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'Deeply tragic': Former US attorney Jessica Aber found dead at 43

Aber served as U.S. attorney in Virginia for most of the Biden administration.
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Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber held the position from October 2021 to January 2025.
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3 suspects arrested in mass shooting that erupted in New Mexico park

"I could see bodies on the ground," one witness said.
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In this photo released by the Las Cruces Police Department, law enforcement officials are on the scene at a shooting in Young Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, March 21, 2025.
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3 fires burning in same North Carolina county prompt evacuations

The fires were burning in an area ravaged by Hurricane Helene in September.
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Firefighters battle one of three large brush fires, March 22, 2025, in Polk County, North Carolina.
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6 injured in shooting at illegal Houston after-hours club, police say

Gunfire erupted early Sunday at a Houston nightclub that police allege was operating as an illegal after-hours club.
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Gunfire erupted early Sunday at a Houston nightclub that police allege was operating as an illegal after-hours club.
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3 arrested after deadly New Mexico mass shooting

Three people were killed and 15 others were injured in a shooting at an unsanctioned car show at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, police said.
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VIDEO: 3 arrested after deadly New Mexico mass shooting
March 23

March Madness is underway

ABC News contributor Mike Muse shares his NCAA March Madness upsets this week.
March 23
VIDEO: March Madness is underway
March 23

Trump administration deports more migrants to Guantanamo Bay: Official

The Trump administration alleged many of the migrants are members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
March 23
VIDEO: Trump administration deports more migrants to Guantanamo Bay: Official
March 23

Trump says 'there is flexibility' with April 2 reciprocal tariffs

"Financial Literacy for All" author John Hope Bryant joins ABC News Live to discuss the potential fallout from tariffs and the rollback of DEI.
March 23
VIDEO: Trump says 'there is flexibility' with April 2 reciprocal tariffs
March 23

6 shot at nightclub amid citywide crackdown on after-hours bars

Police say a search is underway for two suspects who fled the scene in a Toyota.
March 23
Assistant Chief James Skelton of the Houston Police Department briefs reporters, March 23, 2025, on a shooting at the Latinas Sports Bar behind him that left six people wounded.
March 22

Woman suspected of fatally stabbing California fire captain arrested in Mexico

The suspect was arrested near a hotel in the Mexican state of Baja California.
March 22
Yolanda Marodi is shown in this photo released by the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
March 22

Special reopening of Altadena’s main library after devastating wildfires

Actor and activist LeVar Burton joined ABC News Live to celebrate the special reopening of Altadena’s main library after devastating wildfires destroyed thousands of structures.
March 22
Special reopening of Altadena’s main library after devastating wildfires
March 22

3 dead, 15 injured in shooting at park in New Mexico

Three people were killed and 15 were injured in a shooting at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on Friday night, according to police.
March 22
3 dead, 15 injured in shooting at park in New Mexico
March 22

Acting social security chief says he won’t shut down agency after DOGE ruling

Plus, President Donald Trump’s legal battle to deport migrants using the Alien Enemies Act.
March 22
Acting social security chief says he won’t shut down agency after DOGE ruling
March 22

1 dead, 3 still missing after boat capsizes on Florida river

The boat, which had flipped over, has been recovered and towed.
March 22
First responders are on the scene after a boat capsized on St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 21, 2025.
March 22

Over 25 million under red flag warnings with heightened risk of wildfires

Gusty winds and wildfire alerts persist in several states.
March 22
Miami Dade fire crews work on a brush fire along U.S. 1 highway, near Homestead, Fla., on March 21, 2025.
March 22

Some good news for your feed

The power of ranch dressing, free Harvard tuition and the 92-year-old runner who completed the Rome marathon.
March 22
VIDEO: Some good news for your feed
March 22

Columbia University appears to cede to Trump’s demands

Columbia University appears to have ceded to the Trump administration's demands after a threat to withhold $400 million in federal funds.
March 22
VIDEO: Columbia University appears to cede to Trump’s demands
March 22

Champion boxer and beloved entrepreneur George Foreman dies at 76

ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the life and legacy of two-time former heavyweight champion boxer and beloved entrepreneur George Foreman.
March 22
VIDEO: Champion boxer and beloved entrepreneur George Foreman dies at 76
March 22

Columbia cedes to Trump admin. demands after threat to withhold funds

Trump issued demands after threatening to withhold $400 million.
March 22
A New York City police officer keeps watch on the campus of Columbia University in New York, May 6, 2024.
March 22

Executive order gutting DOE could impact millions of student borrowers

Andrew Pentis, the principal loans writer for Bankrate, breaks down how President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the Department of Education could impact student loan borrowers.
March 22
VIDEO: Executive order gutting DOE could impact millions of student borrowers
March 22

Cornell student protester told to surrender to ICE, asks court to block deportation

Taal is a citizen of the U.K. and Gambia and is in the U.S. on a student visa.
March 22
ITHACA, NEW YORK - A view of one of the entrances to the Cornell University campus on November 3, 2023, in Ithaca, New York. (Photo by Matt Burkhartt/Getty Images)
March 21

 ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
March 21
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, March 21, 2025
March 21

 ABC News Live Prime: Friday, March 21, 2025

Heathrow Airport fire upends global travel; fate of student loans and other services as Trump dismantles Department of Education, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast on new album and upcoming book.
March 21
VIDEO:  ABC News Live Prime: Friday, March 21, 2025
March 21

Sherri Papini appears in court for custody battle

The California mother who spent time in prison after she faked her own kidnapping is fighting for custody of her children in family court.
March 21
VIDEO: Sherri Papini appears in court for custody battle
March 21

The Big Story: Musk visits Pentagon, Democrats rally for answers in Trump era

President Donald Trump denied a report that Elon Musk was set to be briefed on potential China war plans while visiting the Pentagon.
March 21
VIDEO: The Big Story: Musk visits Pentagon, Democrats rally for answers in Trump era
March 21

Dozens protest Trump’s executive order gutting DOE

The executive order has sparked concerns about the future of American education while President Donald Trump claims that reforms will help provide funding in a more cost-effective way.
March 21
VIDEO: Dozens protest Trump’s executive order gutting DOE
March 21

'Incredibly troublesome': Judge grills DOJ over alleged gang member deportations

Trump last Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens.
March 21
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 21

American Federation of Teachers on dismantling DOE

Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, weighs in on how gutting the Department of Education could affect students and fundamentally change education in America.
March 21
VIDEO: American Federation of Teachers on dismantling DOE
March 21

Family of 3 missing after leaving Grand Canyon and driving through winter storm

The family is named as Jiyeon Lee, 33, Taehee Kim, 59, and Junghee Kim, 54.
March 21
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office released a missing persons poster for Jiyeon Lee, 33, Taehee Kim, 59, and Junghee Kim, 54.
March 21

Trump administration halts funding for legal aid for migrant children

"It's sad," said the head of a legal group that represents migrant children.
March 21
Migrants and asylum seekers wait in line to receive lunch at the Casa de la Misericordia y de Todas las Naciones migrant shelter, which is currently housing about 60 people from Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras and El Salvador, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, Feb. 23, 2025.
March 21

Mom shares concerns about future of education for her deaf son

Katie Rivera, a former teacher and mom of three in Colorado, shares the first-hand challenges of getting resources for kids who depend on special education resources.
March 21
VIDEO: Mom shares concerns about future of education for her deaf son
March 21

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
March 21
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
March 21

Golden Gate Bridge among 68 bridges NTSB suggests assessing after Key Bridge collapse

A risk assessment could have prevented the Key Bridge collapse, the NTSB said.
March 21
Salvage efforts continue as workers make preparations to remove the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge from the container ship Dali weeks after the catastrophic collapse.
March 21

Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special

Exploring the last days of beloved actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, after they were mysteriously found dead in their New Mexico home.
March 21
Last Days of Gene Hackman: ABC News Special
March 21

Protesters gather outside the Department of Education

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien explains what’s next in the function of the Department of Education after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the department.
March 21
VIDEO: Protesters gather outside the Department of Education
March 21

Elon Musk visits Pentagon for meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

ABC News’ Selina Wang and Luis Martinez, as well as contributor Mick Mulroy, discuss the meeting.
March 21
VIDEO: Elon Musk visits Pentagon for meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
March 21

New deal lets consumers delay payment for DoorDash deliveries

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee on what the food delivery service’s partnership with financial services company Klarna will mean for consumers.
March 21
VIDEO: New deal lets consumers delay payment for DoorDash deliveries
March 21

Who is Gen Beta: How does the new generations get their name?

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with social researcher Mark McCrindle about what it takes to name the next generations and who are the newest members of the generational hierarchy.
March 21
VIDEO: Who is Gen Beta: How does the new generations get their name?
March 21

Indiana governor discusses support for Education Department executive order

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Indiana Gov. Mike Braun about the impact President Donald Trump’s executive order will have on schools in his state and how educators and students will be supported.
March 21
VIDEO: Indiana governor discusses support for Education Department executive order
March 21

'Nothing has changed': Idaho superintendent on Trump dismantling the DOE

Debbie Critchfield, Idaho superintendent of public instruction, says her state has not experienced changes in access to funding and services for education.
March 21
VIDEO: 'Nothing has changed': Idaho superintendent on Trump dismantling the DOE
March 21

Former preacher admits to cheating on his wife but denies killing her 19 years later

Hear new interviews from authorities who worked on taking down Matt Baker.
March 21
Kari Baker, a beloved Texas mom, was murdered in April 2006.
March 21

Elderly man’s wildlife shirt business booms with social media

For almost 50 years, Jim Morris has been designing t-shirts that have raised more than $200,000 for various causes like the World Wildlife Fund.
March 21
For almost 50 years, Jim Morris has been designing t-shirts that have raised more than $200,000 for various causes like the World Wildlife Fund.
March 21

NTSB advises risk assessments on 68 bridges after Key Bridge collapse

The bridges include iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Mackinac Bridge.
March 21
The bridges include iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Mackinac Bridge.
March 20

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
March 20
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, March 20, 2025
March 20

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education; Tennessee lawmakers split over sending money to public or private schools; Wyclef Jean and Music Will surprise students with new instruments.
March 20
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, March 20, 2025
March 20

By The Numbers: First day of spring

Excited to get to your spring cleaning? How about more sunlight and flowers? Or will allergies upend your plans? A look at the numbers behind the changes the vernal equinox brings to our lives.
March 20
VIDEO: By The Numbers: First day of spring
March 20

The Republican divide over school choice

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports from Tennessee where Republicans are split on whether to give parents the choice to send their tax dollars, and children, to private schools versus public ones.
March 20
VIDEO: The Republican divide over school choice
March 20

Former education secretary on Trump calling to dismantle department

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan about President Donald Trump’s executive order directing current Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department.
March 20
VIDEO: Former education secretary on Trump calling to dismantle department
March 20

Woman runs into incoming traffic to save her dog, both hit and killed: Police

The accident occurred along southbound Interstate 35, police said.
March 20
March 20

Released JFK files reveal Social Security numbers of former staffers

ABC News confirmed that at least two living former staffers were affected.
March 20
Documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy are displayed after they were released following an order from President Donald Trump, in Washington D.C., March 18, 2025.