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Former CIA official charged with being secret agent for South Korean intelligence
The U.S. Justice Department says a former CIA employee and senior official at the National Security Council has been charged with serving as a secret agent for South Korea’s intelligence service
July 16, 2024This cactus just became the 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to sea levels
The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
July 16, 2024Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly court-martialed in WWII Port Chicago blast
The sailors had refused to return to work after the blast killed hundreds.
July 17, 2024
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Secret Service spotted Trump rally shooter on roof 20 minutes before gunfire erupted
Investigators are trying to determine motive for Thomas Matthew Crooks.
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He was set to speak at a UnidosUS conference Wednesday.
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Secret Service spotted Trump rally shooter on roof 20 minutes before gunfire erupted
Law enforcement officials told lawmakers today that 20 minutes passed between the time Secret Service snipers first spotted Crooks on the roof and the time shots were fired at the former president.
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What Thomas Matthew Crooks did in hours leading up to attack on Trump
Crooks was killed by a counter-sniper seconds after opening fire.
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This dinosaur skeleton just became the most expensive ever sold at auction
The skeleton was expected to sell for between $4 million and $6 million.
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Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents
Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of mishandling classified materials.
July 17
July 17
Special counsel files notice of appeal in Trump's classified documents case
Jack Smith will appeal Judge Aileen Cannon's order dismissing the case.
July 17
July 17
Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly court-martialed in WWII Port Chicago blast
The sailors had refused to return to work after the blast killed hundreds.
July 17
July 17
Homeland Security Inspector General opens investigation into Secret Service
The investigation will "evaluate the Secret Service's process for securing" the campaign rally where a gunman attempted to assassinate Donald Trump.
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July 17
'Girl dad' killed at Trump rally died protecting his family
Corey Comperatore, 50, was a firefighter and father of two daughters.
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July 17
Hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from armored truck
The heist was carried out in broad daylight on Tuesday.
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July 17
Homeless man killed near RNC arena
Tensions continue to rise as Milwaukee local residents demand answers after police shot and killed a homeless man.
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July 17
8-week-old girl dies in hot car, dad arrested
At least 11 children have died in hot cars across the U.S. so far this year.
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July 17
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro released from prison, set to speak at RNC
Navarro served time for defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee.
July 17
July 17
Hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from Brinks armored truck in Pennsylvania
The crime happened a hundred yards away from the local police headquarters.
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Harris calls Vance 'rubber stamp' for Trump and his 'extreme' agenda
"J.D. Vance will be loyal only to Trump," Harris said in a new video.
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July 17
90 giant African land snails found in passenger's bag at Detroit airport
The snails were meant for consumption but were "humanely euthanized" instead.
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ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
ABC News Live's Linsey Davis reports from Day 2 of the Republican National Convention, which featured Donald Trump's former rivals as speakers, like Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.
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RNC Day 2 big moments
ABC News' Jay O'Brien recaps the memorable moments from the second night of the Republican National Convention, including former rivals now celebrating Donald Trump.
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Biden-Harris campaign responds to RNC message to 'Make America Safe Again'
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Biden-Harris campaign Senior Spokesman Kevin Munoz about how Democrats plan to counter Republicans' alleged message of fear when it comes to crime and immigration.
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July 16
Ret. San Bernardino police chief on Trump assassination attempt
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with the former chief of the San Bernardino Police Department, Jarrod Burguan, on his own experience with terrorist attacks by "lone wolves."
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July 16
'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez seeks new trial after dismissal of Alec Baldwin case
Gutierrez was found guilty in March of involuntary manslaughter.
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Daylight fireball meteor may have rattled parts of NYC and New Jersey: NASA
Officials report that the fireball may have flown at 34,000 miles per hour as it passed over the Statue of Liberty before disintegrating over Midtown Manhattan.
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July 16
Daylight fireball meteor may have rattled parts of NYC and New Jersey: NASA
No meteorites were produced by this event, according to the agency.
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July 16
Neo-Nazi planned poisoned candy attack on Jewish children, federal prosecutors say
Michail Chkhikvishvili allegedly leads the white supremacist Maniac Murder Cult.
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July 16
New details emerge in Trump assassination attempt investigation
The FBI said it was investigating the shooting as potential domestic terrorism.
July 16
July 16
ABC Exclusive: Trump rally shooting 'unacceptable,' Secret Service director says
"The buck stops with me," Kimberly Cheatle said in an ABC News interview.
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July 16
Hearing in Trump's Georgia election appeal scheduled for after election
The court had ordered a stay in the case pending the outcome of the appeal.
July 16
July 16
Judge removed from Young Thug trial, new judge assigned
The judge who made the decision cited public trust in the judicial system.
July 16
July 16
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts in federal corruption trial
Menendez is the first senator to be convicted of acting as a foreign agent.
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July 16
Protesters rally outside Republican National Convention
Security was ramped up at the Republican National Convention in the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
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July 16
Brushfire on Hawaiian island of Kauai now 100% contained: Officials
The fire, which started Monday, burned about 1,000 acres as of Tuesday, according to officials.
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July 16
Lumber industry in crossroads with changing economy
ABC News business correspondent Alexis Christoforous provides the latest numbers regarding inflation and the economy.
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July 16
Lost and out of water, father and daughter found dead in Utah Park
At least 31 people have died in July in heat-related incidents in the West.
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July 16
Fast-moving brush fire now contained on Hawaii's Kauai Island, evacuations lifted
The fire, which broke out Monday, has burned about 1,000 acres, officials said.
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July 16
How Trump's assassination attempt compares to the attempt on Ronald Reagan in 1981
On March 30, 1981, gunfire erupted outside the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C.
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July 16
Transgender sports ban signed into law in Nassau County
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the policy into law on Monday after it passed in the Republican-led county legislature in a 12-6 vote in June.
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July 16
Former NFL star alleges wrongful handcuffing; lawyer probing racial motive
Davis' lawyer speaks out and plans to "thoroughly investigate" racial motive.
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July 16
Record heat hits East Coast: How long dangerous temperatures will last
Tuesday could be the hottest day of the year for parts of the East Coast.
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Judge removed from Young Thug trial
The judge in the gang and racketeering case against rapper Young Thug has been removed from the bench as the search for a replacement is already underway.
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July 16
FBI, DHS warn of possible 'follow-on or retaliatory' attacks following Trump shooting
Extremists could seek to attack "election-related targets," the bulletin said.
July 16
July 16
2 hikers die in Canyonlands National Park
The father and daughter got lost while hiking and ran out of water in triple-digit temperatures, officials said.
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July 16
Gunman opened fire at Trump rally as witnesses say they tried to alert police
"I could see smoke coming from the barrel of his gun," one witness said.
July 16
July 16
This cactus just became the 1st-ever US species to become extinct due to sea levels
The rapid decline of the species could signify a similar fate for other plants.
July 16
July 16
What's next for Trump's classified documents case? Experts weigh in
"This is probably another Supreme Court case," one expert said.
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July 16
ABC News Live Prime: Monday, July 15, 2024
The Republican National Convention begins as Sen. J.D. Vance was announced as the vice presidential nominee and Trump's first public appearance since an attempt on his life.
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July 16
Biden-Harris deputy campaign manager insists Biden is in it to win it
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Biden's Principal Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks, who says Biden will be hitting the campaign trail hard with less than four months before the election.
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Pastor closes out Republican National Convention with a spot-on Trump impression
Pastor James Roemke does his best impression of Donald Trump before delivering the benediction to close out Night 1 of the RNC.
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