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Over 200 passengers sickened with norovirus aboard luxury cruise ship

The virus also infected 17 crew members aboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2.
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The Cunard line flagship Queen Mary 2 lies off North Queensferry, near the Forth Bridge, Sept. 1, 2024, in North Queensferry, Scotland.
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Judge rejects government's request to move Mahmoud Khalil's case to Louisiana

The opinion clears the way for the judge to decide the issue of his confinement.
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 Mahmoud Khalil speaks to members of media about the Revolt for Rafah encampment at Columbia University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas in Gaza, in New York, June 1, 2024.
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Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources

Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.
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Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.
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Family of Venezuelan migrant recently sent to El Salvador: 'It's the American horror'

Maiker Espinoza Escalona's family denies he was a gang member.
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Maiker Escalona's family recognized him in the notorious in El Salvador on a video posted to social media
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Dormant algae revived after 7,000 years beneath the Baltic Sea

The algae was buried in sediment beneath the Baltic Sea with no light or oxygen.
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Tiny diatom cells that were dormant in sediment beneath the Baltic Sea for 7,000 years were successfully revived, scientists say.
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Hotel disputes police assertion about carbon monoxide in Miller Gardner’s room

The former Yankees star's son died during the family's vacation in Costa Rica.
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This undated photo posted by the New York Yankees on the social media site X shows 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankees players Brett Gardner, who died, Mar. 21, 2025, from a sudden illness while on a family vacation.
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Woman loses $2.5 million lottery ticket left in donated jacket

Mildred Simoneriluto has been living the past year in anguish, fretting over a lost Pennsylvania Cash 5 lottery ticket with winning numbers to a $2.5 million jackpot.
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Mildred Simoneriluto has been living the past year in anguish, fretting over a lost Pennsylvania Cash 5 lottery ticket with winning numbers to a $2.5 million jackpot.
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Air traffic control room fight at Washington, DC, area airport leads to arrest

The employee was put on administrative leave amid the investigation.
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The air traffic control tower at the Reagan National Airport on February 03, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
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Families torn apart by killer dad reflect on years they believed he was a hero

Families lied to by Mark Winger came together in the wake of the killings.
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Rebecca Simic, Mark Winger and daughter Bailey.
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Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources

Musk seemed to boast of advance knowledge of the arrest during a tele-rally.
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Elon Musk attends the Division 1 Men's Wrestling Championship in Philadelphia, Mar. 22, 2025.
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Crater Lake, deepest lake in US, is closing for 2 years

The National Park Service is cutting off access to Cleetwood Cove Trail, the most heavily used trail at Crater Lake National Park, at the end of the 2025 summer session.
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Crater Lake, deepest lake in US, is closing for 2 years
April 01

Attorney general seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione

Bondi called Thompson's murder a "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination."
April 01
Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing for the murder of UHC CEO Brian Thompson at Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025 in New York City.
April 01

The deepest lake in the US is closing for 2 years, NPS says

The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year.
April 01
View of Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, July 2, 2020.
April 01

Gunman in 2022 Buffalo mass shooting wants federal trial moved to NYC

Payton Gendron's lawyers argue he can't get a fair trial in Western New York.
April 01
In this Feb. 15, 2023, file photo, Payton Gendron, center, listens as he is sentenced to life in prison without parole for domestic terrorism motivated by hate and each of the 10 counts of first-degree murder, in an Erie County court room, in Buffalo, N.Y.
April 01

Super Bowl reporter's death: Suspects allegedly behind yearslong scheme

Police have identified others who appear to have been victimized, sources said.
April 01
Danette Colbert is shown in this undated booking photo. | Rickey White is shown in this undated booking photo.
April 01

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April 01
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 01

'One of the kindest humans': Animal sanctuary owner, countless cats die in fire

The owner began rescuing cats in 2006 after the death of his son.
April 01
In this screen grab from a video, a cat is shown walking among debris after a fire at the Happy Cat Sanctuary in Medford, Long Island, on March 31, 2025.
April 01

Attorney general seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione

Attorney General Pam Bondi is directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione if he is convicted of the murder of CEO Brian Thompson.
April 01
VIDEO: Attorney general seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione
April 01

Animal sanctuary owner, roughly 100 cats die in fire, officials say

Once the blaze was extinguished, police said they found the owner of the sanctuary, 65-year-old Christopher Arsenault, deceased in the home.
April 01
Once the blaze was extinguished, police said they found the owner of the sanctuary, 65-year-old Christopher Arsenault, deceased in the home.
April 01

Layoffs begin at HHS, including at the FDA and CDC

Up to 10,000 people are expected to lose their jobs in this round of layoffs, an amount that could significantly alter the department's roles and abilities. ABC News’ Olivia Rubin reports.
April 01
VIDEO: Layoffs begin at HHS, including at the FDA and CDC
April 01

Judge blocks Trump effort to end TPS for up to 350,000 Venezuelans

ABC News’ Armando Garcia reports on the latest headlines involving the Trump administration’s handling of immigration.
April 01
VIDEO: Judge blocks Trump effort to end TPS for up to 350,000 Venezuelans
April 01

The importance of hurricane hunters

ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the people who fly through the clouds to keep people safe.
April 01
VIDEO: The importance of hurricane hunters
April 01

Residents urged to prepare for dangerous, potentially historic flooding

The flooding will likely hit from Wednesday night through Sunday morning.
April 01
In this screen grab from a video, heavy rainfall is shown in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on March 31, 2025.
April 01

Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump executive orders

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer discuss the multiple cases related to immigration that are coming before the high court.
April 01
VIDEO: Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump executive orders
April 01

Trump administration’s involvement grows on college campuses

Sophie Beren, founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, warns that restriction on free speech and viewpoints is “the last thing” college campuses need.
April 01
VIDEO: Supreme Court to hear challenges to Trump executive orders
April 01

Trump tariffs bring ‘rising’ chance for recession: Analyst

Bankrate chief financial analyst Greg McBride explains the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on businesses, consumers and the stock market.
April 01
VIDEO: Trump tariffs bring ‘rising’ chance for recession: Analyst
April 01

April Fools’ Day tricks to avoid and enjoy

These days, it’s not just pranks from friends and family we need to worry about.
April 01
These days, it’s not just pranks from friends and family we need to worry about.
April 01

Woman who allegedly killed officer boyfriend to go on trial again

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend John O'Keefe in 2022.
April 01
In this Feb. 25, file photo, Karen Read watches attorney Robert Alessi make a point during her trial at Norfolk Superior Court at Dedham, Mass.
March 31

12 months and 70 cases since the first human bird flu infection: Are we any safer?

One year ago, a human infection of bird flu was reported in Texas.
March 31
An H5N1 avian influenza virus molecule.
March 31

Silver Fire in California spreads beyond 1,500 acres, prompts evacuations

Fire activity intensified overnight from Sunday into Monday.
March 31
A vegetation fire in California rapidly spread to 1,000 acres on Sunday, prompting evacuations of parts of Inyo and Mono counties.
March 31

SpaceX successfully launches 1st humans to travel over Earth's poles

SpaceX says that Fram2 will improve training procedures.
March 31
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Fram2 mission astronauts aboard lifts off from launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida on March 31, 2025. Launching aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Resilience, the Fram2 mission will be the first human spaceflight ever to cruise over Earth's polar regions.(Photo by Gregg Newton / AFP) (Photo by GREGG NEWTON/AFP via Getty Images)
March 31

Trump grants clemency to 2 of Hunter Biden's ex-associates

Both accused Hunter Biden of improperly leveraging his father's name.
March 31
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, leaves court after his guilty plea in his trail on tax evasion in Los Angeles, Sept. 5, 2024.
March 31

Bodies of Gene Hackman, wife cannot be shown as judge orders release of footage

Hackman and his wife were found dead at home during a Feb. 26 welfare check.
March 31
Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 19, 2003.
March 31

'Numerous' homemade explosive devices discovered near park outside Dallas

Homemade explosive devices were discovered by a citizen who was walking near a park outside of Dallas, according to authorities.
March 31
Homemade explosive devices were discovered by a citizen who was walking near a park outside of Dallas, according to authorities.
March 31

Everyone has 'responsibility' for Starliner test flight failures, NASA astronaut says

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after nine months in space.
March 31
Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore looks on during a news conference at the NASA Johnson Space Center, March 31, 2025, in Houston.
March 31
March 31

Gunmen break into former Seahawks player Richard Sherman's home with family inside

He shared a video from his home security cameras.
March 31
Richard Sherman looks on from the set of the TNF on Prime pregame show prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Dec. 26, 2024, in Chicago.
March 31

Some foreign students are being targeted for deportation. What are their rights?

The Trump administration has detained several university students recently.
March 31
Protestors gather in Foley Square and march through the streets of Lower Manhattan in protest of the detention of Palestinian student activist and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York, March 10, 2025.
March 31

Organizations file suit challenging Trump's effort to overhaul election system

Trump has signed an executive order requiring stricter voting regulations.
March 31
President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One before arriving at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., March 28, 2025.
March 31

3 kids among 5 killed in ongoing severe weather

The storms killed two people in Indiana and three in Michigan.
March 31
In this photo provided by Jesika Fox, an ice storm knocked down trees and power lines on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Alpena, Michigan.
March 31

Documents appear to show how Trump admin ID's gang members: ACLU

The U.S. has deported hundreds of alleged Tren de Aragua members to El Salvador.
March 31
VIDEO: Documents appear to show how Trump admin ID's gang members: ACLU
March 31

NASA astronauts discuss Starliner mission after return to Earth

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams discussed their mission during a news conference after spending 9 months in space.
March 31
VIDEO: NASA astronauts discuss Starliner mission after return to Earth
March 31
Twelve people were rescued from a fire in Detroit on March 31, 2025.
March 31

Wilmore on space mission: ‘There were issues with Starliner’

NASA's Butch Wilmore said there was a responsibility with NASA and Boeing, including himself for issues with the Starliner mission.
March 31
VIDEO: Wilmore on space mission: ‘There were issues with Starliner’
March 31

SEC continuing $150 million lawsuit against Elon Musk

Musk is accused of misleading investors when he bought Twitter stock in 2022.
March 31
Elon Musk looks on as President Donald Trump hosts a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Mar. 24, 2025, in Washington.
March 31

Crew-9 astronauts hold first press conference since return from space

NASA's Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams were scheduled to return to Earth in June 2024 but spent an unplanned nine months in space.
March 31
VIDEO: Crew-9 astronauts hold first press conference since return from space
March 31

New details in fiery small plane crash in Minnesota

US Bank released a statement saying they believe one of their top executives may be the pilot who died in the crash.
March 31
VIDEO: New details in fiery small plane crash in Minnesota
March 31

Federal judge blocks deportations to third countries

A federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy that allowed the deportation of migrants to countries other than their own without a chance to argue their removal in immigration court.
March 31
A federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy that allowed the deportation of migrants to countries other than their own without a chance to argue their removal in immigration court.
March 31

New Mexico GOP targeted in 'horrific' arson attack, officials say

Racist graffiti was spray-painted on the building, officials said.
March 31
Republican Party headquarters is damaged in a fire in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 30, 2025.
March 31

Armed man robs 2 Amish buggies in Pennsylvania: Police

A man approached the buggies and demanded drivers' wallets, police said.
March 31
An Amish horse-and-buggy in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.