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New York State Police suspend a trooper while investigating his account of being shot and wounded
New York State Police have suspended a trooper without pay after launching an investigation into his account of being shot and wounded while trying to help a motorist on a Long Island highway
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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.
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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.
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Tropical Storm Rafael slams Caribbean, may head to Gulf Coast this weekend
Rafael is expected to make landfall in Cuba as a hurricane.
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Election Day forecast: Rain, record heat and snow
As millions of Americans head to the polls, thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, with the potential to cause inconveniences to voters.
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Trump campaign doubles down in final hours of election dash
The former president used his final rally to air long-held grievances.
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Election Day forecast: Heavy rain, snow, record heat could impact voters
Thunderstorms are forecast from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast.
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Historian: Civil War was last time we saw candidates this different
Presidential historian Mark Updegrove on the polar opposite nature of the Trump-Harris race, and how Trump, especially, is his own category of politician.
November 04
November 04
Pennsylvania residents fight fracking in their backyards
Something is happening underground in suburban Pennsylvania. ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos reports on the ongoing fight in Cecil Township to move natural gas extraction efforts away from residents.
November 04
November 04
Man arrested in alleged neo-Nazi-inspired plot to destroy energy facility: DOJ
Several undercover FBI agents were involved in the investigation, the DOJ said.
November 04
November 04
1 day until the presidential election
Candidates make closing arguments to voters in the final hours before Election Day.
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November 04
Taurid meteor shower could be visible on eve of Election Day
The first branch of the Taurid meteor shower could be visible starting around midnight on Tuesday, according to the American Meteorological Society.
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Video of subway chokehold death shown to jury in Daniel Penny manslaughter trial
The bystander video was recorded by a high school student.
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November 04
Best times to see the Taurid meteor shower
The Taurids are rich in fireballs, astronomers say.
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November 04
Judge denies request to block Elon Musk's giveaway
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sought an emergency injunction to stop Elon Musk's America PAC's million-dollar giveaway.
November 04
November 04
King family on the 2024 election, Black voter turnout
Martin Luther King Jr.'s eldest son, Martin Luther King III, and his wife, Arndrea Waters King join ABC News Live to discuss the 2024 election.
November 04
November 04
More tornado warnings for Oklahoma City area, day after twisters caused major damage
A swarm of tornadoes destroyed 39 homes in Oklahoma City on Sunday.
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November 04
'Satan killed the girls,' Delphi suspect said, according to neuropsychologist
Richard Allen is accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017.
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November 04
Former Ohio cop found guilty of murder in fatal 2020 shooting of an unarmed Black man
Andre Hill was holding a cellphone and a set of keys when he was shot dead.
November 04
November 04
Former Ohio cop Adam Coy found guilty of murder in shooting of Andre Hill
Coy faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 25.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity
The defense says witnesses are undermining Combs' right to a fair trial.
November 04
November 04
What does NOAA do?
Inside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
November 04
November 04
Tornado emergency in Oklahoma
WABC-TV meteorologist Jeff Smith with the latest on the storms leaving millions under severe weather alerts.
November 04
November 04
Election lawsuits involving Elon Musk, Georgia making headlines
ABC News’ Olivia Rubin reports on the legal issues popping up ahead of Election Day.
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November 04
One man’s mission to restore felony voting rights
The FRRC successfully restored voting rights for more than 1.4 million people through Amendment 4, which gives felons voting rights if they completed their sentences.
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November 04
Daniel Penny trial resumes with more witness testimony
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky discusses the ongoing trial and video shown to the jury of the moments after Daniel Penny held Jordan Neely in a chokehold.
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What NYC Marathon’s final finishers have to say
ABC News’ Danny New spoke to some of the last runners to reach the finish line.
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November 04
Quincy Jones, hitmaking producer, dead at 91
During his decades-long career, Jones was nominated for 80 Grammy Awards, of which he won 28. He was the all-time most-nominated composer and producer, his publicist said on Monday.
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One man’s mission to restore felony voting rights in Florida
Desmond Meade has registered more than 1.4 million people to vote.
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November 04
Election fact check: Minor voting glitches do not indicate widespread fraud
Election officials are preparing for a wave of misinformation on Tuesday.
November 04
November 04
Quincy Jones, hitmaking producer and music industry titan, dead at 91
Jones died at home in Bel Air, California, on Sunday night, his publicist said.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers seek gag order, citing 'improper' pretrial publicity
The defense says witnesses are undermining Combs' right to a fair trial.
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November 03
4 dead after truck crash on Michigan highway
A semitractor-trailer crashed into backed-up traffic on a Michigan interstate, according to police.
November 03
November 03
22-year-old arrested in deadly Vancouver, Washington, shooting
One man is dead and two others were injured after the gunman fired several rounds, according to police.
November 03
November 03
Knife-wielding robber scared off by shop employee with bigger knife in Argentina
Surveillance footage from Argentina shows a would-be robber armed with a knife retreat toward the exit after noticing a store employee with a much larger knife.
November 03
November 03
Election season stress with only 2 days until the election
Kelley Kitley, a licensed clinical social worker and author, shares tips on how to deal with stress during the election season.
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November 03
'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week
Michelle Figueroa, founder of the "Good News Movement," joins ABC News Live to highlight the latest good news and positive stories being shared online.
November 03
November 03
Multiple possible tornadoes in Oklahoma overnight
Severe weather continues across the southern Plains into Monday.
November 03
November 03
Suspect arrested in deadly Halloween mall shooting
The suspect, 22-year-old Travis L. Ward, has been charged with murder.
November 03
November 03
Which issues are bringing out the most voters?
Democratic strategist Mariel Sáez and Republican strategist Tricia McLaughlin discuss whether abortion or immigration will bring out more voters.
November 03
November 03
Election fact check: County officials can't refuse to certify election results
Some county officials have previously unlawfully refused to certify results.
November 03
November 03
Truck crash kills 4, injures 17 on Michigan interstate
The semitractor-trailer appeared to not see a back-up traffic, police said.
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November 03
Arrest made after mom, daughter shot dead by home intruder
Junior Edwards, 37, of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, was arrested, prosecutors said.
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Flash flood, severe thunderstorm threats in the southern Plains this weekend
Areas of heavy rain and thunderstorms could drench the southern Plains.
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November 02
Lahaina wildfire survivor to run NYC Marathon with miracle shoes
Lahaina wildfire survivor Nate Kahaialii is set to race in the NYC Marathon on Sunday, bringing with him his sole surviving possession from the blaze: a pair of running shoes.
November 02
November 02
3 dead in helicopter crash in Louisiana
The Robinson R44 crashed on a rural street in Iowa, Louisiana, the FAA said.
November 02
November 02
Ex-Louisville officer guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights
Jurors were initially deadlocked on one of the counts.
November 02
November 02
Burden of Proof: Latest on Breonna Taylor, Menendez brothers, Megan Thee Stallion
Florida state attorney Dave Aronberg takes a look at some of this week's major legal cases.
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ABC News Live Prime: Friday, November 1, 2024
Trump imagines “guns trained on [Liz Cheney’s] face”; ABC’s Linsey Davis talks to Angela Alsobrooks about her Senate run; “Dreamers” whose immigration statuses remain in limbo after years.
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November 01
Jury delivers partial not guilty verdict in federal retrial of Breonna Taylor case
Brett Hankison was charged with civil rights offenses.
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