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New Hampshire Supreme Court justice indicted for allegedly interfering with probe of husband
A justice on New Hampshire’s highest court has been charged for allegedly trying to interfere with a criminal investigation into her husband
October 16, 2024Possible bear attack was actually vicious murder, investigators say
A friend found 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem dead in a tent last Saturday.
October 17, 2024Montana GOP candidate who could flip control of Senate nagged by claims he lied about bullet wound
A former Park Service ranger says U.S. Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy of Montana has been lying about a bullet wound that the candidate said came from fighting in Afghanistan
October 18, 2024
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October 18
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, October 18, 2024
Harris, Trump both stump in up-for-grabs Michigan; Israel shows moment they surrounded Hamas leader; ABC’s Alex Perez talks to Natalia Lafourcade about teaming with LA Philharmonic.
October 18
October 18
A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California
The blaze spread to 13 acres before firefighters stopped its movement.
October 18
October 18
Elon Musk pushes false conspiracies about voting machines during town hall
The X owner named Dominion while linking voting machines to GOP losses.
October 18
October 18
Harris, Trump campaigning in Michigan, a crucial swing state
Plus, President Joe Biden meets with top European officials on what may be his final trip to Europe as president and more on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's killing in Gaza.
October 18
October 18
What's next for Robert Roberson after execution stayed by state Supreme Court?
Roberson was set to be executed on Oct. 17.
October 18
October 18
North Carolina nursing homes working to recover after Hurricane Helene
Some nursing homes in the Asheville, North Carolina, area are still without water three weeks after Hurricane Helene.
October 18
October 18
Where and when to watch the Orionids meteor shower this weekend
The annual Orionid meteor shower, which originates from Halley's Comet, is expected to be on display from Saturday through Monday.
October 18
October 18
Where and when to watch 'one of the most beautiful' meteor showers of the year
Other astronomical events could affect viewing.
October 18
October 18
Foster family of several Turpin siblings sentenced in child abuse case
Marcelino Olguin was sentenced to seven years in prison, while his wife and daughter were sentenced to four years each of probation for abusing nine foster children, including the Turpin children.
October 18
October 18
2nd suspect in home invasion where men posed as utility workers charged with murder
Joshua Zuazo, 39, of Dearborn, Michigan, pleaded not guilty to his charges.
October 18
October 18
Foster parents of several Turpin siblings sentenced on child abuse charges
They pleaded guilty last month to child endangerment and false imprisonment.
October 18
October 18
Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer
Executive director at Densebreast-info.org, Joann Pushkin discusses a new U.S. rule which requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density.
October 18
October 18
New details revealed in Delphi girls' double murder as opening arguments begin
The jury heard opening statements on Friday.
October 18
October 18
Menendez brothers murder case gets reevaluated due to sexual abuse allegations
A new generation is looking at the brothers who killed their parents in 1989.
October 18
October 18
Unsealing of filing offers limited look at evidence in Jan. 6 case against Trump
The highly redacted appendix was filed by special counsel Jack Smith.
October 18
October 18
Secret Service has ‘failure of leadership at the top’: Former DHS head
Janet Napolitano was secretary of Homeland Security from 2009-2013 and currently serves on the president’s Intelligence Advisory Board.
October 18
October 18
Yahya Sinwar’s death creates ‘unclear’ path: Former counterterrorism official
Former NSC senior director for counterterrorism Javed Ali discusses the possibility of a cease-fire or hostage deal in the wake of the Hamas leader’s death.
October 18
October 18
How Lyle and Erik Menendez could be freed from prison
Lyle and Erik Menendez are each serving two life sentences without parole.
October 18
October 18
National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
October 18
October 18
2nd Michigan home invasion suspect charged with murder
The second suspect who was arrested in connection to the Michigan home invasion on Oct. 11 that left a 72-year-old businessman dead has been charged with murder.
October 18
October 18
'Shaken baby syndrome' execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
Robert Roberson's "shaken baby syndrome" case also went to the Supreme Court.
October 18
October 18
17-year-old kayaker saved after spending 12 hours clinging to kayak overnight
A 17-year-old kayaker has been saved after separating from his high school paddling team when he capsized and was forced to tread water for 12 hours before being rescued.
October 18
October 18
'Shaken baby syndrome' execution on hold after Texas Supreme Court decision
Robert Roberson was sentenced to death based on the largely discredited "shaken baby syndrome" hypothesis.
October 18
October 18
Florida's iconic orange groves and berry farms recovering from hurricanes
The Sunshine State's farms are routinely hit by devastating hurricanes.
October 18
October 18
17-year-old kayaker saved after spending 12 hours clinging to kayak overnight
"I was actually crying my guts out because he was okay.”
October 18
October 17
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Israel kills Hamas leader who masterminded Oct. 7 attack; election officials wary of AI and spread of misinformation; Princess of Mexican Music Angela Aguilar talks to ABC’s Mireya Villarreal.
October 17
October 17
Charges dropped against deaf Black man with cerebral palsy punched by Phoenix police
Tyron McAlpin faced multiple charges after the incident.
October 17
October 17
By the Numbers: Vintage clothing shops see a boom in sales
Even in an age of online shopping secondhand apparel is rising in popularity with even established brands like H&M and Banana Republic getting in on the action.
October 17
October 17
Protecting the vote: State election officials lose sleep over AI
ABC News' Devin Dwyer reports on Arizona election officials concerned about how artificial intelligence might be used to spread misinformation with less than three weeks to the election.
October 17
October 17
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.
October 17
October 17
Judge in Trump's Jan. 6 case rules additional evidence will be unsealed Friday
Trump had sought to have the release delayed until after the election.
October 17
October 17
US charges former Indian official in foiled Sikh murder-for-hire plot: DOJ
Vikash Yadav, a former Indian intelligence officer, remains at large.
October 17
October 17
3 workers killed after portion of bridge collapses ahead of demolition: Officials
The bridge over the Strong River in Simpson County was closed to traffic.
October 17
October 17
Early voting begins in North Carolina, a crucial battleground state
North Carolina voters are lining up to cast their vote for the next president. The state joins several others opening polls early. Also, Israel takes out a high-ranking Hamas leader.
October 17
October 17
Tulsa Race Massacre descendants meet with DOJ amid federal review
Officials compared the deadly 1921 attack to the Emmett Till murder.
October 17
October 17
Former Olympic snowboarder accused of running large drug trafficking group
Ryan Wedding, a Canadian who lives in Mexico, is a fugitive, the DOJ said.
October 17
October 17
Possible bear attack was actually vicious murder, investigators say
A friend found 35-year-old Dustin Kjersem dead in a tent last Saturday.
October 17
October 17
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder charged with running cocaine smuggling ring
U.S. federal prosecutors announced an indictment Thursday charging former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding with running a criminal enterprise that smuggled cocaine into the U.S. and Canada.
October 17
October 17
Biden addresses killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
U.S. officials have said Sinwar was the chief obstacle to a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
October 17
October 17
FCC approves georouting for 988 Lifeline, clearing the way for more localized care
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the move will "save more lives."
October 17
October 17
Fatalities reported after Mississippi bridge collapsed
The bridge was in the process of being demolished as part of a bridge replacement project, according to officials.
October 17
October 17
How Harris and Trump plan to solve the housing crisis
Harris wants to give a down-payment credit to first-time homebuyers, while Trump plans to open up federal land for construction.
October 17
October 17
Earliest snow since 2010 hits parts of Vermont, blankets upstate New York
Warmer weather is expected for the weekend across most of the nation.
October 17
October 17
Student loan debt relief hits major milestone
Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal discusses the program’s changing course and how more than a million public workers are now free from student loan debt.
October 17
October 17
Day care operator's husband sentenced to 45 years in child's fentanyl death
Felix Herrera Garcia, 35, pleaded guilty in June to federal drug charges for trafficking fentanyl out of the day care center.
October 17
October 17
Retired Secret Service agent's ‘great concern’ over DHS report
A former senior official with the Secret Service, Donald Mihalek, discusses the new report that reveals systemic issues within the agency.
October 17
October 17
Hurricane relief is giving ‘road to a new life’: Red Cross
Red Cross volunteer and spokesperson Kim Mailes has been in Florida since Sept. 24, assisting with operations for Helene and Milton.
October 17
October 17
Politics and the US housing crisis
Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin and Christina Tizintun Ramirez, president of NextGen America, discuss the presidential candidates’ plans for housing.
October 17
October 17
The reality of the housing market
Danielle Hale, the chief economist at Realtor.com, breaks down the state of housing and rental markets.
October 17
October 17
Amid ongoing Helene recovery, early voting begins in North Carolina
Trump and Harris are essentially tied in the state, per 583’s polling average.
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