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Man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested on Sunday in Indianapolis, officials said.
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Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever brings the ball up the court against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on September 15, 2024 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Woman’s home spared in LA fire: ‘It was pretty emotional’

Altadena resident Debbie Slavin says the first six houses on her street block “are completely gone.”
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VIDEO: Woman’s home spared in LA fire: ‘It was pretty emotional’
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How will the LA wildfires shape the home insurance industry?

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous explains what people who lost their homes need to know about insurance, and how the fires will impact the insurance industry.
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How will the LA wildfires shape the home insurance industry?
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Altadena couple on battling cancer, homelessness amid LA fires

Alex Shekarchian and Moogega Cooper are leaning on their “family community” after their home was destroyed by the Eaton Fire.
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Altadena couple on battling cancer, homelessness amid LA fires
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LA wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality

ABC News captures the blazes ripping through Los Angeles County.
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Airnow.gov is showing the air quality in southern California during the January 2025 fires.
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Trump's former co-defendants continue push to block release of Jack Smith's report

The injunction blocking the AG from releasing the report is set to expire today.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after voting at a polling station setup in the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, Mar. 19, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
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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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Altadena family’s ‘guardian angel’ survives LA fire after home is destroyed

Robyn and Ivan Migel’s home was destroyed by the Eaton Fire, but one item was still standing: an angel statue.
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Altadena family’s ‘guardian angel’ survives LA fire after home is destroyed
January 13

California fires weather forecast: High winds could cause explosive fire growth

Higher humidity and lighter winds are forecast late in the week.
January 13
Firefighters extinguish a fire as the Palisades Fire, one of several simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County, burns in Mandeville Canyon, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, Jan. 12, 2025.
January 12

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election

Trump pleaded not guilty before the case was dismissed due to DOJ policy.
January 12
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
January 12

What we know about those killed in the LA wildfires

Officials warned that the death toll could increase.
January 12
A view shows a damaged school after residents fled from the Eaton Fire, one of six simultaneous blazes that have swept across Los Angeles County, in Altadena, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2025.
January 12

Family fears 95-year-old grandmother died in Los Angeles fire: 'We just want to know'

Dalyce Curry's granddaughters say she was at home when the Eaton Fire began.
January 12
The sun is visible through smoke after the Eaton Fire tore through a neighborhood, while a pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained, in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 9, 2025.
January 12

Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size

Tens of thousands of California residents have been forced to flee their homes.
January 12
A person uses a garden hose in an effort to save a neighboring home from catching fire during the Eaton Fire, Jan. 8, 2025, in Altadena, California.
January 12

Uplifting stories rising from the ashes

Communities are coming together to help one another in the Southern California fires, even leaning on unlikely heroes.
January 12
VIDEO: Uplifting stories rising from the ashes
January 12

Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires

An emergency veterinarian explains how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.
January 12
A man was able to get his dog when evacuating during the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Jan. 7, 2025.
January 12

Woman's childhood home in historic Black community destroyed in fire

Allyson Carlisle, whose childhood home in Altadena, California, burned down in the recent wildfires, describes her community as a multigenerational, historically Black "melting pot."
January 12
VIDEO: Woman's childhood home in historic Black community destroyed in fire
January 12

Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn

Officials urged the public to exercise caution when opening their wallets.
January 12
Aid items donated for fire victims are seen at the YMCA distribution center at Pasadena City College after residents fled from the Eaton Fire, one of six simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County, in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 11, 2025.
January 12

Evacuations underway as wildfires devastate LA area

Thousands of firefighters are battling three active wildfires spread across the greater LA area.
January 12
VIDEO: Evacuations underway as wildfires devastate LA area
January 12

California wildfires can take a mental health toll on first responders

Founder of First Responders Resiliency, Inc. Susan Farren joins ABC News Live to discuss mental health in relation to the wildfires.
January 12
VIDEO: California wildfires can take a mental health toll on first responders
January 12

14-year-old killed in 'unprovoked stabbing,' suspect arrested

Police said he was a "violent recidivist" with a significant criminal history.
January 12
Suspect Waldo Mejia was arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Caleb Rijos in New York City, Jan. 11, 2025.
January 12

'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week

Michelle Figueroa, founder of the Good News Movement, joins ABC News Live to share the latest good news and positive stories being shared online.
January 12
'Good News Movement' spreads positive news of the week
January 12

Before and after: Walking tour of Pacific Palisades illustrates wildfire destruction

A photographer captured a sunny May 2024 day in LA's Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Eight months later, they walked the same route, illustrating the catastrophic damage caused by the Palisades Fire.
January 12
Before and after: Walking tour of Pacific Palisades illustrates wildfire destruction
January 12

Climate scientist says he fled LA 2 years ago because of wildfires

Climate scientist Peter Kalmus joins ABC News to discuss climate change and the Los Angeles County wildfires.
January 12
Climate scientist says he fled LA 2 years ago because of wildfires
January 12

Incarcerated firefighters are helping fight LA wildfires

Chief Royal Ramey, co-founder of the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program, joins ABC News Live to discuss incarcerated firefighters and the LA wildfires.
January 12
VIDEO: Incarcerated firefighters are helping fight LA wildfires
January 12

California officials give update on LA wildfires

Thousands of firefighters are battling several blazes across Los Angeles County.
January 12
VIDEO: California officials give update on LA wildfires
January 12

How Los Angeles' Latino community is helping support fire victims

More than 100,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes.
January 12
Volunteers work to help victims affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, Jan. 11, 2025.
January 12

DOJ continues to press for release of Jack Smith's report on Trump investigations

Trump's former co-defendants want to keep the AG from releasing the report.
January 12
Donald Trump participates in a town hall presented by Spanish-language network Univision, in Doral, Florida, October 16, 2024.
January 12

LA wildfires are impacting wildlife and farms

Farmer Andy Lyall joins ABC News Live to discuss how the wildfires are impacting farmers.
January 12
VIDEO: LA wildfires are impacting wildlife and farms
January 12

California lawmakers respond to devastating wildfires

California state Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez joins ABC News Live to discuss the state’s response to the fires.
January 12
VIDEO: California lawmakers respond to devastating wildfires
January 12

California fires weather forecast: More than 8M people are in critical fire risk zone

More than 8 million people are in the critical fire risk zone.
January 12
In this photo provide by Maxar Technologies, the Palisades Fire burns south of the Encino Reservoir, upper left, in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
January 11

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents

Trump pleaded not guilty before he was dropped from the case due to DOJ policy.
January 11
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and partially redacted by the source, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
January 11

California fires weather forecast: Nearly 10 million on alert for fire conditions

Winds are expected to pick up later Saturday into the night.
January 11
Large flames are seen during the Palisades Fire in California, Jan. 10, 2025.
January 11

Los Angeles Fire Department budget sustained cuts but saw overall increase

Thousands of firefighters are battling the sprawling wildfires across LA.
January 11
A firefighter sprays water in a burned house following the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles, Jan. 10, 2025.
January 11

These companies are pledging millions in funds, supplies to help LA fire victims

Disney, the NFL and more have pledged relief.
January 11
Large flames are seen during the Palisades Fire in California, Jan. 10, 2025.
January 11

LA nonprofit mobilizes support for community affected by Western wildfires

Amid displacement from the California wildfires, LA nonprofit "It's Bigger Than Us" is bringing people together. Tyrone Nance, the organization's leader, shares how they're uplifting the community.
January 11
VIDEO: LA nonprofit mobilizes support for community affected by Western wildfires
January 11

Jack Smith has resigned as special counsel, Justice Department says in court filing

Smith led the Jan. 6 and classified documents probes into Donald Trump.
January 11
In this Aug. 1, 2023, file photo, Jack Smith, US special counsel, speaks during a news conference, in Washington, D.C.
January 11

Southern cities brought to a halt as winter storm dumps historic levels of snow

Memphis has seen the most single-day snow totals in 40 years.
January 11
A girl looks up at giant snowman, in Nashville, Tenn., on Jan. 10, 2025.
January 11

FBI questions people from Hegseth’s past ahead of confirmation hearing: Sources

The Senate will hold confirmation hearings for the defense secretary nominee.
January 11
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary, meets with Sen. Tommy Tuberville R-Ala., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 2, 2024.
January 11

California couple vows to rebuild after wildfires

After losing their Altadena home in the Eaton Fire, Alex Shekarchian and Moogega Cooper are looking to the future as they plan to rebuild.
January 11
California couple vows to rebuild after wildfires
January 11

LA officials are 'focused on rebuilding,' mayor says

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other officials address the public on the ongoing wildfires.
January 11
LA officials are 'focused on rebuilding,' mayor says
January 11

Musician and caregiver on losing his home to California wildfire

Chad Comey shares his experience on fleeing the Palisades fire with his parents.
January 11
Musician and caregiver on losing his home to California wildfire
January 11

LA crisis puts spotlight on insurance industry

Former congressman Patrick Murphy joins the show.
January 11
VIDEO: LA crisis puts spotlight on insurance industry
January 11

California ranch owner lends a helping hand to firefighters

Dr. Bill Releford, owner of Bloom Ranch located north of where the Eaton fire rages on, shares his experience and the real impact of the California wildfires.
January 11
VIDEO: California ranch owner lends a helping hand to firefighters
January 11

Los Angeles officials give update on California wildfires

Fire department officials provided updated information on the largest fires burning in LA County, the percentage of containment and more information on evacuations, curfews and power outages.
January 11
VIDEO: Los Angeles officials give update on California wildfires
January 11

How to stay safe through wildfires

Family physician and health advocate Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell discusses smoke inhalation and other underlying health risks from wildfires.
January 11
VIDEO: How to stay safe through wildfires
January 11

Struggling to keep your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to keep yourself on track

"Your goal might be set in stone, but how you achieve it shouldn't be."
January 11
Jasper Rook Williams -- fitness expert, online coach and owner of JRW Fitness based in London, England -- says one of the biggest obstacles to maintaining New Year's resolutions, particularly when it comes to fitness objectives, is to choose goals that are both achievable and sustainable.
January 10

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, January 10, 2025

Deadly wildfires continue to burn out of control in Southern California as residents start to see the devastation; Trump sentenced by NY Judge & Supreme Court hears TikTok case.
January 10
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, January 10, 2025
January 10

Southern Californians grapple with loss of homes in fires

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Kim Grant, a music publicist from Altadena, about evacuating and losing her home in the fires in Altadena.
January 10
Southern Californians grapple with loss of homes in fires
January 10

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, January 10, 2024

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

By The Numbers: Hottest year on record

A look at the numbers behind the rising temperatures across the globe, as 2024 was the warmest year on record for Earth.
January 10
By The Numbers: Hottest year on record