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International Delta flight struck by lightning diverted back to Boston: FAA

The flight was diverted back to Boston "out of an abundance of caution."
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Landing at Boston Logan Airport stock photo
August 04

Police release new photos of suspects in 'General Hospital' actor's death

Police are asking for the public assistance in identifying the three suspects.
August 04
Actor Johnny Wactor is seen in Old City on Oct. 29, 2023 in Philadelphia.
August 04

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds press conference ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

DeSantis warned residents that the track of Tropical Storm Debby may impact the Tallahassee region.
August 04
DeSantis warned residents that the track of Tropical Storm Debby may impact the Tallahassee region.
August 04

Humpback whale spotted swimming without tail

A humpback whale that was missing its tail and spotted in Washington state's inland waters likely lost its iconic flukes after becoming entangled, experts say.
August 04
VIDEO: Humpback whale spotted swimming without tail
August 04

Bears tussle in California yard

Two bears were captured having a playful tussle in the yard of a home in South Lake Tahoe, California.
August 04
VIDEO: Bears tussle in California yard
August 04

5-year-old killed after wind lifted bounce house into the air

Another child suffered non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
August 04
Another child suffered non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
August 04

Florida braces for Tropical Storm Debby

ABC News’ Faith Abubey joins ABC News Live to show weather conditions in St. Petersburg as Floridians ramp up for the expected Category 1 hurricane.
August 04
VIDEO: Florida braces for Tropical Storm Debby
August 03

2 teens, including 9-month pregnant girl, struck by lightning

The baby is OK, according to officials.
August 03
 Low angle view of lightning in sky at night,Volgograd,Volgograd Oblast,Russia
August 03

5-year-old killed after wind propels bounce house into the air

One other child was hospitalized during the incident at a baseball game.
August 03
First responders rush to help children who were hurt after a bounce house was propelled into the air by wind at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland, on Aug. 2, 2024.
August 03

Hurricane Warning in effect for Florida's Big Bend region

Tropical Depression Four strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby.
August 03
In this satellite imagery, Tropical Depression Four is shown.
August 03

Hurricane Watch in effect for Florida's Big Bend region as storm approaches

Tropical Depression Four looks to strengthen this weekend.
August 03
Tropical Depression Four looks to strengthen this weekend.
August 03

1 deputy shot dead, 2 suffering gunshot wounds in ambush

Deputies were responding to a report of a disturbance when they were ambushed.
August 03
Deputies were responding to a report of a disturbance when they were ambushed.
August 03

US increases military presence in Middle East after Iran vows retaliation

Both Hamas and Iran blame Israel for the attack that killed a Hamas leader in Tehran.
August 03
VIDEO: US increases military presence in Middle East after Iran vows retaliation
August 03

Trump says he agreed to Fox News debate on Sept. 4

Trump had been noncommittal about whether he would debate Harris.
August 03
This combination of pictures created on July 22, 2024 shows US Vice President Kamala Harris arriving for an event honoring National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship teams from the 2023-2024 season, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on July 22, 2024 and former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
August 03

Young Thug lawyers claim 2nd secret meeting occurred between judge and prosecutors

ABC New’s legal contributor Brian Buckmire talks top legal stories from this week.
August 03
VIDEO: Young Thug lawyers claim 2nd secret meeting occurred between judge and prosecutors
August 03

1 deputy shot dead, 2 suffering gunshot wounds in ambush

Deputies were responding to a report of a disturbance when they were ambushed.
August 03
In this screenshot from a video, law enforcement are shown near the scene where three deputies were shot, on Aug. 2, 2024, in Lake County, Fla.
August 03

Judge sets Aug. 16 hearing in Trump’s federal election interference case

This will be the first time in seven months the parties appear in court.
August 03
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally, on July 31, 2024, in Harrisburg, Pa.
August 03

Los Angeles opposed Newsom's order to clear homeless encampments, here’s why

The LA Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to oppose the governor's order.
August 03
A homeless encampment is shown in San Diego, Calif., on July 27, 2024.
August 03

Palestinian Olympic team keeps war in Gaza front and center

Their Olympic team is made up of eight athletes from around the globe.
August 03
Flagbearers Wasim Abusal, Valerie Rose Tarazi and athletes of Palestine aboard a boat in the floating parade on the river Seine during the opening ceremony, on July 26, 2024, in Paris.
August 02

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, August 2, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris becomes first Black woman and Asian American to be major party candidate for president; parents facing health issues find a way to preserve themselves for their children.
August 02
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, August 2, 2024
August 02

Maui plaintiffs reach $4 billion global settlement after wildfire tragedy lawsuits

More than 100 people died in connection with the wildfires.
August 02
The hall of historic Waiola Church in Lahaina and nearby Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames along Wainee Street on Aug. 8, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii.
August 02

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, August 2, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
August 02
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, August 2, 2024
August 02

Hostage negotiator breaks down the high-stakes negotiations to free Americans abroad

ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with author and hostage negotiator Mickey Bergman on the complex negotiation process that ultimately led to the release of the three Americans from Russia.
August 02
VIDEO: Hostage negotiator breaks down the high-stakes negotiations to free Americans abroad
August 02

VP Harris has enough delegate votes to officially become Democratic nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman of color to be the nominee of a major party Friday. Plus, several freed in multinational prison swap.
August 02
VIDEO: VP Harris has enough delegate votes to officially become Democratic nominee
August 02

Man dies after attempting illegal BASE jump at the Grand Canyon: NPS

The man's body was found 500 feet below the rim, NPS said.
August 02
Recovery teams respond to Yavapi Point after a base jumper fatality in Grand Canyon National Park, Aug. 2, 2024.
August 02

Arizona detective arrested in death of his wife

John Byrd, 47, has been arrested and charged in his wife's death, according to the Mesa Police Department.
August 02
John Byrd, 47, has been arrested and charged in his wife's death, according to the Mesa Police Department.
August 02

State of emergency issued in Florida, 90% chance of tropical depression developing

If this strengthens to a named storm, it would be called Debby.
August 02
This image from the National Hurricane Center shows a satellite view of the Caribbean, Aug. 2, 2024.
August 02

Why LA County opposes Newsom's homeless encampment order

In July, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order to dismantle homeless encampments across the state, and the LA Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to oppose it.
August 02
In July, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order to dismantle homeless encampments across the state, and the LA Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to oppose it.
August 02

Secret Service didn't have access to possibly crucial radio traffic in Trump shooting

One spectator was killed and two were hurt in the July 13 shooting.
August 02
An aerial view shows the site during the police investigation into gunfire at a campaign rally of Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump, in Butler, Pa., July 14, 2024.
August 02

Ex-aide to Josh Shapiro allegedly invoked governor's name in threat to woman

Mike Vereb later resigned after unrelated allegations of sexual harassment.
August 02
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, July 29, 2024, in Ambler, Pa.
August 02

Acting Secret Service director updates reporters on Trump assassination attempt

ABC News reporter Jack Date and former USSS agent Donald Mihalek break down the press conference from Ronald Rowe on Thursday afternoon.
August 02
VIDEO: Acting Secret Service director holds press conference
August 02

Detective locks wife's body in room, leaves 3 kids home alone

John Byrd told police "a switch just flipped" in him before he killed his wife.
August 02
Detective John Byrd is facing charges of second degree murder in connection with the death of his wife.
August 02
A suspect has been arrested after attacking a man with a sledgehammer at a Lowe's, July 27, 2024, in Durham, N.C.
August 02

Supreme Court returns Trump Jan. 6 immunity judgment to lower court

Judge Tanya Chutkan will now apply the Supreme Court's immunity decision.
August 02
Former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance at the Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, July 20, 2024.
August 02

DA urges judge in Trump hush money case to deny 'frivolous' recusal motion

Trump is again trying to have Judge Juan Merchan recused from the case.
August 02
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at Faith & Freedom's 2024 Road to Majority Conference in Washington, DC on June 22, 2024.
August 02

New images reveal what NASA learned from colliding a spacecraft into an asteroid

Scientists have been studying the origins and evolution of the asteroid.
August 02
Asteroid moonlet Dimorphos as seen by the DART spacecraft 11 seconds before impact in this image taken by DART on board DRACO imager from a distance of 68 kilometers, and released Sep. 26, 2022.
August 02

Suspect arrested after sledgehammer attack in North Carolina

Aaron Deshown Williams, 25, was charged with aggravated assault and robbery after allegedly striking an employee at a Lowe’s in Durham.
August 02
Aaron Deshown Williams, 25, was charged with aggravated assault and robbery after allegedly striking an employee at a Lowe’s in Durham.
August 02

Trial date set for suspect accused of killing Georgia nursing student

The defense is seeking to move the trial out of the county.
August 02
Jose Antonio Ibarra appears in court in Athens, Georgia, Aug. 2, 2024.
August 02

Extreme heat, bone-dry vegetation, human misconduct makes for intense wildfire season

Acreage burned this year in U.S. wildfires is up 278% from 2023.
August 02
Andrea Blaylock becomes emotional as she sifts through the charred remains of her home that was destroyed in the Park Fire near Forest Ranch, Calif.,  July 30, 2024.
August 02

Freed Americans to be treated at medical military facility

Danielle Gilbert, assistant professor of political science at Northwestern University, discusses the care that recently released prisoners will receive back on U.S. soil.
August 02
VIDEO: Freed Americans to be treated at medical military facility
August 02

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
August 02
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
August 02

'Horrified': Sheriff who hired ex-deputy charged in Sonya Massey killing speaks out

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, whose office hired the former deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey last month, said that he will not resign.
August 02
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, whose office hired the former deputy who fatally shot Sonya Massey last month, said that he will not resign.
August 02

Firefighter, touted as 'one of the bravest,' dies in the line of duty in house fire

The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 3:22 p.m. when the currently unnamed firefighter was battling a house fire in Haysville, Kansas.
August 02
The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 3:22 p.m. when the currently unnamed firefighter was battling a house fire in Haysville, Kansas.
August 02

LGBTQ athletes take their marks on the track at the Paris Olympic Games

At least 29 LGBTQ athletes on Team USA are headed to Paris.
August 02
Sha'carri Richardson of the U.S. wins her heat in the first-round of the women's 100-meters during athletics competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 2, 2024
August 02

Fastest woman in the world: Sha'Carri Richardson's journey to the Paris Olympics

The track star has faced hurdles on her journey to the Olympics.
August 02
Sha'carri Richardson of the United States, wins a heat in the women's 100-meter run at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
August 02

When cameras were off, Anna Nicole Smith was still Vicki Lynn, friends say

Before she was an icon, she was a girl from a small town in Texas.
August 02
Anna Nicole Smith during VH1 Big in '04 - Red Carpet at Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Dec. 1, 2004.
August 02

Firefighter dies in the line of duty in while battling Kansas house fire

“This is a loss that deeply weighs heavily on all of us."
August 02
August 02

'Glad I'm home': Former Marine Paul Whelan speaks out after Russia prison ordeal

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva deplaned just before 4:30 a.m. eastern at Joint Base San Antonio, officially marking the start of their next chapter.
August 02
Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva deplaned just before 4:30 a.m. eastern at Joint Base San Antonio, officially marking the start of their next chapter.
August 02

'I'm glad I'm home. I'm never going back there again,' says Paul Whelan

"I would get this done even if I was seeking a second term," said Biden.
August 02
Former prisoner released by Russia, former US marine Paul Whelan looks on after landing at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, on August 2, 2024. Journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow prisoners released by Russia landed in the United States late August 1, as part of an extraordinary swap deal struck between Washington and Moscow. A plane carrying Gershkovich, former US marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva landed at around 11:40 pm (0340 GMT) at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, where President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were waiting to greet them.
August 02

20-year-old man falls 400 feet to his death from rim of Grand Canyon

An investigation is now being conducted by the National Park Service.
August 02
Responders manage a high angle technical rescue system on July 31, 2024