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  • Thousands of Chicago teachers go on strike after failing to reach contract deal

    "There is a pent up frustration," the Chicago Teachers Union president said.

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  • Dad shot dead by home intruders; wife, 2 young kids survive unharmed

    The intruders didn't steal anything. Police are working to determine a motive.

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  • News headlines today: Oct. 17, 2019

    Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

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  • 20-year-old in custody for street festival shooting that killed 1, injured 11

    A 20-year-old Brooklyn resident has been charged with murder.

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  • 'Bomb cyclone': What to know about this kind of monster storm

    It occurs when surface pressure drops at the rate of 1 millibar per hour.

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  • Over 500,000 without power as Nor'easter hammers New England

    The pounding wind gusts reached 90 mph on Cape Cod.

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• Oct 17

  • 'Only God could help us': Man's 8-month odyssey in the immigration detention system

    ICE Field Office contradicts ICE's own rules, failing to grant parole.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 'Start Here': Democrats walk out of Syria meeting with Trump

    Here's what you need to know to start your day.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Gambler robbed after women spike drink at South Florida casino

    Two women spiked a man's drink at a casino before stealing $1,000 and a Rolex.

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• Oct 16

  • Striking autoworkers reach tentative deal

    After a month on strike, the UAW and General Motors seem to have reached a tentative contract agreement.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Gearing up for a teacher’s strike

    Contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union broke down and educators are preparing to hit the picket lines.

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• Oct 16

  • School resource officer fired after accidentally discharging weapon in cafeteria

    The officer had been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • School district reverses transgender-friendly bathroom policy amid death threats

    The district implemented the policy in the wake of Adams v. St. Johns County.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Authorities seek women caught on camera drugging gambler

    South Florida police say two women allegedly drugged a gambler before stealing $1,000 cash and a Rolex.

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• Oct 16

  • College hands out coasters that test for date rape drugs

    A blue dot will appear on the coasters if drugs are detected.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Boy, 14, arrested for shooting threat after being kicked out of school, police say

    The 14-year-old student allegedly told a classmate about his plans.

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  • State trooper rescues man from tracks just seconds before train collision

    Trooper Ruben Correa said the driver had suffered an unknown medical condition.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • New $20K reward offered in search for abducted 3-year-old girl

    Kamille McKinney was playing with other children at an outdoor birthday party in Birmingham on Saturday night when she vanished, authorities said.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • New $20K reward offered in search for abducted 3-year-old girl

    Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was playing at a birthday party when she disappeared.

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  • Man ordered to pay $450K to Sandy Hook dad for saying he falsified son's death

    Lenny Pozner filed the defamation lawsuit against James Fetzer.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • After fire erupts at California energy facility, investigators look for answers

    Among the possible culprits was an earthquake on Monday.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Age progression of escaped death row inmate Lester Eubanks

    ABC News’ “Have You Seen This Man?” podcast chronicles the U.S. Marshals' ongoing mission to find Lester Eubanks, a dangerous convict who escaped...

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Heat-seeking drone finds missing 6-year-old boy in cornfield

    The boy, named Ethan, had been missing for almost 10 hours.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Massive fire at storage facility now under control

    Steve Hill of the Contra Costa County Fire Department said there is “no longer any risk of fire” at the NuStar storage facility in Crockett,...

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• Oct 16

  • Authorities still have few answers 1 month after girl disappeared

    Dulce Maria Alavez was last seen on Sept. 16.

    Oct 16

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  • NYPD death by suicide is 2nd US officer within 24 hours

    Two U.S. police officers have died by suicide within 24 hours.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Tracking the nor'easter: Where the heavy rain, gusty winds are heading

    Philadelphia, New York City and Boston could see winds reaching 50 mph.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Black bear rifles through dumpster outside sushi restaurant

    The bear was able to find a meal and kept coming back for more, according to a restaurant employee.

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• Oct 16

  • Hours-old baby girl found alive in plastic bag near roadway

    The case highlights the importance of Safe Haven laws.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • September 2019 ties for warmest on the planet: NOAA

    Arctic sea ice shrank to the third-lowest amount for September as well.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Felicity Huffman begins prison sentence

    Huffman will serve 14 days in prison for her role in the college admissions scandal.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • 10th NYPD officer dies by suicide this year

    The 35-year-old, off-duty sergeant died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his home in Queens.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Washington Nationals advance to the World Series

    ABC political director Rick Klein discusses the Nationals' first trip to the World Series in franchise history.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Murder suspect said he wanted to be serial killer

    Stanley Mossburg, 35, was arrested Tuesday after barricading himself in a home.

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• Oct 16

  • Local artists create ‘Flowers on the Inside’ project

    Undocumented artists send drawings of hope to migrants who are currently detained at immigration centers.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • 'I like killing people': Man accused of killing 3 says he has more victims

    Stanley Mossburg, 35, was arrested Tuesday after barricading himself in a home.

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• Oct 16

  • Students tackle gunman at high school: Police

    The students wrestled the gunman and took his weapon from him.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Police release 911 call from woman locked in luggage compartment of bus

    Connecticut police have released the audio from the 911 call.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • It’s Morning, America: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019

    Democrats clash in Warren’s first debate as frontrunner, Rudy Giuliani under scrutiny, Russia fills U.S. void in Syria and more.

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• Oct 16

  • Hong Kong’s leader delivers address by video after being interrupted by lawmakers

    Carrie Lam made two attempts to make the address in front of lawmakers.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • 'Have You Seen This Man' podcast: US Marshals' top 'Most Wanted'

    U.S. Marshal Service says these are the most dangerous criminals at-large.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • 'Why are we dismissed?': Women open up about being sent home from hospitals in labor

    Three women spoke to ABC News about their labor experience.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • 'Start Here': Rudy Giuliani won't comply with congressional subpoena

    Here's what you need to know to start your day.

    Oct 16