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Bison scratches itch on signpost in Yellowstone

A bison was spotted enjoying a satisfying scratch against a signpost in the snowy landscape of Yellowstone National Park.
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VIDEO: Bison scratches itch on signpost in Yellowstone
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Marking 30 years since Oklahoma City Bombing

Ceri Isfryn, director of National Geographic's "Oklahoma City bombing: One day in America," shares how the docuseries honors the legacy of the tragic attack that took place thirty years ago.
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VIDEO: Marking 30 years since Oklahoma City Bombing
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3 dead after small plane crashes into Nebraska river

The FAA and the NTSB have now taken over the investigation.
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A small plane crashed into the North Platte River near Fremont, Nebraska, on April 18, 2025.
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More than 30 million on alert for severe weather over Easter weekend

The Plains and Midwest will see a multi-day stretch of severe weather.
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A possible tornado moving through Randolph, Iowa, April 17, 2025.
April 19

3 dead after plane crashes into Nebraska river

The FAA and the NTSB have now taken over the investigation.
April 19
The FAA and the NTSB have now taken over the investigation.
April 19

FSU shooting latest: Victims identified, police release timeline

The 20-year-old suspect, an FSU student, was shot and taken into custody.
April 19
A student kneels at a memorial near the scene of a shooting at the Florida State University student center on April 18, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.
April 19

Hints of life found on distant planet

Nikku Madhusudhan, a professor of astrophysics and exoplanetary science at the University of Cambridge, discusses the discovery of hints of life found on the distant planet K2-18b.
April 19
VIDEO: Hints of life found on distant planet
April 19

Republican congressman discusses deportations under Alien Enemies Act, tariffs

Congressman Nick Lalota (R-NY) discusses the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to carry out deportations, plus tariffs and flight safety Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
April 19
VIDEO: Republican congressman discusses deportations under Alien Enemies Act, tariffs
April 19

Timeline: Wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador

The alleged MS-13 member, who was living in Maryland, is in a Salvadoran prison.
April 19
Undated photo provided by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, a man identified by Jennifer Vasquez Sura as her husband, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is led by force by guards through the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador.
April 18

ABC News Live Prime: Fri, Apr 18, 2025

Maryland senator gives details on meeting with mistakenly deported man; new video shows alleged FSU gunman opening fire; the earth-shattering new findings about life outside our planet.
April 18
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Fri, Apr 18, 2025
April 18

FSU president on school shooting, path forward for students

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with Florida State University President Richard McCullough about the mass shooting that took place on his campus, which left two dead and multiple injured.
April 18
VIDEO: FSU president on school shooting, path forward for students
April 18

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 18, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 18, 2025
April 18

Voter eligibility legislation draws concerns for married women, marginalized groups

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brennan Center of Justice at NYU Law, about the challenges that the so-called SAVE Act may create for millions of voters.
April 18
VIDEO: Voter eligibility legislation draws concerns for married women, marginalized groups
April 18

As administration eyes more AEA deportation flights, judge says he can't block them

A DOJ lawyer says they "reserve the right" to resume flights Saturday.
April 18
ACLU submitted a document they say their clients received notifying them of their removal from the U.S. under the AEA.
April 18

'I would like to apologize': What Shapiro arson suspect said in 911 call

"I don't really have an emergency. I would like to apologize," the suspect said.
April 18
Investigators are on the scene after an overnight fire at the governor's official residence, April 13, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pa.
April 18

American detained in Russia gets increased prison sentence

David Barnes’ relatives want the Trump administration to help bring him home.
April 18
David Barnes appears in court in Russia on Feb. 13, 2024
April 18

Sen. Van Hollen describes meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Sen. Chris Van Hollen joined the family of Kilmar Abrego Garcia Friday afternoon after returning from his trip to El Salvador and demanded the Trump administration return him to the U.S.
April 18
VIDEO: Sen. Van Hollen describes meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia
April 18

Injured grad student speaks out on FSU shooting: 'I need to play dead'

Madison Askins, 23, one of seven people shot near FSU's student union on Thursday, said she was walking with a friend when she heard gunshots.
April 18
VIDEO: Injured grad student speaks out on FSU shooting: 'I need to play dead'
April 18

What to know about Phoenix Ikner: Alleged FSU gunman and stepson of sheriff's deputy

The suspect's stepmother served the Leon County Sheriff's Office for 18 years.
April 18
People evacuate Florida State University campus after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Fla., April 17, 2025.
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Sen. Van Hollen holds news conference after meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen spoke to the press after his return from El Salvador where he met with the erroneously deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 18
VIDEO: Sen. Van Hollen holds news conference after meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia
April 18

Rick Steves reacts to PBS potentially facing federal cuts

Television host Rick Steves says public broadcasting is "mission driven" and benefits from the kind of programming they provide as the Trump admin. is considering cutting public broadcasting.
April 18
VIDEO: Rick Steves reacts to PBS potentially facing federal cuts
April 18

Sean 'Diddy' Combs loses bid to delay trial

The rapper has pleaded not guilty to five federal counts and is scheduled to go on trial next month.
April 18
VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs loses bid to delay trial
April 18

Idaho murders: Judge sides with prosecution in key rulings as trial nears

Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four college students on Nov. 13, 2022.
April 18
Bryan Kohberger arrives for a hearing in Latah County District Court, Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho.
April 18

Kansas City teen arrested for alleged arson at Tesla dealership: FBI

The 19-year-old allegedly damaged two Cybertrucks on March 17, the FBI said.
April 18
A photo of Owen McIntire from Facebook released in documents by the Department of Justice.
April 18

Grad student shot at FSU recounts moment gunman reloaded as she played dead

Madison Askins, 23, was one of seven people shot. Two victims did not survive.
April 18
Florida State University shooting survivor Madison Askins, 23, spoke to ABC News from her hospital room on April 18, 2025.
April 18

Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges, set to be arraigned in Manhattan

Attorney General Pam Bondi has already signaled her intention to pursue the death penalty in the case, which Luigi Mangione's lawyers are actively trying to stop.
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VIDEO: Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges, set to be arraigned in Manhattan
April 18

Doctors at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital give update on victims of FSU shooting

Doctors are saying that all surviving victims are expected to make a full recovery.
April 18
VIDEO: Doctors at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital give update on victims of FSU shooting
April 18

Judge blocks deportation of noncitizens to 3rd countries without due process

It blocks removing noncitizens to countries other than their place of origin.
April 18
President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, April 17, 2025, in Washington.
April 18

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 18
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 18

Luigi Mangione indicted on federal charges for CEO killing

One of the charges makes him eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
April 18
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, appears in Manhattan Supreme Court on New York state murder and terrorism charges in New York, Feb. 21, 2025.
April 18

FSU student survives shooting after losing sister in Parkland

"I thought this would never happen again," Robbie Alhadeff told ABC News.
April 18
Students honor the deceased and injured students near the scene of a shooting at the Florida State University student center, April 18, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.
April 18

'We have not stopped fighting': father of Parkland shooting victim speaks out

Manuel Oliver, activist and father of a Parkland shooting victim, speaks out following the shooting at Florida State University on Thursday.
April 18
VIDEO: 'We have not stopped fighting': father of Parkland shooting victim speaks out
April 18

Convicted murderer caught after allegedly killing fugitive hunter

Cesar Hernandez was wanted for killing a member of Mexico's "Gringo Hunters."
April 18
Escaped California inmate Cesar Hernandez who was wanted for killing a Mexican police commander during a shootout earlier last week, was arrested on April 17, 2025, officials said.
April 18

Menendez brothers timeline: From the 1989 murders to their new fight for freedom

Lyle and Erik Menendez are pursuing three paths to get released from prison.
April 18
Lyle Menendez, left, and his brother, Erik, sit in a court room in Beverly Hills, Calif. , Dec. 14, 1990.
April 18

Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia says seeing photo of him alive is 'very overwhelming'

“I won't stop fighting until he returns home," she told "Good Morning America."
April 18
Jennifer Vasquez Sura speaks with ABC News.
April 18

SCOTUS to hear Trump bid on birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court said it would hear expedited oral arguments in May over Pres. Trump's emergency request to rollback nationwide injunctions against his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
April 18
VIDEO: SCOTUS to hear Trump bid on birthright citizenship
April 18

'Everyone I know is terrified': FSU student and brother of Parkland victim speaks out

Florida State University student Robbie Alhadeff reacts to the shooting at the university and reflects on losing his sister in the 2018 Parkland shooting.
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Middle school student dies after school bus overturns on highway

There were two adults and approximately 35 students on the bus.
April 18
A school bus overturned on a highway in Chester County, South Carolina, April 17, 2025.
April 18

ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Apr 17, 2025

At least two are dead in a shooting at FSU; Luigi Mangione was indicted on federal charges for killing a CEO; ABC News' Linsey Davis sat down for a sprawling conversation with Melinda French Gates
April 18
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Apr 17, 2025
April 18

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen shares photo with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

Abrego Garcia was sent to El Salvador by error in March.
April 18
Sen. Chris Van Hollen shares photo of meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
April 18

Power restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico

An estimated 98.8% of customers have now had their power restored.
April 18
FILE PHOTO: Cars drive through a dark street after Puerto Rico was hit with a massive power outage where energy plants across the island unexpectedly shut down, in San Juan, Puerto Rico April 16, 2025.
April 18

New Jersey Attorney General files lawsuit against social media site Discord

The popular chat app is being sued over kids' safety with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin alleging that Discord has become a playground for child predators.
April 18
The popular chat app is being sued over kids' safety with New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin alleging that Discord has become a playground for child predators.
April 18

'I can't hold much longer': Man with dementia rescued after hanging from window

An elderly man with dementia was rescued by police after his foot got stuck in a window and he was dangling from the second-story of his home, officials said.
April 18
An elderly man with dementia was rescued by police after his foot got stuck in a window and he was dangling from the second-story of his home, officials said.
April 18

Seattle crosswalks hacked with fake messages from Jeff Bezos

The Settle Department of Transportation said it has corrected the walk signal messages in multiple locations.
April 18
The Settle Department of Transportation said it has corrected the walk signal messages in multiple locations.
April 18

FSU student who saw gunman fire first few shots recounts harrowing shooting

McKenzie Heeter was just feet away from the gunman when the shooting began.
April 18
Evacuees watch law enforcement work on Florida State University (FSU) campus after a mass shooting in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S., April 17, 2025.
April 18

Florida woman who killed $30M lottery winner denied new trial

A convicted murderer who killed a lottery winner is fighting for a new trial.
April 18
Dorice "Dee Dee" Moore sat down with ABC News' Matt Gutman in a jailhouse interview in 2013
April 18

How a team of 'suburban dads' secured a key checkpoint in Gaza's 'death corridor'

The ex-military contractors were cognizant of the "optics of the situation."
April 18
Displaced Palestinians cross a checkpoint manned by US and Egyptian security on Feb. 9, 2025.
April 18

As Abrego Garcia's deportation battle continues, differing pictures of him emerge

Administration officials and family members are painting contrasting images.
April 18
Undated photo provided by Murray Osorio PLLC shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 17

ER physician on treating victims from FSU shooting

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare's Dr. William Nimmons on treating the victims of the deadly shooting at Florida State University.
April 17
VIDEO: ER physician on treating victims from FSU shooting
April 17

Analyzing the FSU mass shooting response with former police chief

Former San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan talks to ABC News' Stephanie Ramos about the police response to the deadly Florida State University shooting.
April 17
VIDEO: Analyzing the FSU mass shooting response with former police chief