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ABC News' polling methodology and standards

The nuts and bolts of our public opinion surveys.
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Michael Cohen testifies in Trump hush money case

ABC News senior reporter Katherine Faulders and ABC news legal contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the potential impact of Michael Cohen's testimony in the Trump hush money case.
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VIDEO: Michael Cohen testifies in Trump hush money case
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New storm expected to move through the South

The South is bracing for severe weather and flash flooding today. Meanwhile, smoke from the wildfires in Canada are triggering air quality alerts in the upper Midwest.
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VIDEO: New storm expected to move through the South
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Black ash tree threatened by invasive emerald ash borer

The insect threatens the health and survival of the black ash tree.
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An emerald ash borer in an undated photo.
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Trump speaks before Michael Cohen takes the stand

The former president spoke before entering the courtroom where is former attorney, Michael Cohen, is expected to testify in the Stormy Daniels hush money trial.
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VIDEO: Trump speaks before Michael Cohen takes the stand
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Michael Cohen arrives at Manhattan courthouse ahead of expected testimony

Cohen is the final key witness in the prosecution's hush money case against former President Donald Trump.
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VIDEO: Michael Cohen arrives at Manhattan courthouse ahead of expected testimony
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'He cannot be trusted': Cohen faces an uphill reputational battle with Trump's jury

Trump's ex-lawyer is the prosecution's star witness in Trump's hush money case.
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Michael Cohen, former attorney for former U.S. President Donald Trump, arrives to the New York Courthouse in New York City, Mar. 13, 2023.
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Removal of Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage rescheduled due to lightning

The Key Bridge removal has been rescheduled for Monday, officials said.
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The Key Bridge removal has been rescheduled for Monday, officials said.
May 13

Police find suspect in fatal shooting of Ohio police officer in 'ambush' dead

The shooting unfolded when the officer responded to a disturbance call.
May 13
The shooting unfolded when the officer responded to a disturbance call.
May 13

Vermont bill wants to charge big oil for climate change damage, here's how 

Gov. Phil Scott will consider signing Vermont's Climate Superfund Act.
May 13
A small tractor clears water from a business as flood waters block a street, July 12, 2023, in Barre, Vt.
May 13

From Trump's 'attack dog' to star witness: Cohen set to testify in hush money trial

Prosecutors said Cohen's name over 90 times in their opening statement.
May 13
Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, arrives at New York State Supreme Court, Oct. 25, 2023, in New York.
May 13

'The scar of 5/14': 2 years after Buffalo, hate crimes targeting Black people persist

"It was a modern-day lynching," said Garnell Whitfield Jr.
May 13
In this May 15, 2022, file photo, police sit in front of a Tops Grocery store in Buffalo, New York.
May 13

Roger Corman, prolific producer who mentored Hollywood luminaries, dead at 98

The "King of the Bs" made hundreds of pulpy genre films over seven decades.
May 13
Roger Corman arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "The Irishman," Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
May 12

Students, staff chase after duck flying around New Jersey high school

A duck ruffled some feathers after it was seen roaming the halls of a New Jersey high school. After several minutes of chasing it, a teacher swooped in, caught the bird and released it outside.
May 12
VIDEO: Students, staff chase after duck flying around New Jersey high school
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Search ends for suspect in fatal 'ambush' of police officer

The shooting unfolded when the officer responded to a disturbance call.
May 12
Police in Euclid, Ohio, investigate a fatal shooting of a police officer who authorities said was "ambushed" while answering a call on May 11, 2024.
May 12

Manhunt underway for suspect accused of fatally shooting police officer

The officer was killed after responding to a disturbance call in Euclid, Ohio, authorities said.
May 12
The officer was killed after responding to a disturbance call in Euclid, Ohio, authorities said.
May 12

Removal of Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage rescheduled due to lightning

The Key Bridge removal has been rescheduled for Monday, officials said.
May 12
Salvors with the Unified Command prepare charges for upcoming precision cuts to remove section 4 from the port side of the bow of the M/V DALI, May 7, 2024, during the Key Bridge Response 2024.
May 11

State prosecutors probing death of Black man hit by police car

Samuel Sterling died hours later at the hospital, according to police.
May 11
Samuel Sterling is shown in this photo released by the Sterling family.
May 11

3 Atlanta officers shot during response to call

The alleged suspect was killed during the encounter with officers, police said.
May 11
An Atlanta Police cruiser blocks the entrance to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, referred to as 'Cop City' by opponents, while under construction in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Alexander Cox Taylor runs the family conglomerate, Cox Enterprises Inc., while supporting civic causes in his hometown of Atlanta, including a new $110 million facility to train police and other safety officials. His first cousin, James Cox Chambers Jr., is using his own piece of the fortune to try to shut that very project down. Photographer: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images
May 11

Controlled explosion planned for wreckage of Francis Scott Key Bridge

The detonation will free the steel that is still attached to the M/V DALI, which slammed into the bridge on March 26.
May 11
The detonation will free the steel that is still attached to the M/V DALI, which slammed into the bridge on March 26.
May 11

1 dead after shooting inside Regal Cinemas theater in Ohio

The victim was identified to be Daron Davis, 27, from Canton, Ohio.
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How student protesters organized massive protests nationwide

Pro-Palestinian protests have been launched at Harvard, Yale, Columbia and more.
May 11
Students, some faculty and outsiders gathered on the lawns outside the Princeton chapel to protest Israel's military campaign in Gaza, Princeton, NJ, April 25, 2024.
May 11

Scientists figure out how to make algae-based plastic that completely breaks down

The bio-based material completely breaks down after seven months.
May 11
Microbes in the environment break down a shoe made from biodegradable polymers.
May 10

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 10, 2024

Powerful storms spawn more than 100 tornadoes and continue to move across country; nation’s millionaires and billionaires evading $150 million in taxes; actor Eric Bana on new film "Force of Nature."
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 10, 2024
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By The Numbers: Tax evasion

A look at the numbers behind the nation’s millionaires and billionaires. How wealthy individuals and companies have been getting away with underpaying their taxes for a decade.
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VIDEO: By The Numbers: Tax evasion
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ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, May 10, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines,
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, May 10, 2024
May 10

Celebrating Filipino food and culture with creatives behind Purple Patch restaurant

ABC News’ Christiane Cordero reports on the mother-daughter duo, chefs Patrice Cleary and Alice Hammond, who are behind Purple Patch restaurant which celebrates dishes from their Filipino heritage.
May 10
VIDEO: Celebrating Filipino food and culture with creatives behind Purple Patch restaurant
May 10

Former federal prosecutor on Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney Tim Jansen about the latest in former President Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial.
May 10
VIDEO: Former federal prosecutor on Donald Trump’s historic criminal trial
May 10

How student journalists are covering pro-Palestine college protests

As pro-Palestine protests continue at college campuses around the country, student journalists are covering them with a unique insider perspective.
May 10
As pro-Palestine protests continue at college campuses around the country, student journalists are covering them with a unique insider perspective.
May 10

Americans prepare to put mom on a pedestal

The panel discuss the best ways to show mom love on Mother's Day.
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VIDEO: Americans prepare to put mom on a pedestal
May 10

Trump trial star witness to take the stand

Fixer turned star witness Michael Cohen is expected to take the stand next week.
May 10
Trump trial star witness to take the stand
May 10

Strained relations between Pres. Biden and Israeli Prime Minister

Our panel reacts to a U.S. State Dept. report providing a critical examination of Israel’s military strategy, later they weigh in on Donald Trump’s ongoing trial.
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Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

Adrian Per, award-winning Filipino-American director joins the show as we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Month.
May 10
VIDEO: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
May 10

At least 125 tornadoes reported across the country since Monday

A new storm system brought severe weather to the Gulf Coast.
May 10
A storm damaged house is seen along Blackburn Lane, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Columbia, Tenn.
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Teen pleads guilty in rock-throwing spree that killed 20-year-old driver

Zachary Kwak, 19, pleaded guilty to three new charges as part of a plea deal.
May 10
Damage to Alexa Bartell's car is shown after she was fatally injured by a rock, on April 19, 2023.
May 10

Calls for fentanyl exposure have increased in kids nearly 54-fold since 2016

"We are extremely concerned about what we are seeing," a researcher said.
May 10
In this undated stock photo, fentanyl pills are seen next to a prescription bottle.
May 10

VA improperly approved over $10M in bonuses to senior executives, watchdog says

Some have challenged having to pay the money back, an inspector general said.
May 10
Some have challenged having to pay the money back, an inspector general said.
May 10

Judge warns Michael Cohen to stop talking about Trump hush money case

The warning comes after ABC News reported Cohen discussed the case on TikTok.
May 10
Michael Cohen speaks about hush money case on TikTok
May 10

3 big takeaways from Day 15 of Trump's hush money trial

Four custodial witnesses set the stage for Michael Cohen's upcoming testimony.
May 10
Former President Donald Trump watches as former Director of Oval Office Operations Madeleine Westerhout is cross-examined by defense attorney Susan Necheles during Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 10, 2024, in this courtroom sketch.
May 10

How some colleges have de-escalated protests and negotiated with students

Colleges that de-escalated student protesters took similar steps.
May 10
NYPD officers in riot gear enter Columbia University's encampment as they evict a building that had been barricaded by pro-Palestinian student protesters in New York, April 30, 2024.
May 10

Is the US in another housing bubble?

There was a slight uptick in the number of homeowners under serious financial strain between the end of last year and the beginning of 2024.
May 10
There was a slight uptick in the number of homeowners under serious financial strain between the end of last year and the beginning of 2024.
May 10

Major mass transit systems dealing with violent crime

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky looked at cities dealing with crime on mass transit, and spoke with a former security official who said he was fired for pointing out issues with his city’s transit system.
May 10
VIDEO: Major mass transit systems dealing with violent crime
May 10

Forecast reveals where you might see the northern lights in the US this weekend

This is NOAA's first severe storm watch in nearly 20 years.
May 10
An aurora borealis, also known as Northern Lights, illuminates the night sky above the Kellostapuli Fell, Jan. 15, 2022, in Kolari, Finland.
May 10

University of Arizona latest college to arrest protesters refusing to leave campus

This comes as some UCLA protesters allegedly equipped with heavy tools were prevented from occupying a building.
May 10
VIDEO: University of Arizona latest college to arrest protesters refusing to leave campus
May 10

Exploring the history and evolution of Black Twitter in new Hulu docuseries

Director Prentice Penny and writer Jason Parham discuss their new Hulu doc.
May 10
VIDEO: Exploring the history and evolution of Black Twitter in new Hulu docuseries
May 10

Judge rebukes Cohen ahead of Monday's expected testimony

As former President Donald Trump's hush money trial wrapped for the week, Judge Merchan warned Michael Cohen, telling prosecutors to ask him to stop talking about the case out of court.
May 10
VIDEO: Judge rebukes Cohen ahead of Monday's expected testimony
May 10

Oakland officially adds 'San Francisco Bay' to airport name despite legal challenge

Oakland has also filed a counterclaim against San Francisco's trademark lawsuit.
May 10
Travelers walk towards Terminal 1 at Oakland International Airport in Oakland, CA, April 12, 2024.
May 10

Rise in mass transit crime has this city's officials searching for solutions

Crimes reported on LA's MTA properties rose by 54.7% since 2020, data shows.
May 10
Passengers travel on an A-line train in Los Angeles, California, US, Oct. 17, 2023.
May 10

2 years after Tops massacre, hate crimes against Black Americans persist 

Many have compared the shooting at the Buffalo, New York, supermarket as a “modern-day lynching.”
May 10
Many have compared the shooting at the Buffalo, New York, supermarket as a “modern-day lynching.”