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Trump signs executive order to expand 'clean' coal, but there's no such thing

Coal may be "cleaner than ever," but it's still not "clean" energy, experts say.
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The Comanche Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant owned by Xcel Energy.
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Soccer coach charged with murder after missing 13-year-old boy found dead: DA

Oscar Omar Hernandez was found dead off to the side of a road, officials said.
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Oscar Omar Hernandez is seen in a photo on a shirt worn by a family member during a press briefing in Los Angeles, April 7, 2025.
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Judge gives Trump admin 24 hours to provide evidence of Mahmoud Khalil's removability

Khalil has been in detention since he was arrested by ICE last month.
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Muslim protesters pray outside the main campus of Columbia University during a demonstration to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at the university, in New York City, March 14, 2025.
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Lawyer for man deported in error to El Salvador expects him to be returned to US

The government, however, says it can't get Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia back.
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This undated photo provided by CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, in April 2025, shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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Judge gives DHS until Wednesday to provide evidence on removal of Mahmoud Khalil

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil appeared in immigration court Tuesday in Jena, Louisiana.
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VIDEO: Judge gives DHS until Wednesday to provide evidence on removal of Mahmoud Khalil
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DC mayor cites infrastructure concerns in early stages of Trump military parade plans

Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., said the plans for President Donald Trump's military parade are in “early stages” on Monday and mentioned concerns about its impact on local infrastructure.
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DC mayor cites infrastructure concerns in early stages of Trump military parade plans
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Woman rescued from storm drain days after she was reported missing

The 59-year-old was hospitalized in serious condition, police said.
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The Poway Fire Department removed a woman from a storm drain, April 7, 2025, in San Diego.
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Lawyers of teen charged with murder in track meet stabbing release 1st statement

Karmelo Anthony, 17, is charged in the death of Austin Metcalf, also 17.
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Police respond to a fatal stabbing at David Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, April 2, 2025.
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Chicago limo driver charged in sex crime attacks on women

Chakib Mansour Khodja was charged for incidents that occured between May 2022 and February 2025.
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Chakib Mansour Khodja was charged for incidents that occured between May 2022 and February 2025.
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This tropical tree species has evolved to benefit from lightning strikes

The tonka bean tree can survive a lightning strike, and thrive.
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In this undated file photo, the rainforest is shown in Panama.
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Rivers in major flood stage: 'We need people to wait this out'

Twenty-five rivers are currently in major flood stage.
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Lamar Odom's Miami home is available for rent.
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Woman rescued from storm drain days after she was reported missing

Crews went through a manhole to rescue a woman who was found trapped in a storm drain in Southern California days after she was reported missing, officials said.
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Crews went through a manhole to rescue a woman who was found trapped in a storm drain in Southern California days after she was reported missing, officials said.
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'Violent' Chicago man charged in connection to sex crimes: Police

He was charged with 18 counts, including aggravated criminal sexual assault.
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Chakib Mansour Khadja, 36, was charged in connection to sex crimes occurring over the past three years.
April 08

15-year-old arrested for fatally stabbing grandmother, injuring mother: Police

The suspect has been charged with second-degree murder and attempted murder.
April 08
In this Dec. 28, 2022, file photo, a Suffolk County, New York police vehicle is shown at the scene of an investigation.
April 08

Teen accused of fatally stabbing grandmother

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandmother and injuring his mother in Selden, New York.
April 08
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandmother and injuring his mother in Selden, New York.
April 08

'Love You To Death': Bride murdered 2 days before wedding reveals secret double life

James Addie was still married to his wife when he planned to wed Molly Watson.
April 08
Molly Watson was found dead in Monroe County, Missouri, in April of 2018.
April 08

Judge Boasberg cancels hearing on Trump deportations after Supreme Court ruling

The court ruled Monday that deportations under the Alien Enemies Act can resume.
April 08
Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
April 08

US stocks rise as Trump signals tariff negotiations

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous and Karen Travers report on the latest market reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
April 08
VIDEO: US stocks rise as Trump signals tariff negotiations
April 08

Mom of 9-year-old who died in floodwaters: School should've been canceled

Twenty-three people have died in the storms, including four people in Kentucky.
April 08
An undated photo of 9-year-old Gabriel Andrews who died when he was swept away in floodwaters in Kentucky.
April 08

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April 08
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 08

Soccer coach charged with murder of 13-year-old boy: DA

Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on March 30 after he "failed to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster," Los Angeles police said.
April 08
Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on March 30 after he "failed to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster," Los Angeles police said.
April 08

Dramatic moment first responders save firefighter after explosion

First responders raced to rescue a firefighter who became trapped under rubble moments after a house exploded in Illinois.
April 08
VIDEO:  Dramatic moment first responders save firefighter after explosion
April 08

Man opens his heart to monkeys in need

Michael Robison is the founder of SPARTN, a non-profit in Tennessee that provides care for primates in need like Winston.
April 08
Michael Robison is the founder of SPARTN, a non-profit in Tennessee that provides care for primates in need like Winston.
April 08

Helicopter crew finds missing toddler in high-tech rescue

First responders who found a missing toddler in Michigan over the weekend are talking about their heroic rescue which made use of heat-detecting camera technology.
April 08
First responders who found a missing toddler in Michigan over the weekend are talking about their heroic rescue which made use of heat-detecting camera technology.
April 08

ABC News Live Prime: Monday, April 7, 2025

Wild swings on Wall Street as President Trump refuses to back down on tariffs; diving into the meteoric rise of sports gambling; co-directors of "Warfare" on covert mission that inspired the movie.
April 08
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April 07

Student visas revoked at Harvard, UCLA, Stanford and other US colleges, universities

Colleges and universities nationwide are tallying their impacted students.
April 07
A person runs past Elliot House at Harvard University, March 17, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass.
April 07

Co-directors Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza discuss their unflinching film ‘Warfare’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with co-directors Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza about their film “Warfare,” inspired by an actual 2006 covert mission in Iraq that went horribly awry.
April 07
VIDEO:  Co-directors Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza discuss their unflinching film ‘Warfare’
April 07

ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, April 7, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 07
VIDEO:  ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, April 7, 2025
April 07

'Doomsday mom' Lori Daybell delivers opening statement in her latest murder trial

The convicted murderer is representing herself in the Arizona trial.
April 07
Lori Daybell gives her opening statement in her murder trial in Maricopa County, Arizona, April 7, 2025.
April 07

23 dead as significant severe weather, flash flooding tear through parts of US

More than 90 tornadoes have been reported across 10 states.
April 07
A water rescue takes place in flood waters in Bartholomew County, Indiana, on April 5, 2025.
April 07

Dire wolf revived through biotech company's de-extinction process: Scientists

Colossal Biosciences said it restored the long-extinct canine species.
April 07
Colossal's dire wolves were born in late 2024.
April 07

Victims of Sean 'Diddy' Combs want to testify anonymously: Prosecutors

The music mogul has denied all allegations following his arrest last year.
April 07
Sean "Diddy" Combs  attends Sean "Diddy" Combs Album Release Party For "The Love Album: Off The Grid," Sept. 15, 2023, in New York.
April 07

Man traps woman in car for days: Police

A Hawaii man, 22, was arrested for allegedly trapping an elderly woman in her car for several days and forcing her to withdraw money from her bank account, police said.
April 07
A Hawaii man, 22, was arrested for allegedly trapping an elderly woman in her car for several days and forcing her to withdraw money from her bank account, police said.
April 07

Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill wife on hiking trail pleads not guilty

Gerhardt Konig, 46, has been charged with second-degree attempted murder.
April 07
An undated photo of Gerhardt Konig.
April 07

Karen Read asks Supreme Court to prevent retrial for murder

Read is accused of killing her police officer boyfriend.
April 07
Karen Read talks with one of her lawyers inside Norfolk Superior Court during the second week of her trial, April 7, 2025 in Dedham, Mass.
April 07

80-year-old allegedly shoots, kills fellow turkey hunter

He was charged with second-degree murder and negligent discharge of a firearm.
April 07
Yellow law enforcement tape isolates a crime scene.
April 07

Ex-clerk for judge who tossed Trump's classified docs case now in senior DOJ position

A former law clerk to Judge Aileen Cannon is now with the Justice Department.
April 07
President Donald Trump crosses the South Lawn after exiting Marine One at White House in Washington, April 6, 2025.
April 07

At Boston Marathon, authorities will be watching 'broad set' of potential targets

About 30,000 runners are participating in the race on April 21.
April 07
A general view of the finish line during the 128th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
April 07

California bakery owner 'taking a hard look' at consumer prices after tariffs

Iliana Berkowitz, owner of As Kneaded Bakery, discussed the anticipated impact tariffs will have on costs for her customers.
April 07
VIDEO: California bakery owner 'taking a hard look' at consumer prices after tariffs
April 07

Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China

The president threatened to increase tariffs against China again if Beijing doesn't remove the retaliatory tariffs it placed on the U.S. ABC News' Alexis Christoforous and Karen Travers report.
April 07
VIDEO: Trump threatens additional 50% tariff on China
April 07

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block return of wrongly deported Maryland man

An appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's emergency motion to halt a federal judge's order to return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia to the U.S. ABC News' Alex Presha reports.
April 07
VIDEO: Trump admin asks Supreme Court to block return of wrongly deported Maryland man
April 07

How Trump’s tariffs could impact the cost of new homes

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee reports on the assessment from the National Association of Homebuilders.
April 07
VIDEO: How Trump’s tariffs could impact the cost of new homes
April 07

Trump digs in on tariff policy as markets drop

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous and Karen Travers report on the market and political response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
April 07
VIDEO: Trump digs in on tariff policy as markets drop
April 07

Several injured after minivan drives into crowd in Los Angeles

The incident took place shortly after 3 p.m. local time in the downtown area, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
April 07
The incident took place shortly after 3 p.m. local time in the downtown area, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
April 07

Man arrested for trapping elderly woman in her car for days: Police

The 22-year-old suspect was charged with first-degree robbery, police said.
April 07
Police car lights at a crime scene at night.
April 07

Lawmakers fight AI used to create sexually explicit images

The House is set to consider an online safety bill this week that would help protect victims of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
April 07
VIDEO: Lawmakers fight AI used to create sexually explicit images
April 07

Markets will continue to drop with Trump tariffs in place: Economist

Numerator chief economist Leo Feler says President Donald Trump’s tariffs will make the market “worse, not better” for the foreseeable future.
April 07
VIDEO: Markets will continue to drop with Trump tariffs in place: Economist
April 07

US stocks tumble at opening amid historic rout in foreign markets

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 1,090 points, or 2.8%, while the S&P 500 plunged 3.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 3.9%.
April 07
VIDEO: US stocks tumble at opening amid historic rout in foreign markets
April 07

'Horrific scene' as police take down man allegedly attacking 4 young girls in NYC

A man wielding a blood-covered meat cleaver was fatally shot by New York City police officers on Sunday after allegedly stabbing four young girls.
April 07
A man wielding a blood-covered meat cleaver was fatally shot by New York City police officers on Sunday after allegedly stabbing four young girls.
April 07

DOGE cuts key housing inspection contract, putting some low-income families at risk

Experts warn that the cuts may harm vulnerable Americans.
April 07
The Department of Housing and Urban Development building in Washington, D.C. March 19, 2025.