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Football players help flip overturned vehicle

Football players help flip overturned vehicle Louisville football players and other motorists came to the rescue to help flip an overturned vehicle. The driver sustained minor injuries.
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VIDEO: Football players help flip overturned vehicle
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Virginia shooting kills 14-year-old, injures 4 others: Police

All five victims have been transported to local hospitals.
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Twin amur tigers born at Ohio zoo

The Toledo zoo announced the birth of two Amur tiger cubs with newly released footage that shows them climbing over each other and pawing at their mother.
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VIDEO: Twin amur tigers born at Ohio zoo
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Jimmy Carter makes rare public appearance at festival

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, appeared at the Plains Peanut Festival, seven months after starting hospice.
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Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, appeared at the Plains Peanut Festival, seven months after starting hospice.
September 24

5 dead after train hits SUV carrying family in Florida

The SUV was believed to be headed to a quinceañera, according to a law enforcement.
September 24
The SUV was believed to be headed to a quinceañera, according to a law enforcement.
September 24

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission: Asteroid sample lands on Earth

The samples could change what we know about the origins of the solar system.
September 24
In this photo provided by NASA, recovery teams participate in field rehearsals to prepare for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission at the Department of Defense's Utah Test and Training Range on Aug. 29, 2023.
September 24

5 dead as train strikes SUV in Florida, sheriff says

The SUV was headed to a nearby quinceañera, a law enforcement official said.
September 24
Emergency response and law enforcement vehicles respond to the scene in Hillsborough County, Florida, where official said an SUV carrying a family was struck by a train on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
September 23

Tropical Storm Ophelia weakens to a depression

It is expected to become a post-tropical system on Sunday.
September 23
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the coast of North Carolina on Friday afternoon with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph.
September 23

Worker involved in Las Vegas Grand Prix prep suffers fatal injury: Police

The incident occurred at the Bellagio Fountains, police said.
September 23
Formula 1 branding as construction takes place on the 3.8-mile, 50-lap course for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, June 1, 2023.
September 23

Smithsonian Zoo celebrates arrival of cheetah cubs

CUDDLE PARTY: The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute recently welcomed five "strong, active, vocal" cheetah cubs at the zoo's campus.
September 23
VIDEO: Smithsonian Zoo celebrates arrival of cheetah cubs
September 23

Zoo welcomes newborn meerkats

San Antonio Zoo welcomed new meerkats to its resident mob, months after the animals went back on public display for the first time in 27 years.
September 23
VIDEO: Zoo welcomes newborn meerkats
September 23

FBI launches probe into police department over abuse allegations

A warehouse used by officers has been the subject of recent lawsuits.
September 23
In this image from Baton Rouge Police Department body camera video, officers interact with Jeremy Lee inside a warehouse in Baton Rouge, on Jan. 9, 2023.
September 23

Black high school student suspended over hair after CROWN Act files lawsuit

The teen is dealing with in-school-suspension because he will not cut his hair.
September 23
Darryl George (middle) is serving in-school suspension (ISS) because he won't cut his dreadlocks. Darresha George, his mother, (right) and Dr. Candice Matthews, the Statewide Vice Chair of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, (left) are fighting the school district to get him out of ISS.
September 23

Saltwater to impact Louisiana water supply

New Orleans's mayor signed an emergency declaration over the intrusion.
September 23
New Orleans's mayor signed an emergency declaration over the intrusion.
September 23

5 hospitalized in home explosion that left house 'heavily damaged'

A sixth person injured in the explosion refused further medical attention.
September 23
Firefighters are shown at the scene of a house explosion in West Milford, N.J., on Sept. 22, 2023.
September 23

New Orleans issues emergency declaration amid possible water crisis

New Orleans's mayor signed an emergency declaration over the intrusion.
September 23
Barges float in the Mississippi River as a portion of the riverbed is exposed, on Sept. 15, 2023, in St. Louis.
September 23

New body camera footage shows East Palestine train derailment evacuation efforts

An Ohio State Highway Patrol officer went door to door after the fiery crash.
September 23
A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains, Feb. 6, 2023.
September 22

ABC News Live Prime: Fri, Sep 22, 2023

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges; Moms look to destigmatize microdosing mushrooms; Comedian Aparna Nancherla discusses new book.
September 22
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Fri, Sep 22, 2023
September 22

Sen. Menendez faces backlash after bombshell bribery indictment

ABC News' Juju Chang spoke with former Rep. John Katko about the indictment against Sen. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, including images showing stacks of money and gold bars he allegedly received.
September 22
VIDEO: Sen. Menendez faces backlash after bombshell bribery indictment
September 22

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, September 22, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
September 22
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, September 22, 2023
September 22

COVID hospitalizations on the rise

Plus, our panel discusses who's buying the booster shots, and Sen. Bob Menendez's corruption case.
September 22
VIDEO: COVID hospitalizations on the rise
September 22

Former top FBI official pleads guilty to concealing payment from foreign official

Charles McGonigal pleaded guilty to federal charges in another case in August.
September 22
In this March 8, 2023, file photo, Charles McGonigal, former special agent in charge of the FBI's counterintelligence division in New York, arrives at Manhattan federal court in New York.
September 22

Judge reprimands Trump's lawyers in New York AG's $250M fraud case

The case is currently scheduled to go to trial on Oct. 2.
September 22
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives on stage to speak during a 2024 presidential campaign rally, Sept. 20, 2023, in Dubuque, Iowa.
September 22

18 remain hospitalized a day after deadly bus crash; 5 students in critical condition

The bus rolled over and slid off Interstate 84 in Orange County, New York.
September 22
A bus rolled over and crashed in Orange County, New York.
September 22

Biden administration launches Office of Gun Violence Prevention

President Joe Biden urged the importance of gun safety and violence prevention during a speech in the Rose Garden.
September 22
VIDEO: Biden administration launches Office of Gun Violence Prevention
September 22

What we know about Atlanta man's death at hands of police

Johnny Hollman died last month after being shocked with a stun gun.
September 22
A protest march in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2023, for Johnny Hollman, who died after being tased by police.
September 22

Seeking Sunshine: How a young filmmaker is uniting communities

A teen filmmaker who documented making hydroponic gardens tells ABC News Live about how his project has helped increase access to fresh food and united communities.
September 22
VIDEO: Seeking Sunshine: How a young filmmaker is uniting communities
September 22

Outgoing UN president details climate change plans

Outgoing U.N. General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi talks about the global effort to curb climate change and international support for Ukraine in the ongoing war.
September 22
VIDEO: Outgoing UN president details climate change plans
September 22

Officials says thousands of migrants are crossing the southern border each day

ABC News’ Matt River is in El Paso, Texas, as border officials say thousands of migrants are crossing into the U.S. each day.
September 22
VIDEO: Officials says thousands of migrants are crossing the southern border each day
September 22

New Jersey senator indicted on bribery charges again

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky has the details on the indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife over allegations of bribery.
September 22
VIDEO: New Jersey senator indicted on bribery charges again
September 22

UAW announces expansion of strike

As parties fail to come to an agreement, the UAW says it is expanding the strike to 32 more sites.
September 22
VIDEO: UAW announces expansion of strike
September 22

Fulton County DA investigator accidentally shoots herself at courthouse

"There was never an active threat at the courthouse," the sheriff's office said.
September 22
The Fulton County Courthouse is shown, Sept. 5, 2023, in Atlanta.
September 22

'Corpse flower' in danger of extinction: Study

Sixty percent of the 42 known species of Rafflesia is endangered, according to a new study.
September 22
Sixty percent of the 42 known species of Rafflesia is endangered, according to a new study.
September 22

Manhunt for murder suspect mistakenly freed from jail expands

Kevin Mason was accidentally released due to a "faulty records review."
September 22
Kevin Mason is seen in a photo released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
September 22

ABC News Live: 2 people killed in deadly bus crash

Plus, actress Sophie Turner is suing estranged husband Joe Jonas for wrongful retention of their children.
September 22
VIDEO: ABC News Live: 2 people killed in deadly bus crash
September 22

Border officials say thousands of migrants are now crossing into the country each day

The Texas Department of Public Safety is reporting several recent deaths at the southern border, including a 3-year-old and a 10-year-old.
September 22
VIDEO: Border officials say thousands of migrants are now crossing into the country each day
September 22

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
September 22
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
September 22

Brother of mom accused of killing husband before writing book on grief speaks out

Kouri Richins' brother spoke to ABC News on "Good Morning America."
September 22
Kouri Richins who is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl appears in court for a detention hearing, June 12, 2023.
September 22

Manhunt is over for child sex offender who escaped from hospital: Police

Tommy Wayne Boyd, 45, an inmate from Potosi Correctional Facility, is serving a 30-year sentence for enticement of a child, online inmate records show.
September 22
Tommy Wayne Boyd, 45, an inmate from Potosi Correctional Facility, is serving a 30-year sentence for enticement of a child, online inmate records show.
September 22

Man charged with murder for killing sister and 6-year-old niece in head-on car crash

The man was allegedly impaired by drugs at the time of the crash, police said.
September 22
September 22

Polly Klaas' murder 30 years later: Investigators remember dogged work to crack case

"20/20" will take a look back at the case that rocked a California town.
September 22
Polly Klaas headshot.
September 22

Teenager arrested after starting massive 28-acre fire when setting off fireworks

“The other boys told him not to, because it might start a fire in the area.”
September 22
September 22

Migrants arriving on US streets share joy, woes: Reporter's notebook

The migrants cite a myriad of reasons for coming to the U.S.
September 22
After processing by U.S. Immigration, migrants are dropped off at the Iris Avenue Transportation Center to continue their journey from San Diego, Calif., Sept. 20, 2023.
September 21

TikTalk: Disabled Latina Marcela Maranon reaches new heights

ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with Marcela Maranon, the first disabled Latina woman to climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, who pushes to empower women with disabilities to achieve their dreams.
September 21
VIDEO: TikTalk: Disabled Latina Marcela Maranon reaches new heights
September 21

ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Sep 21, 2023

Two dead and dozens injured in a bus crash with high school students on board; Puerto Rico still recovering from Hurricane Maria and blackouts; D'Amelio family dishes on new season of reality show.
September 21
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Sep 21, 2023
September 21

Manhunt is over for child sex offender who escaped from hospital: Police

Tommy Wayne Boyd, 45, walked out of the hospital Thursday morning, police said.
September 21
Tommy Boyd is seen in hospital surveillance footage released by the St. Louis County Police Department.
September 21

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
September 21
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, September 21, 2023
September 21

Boricuas take recovery into their own hands 6 years after Hurricane Maria

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos reports on Puerto Ricans still working on recovery in the wake of Hurricane Maria’s 2017 landfall that left a majority of the island without power.
September 21
VIDEO: Boricuas take recovery into their own hands 6 years after Hurricane Maria
September 21

‘It's a hard hand to be holding’: Media analyst on challenges for News Corp

ABC News’ Trevor Ault spoke with author and reporter Brian Stelter on Rupert Murdoch’s announcement that he is stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox Corporation.
September 21
VIDEO: ‘It's a hard hand to be holding’: Media analyst on challenges for News Corp
September 21

President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy LIVE at the White House

ABC News White House correspondent Mary Alice Parks on President Biden’s and President Zelenskyy’s face-to-face.
September 21
VIDEO: President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy LIVE at the White House