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Hawaii energy officials to be questioned in House hearing on Maui wildfires

About 97 people have been declared dead in connection with the blazes.
7 minutes ago
The Hawaiian Electric logo is displayed outside the electric power utility company's office in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2023.
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Travis King back in US months after crossing into North Korea

King ran across the border from South Korea during a tour in July.
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(FILES) In this photo taken in Seoul on August 16, 2023, a man walks past a television showing a news broadcast featuring a photo of US soldier Travis King (C), who ran across the border into North Korea while part of a tour group visiting the Demilitarized Zone on South Korea's border on July 18. North Korea has decided to expel US soldier Travis King, who was detained after crossing the border from the South in July, the KCNA state news agency said on September 27.
September 28

Former employee of Virginia Walmart files $20 million lawsuit against retailer

A former employee of Walmart filed a $20 million lawsuit against retailer.
September 28
Law enforcement work the scene of a mass shooting at a Walmart, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Chesapeake, Va.
September 28

Suspect wanted in murder of Baltimore tech CEO arrested: US Marshals

Jason Dean Billingsley, 32, of Baltimore, was wanted for first-degree murder.
September 28
The Baltimore Police Department released this photo of Jason Dean Billingsley.
September 27

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

U.S. Army soldier who ran into North Korea is back in U.S. custody; closer look at what's driving homelessness crisis in California; how inmates run laps around prison yard to complete a marathon.
September 27
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
September 27

Remains of Suzanne Morphew found 3 years after her disappearance

The mother of two was reported missing on May 10, 2020.
September 27
Suzanne Morphew is pictured in an undated family handout photo.
September 27

By the Numbers: Climate and home insurance costs

A look at the numbers behind the rising costs of home insurance as climate change impacts more Americans.
September 27
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Climate and home insurance costs
September 27

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
September 27
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
September 27

‘American Gun’ explores AR-15’s origin from LA garage to cultural lightning rod

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to Wall Street Journal reporters Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson about their book “American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15” and the story of the controversial gun.
September 27
VIDEO: 'American Gun’ explores AR-15’s origin from LA garage to cultural lightning rod
September 27

'I just took one day at a time’: Former inmate on how running changed his life

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Christine Yoo, director of the documentary “26.2 to Life” and former inmate Markelle Taylor on the prison marathon that changed the course of his life.
September 27
VIDEO: ‘I just took one day at a time’: Former inmate on how running changed his life
September 27

Inside California’s complex and growing homelessness crisis

ABC News’ Zohreen Shah reports on how California has become the poster child for the nation’s affordable housing and homelessness crisis, examining the causes and potential solutions.
September 27
VIDEO: Inside California’s complex and growing homelessness crisis
September 27

7 GOP presidential hopefuls set to debate

Also, our panel breaks down what to expect at tonight’s debate minus GOP frontrunner, former President Donald Trump, and a new NASA record that’s out of this world.
September 27
VIDEO: 7 GOP presidential hopefuls set to debate
September 27

Rubio’s Ride: NASA Astronaut returns

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returns home after spending a record 371 days in space.
September 27
VIDEO: Rubio’s Ride: NASA Astronaut returns
September 27

Authorities probe Amazon 'click activity' for possible knives in Idaho killings

The murder weapon in the quadruple killings has not been found, authorities say.
September 27
Police tape at the site of a quadruple murder of four University of Idaho students, Jan. 3, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho.
September 27

Judge rejects Trump's effort to have her recused from Jan. 6 case

District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected the arguments from Trump's legal team.
September 27
In this Dec. 7, 2020, file photo, President Donald Trump looks on during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C.
September 27

Senior Baton Rouge officer on leave after son arrested in 'brave cave' case

The police department faces several lawsuits over the treatment of detainees.
September 27
Baton Rouge Police Department Deputy Chief Troy Lawrence, Sr.
September 27

Murder suspect mistakenly released captured after 2-week manhunt

Kevin Mason was apprehended in St. Paul, Minnesota.
September 27
This photo provided by Marion County Sheriff's Office shows Kevin Mason.  
September 27

Ghost guns found at New York day care: Police

Karon Coley, 18, has been charged with manufacturing the guns out of his mother’s apartment, where she operates a day care.
September 27
Karon Coley, 18, has been charged with manufacturing the guns out of his mother’s apartment, where she operates a day care.
September 27

Ghost guns found at licensed day care: Police

Two minors and one adult have been arrested.
September 27
Ghost guns have been found at a licensed Manhattan day care, the New York City police said.
September 27

Seeking Sunshine: Dancer inspires others with wheelchair dance team

Chelsie Hill talks about how she founded the “Rollettes” dance team to change the perspective of people with disabilities and to inspire others with the power of dance.
September 27
VIDEO: Seeking Sunshine: Dancer inspires others with wheelchair dance team
September 27

Sep 27, 2023

A preview of the 2nd GOP debate; FDA guidance could result in safer food options for people with allergies; Meet the Golden Bachelor
September 27
VIDEO: Sep 27, 2023
September 27

Timeline: Hunter Biden under legal, political scrutiny

Prosecutors have been investigating the president's son since 2018.
September 27
Hunter Biden departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Del., July 26, 2023.
September 27

Groups of masked teenagers loot Philadelphia stores, over 50 arrested: Police

Police made a total of 52 arrests and recovered two firearms.
September 27
A man talks on a phone outside a retail store in Philadelphia after several incidents of looting occurred in the evening of Sept. 26, 2023.
September 27

Boyfriend of missing mother arrested in connection with her 2015 disappearance

Brooks Houck is being held on $10 million bail for charges including murder.
September 27
The booking photo for Brooks Houck.
September 27

Why New York City is sinking

The sinking is due to a process known as glacial isostatic adjustment.
September 27
Aerial shot of Laguardia Airport
September 27

Suspect sought in fatal hit-and-run that may have been intentional: Authorities

A man walking a bicycle along the side of the road died in the collision.
September 27
Deputies respond to the scene of a fatal hit-and-run in Tacoma, Washington, Sept. 25, 2023.
September 27

Man convicted of attempted murder escapes custody

Edward Berbon, 54, did not return to his halfway house on Saturday.
September 27
Booking photo of Edward Berbon.
September 27

At least 200 killed in District of Columbia so far this year: Police

Homicides in the nation's capital are up 28% from last year.
September 27
Homicides in the nation's capital are up 28% from last year.
September 27

Officials cement plans for Monday's $250 million civil fraud trial against Trump

The judge on Tuesday canceled Trump's business certificates in New York.
September 27
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a 2024 presidential campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, September 20, 2023.
September 27

Gilgo Beach suspect not a 'monster,' maintains his innocence: Attorney

Rex Heuermann is charged in the murders of three sex workers.
September 27
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex A. Heuermann appears in Judge Tim Mazzei’s courtroom at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead, Sept. 27, 2023. His lawyer, Michael J. Brown, is at left.
September 27

Astronaut returns to Earth after breaking record for longest time in space

After 371 days in space, 47-year-old NASA astronaut Frank Rubio returned to Earth as he touched down in Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
September 27
VIDEO: Astronaut returns to Earth after breaking record for longest time in space
September 27

Flight attendant found dead in hotel

Police are investigating a flight attendant who was found dead inside a room at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott.
September 27
Police are investigating a flight attendant who was found dead inside a room at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott.
September 27

California passes slate of LGBTQ protections

The long list of bills was applauded by LGBTQ activists.
September 27
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., on May 2, 2023.
September 27

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty in federal court to bribery and extortion

His wife and two of his business associates also pleaded not guilty.
September 27
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife Nadine Menendez arrive at a Manhattan court after they were indicted on bribery charges on Sept. 27, 2023, in New York City.
September 27

200 people have died from gun violence in DC this year: Police

Homicides in the nation's capital are up 28% from last year.
September 27
A shooting in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 4, 2023.
September 27

Tennessee inmate on death row for 28 years fights for his freedom

Kevin Burns is seeking clemency from Gov. Bill Lee.
September 27
Kevin Burns is seen here in an undated photo.
September 27

ABC News Live: Amazon under fire for monopoly claims

Plus, a judge finds Donald Trump committed years of financial fraud, inflating his net worth by billions.
September 27
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Amazon under fire for monopoly claims
September 27

Family marks 5 years since Kierra Coles’ disappearance

Coles was 26 years old and three months pregnant when she went missing in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood on Oct. 2, 2018.
September 27
Coles was 26 years old and three months pregnant when she went missing in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood in October 2018.
September 27

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
September 27
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
September 27

Retired police chief killed in hit-and-run died in 'cold and callous' way: Family

Andreas "Andy" Probst, 64, a former police chief for Bell, California, died after a vehicle slammed into him while riding in a designated bike lane last month, authorities said.
September 27
Andreas "Andy" Probst, 64, a former police chief for Bell, California, died after a vehicle slammed into him while riding in a designated bike lane last month, authorities said.
September 27

Mom of slain deputy devastated DA isn't pursuing death penalty: 'How dare you'

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was on duty when he was shot and killed.
September 27
This undated photo provided by Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department shows its Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer.
September 27

Police looking for boy at center of pizza gift card scam to support his baseball team

"He tells victims he’s selling the cards as a fundraiser for his baseball team."
September 27
September 27

Flight attendant found dead with sock lodged in her mouth in airport hotel room

The American Airlines worker was supposed to have checked out two days earlier.
September 27
A female American Airlines flight attendant has been found dead with a sock in her mouth in a hotel room near Philadelphia’s International Airport on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.
September 26

ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Judge rules former President Trump committed systemic fraud; Linsey Davis talks to former vice president Mike Pence about his presidential run ahead of debate; Matt Gutman opens up about panic attacks
September 26
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
September 26

Police say they thwarted 'potential active shooter' outside church in Virginia

Rui Jiang was arrested on Sunday after allegedly posting threats on Instagram.
September 26
Park Valley Church in Haymarket, Virginia
September 26

ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
September 26
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
September 26

By the Numbers: Homelessness spike

A look at the numbers behind a record rise in homelessness this year, based on a Wall Street Journal analysis of early data across the country.
September 26
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Homelessness spike
September 26

Husband of Bronx day care owner arrested in Mexico: Sources

Nicholas Dominici, 1, died at the day care. Three other kids were hospitalized.
September 26
Felix Herrera Garcia was arrested in Mexico on Sept. 27, 2023.
September 26

Retired police chief killed in hit-and-run died in 'cold and callous' way: Family

Andreas Probst died after being struck while biking in Las Vegas on Aug. 14.
September 26
A ghost bike stands at the scene where cyclist Andreas Probst was struck and killed.
September 26

President Biden joins the UAW picket line

Plus, Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and our panel share their thoughts on our big story before we shine a spotlight on former Trump aide, Cassidy Hutchinson and her new book.
September 26
VIDEO: President Biden joins the UAW picket line