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New York City subway train and platform flooded as storms hit the Northeast

Footage shows flooding at the 28th Street station in New York City on Monday night as slow-moving thunderstorms hit the Northeast.
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VIDEO: New York City subway train and platform flooded as storms hit the Northeast
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Flash flooding impacts New York City transportation as storms hit the Northeast

More than 50 million Americans throughout the Northeast are under flood watches.
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Flooding on the Bronx River Parkway in White Plains, New York, July 14, 2025.
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Blaze in assisted living center kills nine; wildfires intensify in Grand Canyon's North Rim; Trump threatens Russia with steep tariffs; Cyndi Lauper discusses musical journey.
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Camp Mystic began evacuating 45 minutes after flash flooding alert: Spokesperson

The flooding left 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors dead.
July 14
View of Camp Mystic's central gathering space, the Recreation Hall, surrounded by damaged structures and fallen trees along the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, on July 8, 2025, after severe flash flooding over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
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Man accused of murdering and dismembering wife, in-laws found dead in cell

Samuel Haskell Jr. died by suicide, prosecutors said.
July 14
Samuel Haskell appears in Los Angeles Superior Court, Dec. 8, 2023.
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99-million-year-old 'zombie' fungi found preserved in amber, scientists say

The fungi had infected species of ancient ants and flies that became trapped.
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A dead ant with Cordyceps Fungus in Indonesian New Guinea.
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Assisted-living facility where 9 died in fire was up for recertification this year

Thirty people, including five firefighters, were hospitalized after the fire.
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Firefighters view the scene at Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility, after a deadly fire broke out in Fall River, Mass., July 14, 2025.
July 14

DOJ urges Supreme Court to turn away Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal

The former Jeffrey Epstein associate is currently serving a 20-year sentence.
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Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend de Grisogono Sponsors The 2005 Wall Street Concert Series Benefitting Wall Street Rising, with a Performance by Rod Stewart at Cipriani Wall Street on March 15, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
July 14

Former MLB player convicted of murder in California home invasion

Serafini will remain in custody without bail until his sentencing next month.
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In this booking photo released by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Danny Serafini is shown.
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Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia if no deal to end war within 50 days

Javed Ali, former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, joins ABC News to discuss President Donald Trump's latest announcement.
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VIDEO: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia if no deal to end war within 50 days
July 14

One year since Trump assassination attempt

Sunday marks one year since the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign stop.
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VIDEO: One year since Trump assassination attempt
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UC Berkeley professor 'murdered in cold blood' in Greece, family says

Przemyslaw Jeziorski was killed on July 4 in Athens, his family said.
July 14
Przemyslaw Jeziorski, an associate marketing professor at the University of California, Berkeley, was shot and killed in Greece on July 4, according to this family.
July 14

Hard drives with Beyoncé's unreleased music stolen in Atlanta

Two suitcases were stolen on July 8, police said.
July 14
Beyonce accepts the Best Country Album award for "COWBOY CARTER" onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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College cheating scandal ringleader required to tell new clients about crimes: Judge

Rick Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and other charges in 2019.
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BOSTON, MA - January 4: Varsity Blues mastermind William Rick Singer, center, leaves the Moakley Courthouse  after being sentenced to 3.5 years in prison on January 4, 2023, in Boston, Mass. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
July 14

Assisted-living facility residents 'screaming' for help during deadly fire

The Sunday night blaze reached five alarms.
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Firefighters view the scene at Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility, after a deadly fire broke out in Fall River, Mass., July 14, 2025.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi fires top Justice Department ethics official

Joseph Tirrell posted news of his termination on Monday.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a cabinet meeting hosted by US President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, July 8, 2025.
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Trump tried 'everything humanly possible' to reach peace in Ukraine: Peter Navarro

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro explains President Donald Trump's 100% tariff threat on Russia if no deal with Ukraine is reached within the next 50 days.
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VIDEO: Trump tried 'everything humanly possible' to reach peace in Ukraine: Peter Navarro
July 14

Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season

Two wildfires are burning near the Grand Canyon in Arizona, including one blaze that destroyed dozens of structures, among them the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the National Park Service said.
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VIDEO: Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season
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Stocks close slightly higher, shrugging off Trump's tariffs on EU and Mexico

Trump said 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico will take effect Aug. 1.
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 11, 2025 in New York City.
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2 dead, three injured in Kentucky shootings; suspect shot and killed

The suspect had active warrants for his arrest, officials said.
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Christina Combs, 34, and Beverly Gumm, 72, were shot and killed at a Kentucky church by a suspect who fled there after allegedly shooting a state trooper elsewhere, according to officials.
July 14

‘Everything’s going to be investigated': Fall River mayor discusses deadly fire

Paul Coogan, mayor of Fall River, talks about the response of the city and ongoing investigation into the deadly fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.
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VIDEO: ‘Everything’s going to be investigated': Fall River mayor discusses deadly fire
July 14

Andrew Cuomo will stay in NYC mayoral race

However, he commits to pledge to drop out if behind in proposed poll.
July 14
New York City mayoral candidate and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo (C) speaks during an election party following the primaries at the Carpenters Union in New York City on June 24, 2025. Ex-governor Cuomo conceded on June 24, 2025, to left-wing rival Zohran Mamdani in New York City Democratic mayoral primary.
July 14

Fall River fire chief talks deadly fire at assisted-living facility

Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon joined ABC News Live to discuss the fire at an assisted-living facility in Massachusetts that led to nine dead and dozens hurt.
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VIDEO: Fall River Fire Chief on deadly fire at assisted-living facility in Massachusetts
July 14

Mountain biker disappears on day trip in Oregon

Ralph Sawyer has a "long history of mountain biking," officials said.
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Ralph Sawyer, an avid mountain biker, was reported missing after "not returning from a planned mountain biking trip" on July 11, officials said.
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Some debris piles '50 feet high,' Texas volunteer rescuer says

Colin Shleton, from the nonprofit 300 Justice Road, talks about how the organization partnered with Navy SEALs to aid rescue operations following the deadly Texas floods.
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VIDEO: Some debris piles '50 feet high,' Texas volunteer rescuer says
July 14

The best meteor shower of the year is about to begin

They produce fast, bright streaks in the night sky.
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A long exposure photo shows stars illuminate the sky at Lake Hazar and Mount Hazarbaba during the Perseid meteor shower in Sivrice district of Elazig, Turkey, Aug. 14, 2024.
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Church shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured; suspect shot and killed by police

A suspect is dead after allegedly shooting and killing two women at a Kentucky church and injuring a state trooper, officials said.
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VIDEO: Church shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 injured; suspect shot and killed by police
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Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season

The lodge is one of approximately 50 to 80 structures that have been lost.
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A firefighter stands near smoldering debris and active flames amid the charred remains of a burned structure near the Grand Canyon Lodge in Arizona, July 13, 2025.
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Survivor of assisted-living facility fire thought it was 'the end of everything'

Nine people have been killed and dozens are hurt after a five-alarm fire tore through an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, officials said.
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Nine people have been killed and dozens are hurt after a five-alarm fire tore through an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, officials said.
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Search continues for missing mountain biker in Oregon

Ralph Sawyer is described as 6-foot-1 with brown hair and was last seen wearing an orange bike helmet, blue shirt and black bike shorts.
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Ralph Sawyer is described as 6-foot-1 with brown hair and was last seen wearing an orange bike helmet, blue shirt and black bike shorts.
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Texas flooding: Portraits of the victims from 'hero' dad to 8-year-old twins

More than 100 people have died during the devastating flash flooding in Texas.
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Texas flood victims, Hanna Lawrence and Rebecca Lawrence, Julian Ryan, Jane Ragsdale, Chloe Childress and Dick Eastland.
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Cause of fatal fire at assisted-living facility under investigation

About 50 firefighters, including about 30 who were off duty, descended on the scene of the fire at Gabriel House in Fall River, Massachusetts, officials said. ABC News' Ike Ejiochi reports.
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VIDEO: Cause of fatal fire at assisted-living facility under investigation
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New book on University of Idaho murders sheds light on potential motive

"The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy" was released on Monday.
July 14
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
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9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living facility: Officials

Nine people have been killed and dozens are hurt from a fire that tore through an assisted-living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, officials said.
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VIDEO: 9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted-living facility: Officials
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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California business professor fatally shot in Greece, family says

Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, was killed outside a home near Athens on July 4 where his ex-wife and two children live, according to family members.
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Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a professor at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, was killed outside a home near Athens on July 4 where his ex-wife and two children live, according to family members.
July 14

Paraglider hits phone lines and plunges into river

Rescue teams retrieved the man and there were no reports of injuries.
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VIDEO: Paraglider hits phone lines and plunges into river
July 13

Flash flooding threatens counties in southern New York: Governor

A flash flood warning is in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Newark Valley.
July 13
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul shared a warning to New York residents in Tioga and Broome counties on Sunday evening as heavy rains and flooding threaten the region.
July 13

More flood danger for already devastated Kerrville

Police said that due to heavy rain, volunteer operations are currently suspended "until further notice."
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VIDEO: More flood danger for already devastated Kerrville
July 13

2 dead, 2 injured after shooting at Kentucky church

Kentucky State Police said the suspect is dead after a shooting and standoff on Sunday in Fayette County.
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VIDEO: 2 dead, 2 injured after shooting at Kentucky church
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The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction

The piece of Mars is 54 pounds and the estimated auction price is $2 million to $4 million.
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The piece of Mars is 54 pounds and the estimated auction price is $2 million to $4 million.
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Trump defends Bondi over Epstein probe

President Donald Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi in a social media post on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Trump defends Bondi over Epstein probe
July 13

Grand Canyon wildfire rages in Arizona

Officials have issued heat alerts amid temperatures that have reached over 110 degrees.
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VIDEO: Grand Canyon wildfire rages in Arizona
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Search efforts suspended due to flood threat

The Kerrville Police Department in Texas suspended ground search operations Sunday due to the current flood danger there.
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VIDEO: Search efforts suspended due to flood threat
July 13

How to tap into your supermodel this summer

Author and Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin discusses self-love and confidence.
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VIDEO: How to tap into your supermodel this summer
July 13

California farmworker injured during ICE raid dies: Report

Federal agents clashed with protesters during an immigration raid on Thursday.
July 13
U.S. federal agents stand guard while blocking a road leading to an agricultural facility where U.S. federal agents and immigration officers carried out an operation, in Camarillo, California, U.S., July 10, 2025.
July 13

Baltimore mayor continues ‘Safe Summer’ program

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins ABC News Live to discuss the way his city keeps communities safe and peaceful during the summer months.
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VIDEO: Baltimore mayor continues ‘Safe Summer’ program
July 13

A year after Butler: Remembering a fallen hero, reckoning with security breakdown

The July 2024 shooting injured then-candidate Trump and killed a fire chief.
July 13
In this Juy 13, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage during a rally in Butler, Pa.
July 12

Victims identified in California fireworks warehouse explosion

The deceased victims' ages ranged from 18 to 45.
July 12
Clouds of smoke rise following explosions at a firework storage warehouse in Esparto, California, United States, July 1, 2025, in this screengrab taken from a social media video.
July 12

Flash flood threat in the Southern Plains as Texas still recovers

Additional rounds of rain will sweep across parts of Texas on Sunday.
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Trees stand partially submerged after storms caused massive flooding from the swollen Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, July 4, 2025, in this still image from video obtained from social media.