracking changes their day-to-day lives.
November 05
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 2024.
November 05

Attorney says Giuliani 'secreted away' his property from poll workers he defamed

Rudy Giuliani owes two Georgia poll workers $148 million for defaming them.
November 05
Rudy Giuliani speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York.
November 05

Election Day forecast: Heavy rain, snow, record heat could impact voters

In the eastern half of the U.S., temperatures are 10 to 25 degrees above normal.
November 05
Voters line up to cast their ballots at The Church at Brook Hills on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala.
November 05

Activist leads horseback ride to mobilize Native American voters

Allie Redhorse Young, founder of Protect the Sacred, is leading an initiative to help Native American youth vote in the 2024 election.
November 05
VIDEO: Activist leads horseback ride to mobilize Native American voters
November 05

NASA's Parker Solar Probe to pass Venus

NASA is gearing up for its Parker Solar Probe to do a final flyby of Venus on Wednesday on its way to make a record-breaking attempt to get close to the sun.
November 05
NASA is gearing up for its Parker Solar Probe to do a final flyby of Venus on Wednesday on its way to make a record-breaking attempt to get close to the sun.
November 05

Exploring the loneliness epidemic: From professional cuddlers to social clubs

About 20% of American adults feel "daily loneliness," a Gallup report said.
November 05
Nightline goes inside the loneliness epidemic; from professional cuddlers to social clubs.
November 05

Trump and Harris make final push, get last-minute endorsements

Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff and Republican strategist Ashlee Rich Stevenson discuss the latest from the campaign trail.
November 05
VIDEO: Trump and Harris make final push, get last-minute endorsements
November 05

North Carolina voters head to polls in wake of hurricanes

WTVD’s Jamiese Price reports from the state, which was hit hard by Helene, forcing officials and voters to make extra efforts to see this election through.
November 05
VIDEO: North Carolina voters head to polls in wake of hurricanes