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Wildfire in Colorado prompts mandatory evacuations
Red Flag Warnings have been issued for six states on Thursday.
October 22, 2020
Minnesota attorney general launches investigation
Tensions are running high around the election.
October 21, 2020Court won't revive fraud charges against Manafort
New York appellate judges have upheld a decision to dismiss state mortgage fraud charges against Paul Manafort on double jeopardy grounds
October 22, 2020
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Colorado towns forced to evacuate after new wildfire's explosive growth
Colorado residents are facing emergency evacuations.
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Mass grave discovered in search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims
A team discovered 10 unmarked coffins buried in Tulsa's Oaklawn Cemetery.
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Family of murdered college athlete settles with university for $13.5 million
Lauren McCluskey was killed by her ex-boyfriend in October 2018.
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A fisherman in Australia struggled to release the lure from the crocodile’s mouth.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: I never saw any inappropriate underage activities
Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
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October 22
'Yes, I'm nervous': Mayor urges calm after police shooting of unarmed Black couple
Mayor Sam Cunningham said he knows the families of the couple shot by officers.
October 22
October 22
Determined goat stops at nothing to find comfort
This goat jumped on a trampoline to reach a chair.
October 22
October 22
9-year-old on mission to help fellow kids affected by California wildfires
“I just wanted to bring them joy and smiles,” Aarna Chalasani said.
October 22
October 22
Clergy member breaks down impact of the pope’s support for same-sex civil unions
“He is changing the tone, the approach and the conversation,” Jesuit priest and author James Martin said about Pope Francis.
October 22
October 22
ABC News Live Update: Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend speaks out after officer’s interview
Plus, Pope Francis voices support for same-sex civil unions and a 9-year-old’s mission to ensure kids affected by the California wildfires have a Happy Halloween.
October 22
October 22
Death row inmate says he's facing execution based on lying jailhouse snitch's word
James Dailey says he may be executed without physical, eyewitness evidence
October 22
October 22
Moped crash involving police sparks protests
Authorities are investigating whether a police vehicle struck the motorist.
October 22
October 22
NOTIFIED: Oct. 22, 2020
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
October 22
October 22
New wildfire in Colorado prompts mandatory evacuations
Red Flag Warnings have been issued for six states on Thursday.
October 22
October 22
Deaths, hospitalizations and at least 68 COVID-19 cases after weeklong church event
Officials are looking for 94 close contacts of the people who tested positive.
October 22
October 22
Russia continues to spread coronavirus conspiracies, intel bulletin warns
China and Iran are also spreading misinformation online.
October 22
October 22
The Heiress Con
A woman claiming to be an Irish heiress swindles thousands of dollars from her best friend.
October 22
October 21
Health care and the 2020 election: How one state brought the issue to a vote
Millions of Americans make too much money to get Medicaid, but too little to access affordable health care. In Missouri, activists worked to change that.
October 21
October 21
Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll appears in court in defamation lawsuit
The DOJ opted to forego oral arguments when its lawyer couldn't appear in court.
October 21
October 21
Defense seeks to drop charges for doctor accused of killing patients
Forty patients died under Dr. William Husel's care between 2014 and 2018.
October 21
October 21
How Kenneth Walker felt surrounded by police outside Breonna Taylor's home
When Walker went outside he was "confused" to find police pointing guns at him.
October 21
October 21
Who Kenneth Walker feels is responsible for Breonna Taylor's death
"They gotta live with that and feel that every day," Walker said.
October 21
October 21
AG launches investigation into company accused of hiring guards as poll watchers
Tensions are running high around the election.
October 21
October 21
Mother watches wedding from nursing home window in 'breathtaking moment'
It was her daughter's wedding day wish.
October 21
October 21
Breonna Taylor's boyfriend recounts night she was killed by police
"She did scream ... that's the last sounds that she made," Kenneth Walker said.
October 21
October 21
Legislator and doctor arrested in sex-for-drugs sting
Spencer is a physician and legislator and serves on an opioid task force.
October 21
October 21
Child among 3 critically injured in New York state school bus crash
The bus was carrying elementary school students.
October 21
October 21
ABC News Live Update: COVID-19 cases surge across US
Plus, an officer involved in Breonna Taylor’s shooting shares his account of what happened that night, and a new study looks at the racial harassment gamers of color face online.
October 21
October 21
Ex-husband on learning he was married to a con artist
“That made me sick to my stomach,” Marianne Smyth’s ex-husband Jeff Welch said. “I just can’t believe somebody would do something like that.”
October 21
October 21
TV producer recalls confronting friend who conned him out of nearly $70,000
"You can't get a payback from a con artist,” Johnathan Walton reflects on his encounter with Marianne Smyth. “The only thing I can get at that point was justice."
October 21
October 21
Multiple injuries in New York state school bus crash
A bus was carrying elementary school students when it crashed in New Windsor, New York.
October 21
October 21
Legislator and doctor arrested in sex-for-drugs sting
Dr. William Spencer was arrested while attempting to exchange oxycodone for sex, according to law enforcement officials.
October 21
October 21
Reactions to interview with officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting
Former police officials break down Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly’s ABC News/Courier-Journal exclusive interview that recounted the night Breonna Taylor was killed.
October 21
October 21
Washington state colleges must provide COVID-19 quarantine facilities as cases spike
Hundreds of cases have been confirmed at just the University of Washington.
October 21
October 21
NASA astronaut has a message for Latinx STEM students: 'We need you'
“We need your minds. We need your creativity,” said astronaut Ellen Ochoa.
October 21
October 21
Family rescued from overturned boat in Florida
A family was rescued by emergency crews near Davis Island in Florida on Monday afternoon after their 18-foot jet boat capsized due to hazardous weather conditions.
October 21
October 21
Drone photographer captures fall colors in Massachusetts
Aerial footage captured by a drone photographer in Massachusetts offers a glimpse of New England's famous fall foliage.
October 21
October 21
Boston zoo welcomes its 1st baby gorilla
Boston's Franklin Park Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first baby gorilla. Caretakers say the baby male gorilla and 39-year-old mom Kiki are doing well and have already started bonding.
October 21
October 21
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor incident: ‘I wish we’d done it different’
Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, who spoke to ABC News and Louisville's Courier Journal, said he “100%” believes Taylor would be alive if they only waited “five to ten seconds” before entering the apartment.
October 21
October 21
Record snow hits upper Midwest, red flag warnings from California to Colorado
Tuesday’s snowstorm is now done but a new one is now developing in the Rockies.
October 21
October 21
Police officer faces disciplinary action for wearing Trump mask while voting
The display violated department policy and is raising questions about voter intimidation at the polls. ABC's Megan Tevrizian reports.
October 21
October 21
Grand juror in Breonna Taylor case speaks out
The anonymous juror revealed the grand jury never considered charging any of the officers with homicide because they weren't given the option. ABC's Mona Kosar Abdi reports.
October 21
October 21
Cop shoots and kills pit bull during mauling as victim was being dragged by her neck
“This outcome, while unfortunate, appears to have been unavoidable."
October 21
October 21
Officer in Breonna Taylor shooting says he would have done things differently
Taylor, 26, was shot by police in her Louisville, Kentucky, apartment in March.
October 21
October 20
Vanessa Guillen's family to get full benefits after her death deemed in line of duty
Guillen's disappearance and murder drew national attention.
October 20
October 20
NASA skims surface of asteroid to collect sample
The spacecraft kissed the surface of astroid Bennu a little after 6 p.m. ET.
October 20
October 20
Officer shot during Breonna Taylor incident says her shooting 'not a race thing'
Jonathan Mattingly was injured in the exchange of gunfire.
October 20
October 20
Breonna Taylor grand jury members say they were not presented with homicide charges
One juror said specific laws and charges were not explained to them
October 20
October 20
Black Trans Lives Matter: Activists call for inclusion in racial justice movement
This year has been the deadliest on record for the transgender community.
October 20