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Grand jury indicts Laken Riley murder suspect on 10 counts

A grand jury indicted Jose Ibarra, 26, with malice murder and felony murder.
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Laken Riley is seen in an undated photo.
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50 million Americans under severe weather threats amid multiday tornado outbreak

Over 50 tornadoes have been reported or confirmed in 11 states since Monday.
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A storm damaged mobile home is surrounded by debris at Pavilion Estates mobile home park just east of Kalamazoo, Mich. Wednesday, May 8, 2024. A tornado ripped through the area the evening of May 7.
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Getting illicit pills as easy as ordering food delivery via app, says DEA official

The agency head asked Congress for more money to fight Mexican drug cartels.
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The agency head asked Congress for more money to fight Mexican drug cartels.
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Maui fires cause major housing crisis

Nine months since the devastating wildfires, construction permits are still stalled leaving many families without a home.
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VIDEO: Maui fires cause major housing crisis
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USC student reacts to protests, cancellation of graduation ceremony

ABC News speaks with Liv Kelleher, a student at USC's Annenberg School of Communications and Journalism, about USC and campus protests.
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VIDEO: USC student reacts to protests, cancellation of graduation ceremony
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Trump seeking to fast-track challenge to gag order in his hush money trial

Trump's attorneys have asked for an expedited ruling or permission to appeal.
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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks, April 2, 2024, at a rally in Green Bay, Wis.
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US pauses weapons shipment to Israel amid concerns over Rafah incursion

The decision marks the first time the U.S. has denied Israel access to military aid in an attempt to influence the war.
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VIDEO: U.S. pauses weapons shipment to Israel amid concerns of Rafah incursion
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Police continue to break up pro-Palestine encampments on college campuses

Dozens of demonstrators were arrested at colleges such as George Washington University and the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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VIDEO: Police continue to break up pro-Palestine encampments on college campuses
May 08

57 million people in tornado storm zone

Tuesday saw another 20 reported tornadoes across five states.
May 08
VIDEO: 57 million people in tornado storm zone
May 08

What’s next in Fulton County case following appeals ruling

An appeals court in Georgia agreed to take up Trump's appeal of the Fani Willis disqualification ruling that ultimately allowed her to remain on the election interference case
May 08
VIDEO: What’s next in Fulton County case following appeals ruling
May 08

Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires

Most families are still without homes as construction permits are far from getting approved.
May 08
VIDEO: Maui faces major housing issue months after devastating wildfires
May 08

New storm takes form in Midwest and South

One million residents from Texas to Ohio are on alert.
May 08
VIDEO: New storm takes form in Midwest and South
May 08

TikTok sues US government to prevent potential ban

The social media company claims the law to ban the app is "unconstitutional" and violates Americans' right to free speech.
May 08
VIDEO: TikTok sues US government to prevent potential ban
May 08

Georgia court takes up Trump appeal of Willis ruling, possibly delaying election case

The move could delay the Fulton County election interference case against Trump.
May 08
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump arrives for an election-night watch party at Mar-a-Lago, March 5, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
May 08

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says ‘hate has no place on college campuses’

The Education Department has asked Congress to approve a $22 million increase to the proposed budget to investigate antisemitism.
May 08
VIDEO: antisemitism
May 08

Georgia court to take up Trump's appeal of Willis disqualification ruling

The ruling could significantly delay the case against the former president.
May 08
VIDEO: Georgia court to take up Trump's appeal of Willis disqualification ruling
May 08

FedEx Employees in Michigan trapped in building during tornado

Portage, Michigan, emergency crews are currently working through the damage.
May 08
VIDEO: FedEx Employees in Michigan trapped in building during tornado
May 08

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May 08
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 08

Idaho college murders: Former King Road roommate recalls learning of killings

It could have "happened while I was there," Ashlin Couch said on "GMA."
May 08
Ashlin Couch, who lived in the house on King Road, in Moscow, Idaho, until May 2022, speaks to ABC News affiliate KXLY.
May 08

Michigan Governor declares state of emergency in parts of state over tornadoes

The National Weather Service warned there was a "confirmed large and destructive tornado" over Union City at 6:11 p.m. ET Tuesday.
May 08
The National Weather Service warned there was a "confirmed large and destructive tornado" over Union City at 6:11 p.m. ET Tuesday.
May 08

2 people and their dog killed when their mobile home explodes in middle of the night

The victims were an adult male and female aged 60 and 61, respectively.
May 08
May 08

Man trying to spread HIV through sex with men and teenage boys sentenced to 30 years

“Your conduct would be the Webster’s definition of a predator,” the judge said.
May 08
A surgeon is seen here in an undated stock photo.
May 08

Marathon winner disqualified after taking water from his dad in race: 'I know I won'

Prado knew that he had access to aid stations but was unaware of this rule.
May 08
Esteban Prado, a 24-year-old long distance runner, led for almost all of the 2 hours, 24 minutes and 54 seconds that he was on the 26.2 mile course of the Orange County Marathon in southern California on Saturday.
May 08

Michigan Governor declares state of emergency in parts of state over tornadoes

The National Weather Service issued the first tornado emergency on record.
May 08
A FedEx facility in Portage was heavily damaged by a tornado, May 7, 2024.
May 07

ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Stormy Daniels testifies in Trump criminal trial; twin sisters purchase a former slave plantation to preserve history; new book chronicles year of reporting in wake of Uvalde school shooting.
May 07
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
May 07

Brutal summer heat expected in US as planet records 11th consecutive warmest month

April was the 11th consecutive month with record-breaking global temperatures.
May 07
Women dip their feet in the cool fountain at the World War II Memorial on a possible record setting heat day in Washington, D.C., April 29, 2024.
May 07

Defense attorney analyzes Stormy Daniels' testimony in Trump hush money case

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala on today's testimony from Stormy Daniels and on Trump’s team asking for a mistrial.
May 07
VIDEO: Defense attorney analyzes Stormy Daniels' testimony in Trump hush money case
May 07

ABC News journalists chronicle year of reporting on Uvalde shooting in new book

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ABC News contributor María Elena Salinas and ABC News John Quiñones on book "One Year in Uvalde: A Story of Hope and Resilience" and time with the mourning community.
May 07
VIDEO: ABC News journalists chronicle year of reporting on Uvalde shooting in new book
May 07

Boeing Starliner's first crewed flight launch called off due to stuck valve

The Starliner capsule was preparing to launch from Florida at 10:34 p.m. ET.
May 07
Boeing's Starliner capsule atop an Atlas V rocket is rolled out to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41, May 4, 2024, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.
May 07

Jill Biden honors educators at Teachers of the Year state dinner

The panel discusses the event and efforts the first lady is making to support professionals in the education field.
May 07
VIDEO: Jill Biden honors educators at Teachers of the Year state dinner
May 07

Dump truck slams into overpass on Interstate 66 in Virginia

Authorities in Virginia say no one was injured when an upright dump truck slammed into a highway overpass. Bridge inspectors have deemed the structure safe despite the impact.
May 07
VIDEO: Dump truck slams into overpass on Interstate 66 in Virginia
May 07

Stunning testimony in Trump hush money case

Stormy Daniels took the stand Tuesday, going into detail about her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump.
May 07
VIDEO: Stunning testimony in Trump hush money case
May 07

Stormy Daniels takes witness stand in Trump criminal trial

The former porn star shared salacious details of her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with former President Donald Trump. ABC News contributor Kim Wehle discusses Daniels' testimony.
May 07
VIDEO: Stormy Daniels takes witness stand in Trump criminal trial
May 07

4 big takeaways from Day 13 of Trump's hush money trial

Stormy Daniels testified about her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump.
May 07
Judge Juan Merchan presides over proceedings as Stormy Daniels answers questions on direct examination by assistant district attorney Susan Hoffinger in Manhattan criminal court as former President Donald Trump listens, May 7, 2024, in New York.
May 07

Trump's classified documents trial postponed indefinitely

Judge Aileen Cannon has indefinitely postponed former President Donald Trump’s classified documents trial.
May 07
VIDEO: Trump's classified documents trial postponed indefinitely
May 07

Man who pulled gun on pastor charged with homicide after cousin found dead: Police

The Pennsylvania church pastor said on "GMA" it's a "miracle" he's alive.
May 07
A man pulls a gun during a sermon at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pa., in a screengrab from a video taken on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
May 07

Body of 6th construction worker killed in Baltimore Key Bridge collapse recovered

José Mynor López, 37, of Baltimore, was located Tuesday, authorities said.
May 07
A container ship rests against the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Mar. 28, 2024, in Baltimore.
May 07

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene meets with House Speaker Mike Johnson

The Georgia congresswoman has been threatening a "motion to vacate" to oust Speaker Johnson from his leadership role and has a number of demands before she agrees to not call a vote.
May 07
VIDEO: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene meets with House Speaker Mike Johnson
May 07

DOJ schedules meeting with Boeing victims as decision nears

The letter invited families to attend a May 31 meeting.
May 07
A Boeing 737 Max aircraft during a display at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022.
May 07

What Stormy Daniels said on the stand about her alleged encounter with Donald Trump

Daniels was testifying in the former president's hush money trial.
May 07
Stormy Daniels is questioned by prosecutor Susan Hoffinger during former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 7, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
May 07

Current retirees could face significant cuts to benefits

A government report says trust funds for Social Security and Medicare will be depleted by 2033 and 2036 if lawmakers and the president do not intervene.
May 07
VIDEO: Current retirees could face significant cuts to benefits
May 07

Commencement cancellations and more cops on campus

Police continue to tighten security at colleges and universities across the country as protesters try to take back encampments.
May 07
VIDEO: Commencement cancellations and more cops on campus
May 07

Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump's hush money trial

Stormy Daniels, the woman at the center of Donald Trump's historic criminal case, takes the stand.
May 07
VIDEO: Things are getting a lot hotter in a Manhattan courthouse
May 07

Stormy Daniels describes alleged sexual encounter with Trump

In dramatic testimony, Daniels testified in vivid detail about the encounter with Donald Trump sitting just feet away.
May 07
VIDEO: Stormy Daniels describes alleged sexual encounter with Trump
May 07

Boy Scouts changing name to Scouting America to be more inclusive

Roger Krone, CEO of the Boy Scouts of America, discusses the name change which will take place on Feb. 8, 2025.
May 07
Roger Krone, CEO of the Boy Scouts of America, discusses the name change which will take place on Feb. 8, 2025.
May 07

President Biden: 'We've seen a furious surge of antisemitism in the US'

President Joe Biden spoke at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual Days of Remembrance.
May 07
VIDEO: President Biden: 'We've seen a furious surge of antisemitism in the US'
May 07

Boy Scouts changing name in effort to be more inclusive

"Though our name will be new, our mission remains unchanged."
May 07
 Merit badges and a rainbow-colored neckerchief slider are affixed on a Boy Scout uniform.
May 07

Police remove pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Chicago

Also, more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at University of California campuses Monday and Columbia University is canceling its main commencement ceremony.
May 07
VIDEO: Police remove Pro-Palestinian encampent at University of Chicago in Hyde Park
May 07

Deadly weather outbreak in middle of country

At least one person is dead in Oklahoma after 16 tornadoes were reported in six states.
May 07
VIDEO: Deadly weather outbreak in middle of country
May 07

Delphi double murder trial delayed a week before start

Richard Allen was to go on trial for the murder of two girls in 2017.
May 07
Photos of Abby Williams, left, and Libby German, right, at police headquarters in Delphi, Indiana.