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Biden calls rate cut 'an important day for the country'

Biden told The Economic Club how far the U.S. has come since the COVID pandemic.
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President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, Sept. 19, 2024.
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This is when peak northern lights activity will occur

The sun has been in a very active phase in recent years.
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The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are visible in the sky north of the Fall Lake Campground, Sept. 12, 2024 just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Ely, Minn.
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Witness gets emotional recounting doomed Titan dive during hearing on implosion

Renata Rojas was volunteering during the 2023 expedition to the Titanic.
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This undated image courtesy of OceanGate Expeditions, shows their Titan submersible beginning a descent.
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This is when peak northern lights activity will occur

A busy series of northern lights activity will soon come to a peak as the sun reaches the solar maximum stage in the coming months.
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This is when peak northern lights activity will occur
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Ex-officer in Tyre Nichols beating case texted photos, former girlfriend testifies

The former cop allegedly sent his girlfriend a photo of an unconscious Nichols.
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A photo of Tyre Nichols is displayed outside the sanctuary during church service at Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church on January 29, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Timeline: Hunter Biden under legal, political scrutiny

Prosecutors have been investigating the president's son since 2018.
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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.
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Judge agrees to push Hunter Biden's sentencing in gun case to Dec. 4

The president's son was found guilty in June on three firearm counts.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs from the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building, June 3 2024, in Wilmington, Del.
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Fireworks explode from yacht as vessel burns

Fireworks flew from a 100-foot-long yacht moored at a Los Angeles marina after the vessel caught fire with the pyrotechnics on board. Two passengers on board were able to escape without injuries.
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VIDEO: Fireworks explode from yacht as vessel burns
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Paramedic returns to the stand in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death

The first responder testified he knew it was a medical emergency the moment he arrived on the scene but was not told Nichols had been beaten.
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VIDEO: Paramedic returns to the stand in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death
September 19

Teen girl arrested in stolen New York City subway crash, 2nd suspect at large

"It was an extremely foolish and reckless act," said a City Transit official.
September 19
The MTA New York City Subway logo is seen on a train at station, July 13, 2024, in New York.
September 19

Conservationists persist in Latin America despite political challenges, experts say

Central and South American countries face significant environmental dilemmas.
September 19
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he delivers a speech during a rally in Caracas, on Aug. 28, 2024.
September 19

Woman suffers burns while walking dog off-trail in thermal area in Yellowstone

She suffered second-degree and third-degree burns to her leg.
September 19
People watch the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, which has been closed for more than a week, on June 22, 2022 in Yellowstone National Park.
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Woman suffers burns hiking off trail at Yellowstone National Park

A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire fell into scalding water near Old Faithful on Monday afternoon.
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A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire fell into scalding water near Old Faithful on Monday afternoon.
September 19

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
September 19
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
September 19

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to criminal sex act charge

Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan courtroom for his arraignment Wednesday.
September 19
Harvey Weinstein, center, appears in criminal court in New York, Sept. 18, 2024.
September 19

Puerto Rico's infrastructure still recovering from Hurricane Maria 7 years later

Every storm that blows through the island is a test of its infrastructure.
September 19
In this Sept. 27, 2022, file photo, Leida Rodriguez and Javier Castellanos stand in front of their house that collapsed into a sinkhole after being flooded with water and mud during Hurricane Fiona at Villa Esperanza in Salinas, Puerto Rico.
September 19

Body discovered near site of Kentucky interstate shooting believed to be suspect

Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday night that the body discovered in the woods earlier in the day is believed to be suspect Joseph Couch.
September 19
Kentucky State Police announced Wednesday night that the body discovered in the woods earlier in the day is believed to be suspect Joseph Couch.
September 18

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, September 18, 2024

More than a dozen dead after a series of new exploding devices hit Lebanon; Diddy denied bail on sex-related crime charges; the hidden threat posed by abandoned oil wells in 26 states.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, September 18, 2024
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ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, September 18, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, September 18, 2024
September 18

Zombie wells: The threat beneath

ABC News' has a groundbreaking investigation into abandoned oil and gas wells across the country and the threat they pose to communities and the environment.
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VIDEO: Zombie wells: The threat beneath
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Body discovered near site of Kentucky interstate shooting believed to be suspect

The coroner will make the final determination.
September 18
In this photo released by the London Police Department, Joseph Couch is shown.
September 18

Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail again in sex trafficking indictment

The music mogul's attorney requested a $50 million bail package.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In-Between, in New York City, U.S. on Jan. 5, 2017.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
September 18

Dozens injured after wagon overturns at apple orchard: Authorities

Three of the victims have life-threatening injuries, the sheriff said.
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The scene of a tractor accident involving two wagons at Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard, Sept. 18, 2024, in Chippewa Falls, Wis.
September 18

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years

Our panel reacts to the Fed cutting interest rates by half a percent, the second wave of explosions in Lebanon Wednesday and lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs speaking on his sex trafficking indictment.
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VIDEO: The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time in four years
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Ex-officer cross-examined in trial of Tyre Nichols' beating death

Attorneys questioned if Emmitt Martin III was lying to fulfill his plea deal.
September 18
A photo of Tyre Nichols is displayed outside the sanctuary during church service at Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church on January 29, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.
September 18

Dozens injured after wagon overturns at Wisconsin apple orchard: Authorities

Three of the victims have life-threatening injuries, the sheriff said.
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Three of the victims have life-threatening injuries, the sheriff said.
September 18

Former Obama speechwriter offers public speaking tips

Terry Szuplat shares public speaking lessons with new book, "Say It Well."
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Former presidential speechwriter Terry Szuplat speaks to ABC News' Linsey Davis on ABC News on March 7, 2024.
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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new charge

Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a new indictment charging him with criminal sex act in the first degree.
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Weinstein appeared in a Manhattan courtroom for his arraignment Wednesday.
September 18

Firefighters nearing victory in battle against 3 massive wildfires near Los Angeles

The fires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed nearly 200 homes.
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Firefighers pull water hoses to put out a spot fire during the Bridge Fire in Wrightwood, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024.
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Experts divided on Instagram’s new teen safety features

Existing teen users will see their accounts switch to the new model within 60 days, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri.
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Existing teen users will see their accounts switch to the new model within 60 days, according to Instagram head Adam Mosseri.
September 18

Fed cuts interest rates a half point in landmark policy shift

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate a half of a percentage point on Wednesday in a landmark decision that dials back its years-long fight against inflation.
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VIDEO: Fed cuts interest rates a half point in landmark policy shift
September 18

3 family members found shot to death at their home, no one in custody: Police

No one is in custody in connection with the homicides, police said.
September 18
Police investigate a triple homicide at a home in Pawlet, Vermont.
September 18

What to know as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again

Officials have issues a volcano watch to residents due to the lava flow.
September 18
Hawaii Kilauea Eruption is seen on the  Big Island on Sept. 18, 2024.
September 18

Family members found shot to death at their Vermont home: Police

A man, his wife and her 13-year-old son were found shot to death at their home in Pawlet, Vermont, state police said.
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A man, his wife and her 13-year-old son were found shot to death at their home in Pawlet, Vermont, state police said.
September 18

Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again

One of the world’s most active volcanos is erupting, prompting a volcano watch alert in surrounding areas.
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Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again
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Pilot on mission to save adorable baby seals

Jayson Biggins volunteers in the Vancouver area with organizations like the Island Wildlife Natural Care Center.
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Jayson Biggins volunteers in the Vancouver area with organizations like the Island Wildlife Natural Care Center.
September 18

Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'has a big battle ahead,' ex-prosecutor says

ABC News legal contributor Matt Murphy discusses the headline-making case and his new book, "The Book of Murder."
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VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'has a big battle ahead,' ex-prosecutor says
September 18

Two people accused of stealing, crashing NYC subway train

Video shows the two suspects accused of entering and operating an unoccupied subway train in Queens before crashing it.
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Video shows the two suspects accused of entering and operating an unoccupied subway train in Queens before crashing it.
September 18

Ohio Haitian immigrants say they are afraid to leave home after recent backlash

In Springfield, Ohio, Haitian immigrants claim they are terrified.
September 18
VIDEO: Explaining Trump's false claims about immigrants eating pets in Ohio
September 18

Harvey Weinstein to appear in Manhattan court for arraignment on new indictment

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office presented to the grand jury allegations of three separate women who said Weinstein sexually assaulted them.
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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office presented to the grand jury allegations of three separate women who said Weinstein sexually assaulted them.
September 18

Sarah Huckabee Sanders swipes at Kamala Harris for not having biological children

Huckabee Sanders said Harris "doesn't have anything keeping her humble."
September 18
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, on stage with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, right, during a town hall event at the Dort Financial Center, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Flint, Mich.
September 18

Trump's new crypto venture is light on details, heavy on potential ethics landmines

The former president has thrown his support behind World Liberty Financial.
September 18
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to a campaign rally at the Liacouras Center on June 22, 2024 in Philadelphia.
September 17

ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Sean "Diddy" Combs enters not guilty plea as he faces federal charges; Governor of Ohio pushes back against false claims as bomb threats shut down schools; Instagram unveils teen accounts.
September 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
September 17

Here's what's in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs indictment

The rapper faces charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
September 17
Sean "Diddy" Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
September 17

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty in court on multiple federal charges

Diddy pleads not guilty in court, Instagram launches new feature for teens and Amazon cancels remote work, requiring five-day work weeks for employees. Our panel weighs in on today's top headlines.
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VIDEO: Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty in court on multiple federal charges
September 17

Heated exchange at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

Sen. John Kennedy probed the executive director of the Arab American Institute about support for Hamas and Hezbollah in a heated exchange at Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
September 17
Sen. John Kennedy probed the executive director of the Arab American Institute about support for Hamas and Hezbollah in a heated exchange at Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
September 17

Man, au pair charged in double murder of wife, man months apart

The family au pair, who he was having an affair with, was previously charged.
September 17
Brendan Banfield was indicted by a grand jury for aggravated murder in the February 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.
September 17

Secret Service tells Trump more security, planning needed to continue golf outings

Florida is investigating the apparent assassination attempt made against Trump.
September 17
Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, looks on during a campaign rally on Sept. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas.
September 17

OceanGate CEO threw controller at co-worker on previous dive, witness says

David Lochridge testified at a Coast Guard hearing into the deadly implosion.
September 17
This undated image courtesy of OceanGate Expeditions, shows their Titan submersible beginning a descent.
September 17

Another Southern California community faces gas shutoffs amid landslide threat

Gov. Newsom announced a state of emergency in the area earlier this month.
September 17
A view of a large fissure that has opened up since February, damaging a  Portuguese Bend home after last winter's heavy rain in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., on Aug. 1, 2024.