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Texas is taking a final vote on allowing Bible-infused lessons in public schools
Texas education officials will soon decide if a controversial Bible-infused curriculum can be taught in public schools
November 22, 2024Canoeist is paddling the 6,000-mile Great Loop out of gratitude for life
Peter Frank has paddled far in his Sawyer Loon decked canoe — from Escanaba, Michigan to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland
November 22, 2024Video of Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura was 'edited, manipulated' court filing says
Combs has previously apologized for his "inexcusable" actions in the video.
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Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say
The tallest animal on Earth is in danger, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has called for federal protections for giraffe species for the first time.
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Prosecutors wind down Trump's federal cases as state cases could be placed on hold
Here's a look at each of President-elect Donald Trump's major court cases.
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Why is Texas offering 1,400 acres of land to Trump for 'deportation facilities?'
The official said the land could be used to build "deportation facilities."
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2 deputies killed, 1 critically injured in 'horrific' crash: Sheriff's office
They were off the road when a driver changing lanes hit them, the sheriff said.
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Video of Sean Combs and Cassie Ventura was 'edited, manipulated' court filing says
Combs has previously apologized for his "inexcusable" actions in the video.
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Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say
Subspecies of northern giraffes has declined approximately 77% since 1985.
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What Matt Gaetz dropping out means for the Trump transition
Matt Gaetz dropped out of nomination for Attorney General amid a sexual misconduct scandal, plus AMC tells 'Wicked' fans not to sing during the movie.
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ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
House Committee decides whether to release report on allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz; major storms from coast to coast; a group of influential Black women in politics dissect the 2024 election.
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Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court
The actor was found guilty of lying about a 2019 hate crime.
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Utah State University aims to join lawsuit challenging trans sports participation
The transgender community has become a recent target of conservative politics.
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Smollet's defense team holds press conference after case dismissal
Jussie Smollet's attorney: "The evidence always pointed to his innocence in this case."
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Major American college system announces free education plan
There are nine academic institutions within the University of Texas system.
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Financial aid applications are open: What you need to know after last year's mess
The FAFSA rollout in 2023 was a disaster.
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Water levels at Northeast reservoirs are drying up due to drought conditions
Over the past three months, there has been a significant lack of precipitation across the Northeast, according to experts.
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2 deputies killed, 1 critically injured in 'horrific' crash in Florida
The crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County.
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DOJ asks court to force Google to sell Chrome web browser
U.S. regulators want a federal judge to force Google to sell off its web browser Chrome after a court found it had maintained a monopoly over the online search market.
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Trump has made millions hawking merchandise. Now he could face conflicts of interest
The president-elect has made millions licensing his name and image for profit.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving parade could be target of terrorist threats, officials warn
Officials warn of both "lone offenders and small groups of individuals."
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Mom allegedly drowns 14-year-old daughter in tub
A mother has been arrested and charged in the death of her 14-year-old daughter after witnesses saw her holding the girl's head underwater in a bathtub.
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Mother allegedly drowns 14-year-old daughter in bathtub
The teen died after being taken to the hospital.
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Missing kayaker who faked own death is 'safe': Sheriff
Ryan Borgwardt, who fled the country after faking his own death, has been in contact with police, according to Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll.
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Kayaker who faked death reveals how he staged drowning, fled US
Police contacted Ryan Borgwardt and asked him to provide a video of himself.
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Brooklyn man convicted in '89 murder of Yusuf Hawkins will try to prove innocence
The murder sparked protests against racial violence around NYC.
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Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by Illinois court
The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.
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4 university students arrested over antisemitic 'Wanted' posters
Four University of Rochester students were arrested and another is under investigation in connection with the antisemitic "Wanted" posters found on campus.
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Bodies of water all over Northeast drying up due to drought conditions
Thursday's rain may ease the drought but not fill reservoirs to normal levels.
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Trump’s mass deportation plan will harm our communities: Colorado AG
Colorado Attorney General Philip J. Weiser is planning to challenge President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to declare a “national emergency” in court.
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Pentagon chief makes impassioned defense of women in combat
ABC News’ Luis Martinez reports on comments that are the strongest statement from the military since Pete Hegseth was tapped by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense.
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Kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors driving increase in sales, report finds
Nearly 90% of youth that vape report using flavored products.
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New details of Hegseth sexual assault claim documented in police report
The report documents a police investigation that did not result in charges.
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Mom allegedly drowns teen daughter in bathtub
The mother, Kelsey Glover, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Piano prodigy plays music for shelter pets
Zen Micheline Hung, 14, plays her keyboard every week for cats and dogs waiting for their forever home.
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Blind sportscaster chases his dreams
ABC News’ Danny New reports on Allan Wylie, a college freshman who’s calling games in the professional sports world.
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Home burglaries of athletes may be connected to South American crime ring: Sources
Detectives are probing whether a South American crime ring may be behind burglaries at the homes of high-profile athletes, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
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Georgia mom's arrest puts free-range parenting back into spotlight
Brittany Patterson was arrested after her son walked a mile by himself.
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2 dead in Washington state as bomb cyclone hammers West Coast
A woman was in the shower when she was struck and killed by a tree.
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By The Numbers: Trans Day of Remembrance
A look at the numbers behind the harm and hate the transgender community often bears and how gender-motivated crimes and anti-LGBTQ bills impact the population.
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Idaho college killings to remain a death penalty case
The trial against Bryan Kohberger is scheduled for August 2025.
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Deaf man with cerebral palsy files $3.5 million claim after violent Phoenix arrest
Tyron McAlpin was falsely accused of assault and violently arrested by officers.
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Sexual assault lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs by then-39-year-old man dismissed
The anonymous plaintiff claimed he was assaulted at a house party in 2022.
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House Ethics Committee votes against releasing Gaetz report
Rep. Matt Gaetz is not the only Cabinet pick from President-elect Donald Trump facing scrutiny.
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