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Trump's next first speech to Congress is bound to have little resemblance to his last first one
When President Donald Trump speaks to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, his words are bound to be far different from when he addressed lawmakers at the beginning of his first term
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The student, driving a car, was hit by a motorcyclist who also died.
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The flight was bound for Indianapolis when the incident occurred.
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Video captures FedEx plane's engine in flames after bird collision
The flight was bound for Indianapolis when the incident occurred.
March 01
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What's next for US and Ukraine relations?
Trump and Zelenskyy did not sign the mineral agreement on Friday.
March 01
March 01
Blue Ghost prepares for lunar landing
Ray Allensworth, spacecraft program director for Firefly Aerospace, joins ABC News to discuss the future of space travel.
March 01
March 01
Drug lord convicted in Mexico of DEA agent's murder appears in US court
Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned on multiple drug and weapons offenses.
March 01
March 01
Measles cases now in 9 states as Texas outbreak grows
ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel delivers the latest on the measles outbreak that has spread to nine states.
March 01
March 01
Video captures FedEx plane's engine in flames after bird collision
The flight was bound for Indianapolis when the incident occurred.
March 01
March 01
Global warming threatening the future of iconic dog sled races around the world
Snowpack in traditional dogsledding regions has been lacking in recent years.
March 01
February 28
Luigi Mangione's search, arrest at Pennsylvania McDonald's were illegal: Defense
Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a five-day manhunt.
February 28
February 28
Pacemaker data reveals new clues in mysterious deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
The couple was found during a welfare check with no signs of how they died.
February 28
February 28
LSU pole vaulter killed in fatal crash
Dillon Reidenauer, 18, and Bohdi Linton, 23, both died at the scene in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
February 28
February 28
Drug lord behind DEA agent's murder appears in court
Rafael Caro Quintero was arraigned on multiple drug and weapons offenses in Brooklyn federal court following his extradition Thursday to the U.S. from Mexico.
February 28
February 28
Landlord found guilty on all counts in slaying of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy
Wadee Alfayoumi was stabbed 26 times in the October 2023 attack.
February 28
February 28
Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova seen facepalming during argument
Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova was seen facepalming as Trump and Vance attacked Zelenskyy during the photo op.
February 28
February 28
LSU women's track athlete dies in car crash
The student, driving a car, was hit by a motorcyclist who also died.
February 28
February 28
Planetary alignment is coming, and it’ll be ‘really bright’: Astronomer
Astronomer Gerard van Belle discusses the cosmic event that’ll take place on Friday night as seven planets align in a “planetary parade.”
February 28
February 28
Trump military policy is ‘dishonorable’: Transgender veteran
Veteran Sasha Buchert, who serves as Lambda Legal counsel and director of the Non-Binary and Transgender Rights Project, discusses the Trump administration’s policy.
February 28
February 28
National headlines from ABC News
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February 28
February 28
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy argue in the Oval Office; the investigation into Gene Hackman’s death; anchor Linsey Davis is on the red carpet gathering predictions for Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards.
February 28
February 28
ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, February 28, 2025
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February 28
February 28
Animal abuse allegations spark movement to end Iditarod sled dog race
The 53rd annual Iditarod race kicks off on March 1.
February 28
February 28
How Hollywood is showing gratitude to firefighters after LA wildfires
Capt. Sheila Kelliher with the Los Angeles County Fire Department discusses how the entertainment industry is showing gratitude for thousands of firefighters after the wildfires.
February 28
February 28
EU launches global sting operation against AI-generated child sex abuse material
In total, 273 suspects were identified and 25 arrests were made in the sting.
February 28
February 28
How a Colorado man pushing his wife off a cliff exposed decades of lies
Toni Henthorn fell to her death in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2012.
February 28
February 28
Hiker rescues puppy stuck for days in coal pit
The Golden Retriver named Freddy is back home with his family after he spent several days trapped in a freezing coal pit in Pennsylvania.
February 28
February 28
Police look for answers after Gene Hackman and his wife mysteriously found dead
The couple was found on Wednesday during a welfare check with no obvious signs of how they died, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.
February 28
February 28
Dead woman's body found in trunk of car driven by her son after police chase
The 51-year-old woman's death is being investigated as a homicide
February 28
February 28
'The confinement is unbearable': Migrants describe being held at Guantanamo
Two of the 170 migrants recently held there describe the conditions on the base.
February 28
February 27
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, February 27, 2025
"Suspicious" circumstances surround death actor of Gene Hackman, wife and dog; Black family in rural Georgia fight to keep ancestral land; three confirmed measles cases in New Jersey.
February 27
February 27
ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, February 27, 2025
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February 27
February 27
USAID workers clear out desks during legal battle over foreign aid payments
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Refugees International President Jeremy Konyndyk about the ripple effects felt throughout the world as a result of the USAID funding freeze.
February 27
February 27
Black family fights railroad’s eminent domain claim on ancestral land
ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports on a Black family fighting to keep their land, once worked by their enslaved ancestors, as a railroad company tries to take part of it through eminent domain.
February 27
February 27
DOJ releases 'first phase' of Epstein files, including an evidence list
Majority of the material released had been previously made public.
February 27
February 27
Mexico extradites notorious drug trafficker, convicted killer to US
Mexico extradited drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero to the U.S. on Thursday.
February 27
February 27
Ex-LA fire chief appeals her dismissal. Here's how her firing could be overturned
LA Mayor Karen Bass removed her from the post on Friday.
February 27
February 27
Alaska sled dog race raises questions on animal abuse
The Iditarod is a 1,000-mile race held annually in Alaska. Some argue that the race is a form of animal abuse.
February 27
February 27
The big story: Trump hosts UK PM Starmer at White House
Plus, Trump continues to push tariffs on EU as well as a look at stars Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez plans to blast off on a short trip to space this spring.
February 27
February 27
Gene Hackman, wife and dog found dead; authorities haven't ruled out foul play
The couple was found during a welfare check after their neighbor called in.
February 27
February 27
ABC News obtains audio of USAID 'listening session' hosted by the State Department
A State Department official told leaders of foreign aid groups that U.S. foreign aid funding was undergoing "radical change," according to audio obtained by ABC News.
February 27
February 27
Menendez cousin 'gasped in relief' to learn Newsom is addressing clemency request
The move could be the first step to a possible clemency for the brothers.
February 27
February 27
Menendez brothers' family expresses optimism as Newsom orders further investigation
A cousin of Eric and Lyle Menendez said Thursday she's "thrilled" that Gov. Gavin Newsom is ordering the parole board to investigate further into the brothers’ release.
February 27
February 27
Starmer pushes plan to 'win the peace' in Ukraine deal
On Thursday, Trump held a meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House during which they discussed Ukraine, tariffs and the relationship between the two countries.
February 27
February 27
Trump says UK Prime Minister 'tried' when asked about negotiations over tariffs
Trump was asked if Starmer persuaded him to not impose tariffs on the U.K. during their talks.
February 27
February 27
'No obvious sign or indication of foul play' in Hackman death: Sheriff
Authorities also said they have not ruled out foul play yet in the death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.
February 27
February 27
'Our workforce does need to be looked at': Rep. Ryan Zinke reacts to mass firings
Rep. Ryan Zinke reacts to the spending cuts happening in the federal government by Elon Musk and DOGE.
February 27
February 27
'Thank you, God': Deputy saves baby from burning apartment
The deputy and the baby received medical attention and are expected to be OK.
February 27
February 27
Black History Month: Twin sister doctors seek to increase representation in medicine
Drs. Delana Wardlaw and Elana McDonald, hosts of the "Twin Sister Docs" podcast, seek to inspire the next generation of doctors.
February 27
February 27
Doctor discusses efforts to mitigate the outbreak of measles in Texas
Dr. Lara Johnson, Chief Medical Officer at Covenant Health Hospital, joined ABC News Live to discuss the outbreak of measles in West Texas.
February 27
February 27
Body camera shows deputy rescuing baby from burning apartment
A Barrow County Sheriff's deputy, along with a Winder Police officer in Georgia, rescued the baby trapped in a burning apartment.
February 27
February 27
FBI Director Kash Patel wants to bring the UFC to the FBI, sources say
Patel suggested he wants UFC to help agents improve their fitness, sources said.
February 27
February 27
Man dies after entering booby-trapped home
Deputies said a shotgun was "rigged at the back door to go off."
February 27
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