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LGBTQ people have 'been around for forever,' historians say

Cultures around the world have long embraced alternative gender identities.
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Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, and Two Spirit organizations and allies gathered at Washington Square Park for the 15th Annual Trans Day of Action on June 28, 2019.
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South reels from deadly tornado outbreak as new storm takes aim in the West

The same storm system is forecast to linger in the Southeast on Monday.
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A car sits on top of a damaged house in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, after a tornado touched down in the area, March 26, 2023.
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Car flips after being hit by flying tire

Police said no major injuries were sustained in the dramatic incident in Los Angeles.
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VIDEO: Car flips after being hit by flying tire
March 27

2 dead, 5 injured in shootings at 2 Little Rock locations, police say

Little Rock Police said it was initially unclear if the shootings were related.
March 27
March 26

7 dead after explosion at chocolate factory

The incident occurred at the RM Palmer Company in West Reading.
March 26
Fire crews respond to the RM Palmer Chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, March 24, 2023.
March 26

New tornadoes menace Georgia; 2-year-old among the 25 dead in Mississippi

The tornado that devastated Rolling Fork, Miss., was a rare and powerful storm.
March 26
A resident looks through the piles of debris, insulation, and home furnishings to see if anything is salvageable at a mobile home park in Rolling Fork, Miss., Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023.
March 26

2 police officers killed in helicopter crash

A Baton Rouge police helicopter crashed on Sunday in West Baton Rouge Parish.
March 26
A Baton Rouge police helicopter crashed on Sunday in West Baton Rouge Parish.
March 26

Philadelphia says 'no need to buy water at this time' after nearby chemical spill

The city initially recommended residents use bottled water.
March 26
Philadelphia skyline
March 26

Residents recommended to use bottled water after chemical spill

The City of Philadelphia said it is recommending bottled water for drinking or cooking after a chemical spill into the Delaware River in Bucks County.
March 26
The City of Philadelphia said it is recommending bottled water for drinking or cooking after a chemical spill into the Delaware River in Bucks County.
March 26

1 dead, 3 injured after 911 call leads to trapped migrants found in boxcar

The incident occurred near Eagle Pass, Texas.
March 26
A photo posted by Eagle Pass Fire Department shows officers responding to the scene where one migrant died and three others were hospitalized on Saturday after they and eight others were rescued from a Union Pacific train box car in Eagle Pass, Texas.
March 26

12 injured in an off-campus apartment floor collapse

Pennsylvania State Police said injuries ranged from minor to serious.
March 26
Pennsylvania State Police said injuries ranged from minor to serious.
March 26

12 injured as floor collapses at off-campus party in Pennsylvania

Indiana University of Pennsylvania is aware the incident, an official said.
March 26
Police lights on a street at night.
March 25

At least 26 dead as 'destructive' tornado, storms batter Mississippi, Alabama

A deadly tornado left a trail of destruction across Mississippi on Friday.
March 25
Law-enforcement officers climb through the debris of a diner looking for survivors early Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023, in Rolling Fork, Miss.
March 25

Mississippi tornado leaves at least 25 dead

A deadly tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi and Alabama late Friday, leaving at least 25 people dead.
March 25
A deadly tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi and Alabama late Friday, leaving at least 25 people dead.
March 25

Mississippi tornado: How to help victims of the disaster

The town of Rolling Fork was especially hard-hit.
March 25
Debris from a tornado covers the ground from Chuck's dairy bar diner, March 25, 2023 in Rolling Fork, Miss.
March 25

Cuban migrants fly into Key West airport on motorized hang glider

The two were taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody after landing.
March 25
Two Cuban migrants were taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody after landing at the Key West International Airport onboard a powered hang glider, Mar. 25, 2023.
March 25

Mississippi tornado: How to prepare for a disaster

Federal agencies offer several tips for staying safe during a tornado.
March 25
A pickup truck rests on top of a restaurant cooler at the tornado demolished Chuck's Dairy Cafe in Rolling Fork, Miss., Mar. 25, 2023.
March 25

'Leveled': Responders, residents describe horror of Mississippi tornado destruction

First responders described Rolling Fork as "completely devastated."
March 25
A truck sits on a building after a tornado the previous evening, Mar. 25, 2023 in Rolling Fork, Miss.
March 25

2 dead in Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion

The explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania, also injured multiple people, according to authorities.
March 25
The explosion in West Reading, Pennsylvania, also injured multiple people, according to authorities.
March 25

How to help victims of deadly Mississippi tornado

At least 23 people have died after a tornado tore through Mississippi late Friday. Here are ways to help the victims.
March 25
At least 23 people have died after a tornado tore through Mississippi late Friday. Here are ways to help the victims.
March 25

17 migrants found trapped in train car, 2 dead: Officials

Medical helicopters responded to the scene Friday.
March 25
Migrants injured in a train car near Knippa, Texas, March 24, 2023.
March 25

2 migrants found dead in train car in Texas

At least two migrants died and a dozen more were injured after being trapped in a train car in Uvalde County, Texas, according to police.
March 25
At least two migrants died and a dozen more were injured after being trapped in a train car in Uvalde County, Texas, according to police.
March 24

ABC News Live Prime: Fri, Mar 24, 2023

U.S. bases were attacked in Syria, killing one American; Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in lawsuit claiming she injured a man while skiing; Zach Braff uses personal grief to inspire new movie.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Fri, Mar 24, 2023
March 24

Parkland survivor: 'Slowly everyone in America is being touched by gun violence'

ABC News' Phil Lipof spoke with 2018 Parkland shooting survivor Samantha Fuentes following the latest mass shooting at a Denver high school, and five years after the “March For Our Lives” rally.
March 24
VIDEO: Parkland survivor: 'Slowly everyone in America is being touched by gun violence'
March 24

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, March 24, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
March 24
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, March 24, 2023
March 24

By the Numbers: Record book ban attempts

A look at the numbers behind the record number of attempts to ban books from U.S. schools and libraries in 2022, according to the American Library Association.
March 24
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Record book ban attempts
March 24

Controversial college basketball player still on the court

ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports on how college basketball star Brandon Miller’s road to the NBA is complicated by the controversy surrounding a deadly shooting involving a former teammate.
March 24
VIDEO: Controversial college basketball player still on the court
March 24

Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in ski collision trial

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with ABC News legal contributor Channa Lloyd on the key takeaways as actress Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in her Utah ski collision trial.
March 24
VIDEO: Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in ski collision trial
March 24

Deepfakes: How to spot AI-generated images

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with ABC senior reporter Emmanuelle Saliba about the growing sophistication of AI-generated images and how to spot one as the 2024 election approaches.
March 24
VIDEO: DeepFakes: How to spot AI-generated images
March 24

Los Angeles public school district, service workers reach bargaining agreement

The agreement comes following a three-day strike that closed schools.
March 24
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) workers and supporters rally in Los Angeles State Historic Park on the last day of a strike over a new contract, March 23, 2023, in Los Angeles.
March 24

'A game changer': Ford CEO touts new electric vehicle plant

The latest climate warnings are renewing calls for more electric vehicles.
March 24
Ford CEO Jim Farley pats a Ford F-150 Lightning truck before announcing at a press conference that Ford Motor Company will be partnering with the world's largest battery company, Feb. 13, 2023, in Romulus, Mich.
March 24

Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski crash trial

The actress is being sued over a 2016 collision with another skier at a ski resort in Utah.
March 24
VIDEO: Gwyneth Paltrow testifies in ski crash trial
March 24

Dangerous tornado outbreak heads to the South: Latest forecast

The intense, long-track tornadoes could reach EF-3 or higher.
March 24
The Mississippi River is seen flooded in this undated stock image.
March 24

American couple being held at ransom in Haiti, family says: 'We told them not to go'

The husband and wife were visiting relatives and attending a festival.
March 24
Jean Dickens Toussiant and Abigail Toussaint are shown in this undated photo.
March 24

Police release body camera footage showing fatal shooting of Timothy Johnson

Johnson, 37, allegedly stole sunglasses from a Virginia mall.
March 24
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis gives a press conference on the shooting of Timothy Johnson, in Fairfax, Va., March 23, 2023.
March 24

Florida woman loses eye, sues eye drops company

Clara Oliva, 68, says she is now legally blind after taking Ezricare Artificial Tears beginning in May 2022.
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Clara Oliva, 68, says she is now legally blind after taking Ezricare Artificial Tears beginning in May 2022.
March 24

Minors will need parental consent to open, maintain social media accounts in Utah

The laws will not go into effect until next year.
March 24
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol, March 3, 2023, in Salt Lake City.
March 24

Trump lawyer Evan Corcoran, following ruling, appears before grand jury in docs probe

An appeals court ruled Wednesday that Corcoran must testify in the probe.
March 24
Evan Corcoran, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, arrives to testify before a federal grand jury investigating Trump's handling of classified documents, at U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., March 24, 2023.
March 24

Pennsylvania school district sues Norfolk Southern over train derailment

A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed on Feb. 3.
March 24
A plume of smoke rises from a Norfolk Southern train that derailed Friday night in East Palestine, Ohio are still on fire at mid-day, Feb. 4, 2023.
March 24

Rapper Taxstone convicted of shooting bodyguard during New York concert

The 2016 shooting stemmed from a longtime feud with rapper Troy Ave.
March 24
The 2016 shooting stemmed from a longtime feud with rapper Troy Ave.
March 24

Fashion designer's homicide linked to drug-facilitated robberies: Police sources

The July 2022 death of Kathryn Marie Gallagher was ruled a homicide on Friday.
March 24
In this April 25, 2014, file photo, designer Katie Gallagher attends an event in New York.
March 24

Chef Robert Irvine talks 'Restaurant Impossible'

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine joins ABC News Live to talk about his mission to help failing entrepreneurs transform their businesses on the brink of collapse.
March 24
VIDEO: Chef Robert Irvine talks 'Restaurant Impossible'
March 24

Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping youth transgender measure

"Sen. Bill 150 will endanger the children of Kentucky," Gov. Andy Beshear said.
March 24
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivers his State of the Commonwealth speech from the floor of the Kentucky House of Representatives, Jan. 4, 2023, in Frankfort, Ky.
March 24

Coyote attacks, injures 2 toddlers in Scottsdale: Officials

These are the first coyote attacks in the Phoenix area of Arizona since 2017, according to Arizona Game and Fish.
March 24
These are the first coyote attacks in the Phoenix area of Arizona since 2017, according to Arizona Game and Fish.
March 24

Top Trump aides ordered to testify as judge rejects claims of executive privilege

Trump's attorneys had challenged the subpoenas by asserting executive privilege.
March 24
Former White House Chief of Staff during the Trump administration Mark Meadows speaks at FreedowmWorks headquarters on Nov. 14, 2022 in Washington, D.C.
March 24

Utah passes laws aimed at restricting child and teen access to social media platforms

The laws signed by Utah’s Republican governor are the first of their kind in the nation.
March 24
The laws signed by Utah’s Republican governor are the first of their kind in the nation.
March 24

New leak of radioactive water detected at nuclear plant

About 400,000 gallons of contaminated water had leaked at the plant last year.
March 24
In this Oct. 2, 2019, file photo, cooling towers release heat generated by boiling water reactors at Xcel Energy's Nuclear Generating Plant in Monticello, Minn.
March 24

Mom recounts coyote attacking toddler in shocking moment caught on camera

Both toddlers were treated for minor injuries and released.
March 24
Surveillance cameras captured the moment a coyote attacked a toddler in Scottsdale, Arizona.
March 24

COVID-19 death rates show wide-ranging disparities across US, study finds

Arizona and New Mexico had death rates that were about four times higher than states with the lowest amount of deaths, according to The Lancet’s analysis.
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Arizona and New Mexico had death rates that were about four times higher than states with the lowest amount of deaths, according to The Lancet’s analysis.
March 24

Chicago residents concerned after 2 women found dead, teen missing

Residents of Little Village are demanding answers from authorities on the incidents.
March 24
Residents of Little Village are demanding answers from authorities on the incidents.