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March 16

SpaceX Dragon docks with ISS in mission to get NASA astronauts back to Earth

A previous launch was scrapped over a hydraulic issue.
March 16
This screengrab image from NASA's live broadcast shows the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Crew Dragon capsule Endurance carrying the Crew-10 mission lifting off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on March 14, 2025.
March 15

How Trump's trade war could impact alcohol prices

Chris Swonger, the president and CEO of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, discusses how President Donald Trump's trade war could impact alcohol prices.
March 15
VIDEO: How Trump's trade war could impact alcohol prices
March 15

13 dead in crashes during dust storms; homes destroyed in Oklahoma wildfires

Red flag and high wing warnings were in effect for several states.
March 15
In this photo released by the Texas Department of Safety on March 14, 2025, debris from is shown strewn along the highway after cars crashed during low visibility and high winds across the Amarillo District, mostly occurring in Potter, Randall, and Oldham County at the time this photo was posted.
March 15

Mayor of Oklahoma town on devastation left by wildfires

Clay Abercrombie, the mayor of Mannford, Oklahoma, discusses the devastation left by wildfires that were fueled by Saturday's high winds and dry conditions.
March 15
VIDEO: Mayor of Oklahoma town on devastation left by wildfires
March 15

Trump orders attacks against Houthis in Yemen

Trump said the US will use "lethal force until we have achieved our objective."
March 15
VIDEO: Trump orders attacks against Houthis in Yemen
March 15

High-risk alert issued for tornado outbreak in Mississippi and Alabama

Jeff Smitherman, the director of an Alabama emergency management agency, joins ABC News live to discuss the high-risk alert for potential tornado outbreaks in Alabama and Mississippi.
March 15
VIDEO: High-risk alert issued for tornado outbreak in Mississippi and Alabama
March 15

Widespread damage from severe storms across Missouri

Abe Cook, the director of an emergency management agency in Franklin County, Missouri, discusses the widespread damage from severe weather and tornadoes across the state.
March 15
VIDEO: Widespread damage from severe storms across Missouri
March 15

Severe storms in multiple states leave dozens dead and injured

Over 200,000 are without power across five states.
March 15
Debris lies around damaged houses the morning after a tornado touched down in Florissant, Missouri, March 15, 2025.
March 15

Team Rubicon helps communities recover after severe weather events

Mike Watkins, the director of midwest regional operations for Team Rubicon, discusses how the organization steps up to help communities in need after severe weather events.
March 15
VIDEO: Team Rubicon helps communities recover after severe weather events
March 15

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore coming home after more than nine months in space

Former NASA astronaut Cady Coleman delivers the latest on the SpaceX mission that will bring astronauts Suni and Butch home after nine long months in space.
March 15
VIDEO: Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore coming home after more than nine months in space
March 15

Mayor of Jonesboro on impact of tornadoes touching down in northeastern Arkansas

Harold Copenhaver, the mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas, joins ABC News live to discuss the dangerous tornadoes touching down in northeastern part of the state.
March 15
VIDEO: Mayor of Jonesboro on impact of tornadoes touching down in northeastern Arkansas
March 15

Likely cause of death for Gene Hackman's dog revealed

Authorities also said his wife called a medical service three times.
March 15
Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 19, 2003.
March 15

These states can expect to see a 17-year periodical cicada emergence this spring

This brood can emerge at rates of millions per acre, experts said.
March 15
In this May 29, 2024, file photo, a cicada from a 17-year cicada brood clings to a leaf in Park Ridge, Illinois. Illinois is currently experiencing an emergence of cicadas from Brood XIII and Brood XIX simultaneously. This rare occurrence hasn't taken place since 1803.
March 15

ISIS chief killed in precision airstrike in Iraq: CENTCOM

Abu Khadijah also served as ISIS' second in command, officials said.
March 15
FILE PHOTO: The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S. October 9, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
March 14

Powerful storms sweep through Midwest as South braces for dangerous weather Saturday

This is the first outbreak of this magnitude this year.
March 14
March 14

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, March 14, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
March 14
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, March 14, 2025
March 14

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, March 14, 2025

SpaceX sends Starliner replacement crew into orbit; Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown; Joshua Jackson sits down with ABC News' Ike Ejiochi to talk about medical drama 'Dr. Odyssey.'
March 14
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, March 14, 2025
March 14

Video shows moment Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil is detained

The team of lawyers representing Khalil released the video filmed by his wife.
March 14
A still from a video released by Mahmoud Khalil's attorney of him being detained at Columbia University in New York City on March 8, 2025.
March 14

White House allegedly asked for updates on arrest of Mahmoud Khalil: Attorney

Khalil was one of two Columbia University protesters detained this week.
March 14
 Mahmoud Khalil speaks to members of media about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, in New York City, U.S., June 1, 2024. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
March 14

Trump, addressing DOJ attorneys, says that those who fight him in court are 'scum'

The president made a rare visit to Department of Justice headquarters.
March 14
President Donald Trump speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 14

Attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil release video of arrest

Attorneys released video of the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder who was involved in the protests at Columbia University, by plain-clothed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
March 14
VIDEO: Attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil release video of arrest
March 14

ABC News obtains 911 call in Idaho college killings

ABC News has obtained the 911 call in the gruesome Idaho college killings that authorities believe was placed eight hours after four students were stabbed to death in their off-campus home.
March 14
VIDEO: ABC News obtains 911 call in Idaho college killings
March 14

Frantic 911 call from the day of the Idaho college killings released

Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four college students on Nov. 13, 2022.
March 14
The house where four University if Idaho students were found dead on Nov. 13, 2022.
March 14

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to superseding indictment

The music mogul has denied all allegations following his arrest last year.
March 14
In this Oct. 20, 2023, file photo, Sean "Diddy" Combs is shown in Washington, D.C.
March 14

Doctors reflect on frontlines of COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later

Doctors Kimberly Shriner and Matthew Sims reflected on their time working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and shared what they have learned five years on.
March 14
Doctors Kimberly Shriner and Matthew Sims reflected on their time working the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and shared what they have learned five years on.
March 14

'We have a long way to go': educator on pandemic impact on students

Professor Sean Reardon of Stanford University discusses recent data that found U.S. students are a half level grade behind in math and reading and how the COVID-19 pandemic may of played a role.
March 14
VIDEO: 'We have a long way to go': educator on pandemic impact on students
March 14

5 people dead in massive car crash, driver charged

The crash was spread over about one-tenth of a mile, police said.
March 14
Five people were killed when 17 vehicles were caught up in a crash near Austin, Texas, on Thursday, March 14, 2025.
March 14

Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs

It's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.
March 14
President Donald Trump, accompanied by White House Senior Advisor, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, speaks next to a Tesla Model S on the South Lawn of the White House, Mar. 11, 2025 in Washington.
March 14

DHS arrests another student involved in Columbia university protests

Another student protester allegedly self-deported, the DHS said.
March 14
A poster is taped to a lamppost protesting the arrest of pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil for leading demonstrations at Columbia University on March 13, 2025 in New York City. Despite holding a legal green card, Khalil was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)
March 14

‘The Right Stuff’ for a good night’s sleep

Lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto shares the best products for a restful night just in time for Sleep Awareness Week.
March 14
VIDEO: ‘The Right Stuff’ for a good night’s sleep
March 14

Dem congressman ‘disappointed’ by senators who plan to vote for funding bill

Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., says Democrats have a “lever to get Republicans to behave better in a bipartisan way.”
March 14
VIDEO: Dem congressman ‘disappointed’ by senators who plan to vote for funding bill
March 14

Ali Krieger previews women’s soccer season

ESPN soccer analyst and two-time World Cup champion Ali Krieger discusses the new season of the National Women’s Soccer league.
March 14
VIDEO: Ali Krieger previews women’s soccer season
March 14

Man who last saw missing Pittsburgh student thought she took 'her things and left'

The man who last saw missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki told investigators he thought she was OK and had "taken her things and left."
March 14
VIDEO: Man who last saw missing Pittsburgh student thought she took 'her things and left'
March 14

Chances of recession amid Trump tariffs ‘have risen’: Analyst

Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick explains the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the stock market.
March 14
VIDEO: Chances of recession amid Trump tariffs ‘have risen’: Analyst
March 14

Trump to invoke Alien Enemies Act for deportations: Sources

Legal contributor Kim Wehle explains the wartime law, as well as the Trump administration asking the Supreme Court to narrow nationwide injunctions blocking an order redefining birthright citizenship.
March 14
VIDEO: Trump to invoke Alien Enemies Act for deportations: Sources
March 14

House Dems break with Schumer over vote to avoid government shutdown

ABC News’ Rachel Bade explains Sen. Chuck Schumer’s decision, and the Democratic opposition coming from his own party.
March 14
VIDEO: House Dems break with Schumer over vote to avoid government shutdown
March 14

Trump ‘not a king’ who can dismantle DOE: NJ attorney general

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin says the Trump administration has “taken an incredibly hostile approach to public education.”
March 14
VIDEO: Trump ‘not a king’ who can dismantle DOE: NJ attorney general
March 14

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
March 14
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
March 14

5 people dead in massive car crash involving 17 vehicles near Austin

Five people are dead after a collision involving multiple vehicles and a semi-truck occurred Thursday night in Texas.
March 14
Five people are dead after a collision involving multiple vehicles and a semi-truck occurred Thursday night in Texas.
March 14

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers petition for the Columbia activist's immediate release

A new petition from Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers claimed that his arrest violated his First and Fifth Amendment rights, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act.
March 14
A new petition from Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers claimed that his arrest violated his First and Fifth Amendment rights, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act.
March 14

Megachurch founder indicted in child sex abuse case

Robert Morris, 63, faces five counts of lewd acts to a child and could face up to 20 years in prison.
March 14
Robert Morris, 63, faces five counts of lewd acts to a child and could face up to 20 years in prison.
March 14

Montana woman reflects on her miraculous survival after getting shot several times

Ashley Van Hemert tells "20/20" about the night her roommate's husband shot her.
March 14
 Ashley Van Hemert, who survived a shooting in January 2018 by her roommate’s estranged husband, is seen seven years later with her dog, Bronson.
March 14

‘The Dancing Nana’ turns 102: ‘I’m doing what I love’

Shirley Goodman became a social media centenarian sensation with her dancing, and she’s still kicking up her heels and inspiring others.
March 14
Shirley Goodman became a social media centenarian sensation with her dancing, and she’s still kicking up her heels and inspiring others.
March 14

American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport

The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.
March 14
The incident involving an American Airlines plane took place Thursday evening at Denver International Airport.
March 14

Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers petition for the Columbia activist's immediate release

The former Columbia University student has not been charged with a crime.
March 14
Protestors gather to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil at Foley Square on March 10, 2025 in New York City.
March 13

ABC News Live Prime Full Episode: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

President Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on wine and Champagne from Europe; police say woman held stepson captive for over 20 years in squalor; Questlove discusses Sly Stone's life in "Sly Lives!"
March 13
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime Full Episode: Wednesday, March 13, 2025
March 13

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, March 13, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
March 13
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, March 13, 2024
March 13

Trump’s EPA dismantles regulations – how polluters might benefit

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos talks to former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy on the Trump administration’s rollback of clean air and water protections.
March 13
VIDEO: Trump’s EPA dismantles regulations – how polluters might benefit
March 13

American Airlines flight catches fire at Denver airport

The incident took place Thursday after a mechanical issue diverted the plane.
March 13
Passengers stand on the wing of an American Airlines plane as they are evacuated after it caught fire while at a gate at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 13

Former FBI agent shares insight into case of son held captive for more than 20 years

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks to former FBI agent Mary Ellen O’Toole about how a woman could have held her stepson captive for decades and how there are likely "multiple motivations" for the crime.
March 13
VIDEO:  Former FBI agent shares insight into case of son held captive for more than 20 years