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Underwater remains could crack 1983 cold case of missing Chicago woman: Police

The discovery "changes everything," the sister of the missing woman said.
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A 1980 Toyota Celica registered to Karen Schepers, a 23-year-old woman missing since 1983, was discovered in the Fox River by sonar on March 25, 2024. A dive team helped raise the vehicle.
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Tufts PhD student taken into custody and visa 'terminated,' school says

Rumeysa Ozturk is a Turkish national, according to her lawyer, Mahsa Khanbabai.
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A Community Day flag on the campus of Tufts University.
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Appeals court affirms judge's block on deportations under Alien Enemies Act

An appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's effort to lift U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's block on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
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An appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's effort to lift U.S. District Judge James Boasberg's block on deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
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Video of moment Tufts University student detained by immigration officials

A Tufts University PhD student on a visa was arrested by immigration authorities outside of Boston on Tuesday night, according to the school and the student's lawyer.
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A Tufts University PhD student on a visa was arrested by immigration authorities outside of Boston on Tuesday night, according to the school and the student's lawyer.
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Shark sound recordings captured for first time, new study shows

“Sharks are maybe not as silent as we thought,” a researcher said.
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The first-ever sounds of sharks have been captured by researchers, according to a new study in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
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Appeals court rejects Trump bid to overturn Alien Enemies Act deportation block

The Trump administration had fought the judge's block on AEA deportations.
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Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
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Police: Underwater remains could crack 1983 cold case of missing Chicago woman

Human skeletal remains were discovered Tuesday outside Chicago. Police say they could belong to a Chicago area woman whose family said has been missing for 42 years.
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Human skeletal remains were discovered Tuesday outside Chicago. Police say they could belong to a Chicago area woman whose family said has been missing for 42 years.
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'F-18s LAUNCH': Atlantic publishes purported Yemen strike details from Signal chat

The White House has sought to minimize the national security breach.
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Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief, The Atlantic, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference on May 3, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Tech issues hit DOGE's '5 things' email requirement for federal employees

Some employees have received bounce-back emails indicating the mailbox is full.
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Elon Musk looks on during a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House Mar, 24, 2025 in Washington.
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Honey bee colonies could face 70% losses in 2025, impacting agriculture

Honey bee pollination is critical for food production, according to the USDA.
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Atlantic editor-in-chief blasts Trump admin ‘smokescreens’ on Signal chat

Jeffrey Goldberg discusses why he exposed the Signal chat.
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Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor-in-Chief, The Atlantic, speaks with ABC News, Mar. 26, 2025.
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Shark sounds captured for 1st time, study shows

The first-ever sounds of rig sharks have been captured by researchers, according to a new study in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
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Shark sounds captured for 1st time, study shows
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Partial solar eclipse will be visible in these US states this weekend

Experts share tips on how to safely view the phenomenon.
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In this June 10, 2021, file photo, the sun rises next to the Statue of Liberty during an annular eclipse in New York.
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Salvadoran prison holding deported Venezuelans has been criticized for alleged abuses

An ICE official has said many of those deported did not have criminal records.
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Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center prison, in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
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Handwritten notes discovered in Luigi Mangione's socks at court: Prosecutors

Luigi Mangione violated the "special treatment" he was afforded for his last court appearance when handwritten notes were secreted inside a pair of argyle socks.
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Luigi Mangione violated the "special treatment" he was afforded for his last court appearance when handwritten notes were secreted inside a pair of argyle socks.
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Mom describes moment stranger allegedly tried to take her son in Walmart

A suspect has been charged with kidnapping, police said.
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Caroline Miller speaks with WSB.
March 26

Family shares new details after former US attorney found dead

Police said the 43-year-old likely died from natural causes.
March 26
Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber held the position from October 2021 to January 2025.
March 26

New Mega Million rules will more than double jackpot value

Overall odds of winning any prize will improve to 1 in 23 from 1 in 24, the company said.
March 26
Overall odds of winning any prize will improve to 1 in 23 from 1 in 24, the company said.
March 26

This is what's causing California sea lions to act aggressive, lethargic

Toxic algae blooms contain a neurotoxin that is likely impacting the sea lions.
March 26
A sick California sea lion with possible domoic acid poisoning is rescued to be evaluated by volunteers from CIMWI (Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute) in Santa Barbara, California, on March 25, 2025.
March 26

Handwritten notes discovered in Luigi Mangione's socks at court: Prosecutors

Luigi Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO in December.
March 26
Luigi Mangione (C), accused killer of US insurance CEO Brian Thompson, arrives for a hearing in New York City on Feb. 21, 2025.
March 26

Record-breaking heat in the West, flooding forecast for the Gulf Coast

Phoenix hit 99 degrees on Tuesday, setting a new daily record.
March 26
A man sits under the shade of a tree at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
March 26

Judge Boasberg assigned to Signal lawsuit after White House criticism

Judge Boasberg was criticized by the White House over rulings in another case.
March 26
Judge James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the Federal District Court in DC, stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, Mar. 16, 2023.
March 26

DOJ contends judge didn't have authority to order return of 2 deportation flights

Authorities deported over 200 alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
March 26
Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
March 26

National headlines from ABC News

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

Elon Musk spending millions in Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Matt Smith from ABC affiliate WISN has the latest on the “hard-fought battle” for the state’s Supreme Court.
March 26
VIDEO: Elon Musk spending millions in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
March 26

Woman’s $12 purchase could be a Renoir masterpiece

Heidi Markow, owner of a Pennsylvania antique store, appears to have found an original work by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
March 26
Heidi Markow, owner of a Pennsylvania antique store, appears to have found an original work by French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
March 26

Doctor allegedly tries to push wife off Hawaii hiking trail

She was struck with a rock and hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
March 26
An undated photo of Gerhardt Konig.
March 26

Mega Millions says new rules will more than double jackpot value

The new rules will come into play on April 8, the company said.
March 26
A selection of numbers are picked for the Mega Millions lottery at a liquor store where winning tickets have been sold on December 27, 2024 in Hawthorne, California.
March 26

Teen shares deepfake porn nightmare generated by AI

Florida high school senior Lucy Adams says a family friend took pictures from her personal Instagram page and used them to make deepfake porn.
March 26
Florida high school senior Lucy Adams says a family friend took pictures from her personal Instagram page and used them to make deepfake porn.
March 26

‘Demonic’ sea lions have Californians concerned

Along the California coast, sea lions are getting poisoned by toxic algae -- causing them to act in a way some describe as "demonic."
March 26
Along the California coast, sea lions are getting poisoned by toxic algae - causing them to act in a way some describe as "demonic."
March 26

Kidnapped 6-year-old rescued by Kansas trooper during traffic stop

One traffic violation on a Kansas highway led to the miraculous rescue of a 6-year-old girl who had been kidnapped a month prior.
March 26
One traffic violation on a Kansas highway led to the miraculous rescue of a 6-year-old girl who had been kidnapped a month prior.
March 26

Alleged victim in athlete hacking case speaks out: 'So much outrage'

The woman is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Matthew Weiss and the university.
March 26
Former NFL and University of Michigan assistant football coach Matt Weiss leaves federal court in Detroit, Mar. 24, 2025.
March 26

'Extreme alarm': Democrats demand answers after Signal chat firestorm

Senators expressed "extreme alarm" about the potential security breach.
March 26
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is interviewed at the Capitol in Washington, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 26

These are the impacts some scientists fear most from EPA deregulation

Air and water in the U.S. is cleaner now than before the EPA was created.
March 26
A person exits the headquarters building of the Environmental Protection Agency, March 12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
March 26

At least 11 homes destroyed in North Carolina wildfires, officials say

Two active wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina, remain 0% contained.
March 26
Troutman Fire Department firefighter Sam Mills watches a backburn preventative fire set to stop the spread of the Deep Woods Fire, March 23, 2025, in Columbus, North Carolina.
March 26

ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Lawmakers grill cabinet officials about sharing war plans via unsecured app; the future is here for implantable microchips; Amanda Knox discusses her new book about being falsely accused of murder.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
March 26

Amanda Knox discusses stigma of 'being the girl accused of murder'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with best-selling author and activist, Amanda Knox, on reclaiming her story in her new book “Free: My Search for Meaning” nearly 20 years after wrongful conviction.
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VIDEO: Amanda Knox discusses stigma of 'being the girl accused of murder'
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ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, March 25, 2025

ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
March 26

ACLU on deportation flights: ‘We're looking at a very dangerous situation’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with American Civil Liberties Union Deputy Director Lee Gelernt about the refusal by President Donald Trump's administration to disclose intel about deportation flights.
March 26
VIDEO: ACLU on deportation flights: ‘We're looking at a very dangerous situation’
March 26

By The Numbers: FEMA’s disaster response

A look at the numbers behind FEMA’s budget over the years and their disaster response after DHS Secretary Noem announced plans to cut the disaster relief agency.
March 26
VIDEO: By The Numbers: FEMA’s disaster response
March 26

Trump's lawyer may have known more about Eric Adams' criminal case

Judge Dale Ho is still considering whether to dismiss the case against Adams.
March 26
New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Manhattan in New York, March 24, 2025.
March 25

Former Yankees player's son didn't die from asphyxiation, police say

Miller Gardner, 14, died on Friday during the family's vacation in Costa Rica.
March 25
This undated photo posted by the New York Yankees on the social media site X shows 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankees players Brett Gardner, who died, Mar. 21, 2025, from a sudden illness while on a family vacation.
March 25

Law school applications are surging. This could be the reason why, experts say

The number of people applying to law school is up by more than 20%.
March 25
The number of people applying to law school is up 20.5% in 2025 over last year, according to the Law School Admission Council.
March 25

Construction industry advocates say accidents are being faked all over New York City

Insurers say fraud is on the rise, but others argue there’s more to the story.
March 25
New York personal injury attorney Nicholas Warywoda (right) told ABC News Chief Investigative Correspondent Aaron Katersky that if construction accident insurance fraud was rampant, fraudulent claims would be dismissed by judges and juries.
March 25

Fallout grows from US war plans breach

Sean Savett, former spokesperson at the National Security Council, says the Yemen war plans group chat was a "reckless endangerment of our service members."
March 25
VIDEO: Fallout grows from US war plans breach
March 25

Washington man alive and well after being declared dead by Social Security

Social Security says far less than 1% of reported deaths are erroneous.
March 25
Ned Johnson sits with his wife Pam as they talk with ABC News about fighting for the return of his benefits after being declared dead.
March 25

Huge spike in law school applicants

The number of applicants applying to law schools in the U.S. has dramatically increased in 2025 compared to 2024.
March 25
The number of applicants applying to law schools in the U.S. has dramatically increased in 2025 compared to 2024.
March 25

DOD says it 'mistakenly removed' content from website amid DEI purge

James Johns II, son of a Tuskegee Airman and Zonnie Gorman, daughter of Navajo Code Talker, react to the Pentagon removing and then restoring webpages on Tuskegee Airmen and Navajo Code Talkers.
March 25
VIDEO: DOD says it 'mistakenly removed' content from website amid DEI purge
March 25

Columbia student sues Trump after official says her permanent legal status is revoked

Like Mahmoud Khalil, Yunseo Chung participated in demonstrations on campus.
March 25
A rally in support of Palestine is held at the steps of Lowe Library on the grounds of Columbia University, April 22, 2024, in New York.
March 25

Doctor allegedly tries to kill wife at Hawaii hiking trail: Police

She was struck with a rock and hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
March 25
She was struck with a rock and hospitalized in critical condition, police said.