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ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, November 21, 2024

Trump nominates new pick for AG after Matt Gaetz withdraws his name from consideration; escaping the economic 'doom loop' of commercial real estate; and COP29 by the numbers.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, November 21, 2024

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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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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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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at the Desert Diamond Arena, on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.
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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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From an aerial view Texas National Guard troops inspect razor wire lining the Rio Grande at the U.S.-Mexico border on Sept. 18, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.
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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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Authorities respond to a crash on Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County, Florida, Nov. 21, 2024.
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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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Sean "Diddy" Combs arrives at the LA Premiere of "The Four: Battle For Stardom" on May 30, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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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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In this Friday Aug. 30, 2024 file photo, Giraffes can be seen at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling, Scotland.
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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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November 21

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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ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
November 21

Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court

The actor was found guilty of lying about a 2019 hate crime.
November 21
Jussie Smollett attends "The Lost Holliday" New York screening on Sept. 25, 2024 in New York City.
November 21

Utah State University aims to join lawsuit challenging trans sports participation

The transgender community has become a recent target of conservative politics.
November 21
The San Jose State Spartans play the Air Force Falcons during the first set of an NCAA college volleyball match, on Oct. 31, 2024, in San Jose, Calif.
November 21

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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Smollet's defense team holds press conference after case dismissal
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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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University of Texas Austin campus at sunset-dusk .
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In this Aug. 28, 2024, file photo, the FAFSA website is seen on a laptop in Chicago.
November 21

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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Over the past three months, there has been a significant lack of precipitation across the Northeast, according to experts.
November 21

2 deputies killed, 1 critically injured in 'horrific' crash in Florida

The crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County.
November 21
2 deputies killed, 1 critically injured in 'horrific' crash in Florida: Sheriff's office
November 21

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.
November 21
DOJ asks court to force Google to sell Chrome web browser
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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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A photo of Donald Trump from the Trump Guitars website.
November 21

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade could be target of terrorist threats, officials warn

Officials warn of both "lone offenders and small groups of individuals."
November 21
NYPD officers guard before the annual Macy's Thanksgiving parade on Nov. 28, 2019 in New York City.
November 21

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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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.
November 21

Mother allegedly drowns 14-year-old daughter in bathtub

The teen died after being taken to the hospital.
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Kelsey Glover, 35, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery charges.
November 21

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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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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Ryan Borgwardt filmed a video of himself at the request of authorities. He said he is safe but did not reveal his location.
November 21

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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Yusuf Hawkins is seen in this undated handout.
November 21

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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The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.
November 21

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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Four University of Rochester students were arrested and another is under investigation in connection with the antisemitic "Wanted" posters found on campus.
November 21

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.
November 21
Water levels at the Wanaque Reservoir are becoming dangerously low as the region experiences an outbreak of wildfires as the dry conditions persist on November 14, 2024 in Wanaque, New Jersey.
November 21

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.
November 21
VIDEO: Trump’s mass deportation plan will harm our communities: Colorado AG
November 21

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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VIDEO: Pentagon chief makes impassioned defense of women in combat
November 21

Kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors driving increase in sales, report finds

Nearly 90% of youth that vape report using flavored products.
November 21
Disposable electronic cigarettes are seen in an undated stock photo.
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 21

New details of Hegseth sexual assault claim documented in police report

The report documents a police investigation that did not result in charges.
November 21
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth departs following a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
November 21

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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The mother, Kelsey Glover, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said.
November 21

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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Zen Micheline Hung, 14, plays her keyboard every week for cats and dogs waiting for their forever home.
November 21

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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ABC News’ Danny New reports on Allan Wylie, a college freshman who’s calling games in the professional sports world.
November 21

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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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.
November 21

Georgia mom's arrest puts free-range parenting back into spotlight

Brittany Patterson was arrested after her son walked a mile by himself.
November 21
In this screen grab from a video, a Georgia mother of four was arrested after her son walked a mile by himself.
November 21

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.
November 21
A fallen tree sits atop a fire department vehicle after a powerful storm hit the U.S. Pacific Northwest and western Canada, causing power outages in Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia while wreaking havoc on road travel, in Seattle, Washington, Nov. 20, 2024.
November 20

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
November 20

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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By The Numbers: Trans Day of Remembrance
November 20

Idaho college killings to remain a death penalty case

The trial against Bryan Kohberger is scheduled for August 2025.
November 20
Bryan Kohberger, accused of murder, arrives for a hearing on cameras in the courtroom in Latah County District Court, Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho.
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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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Tyron McAlpin walking as a Phoenix police officer approaches him.
November 20

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.
November 20
Sean Combs arrives for the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
November 20

House Ethics Committee votes against releasing Gaetz report

Rep. Matt Gaetz is not the only Cabinet pick from President-elect Donald Trump facing scrutiny.
November 20
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November 20

Laken Riley case: Suspect found guilty by judge in campus killing, sentenced to life

Jose Ibarra was accused of killing the 22-year-old while she was out on a run.
November 20
Jose Ibarra listens through an interpreter during his trial at Athens-Clarke County Superior Court in Athens, Ga., Nov. 20, 2024.
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Private prison firms donated more than $1M to Trump. Now they expect a business boom

One company estimated a potential $400 million annual revenue increase.
November 20
The Adelanto Detention Facility on Nov. 15, 2013 in Adelanto, Calif.
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Unruly passenger restrained with duct tape during flight: Officials

The man was taken for a mental health evaluation after landing.
November 20
LSG Sky Chefs catering is loaded onto an American Airlines Group Inc. plane at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Grapevine, Tex., Friday, April 6, 2018.
November 20

Women recount traveling for abortions

Women took the stand in an Idaho courtroom, testifying about their nonviable pregnancies under the state's total abortion ban, as part of a lawsuit.
November 20
Women took the stand in an Idaho courtroom, testifying about their nonviable pregnancies under the state's total abortion ban, as part of a lawsuit.
November 20

Timeline: Laken Riley's last moments retraced during trial

Jose Ibarra was on trial for killing the 22-year-old while she was out on a run.
November 20
Laken Riley is seen running on a University of Georgia trail on Feb. 22, 2024, in a still from footage shown in court on Nov. 19, 2024.