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7 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more rain, tornado threats

Fatalities were confirmed in Indiana, Tennessee and Missouri.
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Storm damaged homes and broken trees are seen April 3, 2025, in Selmer, Tenn.
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Small business owners react to Trump's sweeping tariffs

Trump unveiled the tariffs in an announcement on Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
April 04

How a family endured sudden deaths across 3 generations

Nathan Carman was rescued at sea in 2016, but his story had a tragic ending.
April 04
Nathan Carmen spoke in 2017 for an ABC News “20/20” interview.
April 04

Teen charged with murder in fatal stabbing at track meet

According to the arrest affidavit, Karmelo Anthony, 17, says he was trying to protect himself at a district championship meet in Frisco, Texas.
April 04
According to the arrest affidavit, Karmelo Anthony, 17, says he was trying to protect himself at a district championship meet in Frisco, Texas.
April 04

Teacher tried to hire teen for murder: Police

Stephanie Demetrius, 44, is accused of trying to hire a student to kill her husband for $2,000, according to a criminal complaint.
April 04
Stephanie Demetrius, 44, is accused of trying to hire a student to kill her husband for $2,000, according to a criminal complaint.
April 04

Kidney donor expected to be released by ICE after appeal to save his brother's life

Jose Gregorio Gonzalez was detained by ICE on March 3.
April 04
Jose Alfredo Pacheco is pictured during a kidney dialysis appointment.
April 03

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 3, 2025

President Donald Trump’s tariffs shake markets and trading partners; a profile covers the only American seized by Russia from Ukraine; director Michael Shannon and star Judy Greer talk “Eric LaRue."
April 03
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 3, 2025
April 03

USA Fencing disqualifies athlete for refusing to compete against transgender woman

The organization's transgender policy has been in place since 2023.
April 03
April 03

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 03
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 3, 2025
April 03

Judge slams the Trump administration over deportation flights

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reported on a contentious hearing over whether President Donald Trump's administration defied a court order when they deported alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador.
April 03
VIDEO: Judge slams the Trump administration over deportation flights
April 03

Concerned for service members, governor seeks security assurances from Joint Chiefs

Gov. JB Pritzker said he's "lost faith" in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
April 03
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Center for American Progress on March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
April 03

6 people injured in 'senseless' DC stabbing, suspect in custody: Police

The incident was reported around 3:22 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Montello Avenue and Meigs Place NE, in the Trinidad neighborhood, police said.
April 03
The incident was reported around 3:22 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Montello Avenue and Meigs Place NE, in the Trinidad neighborhood, police said.
April 03

6 injured after man in 'altered mental state' goes on stabbing assault: Police

The victims are in stable condition, police said.
April 03
In this screen grab from a video, first responders are at the scene of a multiple stabbing in Washington, D.C., on April 3, 2025.
April 03

Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations

A judge heard arguments Thursday over whether the Trump administration defied a court order when they deported alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador.
April 03
VIDEO: Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
April 03

Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations

The judge is weighing whether the Trump administration defied a court order.
April 03
Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center prison, in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, obtained March 16, 2025.
April 03

High school staffer allegedly asked student to kill her husband for $2,000

Stephanie Demetrius was charged with conspiracy for allegedly asking a juvenile at the Academy for Urban Scholars to commit the murder, according to court documents.
April 03
Stephanie Demetrius was charged with conspiracy for allegedly asking a juvenile at the Academy for Urban Scholars to commit the murder, according to court documents.
April 03

High school staffer allegedly asked student to kill her husband for $2,000

Stephanie Demetrius, 44, was charged with felony conspiracy.
April 03
Stephanie Demetrius appears during her arraignment in Franklin County, Ohio, April 3, 2025.
April 03

US stocks suffer major losses in 1st trading session after Trump's new tariffs

Trump's new tariffs elicited threats of retaliation from foreign leaders.
April 03
A trader runs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on April 3, 2025.
April 03

Judge tells government to release protected status holder who was wrongfully detained

Adrian Gil Rojas was arrested by ICE despite having Temporary Protected Status.
April 03
Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
April 03

Trump says things are 'going very well' as stocks sink

President Donald Trump defended his tariffs on Thursday, saying the economy and stock market will "boom."
April 03
President Donald Trump defended his tariffs on Thursday, saying the economy and stock market will "boom."
April 03

Mother, twin brother of 17-year-old killed in track meet stabbing speak out

Austin Metcalf, 17, was stabbed by another student, police said.
April 03
Meghan Metcalf and her son, Hunter, speak with WFAA, April 2, 2025.
April 03

Family of teen stabbed to death at track meet speaks out: 'He didn't deserve it'

Austin Metcalf, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School in Texas, died Wednesday after police said another student stabbed him during an altercation at a track meet.
April 03
Austin Metcalf, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School in Texas, died Wednesday after police said another student stabbed him during an altercation at a track meet.
April 03

Brett Gardner's son's cause of death revealed

Costa Rican authorities have now released a toxicology report.
April 03
This undated photo posted by the New York Yankees on the social media site X shows 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankees players Brett Gardner, who died, Mar. 21, 2025, from a sudden illness while on a family vacation.
April 03

'Unacceptable': 3 adults charged after brawl breaks out during youth hockey game

The adults were charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct, police said.
April 03
Three adults were charged after a brawl broke out during a youth hockey game in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police said.
April 03

'Violent gunfight' kills Florida deputy at Dollar General store

Deputy William May was "not supposed to be working" that day, officials said.
April 03
Walton County Deputy William May was killed during a police shootout at a Dollar General in Mossy Head, Florida, April 2, 2025.
April 03

How consumers can prepare for possible impacts of tariffs

President Donald Trump’s tariffs could raise prices on a variety of goods. ABC News' Perry Russom reports on how you can reduce the potential impact on your wallet.
April 03
VIDEO: How consumers can prepare for possible impacts of tariffs
April 03

Why astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could potentially strike the moon

Astronomers are watching 2024 YR4 closely before it disappears from view.
April 03
This image provided by the European Space Agency, April 2, 2025, captured by NASA's Webb telescope, shows the asteroid 2024 YR4.
April 03

NYC sees 'historic' drop in crime, police commissioner says

Shootings dropped 23% citywide in the first quarter of the year, the NYPD said.
April 03
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during a press conference, on April 2, 2025, in New York.
April 03

Florida deputy killed in shootout at a Dollar General

Deputy William May, 38, was killed during an officer-involved shooting at a Dollar General on Wednesday, according to Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson.
April 03
Deputy William May, 38, was killed during an officer-involved shooting at a Dollar General on Wednesday, according to Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson.
April 03

Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources

ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the potential buyers for the Chinese-ownedapp from its parent company, ByteDance.
April 03
VIDEO: Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources
April 03

Deportations spark protests across the US

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing backlash as multiple deportations spark protests.
April 03
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing backlash as multiple deportations spark protests.
April 03

7 tigers seized from homeowner with links to ‘Tiger King’

Seven tigers have been seized from the Nevada home of exotic animal dealer Karl Mitchell, who has ties to the notorious "Tiger King" Joe Exotic.
April 03
Seven tigers have been seized from the Nevada home of exotic animal dealer Karl Mitchell, who has ties to the notorious "Tiger King" Joe Exotic.
April 03

‘Complete chaos’: Parents arrested in youth hockey brawl

Three adults were charged with assault and disorderly conduct after throwing punches in the middle of a youth hockey game in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
April 03
Three adults were charged with assault and disorderly conduct after throwing punches in the middle of a youth hockey game in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
April 03

High school student stabbed to death at track meet: Police

A 17-year-old student was killed following an altercation, police said.
April 03
Police respond to a fatal stabbing at David Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, April 2, 2025.
April 02

Once-in-a-generation storm to bring historic rainfall, flooding: Latest forecast

There have been eight reported tornadoes across four states in 24 hours.
April 02
A tornado near Lake City, Arkansas, is seen April 2, 2025, in this still from a video.
April 02

Large tornado touches down in Arkansas amid extreme weather outbreak

A large and extremely dangerous tornado was spotted during a tornado emergency in Lake City, Arkansas, on Wednesday as a so-called "once-in-a-generation" storm hit parts of the South and Midwest.
April 02
VIDEO: Large tornado touches down in Arkansas amid extreme weather outbreak
April 02

ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Apr 2nd, 2025

Americans and World responds affter Trump announces new tariffs against all countries. view from China on the impact of tariffs & massive storm puts millions at risk. 
April 02
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Apr 2nd, 2025
April 02

Yale professor and historian on why she’s leaving the US

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Professor Marci Shore, a Yale Professor planning to leave the United States to teach in Canada amid a crackdown on universities by President Trump's administration .
April 02
VIDEO: Yale professor and historian on why she’s leaving the US
April 02

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 02
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 02

15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California

A 15-year-old was attacked by a sea lion in Long Beach, California, the teenager shared with ABC News.
April 02
A 15-year-old was attacked by a sea lion in Long Beach, California, the teenager shared with ABC News.
April 02

Woman charged for allegedly making false 911 call amid probe into rapper's death

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation opened a probe into the rapper's death.
April 02
In this Aug. 18, 2018, file photo, rapper Young Scooter performs onstage during StreetzFest 2K18 at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta.
April 02

Meteor showers, a celestial marathon and more will dazzle the night sky in April

Mark your calendars for several spectacular events this month.
April 02
Mark your calendars for several spectacular events this month.
April 02

Teen charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Texas track meet: Police

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a fellow student at a high school track meet in Texas, police said.
April 02
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a fellow student at a high school track meet in Texas, police said.
April 02

Man who hates big pharmacies allegedly guns down Walgreens worker: Police

Suspect Narciso Fernandez pleaded not guilty to all charges on Wednesday.
April 02
A man seen in surveillance video allegedly gunned down a Walgreens worker in California on March 31, 2025.
April 02

'I'm going to die': 15-year-old girl attacked by sea lion in California

Phoebe Beltran was attacked while attending a junior lifeguard cadet program.
April 02
Phoebe Beltran, 15, was attacked by a sea lion in Long Beach, California, March 30, 2025, while swimming in the ocean.
April 02

As Hurricane Helene cleanup continues, 5 people remain missing in North Carolina

There have been 107 Helene-related deaths in North Carolina, officials said.
April 02
In this Oct. 2, 2024, file photo, a cluster of broken pieces of wood from destroyed houses rest alond a damaged bridge in Lake Lure, North Carolina, after the passage of Hurricane Helene.
April 02

After newborn found dead in pond, police renew call for public's help

Police believe the baby was placed there sometime between March 25 and March 27.
April 02
Manchester Police Chief Peter Marr addresses reporters on April 2, 2025.
April 02

Police call for public's help after newborn found dead in New Hampshire pond

Police believe the baby was placed in a pond in Manchester, New Hampshire, sometime between March 25 and March 27.
April 02
Police call for public's help after newborn found dead in New Hampshire pond
April 02

Girlfriend of murdered Green Beret speaks out after his wife charged

Shana Cloud has been charged with the murder of Clint Bonnell.
April 02
Kelli Edwards speaks with ABC News.