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California man arrested after alleged threat to bomb Coachella

No weapons or explosives were found in the man's possession or vehicle.
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Bob Moses perform at the DoLab tent during day 1 of the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival, on April 11, 2025, in Indio, Calif.
April 12

Tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson did not have a flight recorder: NTSB

The helicopter was on its eighth flight of the day, officials said.
April 12
NTSB team surveying the wreckage recovered from the Bell 206 L-4 helicopter that crashed into Hudson River on April 10 near Jersey City, New Jersey.
April 12

6 on board small plane that crashed in upstate New York: FAA

The plane crashed into a field, authorities said.
April 12
Vehicles from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office are seen near the scene of a small plane crash in New York.
April 12

Exemption to Trump tariffs 'great' for big tech: Former Treasury advisor

Matthew McGuire, former U.S. executive director of the World Bank Group, discusses the latest reversal on President Donald Trump's tariff strategy.
April 12
VIDEO: Exemption to Trump tariffs 'great' for big tech: Former Treasury advisor
April 12

NYC helicopter crash victims ‘left without suffering,’ brother says

Joan Camprubí, the brother of Merce Camprubí Montal, joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference Saturday afternoon, saying this a difficult time for the family.
April 12
Joan Camprubí, the brother of Merce Camprubí Montal, joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference Saturday afternoon, saying this a difficult time for the family.
April 12

Teen allegedly killed parents in plot to assassinate Trump: FBI

Nikita Casap, 17, is accused of killing his mother and stepfather.
April 12
Nikita Casap is shown in court in the screen grab from a video.
April 12

New York City helicopter crash latest: 36-year-old pilot identified

Six people, including three kids, were killed in Thursday's crash.
April 12
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a helicopter crash on the Hudson River near lower Manhattan in New York, as seen from Newport, New Jersey, on April 10, 2025.
April 12

3 killed in small plane crash in Boca Raton, Florida

One man on the ground suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
April 12
Emergency crew inspects the site of a small plane crash, April 11, 2025 in Boca Raton, Fla.
April 12

Teen kills parents in extremist plot to assassinate Trump: FBI

Waukesha County prosecutors charged Nikita Casap, 17, with killing his mother and stepfather inside their Wisconsin home in February.
April 12
Waukesha County prosecutors charged Nikita Casap, 17, with killing his mother and stepfather inside their Wisconsin home in February.
April 12

From Menendez brothers to Karen Read, breaking down the week’s legal cases

Attorney Dave Aronberg discusses the legal cases making headlines this week.
April 12
From Menendez brothers to Karen Read, breaking down the week’s legal cases
April 12

Latest on the helicopter crash in Hudson River

The FAA and NTSB are investigating a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of six people on Thursday.
April 12
VIDEO: Latest on the helicopter crash in Hudson River
April 12

Key cancer trial resumes after 'roller coaster' funding cuts threatened to derail it

President Trump's NIH funding cuts had threatened to derail the promising trial.
April 12
NIH researcher Dr. Steven Rosenberg is seen in his lab.
April 12

What to know about getting a REAL ID as airport requirement deadline nears

The deadline for using a REAL ID for travel is less than a month away.
April 12
A Department of Homeland Security "Real ID" compliant driver's license sign outside the TSA checkpoint at Miami International Airport, Dec. 7, 2024, in Miami.
April 11

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, April 11, 2024

Small plane crashes into roadway in Florida, killing three people; crowds gather at resentencing hearings Menendez brothers;  Coachella-goers stuck in massive traffic jams trying to reach campsites.
April 11
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, April 11, 2024
April 11

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 11, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 11
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 11, 2025
April 11

Dr. Alok Patel joins PRIME to talk measles, vaccines and Trump’s physical

News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with ABC News’ medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel about the growing number of measles cases, vaccines and President Trump’s physical exam.
April 11
VIDEO: Dr. Alok Patel joins PRIME to talk measles, vaccines and Trump’s physical
April 11

Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing to proceed after judge denies DA's motion

Over 20 Menendez relatives are pushing for the brothers' release from prison.
April 11
In this April 12, 1991 file photo, Lyle, left, and Erik Menendez appear in court for a preliminary hearing held in Beverly Hills, Calif.
April 11

Judge rules Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

Khalil, a pro-Palestinian protester, has an American wife about to give birth.
April 11
 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, June 1, 2024.
April 11

Trump admin moves to withhold federal funds from Maine over trans athlete dispute

The state did not agree to a ban on transgender athletes in girls' sports.
April 11
The Maine State Capitol building in Augusta, Maine.
April 11

Judge rules Fox News can't depose Democratic megadonor as part of Smartmatic suit

Fox News has sought to depose LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.
April 11
In this Aug. 23, 2023, file photo, the Fox News logo is pictured in Milwaukee.
April 11

Soybean farmer voices concern about trade war impacts

Soybean farmer Ryan Mackenthun told ABC News’ Phil Lipof that farmers are concerned about the impact of high tariffs between the U.S. and China.
April 11
VIDEO: Soybean farmer voices concern about trade war impacts
April 11

Judge rules Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported from US

Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared before an immigration judge in Louisiana on Friday who decided he can be deported.
April 11
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April 11

Nuns wield stock power to push corporate change

The nuns are pushing for change at major companies through shareholder activism.
April 11
Sister Barbara McCracken always viewed herself as an activist.
April 11

Convicted murderer captured after being mistakenly released from jail: US Marshals

Kathan Guzman was arrested in Florida on Friday, authorities said.
April 11
Kathan Guzman is shown in this undated booking photo.
April 11

Walmart employee kills 2 co-workers, injures another in after-hours shooting spree

The shooter was later injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
April 11
Two people were killed in a shooting by the same individual at a Walmart in Newton County, Ga., and a nearby house on April 11, 2025, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
April 11

Luigi Mangione says government should not be allowed to seek death penalty

Luigi Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO in December.
April 11
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, appears in Manhattan Supreme Court on New York state murder and terrorism charges in New York, Feb. 21, 2025.
April 11

Celebrity hair stylist Fabio Sementilli's wife found guilty in his stabbing death

A jury reached a verdict in the trial of Monica Sementilli on Friday.
April 11
Monica Sementilli is seen here in a recent court appearance.
April 11

Authorities search for NYC chopper crash answers

An investigation is underway into the helicopter crash that killed six people -- among them a family of Spanish tourists -- when the craft went down on Thursday.
April 11
VIDEO: Authorities search for NYC chopper crash answers
April 11

Siemens exec and his family identified as victims in deadly Hudson helicopter crash

The exec, his wife and three children were all killed in the crash on Thursday.
April 11
This October, 2022, file photo shows the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, in New York.
April 11

'Nothing has been done': Judge slams DOJ in case of wrongly deported man

The DOJ said it doesn't know the whereabouts of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.
April 11
This undated photo provided by CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, in April 2025, shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 11

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April 11

Murderer caught after mistaken release from Georgia jail

Kathan Guzman was convicted last year of murdering his girlfriend, 19-year-old Dalia Grayson, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
April 11
Kathan Guzman was convicted last year of murdering his girlfriend, 19-year-old Dalia Grayson, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
April 11

Immigration judge to decide whether to deport or release activist Mahmoud Khalil

ICE officers last month arrested pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder and legal permanent resident.
April 11
VIDEO: Immigration judge to decide whether to deport or release activist Mahmoud Khalil
April 11

Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida; all 3 on board killed

All three people on board a small plane were killed when the aircraft crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, on Friday morning, according to local officials and the Federal Aviation Administration.
April 11
VIDEO: Small plane crashes in Boca Raton, Florida; all 3 on board killed
April 11

Georgia Walmart employee kills 2 co-workers, injures 1

A Walmart employee opened fire at a Georgia store and nearby home killing two employees and injuring a third.
April 11
A Walmart employee opened fire at a Georgia store and nearby home killing two employees and injuring a third.
April 11

‘The Right Stuff’ on the right towels

“GMA” lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto prepares us for a spring refresh with some of her top towel picks.
April 11
VIDEO: ‘The Right Stuff’ on the right towels
April 11

NYC helicopter crash is 'truly a catastrophic failure': Former Black Hawk pilot

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and former Black Hawk helicopter pilot Brad Bowman discuss the fatal helicopter crash in New York City’s Hudson River.
April 11
VIDEO: NYC helicopter crash is 'truly a catastrophic failure': Former Black Hawk pilot
April 11

A company allegedly resurrected the extinct dire wolf. Why some are concerned

The dire wolf went extinct around 10,000 years ago.
April 11
This undated photo provided by Colossal Biosciences shows Romulus and Remus, both 3-months old and genetically engineered with similarities to the extinct dire wolf.
April 11

US stocks open lower amid escalating US-China trade war

ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis and Whit Johnson report on the latest news from Wall Street.
April 11
VIDEO: US stocks open lower amid escalating US-China trade war
April 11

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 11
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 11

Ghislaine Maxwell, jailed Epstein accomplice, appeals case to US Supreme Court

Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence.
April 11
Ghislaine Maxwell attends VIP Evening of Conversation for Women's Brain Health Initiative, Moderated by Tina Brown at Spring Studios on October 18, 2016 in New York City.
April 11

Quick-thinking wife saves husband from alligator attack in retirement community

A South Carolina wife-turned-warrior fought off an alligator that had attacked her husband in their backyard, authorities said.
April 11
A South Carolina wife-turned-warrior fought off an alligator that had attacked her husband in their backyard, authorities said.
April 11

Convicted murderer mistakenly released from jail, say officials

Kathan Guzman was convicted last year of murdering 19-year-old Dalia Grayson and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
April 11
Kathan Guzman was convicted last year of murdering 19-year-old Dalia Grayson and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
April 11

Meet the dog who knows more than 1,000 words

In 2011, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson visited Chaser, a dog who lived with a retired psychology professor in South Carolina.
April 11
In 2011, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson visited Chaser, a dog who lived with a retired psychology professor in South Carolina.
April 11

Siemens exec and family identified in deadly Hudson River helicopter crash

Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their children have been identified as victims in the crash along with the pilot, aged 36, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
April 11
Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and their children -- aged 4, 5 and 11 years old -- have been identified as victims in the crash along with the pilot, aged 36, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
April 11

Tourist helicopter crashes in Hudson River in New York City, all 6 on board killed

Three children were among those on board, according to sources.
April 11
In this screen grab from a video, first responders are shown at the scene of a helicopter crash in the Hudson River on April 10, 2025, in New York.
April 10

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Six people killed when tourist helicopter crashes into Hudson River; Supreme Court upholds order for Trump administration to return wrongly deported man; meet nuns protecting their financial future.
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April 10

Tariff uncertainty impacting housing market

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee spoke with homeowners and home remodelers about how they are responding to the possible impacts of tariffs while President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause is in effect.
April 10
VIDEO: Tariff uncertainty impacting housing market
April 10

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 10, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 10
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 10, 2025
April 10

'Your position is being abolished': Education Department staff get termination emails

The notices went out to over 1,300 Education Department employees on Thursday.
April 10
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attends the signing of an executive order to shut down the Department of Education by U.S. President Donald Trump, during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.