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Jurors get ‘rare glimpse’ into The Trump Organization

Former longtime Trump Organization controller Jeffrey McConney takes the stand Monday in Donald Trump's hush money trial.
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VIDEO: Jurors get ‘rare glimpse’ into The Trump Organization
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‘Intense’ tornadoes expected in Kansas, Oklahoma

The states are still recovering from deadly storms in April.
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VIDEO: ‘Intense’ tornadoes expected in Kansas, Oklahoma
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Abducted 10-month-old girl has been found, officials say

Police issued an Amber Alert for Eleia Maria Torres last week.
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In this photo released by the New Mexico State Police, Eleia Maria Torres is shown.
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'Miracle': Pastor credits divine intervention after man pulls gun on him in church

A man was later found fatally shot in the suspect's home, police said.
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A sermon is underway at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, PA, in this screengrab of a video taken on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
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Judge again holds Trump in contempt, threatens jail time

Judge Juan Merchan said that the $1,000 fines per violation "are not serving as a deterrent" and threatened to jail Donald Trump moving forward.
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VIDEO: Judge again holds Trump in contempt, threatens jail time
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Man arrested after allegedly attempting to shoot pastor during sermon

The incident happened at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, shortly after 1:00 p.m. ET, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
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VIDEO: Man arrested after allegedly attempting to shoot pastor during sermon
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Texas recovering from record weekend storm

A 5-year-old boy was killed during the flooding that also led to hundreds being rescued.
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VIDEO: Texas recovering from record weekend storm
May 06

Here are 8 pieces of evidence presented so far in Trump's hush money trial

After two weeks of testimony, jurors have seen over 120 exhibits.
May 06
Donald Trump and David Pecker walking together in the White House colonnade on July 11, 2017.
May 06

Ex-Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade says 'day of reckoning' coming in Trump case

"I have to believe in the case," Wade said in an exclusive sit-down interview.
May 06
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against former president Donald Trump and his allies in their attempt to overturn the state's 2020 election results, in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023.
May 05

14-year-old girl dead, 5 other teens injured in Buffalo shooting: Police

The shooting happened five blocks from a Tops supermarket where a mass shooting left 10 Black people dead and three other people injured on May 14, 2022.
May 05
The shooting happened five blocks from a Tops supermarket where a mass shooting left 10 Black people dead and three other people injured on May 14, 2022.
May 05

Texas flooding updates: 5-year-old boy killed, 224 people rescued

Flood watch in effect for over 20 million people in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas.
May 05
In this screen grab from a video, floodwaters are shown in a residential neighborhood in Conroe, Texas, on May 3, 2024.
May 05
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a Grand Jury brought back indictments against former president Donald Trump and his allies in their attempt to overturn the state's 2020 election results, in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023.
May 05

Vehicle crashes into White House gate, killing driver

A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson said there was "no threat" to the White House.
May 05
A U.S. Secret Service spokesperson said there was "no threat" to the White House.
May 05

Several people injured after Long Beach night club shooting

Police said, "the suspect(s) fled prior to officers' arrival."
May 05
Police said, "the suspect(s) fled prior to officers' arrival."
May 05

10-month-old abducted by suspect who allegedly killed 2 women: Police

Police issued an Amber Alert for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres.
May 05
Police issued an Amber Alert for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres.
May 05

14-year-old dead, 5 teens hurt, as gunfire erupts near scene of 2022 Buffalo massacre

The victims were outside a house party when they were shot, police said.
May 05
Buffalo police investigate a shooting on May 4, 2024, that left a 14-year-old girl dead and five other teenagers wounded at a parking lot on Jefferson Avenue.
May 05

Several injured in Long Beach shooting, police say

About seven people were injured in California late Saturday, police said.
May 05
Police lights on a street at night.
May 05

Driver killed as vehicle crashes at 'high rate of speed' into White House gate

There was "no threat" to the White House after the crash, officials said.
May 05
May 04

Army sergeant arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot against 4 people: Police

Jeremiah Peikert, 30, was arrested on Thursday by Connecticut State Police.
May 04
In this booking photo released by Connecticut State Police, Jeremiah Peikert is shown.
May 04

Zebra on the run for nearly a week in Washington found in woods

The female mare, named Shug, was one of four zebras that escaped on April 28.
May 04
Missing zebra that was on the run for six days in Washington state captured.
May 04

Timeline: How pro-Palestinian protests unfolded on college campuses across the US

Protests and activism began in the days and months after the Oct. 7 attack.
May 04
Pro-Palestinian supporters continue to demonstrate with a protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University on April 29, 2024, in New York City.
May 04

Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma

Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 04
Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 04

How electronic warfare is affecting civilians and aviation

A commercial flight in the Middle East was accidentally GPS spoofed.
May 04
May 04

Saint Augustine's University teachers have not been paid, risks being shut down

Saint Augustine's University is $32 million in debt as faculty goes unpaid.
May 04
Saint Augustine's University accreditation appeal was denied.
May 03

Jurors hear recording of Trump and Cohen allegedly discussing hush money payment

Cohen secretly recorded the conversation, which lasts about two minutes.
May 03
Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court before his trial in New York, on May 3, 2024.
May 03

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 3, 2024

"Catastrophic" flooding hits Houston area, Hope Hicks takes the stand in former President Trump's criminal trial & Singer Mckenna Grace on exploring new genres as balancing acting with music.
May 03
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 3, 2024
May 03

Criminal defense attorney on the impact of Hope Hicks' testimony

ABC News' Phil Lipof sits down with Jeremy Saland to discuss how the future of former president Trump's fraud trial can play out based on key witnesses.
May 03
Criminal defense attorney on the impact of Hope Hicks' testimony
May 03

Lock out looms as Boeing firefighters fight for pay

The International Association of Fire Fighters is calling for "better wages, safety and staffing."
May 03
 Boeing firefighters threaten to strike if demands are not met
May 03

Author Dominic Erdozain on how gun policy has shifted in the United States

ABC News' Phil Lipof spoke with historian and author Dominic Erdozain about his new book, "One Nation Under Guns: How Gun Culture Distorts Our History and Threatens Our Democracy."
May 03
Author Dominic Erdozain on how gun policy has shifted in the United States
May 03

President Biden focuses on journalists for World Press Freedom Day

Our panel discusses President Joe Biden's recent statement in support of journalism professionals.
May 03
VIDEO: President Biden focuses on journalists for World Press Freedom Day
May 03

Former top Trump aide gives emotional testimony at Trump criminal trial

Hope Hicks, the former White House Communications director, testifies on her knowledge of payments made to Stormy Daniels. Former federal prosecutor Tim Janzen discusses her testimony.
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Americans divided over US involvement in Israel-Hamas war

Hope Hicks, former top aide testifies in Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
May 03
VIDEO: Americans divided over US involvement in Israel-Hamas war
May 03

Police carry out complex choreography in campus protests response

Authorities must carefully weigh their response to the protests, experts say.
May 03
Police face-off with pro-Palestinian students after destroying part of the encampment barricade on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, May 2, 2024.
May 03

Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Al Gore and more

The nation’s highest civilian honor was awarded to 19 people, including politicians, activists, athletes and others.
May 03
The nation’s highest civilian honor was awarded to 19 people, including politicians, activists, athletes and others.
May 03

Northwestern student journalist dissects campus controversy

Jacob Wendler, student journalist and editor-in-chief for The Daily Northwestern, joins ABC News to reflect on his coverage of campus protests at Northwestern University.
May 03
VIDEO: Northwestern student journalist dissects campus controversy
May 03

Biden gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Yeoh and more

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor.
May 03
President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rep. Nancy Pelosi in the East Room of the White House, May 3, 2024.
May 03

3 big takeaways from Day 11 of Trump's hush money trial

Former top Trump aide Hope Hicks broke down on the stand during her testimony.
May 03
Former President Donald Trump attends his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 3, 2024 in New York City.
May 03

Tornado spotted in central Texas

Dramatic video shows a large tornado touching down near homes in central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties as the state was pummeled by severe storms.
May 03
Tornado spotted in central Texas
May 03

Campus protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What that means.

Ending individual investments is often not a straightforward matter.
May 03
Students are camping out for a second week of ongoing protests on the campus of Columbia University, in New York, on April 25, 2024.
May 03

Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas

Heavy flooding is forecasted to hit Harris County midday Friday.
May 03
A still from video footage shows a flood river rescue in Splendora, TX, May 3, 2024.
May 03

Campus tensions boil over as more protests erupt

There have been 2,000 arrests across the country, and that number is still rising as universities ask police to eradicate encampments on college grounds.
May 03
VIDEO: Campus tensions boil over as more protests erupt
May 03

Hope Hicks testifies at Trump hush money trial

Former Trump administration White House aide Hope Hicks was called to the stand by prosecutors Friday in Donald Trump's hush money trial.
May 03
VIDEO: Hope Hicks testifies at Trump hush money trial
May 03

Columbia student protest organizer describes a police raid on campus

Maryam Alwan was arrested and suspended after protesting on university grounds.
May 03
Students march and rally on Columbia University campus in support of a protest encampment supporting Palestinians, despite a 2pm deadline issued by university officials to disband or face suspension, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, April 29, 2024.
May 03

Columbia under investigation amid allegations of anti-Palestinian discrimination

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is leading the probe.
May 03
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters demonstrate at Columbia University on April 18, 2024.
May 03

More Gen Zers choosing non-traditional routes after high school graduation

High tuition costs are causing some students to opt for trade schools over four-year colleges.
May 03
VIDEO: More Gen Zers choosing non-traditional routes after high school graduation
May 03

Former Trump communications director Hope Hicks testifies in hush money trial

Hicks used to be the former president's closest and most trusted aid.
May 03
VIDEO: Former Trump communications director Hope Hicks testifies in hush money trial
May 03

April employment additions lower than expected

The April jobs report shows only 175,000 jobs were added last month while mortgage rates and unemployment rose.
May 03
VIDEO: April employment additions lower than expected
May 03

Police crack down on college protest encampments across the country

The NYPD arrested dozens, most recently at NYU and The New School, after school officials asked police to disperse what they call "illegal encampments" set up by pro-Palestinian protesters.
May 03
VIDEO: Police crack down on college protest encampments across the country
May 03

Trump speaks before testimony resumes in hush money case

Donald Trump said if he had a "fair judge, the trial would not even take place."
May 03
VIDEO: Trump speaks before testimony resumes in hush money case