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Teen arrested in fatal shooting of doctor, husband
Police say a University of Wisconsin physician and her husband were shot to death at the school’s arboretum near the Madison campus, and a second teenage suspect in the killings has been arrested
April 05, 2020

Florida sheriff's office cheers residents for keeping beaches empty

A Florida sheriff's office thanked residents for respecting beach closures and staying home as much as possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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News headlines today: Apr. 6, 2020

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

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Kittens explore Georgia Aquarium

Kittens from the Atlanta Humane Society went on a field trip to the Georgia Aquarium while the aquarium is closed to the general public.

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Stretching your food budget during the coronavirus pandemic

It’s become increasingly important to make homemade nutritious meals. Celebrity Chef and life expert Cat Cora shows us how to make a budget-friendly meal.

April 6, 2020, 8:11 PM

VIDEO: Stretching your food budget during the coronavirus pandemic

Judge describes unique adoption ceremony done over the phone due to coronavirus

Judge Cherry describes the phone call that solidified the family's adoption.

April 6, 2020, 7:07 PM

Tania and Christopher Parsons with their daughter Angel and son Dominic.

Dairy farmers in New York, Georgia and other states forced to dump milk

The coronavirus pandemic has closed restaurants and schools, diminishing the need for wholesale dairy.

April 6, 2020, 4:48 PM

Flash flooding, mudslides and feet of snow for California, severe weather for Midwest

There are snowfall totals approaching 2 feet now with more on the way.

April 6, 2020, 3:46 PM

Flash flooding, mudslides and snow for California, severe weather possible in Midwest

There are snowfall totals approaching 2 feet now with more on the way.

April 6, 2020, 2:10 PM

In this March 28, 2020 photo taken at the summit of the Mount Rose Highway between Reno, Nev., and Lake Tahoe shows snow piled to the roof of the restrooms at a U.S. Forest Service rest area. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Saturday into Monday, with more than 2 feet of new snow possible along the ridge tops. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)

How accurate are pandemic-themed movies?

Here’s a look at how accurate Hollywood is in portraying health pandemics.

April 6, 2020, 2:02 PM

FTC says it has received more than 8,400 coronavirus scams this year

The majority of complaints are related to travel and vacation scams.

April 6, 2020, 1:53 PM

Porcupine goes on zoo adventure during coronavirus closure

A porcupine at Oregon Zoo is getting to meet several of its neighbors during its daily walks during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 6, 2020, 12:33 PM

VIDEO: Porcupine goes on zoo adventure during coronavirus closure

7-year-old boy shot in face and killed in drive-by shooting

Witnesses say they heard about 15 gunshots during the shooting.

April 6, 2020, 11:45 AM

Recovering from COVID-19: ABC’s Bob Woodruff’s son shares his story

Cheri Preston speaks to colleague Bob Woodruff on his son’s battle with COVID-19

April 6, 2020, 10:20 AM

A medical worker stands outside a COVID-19 screening tent of the Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York City's Brooklyn borough on March 31, 2020.

With coronavirus apex still to come, some US hospitals reeling from capacity crunch

At least 30 New York City hospitals were at or near ICU bed capacity.

April 6, 2020, 3:16 AM

Medical workers take in patients at a special coronavirus intake area at Maimonides Medical Center in the Borough Park neighborhood which has seen an upsurge of (COVID-19) patients during the pandemic, April 5, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York.

More masks, ventilators, coronavirus tests on the way, Trump says

1.67 million Americans have now been tested for COVID-19, Trump said Sunday.

April 6, 2020, 2:41 AM

US President Donald Trump speaks as FEMA's supply chain task force lead Navy Rear Adm. John Polowczyk listens during an unscheduled briefing after a Coronavirus Task Force meeting at the White House on April 5, 2020, in Washington, DC.

Andrew Yang faces backlash from the Asian American community over op-ed

The former presidential candidate has been criticized for comments last week.

April 5, 2020, 4:25 PM

FILE PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang greets supporters before taking the stage during a rally in Washington Square Park, May 14, 2019, in New York City.

Significant storm system begins to impact California with heavy rain, flash flooding

Rainfall totals could reach up to 4 inches, particularly in higher elevations.

April 5, 2020, 10:51 AM

David Larrick wears a home-made mask to protect himself against the coronavirus as he clears ice and snow off of his windshield at a parking lot in Omaha, Neb., Friday, April 3, 2020. An overnight storm brought snow, freezing rain and sleet to the area. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

At-home tech prices jump as millions work from home

Price gouging rules generally do not apply to non-essential devices.

April 5, 2020, 8:06 AM

US deaths from coronavirus top 8,000, cases top 300,000; 5-year-old dies in UK

More New Jersey residents have died now than in 9/11.

April 5, 2020, 3:06 AM

A body is moved to a refrigerator truck serving as a temporary morgue outside of Wyckoff Hospital in the borough of Brooklyn, New York, on April 4, 2020 in New York.

Democrats decry Trump's 'shameful' firing of inspector general amid COVID-19 outbreak

Inspector General Michael Atkinson was fired Friday night.

April 4, 2020, 10:38 PM

Michael Atkinson, the inspector general of the intelligence community, arrives at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 2019.

Despite COVID-19 losses, quarantines, Detroit police soldier on

Behind the NYPD, DPD has some of the highest quarantine numbers in the country.

April 4, 2020, 6:54 PM

In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, Detroit Police Chief James Craig, second left, speaks to the media at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters in Detroit.

No surgical or N95 mask? Wear DIY face cover during coronavirus outbreak: CDC

The CDC states that cloth face masks can be made from common household items.

April 4, 2020, 5:20 PM

People wearing masks and gloves wait to checkout at Walmart on April 03, 2020, in Uniondale, New York.

Granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy presumed dead in canoe accident

The Kennedy family has a history of tragic deaths.

April 4, 2020, 5:12 PM

David McKean, Maeve Kennedy Townsend Mckean and family attend the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Hosts 2019 Ripple Of Hope Gala & Auction, in New York City, on Dec. 12, 2019.

Teens charged in couple's 'targeted' murder

The couple was found dead in a ditch by a jogger.

April 4, 2020, 4:50 PM

Ali'jah Larrue, 18, left, and Khari Sanford, 18, were charged by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department for the March 31 first degree double homicide of Robin Carre, 57, and Beth Potter, 52.

Pair of storms to hit West Coast with heavy rain, snow and strong winds

By late Sunday and Monday, heavy rain will slide into southern California.

April 4, 2020, 12:59 PM

Clouds are illuminated from below as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains late Friday, April 3, 2020, in Denver. Forecasters predict that temperatures will rise over the weekend ahead after residents had to deal with snow and cold temperatures after a storm swept over the intermountain West.

Faces of the coronavirus pandemic: Remembering those who died

Over 7,000 people have died from the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.

April 4, 2020, 9:00 AM

Deputy Sheriff Sypraseuth “Bud” Phouangphrachanh, 43, of Candor, N.C., died after a battle with COVID-19.

More than 700,000 jobs were lost in March

Millions of Americans are eagerly awaiting government relief from the recently passed stimulus package.

April 4, 2020, 2:19 AM

VIDEO: More than 700,000 jobs were lost in March

Hospital equipment shortages are growing concern across country

States now have to compete with each other for live-saving equipment, like ventilators.

April 4, 2020, 1:59 AM

VIDEO: Hospital equipment shortages are growing concern across country

A look at 2 patients who battled COVID-19 and won

Many families across the country are battling this disease together while unable to visit their loved ones.

April 4, 2020, 1:58 AM

VIDEO: A look at 2 patients who battled COVID-19 and won

Governors criticized for not ordering 'stay-at-home' mandate

There is a complicated reality in the nine states not yet hard-hit by the coronavirus.

April 4, 2020, 1:58 AM

VIDEO:Governors criticized for not ordering 'stay-at-home' mandate

Remembering music legend Bill Withers

Americans quarantined at home honor the Grammy Award-winning artist by singing "Lean on Me."

April 4, 2020, 12:56 AM

VIDEO: Remembering music legend Bill Withers

Telling jokes online for a cause

Mike Birbiglia and fellow standup comedians launch “Tip Your Waitstaff” website to raise funds for comedy clubs closed by the pandemic.

April 4, 2020, 12:53 AM

New York City sending emergency alerts for qualified health care workers to help

The death toll in New York state has jumped to nearly 3,000.

April 4, 2020, 12:38 AM

VIDEO: New York City sending emergency alerts for qualified health care workers to help

Promises of hope during coronavirus pandemic as people who fell ill begin recovery

Titou Phommachanh and Taylor Young are beginning their recovery.

April 4, 2020, 12:05 AM

KarenFay Ramos-Young speaks to her 26-year-old son, Taylor Young, for the first time after he spent 12 days on a ventilator due to the novel coronavirus.

George W. Bush paved way for global pandemic planning

The former U.S. president stressed the importance of planning for pandemics and laid the foundation for the present day federal response to COVID-19.

April 3, 2020, 11:03 PM

CDC now advising Americans wear nonmedical masks: Trump

President Donald Trump began the daily White House briefing on the coronavirus crisis by announcing new government guidance that Americans should wear basic fabric masks.

April 3, 2020, 10:16 PM

CDC now advising Americans wear nonmedical masks: Trump

7-year-old donates more than 6,000 PPEs from hotels to hospital workers

Zohaib Begg achieved his own goal of donating more than the National Cathedral.

April 3, 2020, 10:00 PM

Zohaib Begg, 7, of Virginia, collected shower caps, face masks and gloves from area hotels to donate to Inova hospitals.

Kentucky health officials beef up orders for rogue coronavirus patients

Four COVID-19 patients violated quarantine orders from medical professionals.

April 3, 2020, 8:39 PM

A Google Maps Street View image shows the Jefferson Circuit Court building standing in Louisville, Ky., July 2019.

Helping Hands: Howie Mandel

Howie Mandel shares how he’s working with TalkShopLive to save small businesses.

April 3, 2020, 8:07 PM

The new normal: Unemployed, now what?

The number of Americans filing for unemployment is the highest in U.S. history. Here with insight on our next money moves is personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi.

April 3, 2020, 8:03 PM

VIDEO:The new normal: Unemployed, now what?

Governors say lack of coordination creating bidding wars for medical supplies

Competition among states to acquire ventilators and protective equipment is driving up prices for state and local governments.

April 3, 2020, 6:44 PM

VIDEO: Governors say lack of coordination creating bidding wars for medical supplies

Coronavirus forcing many Americans to face ‘a new normal’

A collection of voices on how the pandemic is impacting their finances and families.

April 3, 2020, 6:34 PM

VIDEO: Coronavirus forcing many Americans to face ‘a new normal’

Competition among state, local governments creates bidding war for medical equipment

Gov. Cuomo has called for the creation of a 'nationwide buying consortium.'

April 3, 2020, 4:33 PM

A Indiana National Guardsman pushes a pallet of medical supplies to be delivered, March 26, 2020, in Indianapolis.

Snow hitting Midwest, severe weather in Texas

Seven states from Minnesota to Kansas are under ice and snow alerts Friday morning.

April 3, 2020, 3:41 PM

The Venice Beach Boardwalk in Southern California is eerily empty

A cyclist's video shows the iconic Venice Beach Boardwalk nearly deserted during the city’s stay-at-home order.

April 3, 2020, 3:18 PM

Record snow falls in Upper Midwest, new storm to hit California this weekend

Seven states from Minnesota to Kansas are under ice and snow alerts Friday.

April 3, 2020, 12:35 PM

Signs in a bookstore window in Brunswick, Maine, encourage residents to stay home on the first day of Maine's mandatory stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Janet Mills to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Thursday, April 2, 2020. A rain storm helped to discourage people from venturing outdoors.

A timeline of Cuomo's and Trump's responses to coronavirus outbreak

ABC News looks at how their responses evolved through March.

April 3, 2020, 9:08 AM

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks to the media at the Javits Convention Center, which is being turned into a hospital to help fight coronavirus cases, March 24, 2020, in New York City.

Scientists question government’s COVID-19 guidelines

Dr. Fauci has been vocal about the importance of staying at least 6 feet away from people, but now scientists are questioning whether 6 feet is enough.

April 3, 2020, 12:33 AM