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History made as critically endangered baby western lowland gorilla born at Ohio Zoo

"Tiny hands and beautiful big brown eyes that melt our hearts."
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The Columbus Zoo has welcomed the birth of a critically-endangered western lowland baby gorilla, according to zoo officials.
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2 19-year-old men arrested for illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey's Hawaii ranch

The two men didn't have hunting licenses or registered guns, police said.
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Two 19-year-old men have been arrested after being accused of illegally hunting on Oprah Winfrey’s ranch in Hawaii, officials say.
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13-year-old girl 'tragically murdered' in mall shooting in Washington, police say

A 16-year-old suspect from Edmonds, Washington, was in custody, police said.
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Police lights on a street at night.
July 04

Video shows dog starting house fire by turning on stove in middle of night

"Their pup got a bit curious and accidentally switched on the oven."
July 04
Authorities have released a video of a dog accidentally starting a housefire when it turned on the stove in the middle of the night and ignited some boxes sitting on top of it, fire officials said.
July 03

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Questions raised about the future of President Joe Biden’s campaign; Hurricane Beryl bears down on Jamaica; the promise and peril of efforts to dim the sun to cool the planet.
July 03
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
July 03

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
July 03
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
July 03

Former classmate found guilty in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein

Bernstein, 19, was stabbed to death in a park in 2018.
July 03
Samuel Woodward testifies in Orange County Superior Court, on June 13, 2024, in Santa Ana, Calif.
July 03

Former classmate found guilty in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein

Samuel Woodward, a California man accused of murdering his former classmate in 2018, has been found guilty in the hate crime case.
July 03
Samuel Woodward, a California man accused of murdering his former classmate in 2018, has been found guilty in the hate crime case.
July 03

74-year-old woman dies after being pushed into moving train; Man charged with murder

Trevor Belmont, 49, has been arrested and charged with murder.
July 03
People wait for a train at BART Powell Street station in San Francisco, Calif., Feb. 11, 2020.
July 03

Heat wave sets in on West Coast with worst yet to come

Several wildfires exploded in the West due to extreme heat and dryness.
July 03
In an aerial view, a message sign on Highway 101 displays a warning about extreme heat, July 2, 2024, in Corte Madera, Calif.
July 03

Judge orders BG to turn in rap lyrics before publishing while on parole

The rapper is pleased the court didn't add more restrictions, his lawyer said.
July 03
In this July 17, 2005 file photo, Christopher Dorsey a.k.a. "B.G." of the Hot Boys is seen at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
July 03

Biden to meet with Democratic governors after debate performance

Amid calls to withdraw after his presidential debate performance, President Joe Biden presses ahead. Our panel discusses the lawsuit against Northwestern University alleging biased hiring practices.
July 03
VIDEO: Biden to meet with Democratic governors after debate performance
July 03

Glaciers on Alaskan ice field melting at 'incredibly worrying' pace, study finds

The glaciers on a major Alaskan icefield are melting twice as fast than recorded over a decade ago, with researchers this week saying the rate of ice loss is "incredibly worrying."
July 03
The glaciers on a major Alaskan icefield are melting twice as fast than recorded over a decade ago, with researchers this week saying the rate of ice loss is "incredibly worrying."
July 03

Glaciers on Alaskan ice field melting at 'incredibly worrying' pace, study finds

Researchers say glaciers face "tipping point into irreversible recession."
July 03
An eagle flies above the Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska, in an undated photo.
July 03

New lawsuit accuses Northwestern’s law school of biased hiring practices

The complaint alleges the university's law school gives hiring preference to women and racial minorities with “mediocre” records. Our panel weighs in.
July 03
VIDEO: New lawsuit accuses Northwestern’s law school of biased hiring practices
July 03

Woman dies after being pushed into moving train in San Francisco

The 74-year-old woman died after being pushed into an approaching train at a Bay Area Rapid Transit station, and the suspect has been arrested, according to BART police.
July 03
The 74-year-old woman died after being pushed into an approaching train at a Bay Area Rapid Transit station, and the suspect has been arrested, according to BART police.
July 03

Man arrested in connection with attempted rape of Central Park sunbather: Police

The suspect was charged with attempted rape and sex abuse in the June attack.
July 03
The NYPD is looking for the man wanted in a sexual attack on a 21-year-old woman sunbathing in Central Park, June 24, 2024.
July 03

Arizona abortion rights group submits signatures for ballot initiative

Arizona for Abortion Access collected over 800,000 voter signatures for a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights into the state’s constitution.
July 03
VIDEO: Arizona abortion rights group submits signatures for ballot initiative
July 03

Tourist killed during robbery at California mall: Police

A New Zealand tourist was killed Tuesday afternoon at Fashion Island, an outdoor shopping mall in Newport Beach, police said.
July 03
A New Zealand tourist was killed Tuesday afternoon at Fashion Island, an outdoor shopping mall in Newport Beach, police said.
July 03

Pride Across America: A look at state of LGBTQ rights and the 'Gayest Little Town'

ABC News Live celebrates Pride Month with discussions on LGBTQ Rights and visiting a secure environment for the LGBTQ+ community in Eureka Springs, Arkansas during this year’s “Pride Across America”.
July 03
VIDEO: Pride Across America: A look at LGBTQ rights and the 'Gayest Little Town'
July 03

Tourist fatally struck by suspects' vehicle during robbery at outdoor mall: Police

The 68-year-old victim was visiting from New Zealand, police said.
July 03
Police respond to the scene after a woman was fatally struck by a fleeing vehicle following a robbery at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California, July 2, 2024.
July 03

Former Indianapolis Colts player arrested after missing son found safe

Daniel Muir faces charges of domestic battery and obstruction of justice.
July 03
Bryson Muir is seen here in an undated photo that was released by Indiana State Police.
July 03

Lawsuit alleges that law school's hiring practices are biased against white men

The complaint says that the hiring process favors women and people of color.
July 03
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.
July 03

10-year-old boy dies after being rescued during hike amid hot temperatures

The boy had been hiking with relatives since early morning, officials said.
July 03
In this undated stock photo, the South Mountain Park is seen in Phoenix, Ariz.
July 03

10-year-old dead after heat-related medical event in Phoenix

Officials said the boy was hiking in temperatures of 113 degrees.
July 03
Officials said the boy was hiking in temperatures of 113 degrees.
July 03

How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning and development in young children

Experts are looking into possible learning delays in babies and toddlers.
July 03
VIDEO: How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning and development in young children
July 03

Tracking extreme weather conditions

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks Hurricane Beryl and gives an update on the record-breaking heat wave spreading along the West Coast.
July 03
VIDEO: Tracking extreme weather conditions
July 03

Husband of missing Arizona woman arrested for assault

The Flagstaff Police Department arrested Daniel Paduchowski, 58, after interviewing family members and witnesses as the search continues.
July 03
The Flagstaff Police Department arrested Daniel Paduchowski, 58, after interviewing family members and witnesses as the search continues.
July 03

Warning issued for large Fourth of July celebrations

ABC News senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky describes what law enforcement is doing to prepare for potential threats and which cities may be “attractive targets.”
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July 03
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 03

3 firefighters injured battling Thompson wildfire in California, Cal Fire says

About 13,000 people remain under evacuation order near Oroville, California.
July 03
Law enforcement members watch as the Thompson fire burns over Lake Oroville in Oroville, California on July 2, 2024.
July 03

Following SCOTUS ruling, what happens next in Trump's criminal hush money case?

Judge Merchan faces the task of applying the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.
July 03
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, June 22, 2024.
July 02

ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Hurricane Beryl tears across Caribbean as most powerful July storm ever; Biden facing growing questions about ability to lead ticket; Olympic runner Nikki Hiltz on coming out as transgender nonbinary.
July 02
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
July 02

How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could impact Trump’s criminal cases

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with legal analyst Kim Wehle about how the Court’s ruling may shape Trump’s appeal in his New York hush money trial and other upcoming cases.
July 02
VIDEO: How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling could impact Trump’s criminal cases
July 02

ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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

Timeline: Hunter Biden under legal, political scrutiny

Prosecutors have been investigating the president's son since 2018.
July 02
Hunter Biden departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Del., July 26, 2023.
July 02

House explodes in Wisconsin with 1 man inside

A house in Lafayette, Wisconsin, exploded Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
July 02
A house in Lafayette, Wisconsin, exploded Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
July 02

House explodes in Wisconsin with one man inside

One man who was in the home was taken to the hospital by helicopter.
July 02
In this screen grab from a video, the scene of a house explosion is shown in Walworth County, Wisconsin, on July 2, 2024.
July 02

Arizona child faces off with lawmakers over drag racing

The panel discuss 9-year-old, William Miller's fight to make his community safer and pressure local city council members to fix a drag racing problem.
July 02
July 02

President Biden under the political microscope

Fighting concerns over his mental acuity, Pres. Biden is set to sit down with ABC News for his first tv interview after the debate. And our panel comments on SCOTUS’s presidential immunity ruling.
July 02
VIDEO:  President Biden under the political microscope
July 02

White House announces sale of 1 million barrels of oil

The Biden administration hopes the sale will aid in lowering gas costs for Americans. Chair of the National Council of Economic Advisers, Jared Bernstein joins the show from the White House.
July 02
VIDEO: White House announces sale of 1 million barrels of oil
July 02

Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect rejects plea deal ahead of state trial

Hadi Matar was charged with second-degree attempted murder and assault.
July 02
Hadi Matar, the man charged with stabbing author Salman Rushdie, arrives for an arraignment at the Chautauqua County Courthouse, Aug. 13, 2022, in Mayville, N.Y.
July 02

Person of interest in custody for attempted rape of Central Park sunbather

The person of interest was in custody on a separate forcible touching case and hasn't been charged with the attempted rape, police sources told ABC News.
July 02
The person of interest was in custody on a separate forcible touching case and hasn't been charged with the attempted rape, police sources told ABC News.
July 02

Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre call on Biden to open investigation into 1921 attack

Lessie Benningfield Randle and Viola Ford Fletcher still fight for reparations.
July 02
Owner of Ben's Chili Bowl Virginia Ali and Queen Mother and Founder of the VFF Foundation, Viola Ford Fletcher attend the Oldest Living Tulsa Oklahoma Massacre Survivors Celebrated And Book Cover Revealing at The City Club of Washington on Feb.28, 2023 in Washington, DC.
July 02

Hurricane Beryl sweeps through Caribbean, threatens Jamaica

Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm, is expected to reach Jamaica in the next 24 hours with life-threatening wind, storm surge and flash flooding.
July 02
VIDEO: Hurricane Beryl sweeps through Caribbean, threatens Jamaica
July 02

Judge in Trump's criminal hush money case postpones sentencing to Sept. 18

The move comes on the heels of the Supreme Court's immunity decision.
July 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.
July 02

Last 2 survivors from Tulsa Race Massacre move forward in reparations fight

The two remaining Tulsa Race Massacre survivors, Viola Fletcher, 110, and Lessie Benningfield Randle, 109, continue to pursue reparations after the Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed their case.
July 02
VIDEO: Last two survivors from Tulsa Race Massacre move forward in reparations fight
July 02

Tulsa Race Massacre survivors call on Biden to open investigation into massacre

Attorneys for the two remaining survivors of the massacre are calling to open an investigation after the Oklahoma Supreme Court decided to dismiss the survivors’ lawsuit that sought reparations.
July 02
Attorneys for the two remaining survivors of the massacre are calling to open an investigation after the Oklahoma Supreme Court decided to dismiss the survivors’ lawsuit that sought reparations.
July 02

Rudy Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' statements on 2020 election

The ruling is a consequence of Giuliani's "demonstrably false and misleading statements to courts, lawmakers, and the public," the decision said.
July 02
VIDEO: Rudy Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' statements on 2020 election
July 02

Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' 2020 election efforts

The former New York City mayor has lost his law license.
July 02
Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York, attends a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, Sept. 11, 2022.