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Uber launches cost saving shuttle service in 3 cities

The ride-share company unveiled plans to offer shuttle service for groups of no more than 5 passengers. The panel weighs in on the new service launching in Chicago, Pittsburgh and Charlotte.
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VIDEO: Uber launches cost-saving shuttle service in 3 cities
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Trump attorney presses Cohen on alleged lies and crimes

Former President Donald Trump’s defense team questions Michael Cohen’s credibility on a phone call he claims to have had with Trump. ABC News' Jonathan Karl discusses Cohen's testimony.
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VIDEO: Trump attorney presses Cohen on alleged lies and crimes
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Trump lawyers question Michael Cohen in cross examination

President Putin and President Jinping meet and pledge new partnership. Later the panel discusses Uber’s new shuttle service.
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VIDEO: Trump lawyers question Michael Cohen in cross examination
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Demonstrator to stand trial in death of Jewish man at Israel-Hamas war protest

Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish man, died from blunt-force trauma.
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A person places flowers at a makeshift memorial at the site of an altercation between 69-year-old Paul Kessler, who was Jewish, and pro-Palestinian protester on Nov. 7, 2023, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
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Extent of oil spill following barge collision with Texas bridge unclear: Coast Guard

The spill's extent is still being determined, according to the Coast Guard.
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An spill boom is moved into position to contain a leak from a barge that crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge, May 15, 2024, in Galvestobn, Texas.
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Southern California traffic brought to standstill after bear wanders onto freeway

The bear incident happened Tuesday on the 14 freeway near Newhall Avenue.
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In this screen grab from a video, a bear causes a temporary traffic halt on the 14 freeway near Newhall Avenue just over 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles, on May 14, 2024.
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Whistleblower claims EPA wasted critical time after devastating Ohio train derailment

EPA told ABC News its responders were on-scene within hours of the derailment.
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A view of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters, March 16, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
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Bear stops traffic on California freeway

A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.
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A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.
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5 big takeaways from Day 18 of Trump's hush money trial

The defense hammered away at Michael Cohen's credibility on Day 18 of the trial.
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Former President Donald Trump attends his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 16, 2024.
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DOJ releases proposed rule to reclassify marijuana

The drug would be listed as a Schedule III substance if the proposal is approved.
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The drug would be listed as a Schedule III substance if the proposal is approved.
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'The Beauty Queen Killer' survivor details her fight to stay alive

Tina Risico shares her brush with death in new doc, "The Beauty Queen Killer."
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Tina Maria Risico sits for interview with HULU.
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Michael Cohen faces tough cross-examination while on the stand

ABC News investigative reporter Olivia Rubin and senior counsel at Cozen O'Connor Jerry Goldfeder analyze another concluding day in the former president's criminal hush money trial.
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Michael Cohen faces tough cross-examination while on the stand
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'Overlooked' workers who train AI can face harsh conditions, advocates say

Millions of workers worldwide help assemble vast amounts of AI training data.
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'Overlooked' workers who train AI can face harsh conditions, advocates say
May 16

Boater allegedly involved in teen's death had 'no knowledge' of accident: Lawyer

Ella Adler, 15, had fallen while wakeboarding when struck by a boat, FWC said.
May 16
Ella Adler is seen in this undated image.
May 16

Authorities searching for suspects in national park theft

The National Park Service said two people entered a closed area in Canyonlands National Park and removed artifacts from an archaeological site.
May 16
The National Park Service said two people entered a closed area in Canyonlands National Park and removed artifacts from an archaeological site.
May 16

Rare 'high risk' warning for flash flooding issued in Texas, Louisiana

Rainfall rates could top 2 inches per hour in some areas.
May 16
Dark clouds are seen above Lake Charles, La. on May 13, 2024.
May 16

Trump defense team begins questioning Cohen about facts of hush money case

In another day of tense cross-examination, defense attorney Todd Blanche is now calling Michael Cohen's earlier testimony lies.
May 16
VIDEO: Trump defense team begins questioning Cohen about facts of hush money case
May 16

Bob Menendez reveals wife Nadine is battling breast cancer, will undergo mastectomy

Nadine Menendez, 57, will also have to undergo a mastectomy, the senator said.
May 16
Nadine Menendez, wife of Senator Robert Menendez, and Abbe Lowell, attorney for Senator Robert Menendez, left, exit federal court in New York, Oct. 2, 2023.
May 16

Deep-sea squid latches on to camera

A rare, deep-sea squid was captured attaching itself to a camera in the South Pacific, researchers said.
May 16
Deep-sea squid latches on to camera
May 16

2 suspects sought in connection with archeological theft at national park: NPS

The theft occurred on March 23 at Canyonlands National Park in Utah, NPS said.
May 16
The National Park Service released stills of two suspects they are seeking to identify in an archeological theft it said occurred at Canyonlands National Park on March 23, 2024.
May 16

Biden asserts executive privilege to prevent release of special counsel interview

The Department of Justice said the move effectively shields Attorney General Merrick Garland from criminal exposure.
May 16
Biden asserts executive privilege to prevent release of special counsel interview
May 16

Police arrest 50 people on UC Irvine campus as protesters occupy lecture hall

Protesters entered the Physical Sciences Lecture Hall on the UC Irvine campus.
May 16
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators stand in front of a line of police as they clear an encampment after students occupied the Physical Sciences Lecture Hall at the University of California, Irvine, in Irvine, Calif., on May 15, 2025.
May 16

‘The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror’ explores a serial killer’s rampage

ABC News Studios' true-crime docuseries delves into the harrowing stories of women who survived rampaging killer Chris Wilder.
May 16
ABC News Studios' true-crime docuseries delves into the harrowing stories of women who survived rampaging killer Chris Wilder.
May 16

Former Trump attorney’s credibility in question

Here's how former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's previous conviction of perjury could impact the prosecution's case.
May 16
Former Trump attorney’s credibility in question
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 16
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 16

Previewing Michael Cohen's 2nd day of cross-examination in Trump trial

Cohen has offered the most incriminating testimony so far that Donald Trump was aware of and directly involved in hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.
May 16
VIDEO: Previewing Michael Cohen's 3rd day of cross-examination in Trump trial
May 16

New York eyes ban on legacy college admissions

“Legacy admissions is simply affirmative action for privileged kids,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes in an interview with ABC News.
May 16
“Legacy admissions is simply affirmative action for privileged kids,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes in an interview with ABC News.
May 16

Michael Cohen to return to witness stand for 3rd day of testimony in Trump trial

Trump's team is expected to question his credibility during cross-examination.
May 16
Michael Cohen is cross examined by defense lawyer Todd Blanche before Justice Juan Merchan, as former President Donald Trump watches during Trump's trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 14, 2024, in this courtroom sketch.
May 15

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Biden and Trump agree to two debates, one airing on ABC; ABC News' Linsey Davis follows her ancestry to the polls; meet Grupo Frontera, the men helping to modernize classic Mexican music.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, May 15, 2024
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ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
May 15

Linsey Davis uncovers family story of enslavement to empowerment

ABC News’ Linsey Davis goes on a journey, uncovering her family’s history, as part of a partnership with 10 Million Names, and how it connects with the long fight for voting rights in America.
May 15
VIDEO: Linsey Davis uncovers family story of enslavement to empowerment
May 15

3 dead after small plane crashes in Tennessee: Sheriff's office

The aircraft appears to have broken apart in the air, authorities said.
May 15
Authorities respond to a small plane crash in Willimanson County, Tennessee, May 15, 2024.
May 15

Boat seized in connection with hit-and-run that killed teen girl: Authorities

Ella Adler, 15, was killed while wakeboarding in the Miami area, FWC said.
May 15
Ella Adler is seen in an undated photo.
May 15

3 dead after small plane crashes in Tennessee

Three people are dead after a small plane crashed in Williamson County, Tennessee, on Wednesday, authorities said.
May 15
Three people are dead after a small plane crashed in Williamson County, Tennessee, on Wednesday, authorities said.
May 15

Trump and Biden set to debate

The two candidates have agreed to a June debate in Atlanta and a September debate in New York City on ABC.
May 15
VIDEO: Trump and Biden set to debate
May 15

Canadian wildfire smoke could again impact US, experts said

"That's the same setup as we had last year," one meteorologist said.
May 15
Smoke rises from mutual aid wildfire GCU007 in the Grande Prairie Forest Area near TeePee Creek, Alberta, Canada, May 10, 2024.
May 15

Barge hits a bridge in Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill

Officials say a barge hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a small island.
May 15
VIDEO: Barge hits a bridge in Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill
May 15

Congress questions federal officials on Baltimore bridge crash

ABC News correspondent Sam Sweeney breaks down the ongoing investigation into the Baltimore bridge collapse and the timeline for reconstruction.
May 15
VIDEO: Congress questions federal officials on Baltimore bridge crash
May 15

Celebrating Filipino food and culture with women behind Purple Patch restaurant

Celebrating AANHPI culture one dish at a time with mother, daughter team.
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VIDEO: Celebrating Filipino food and culture with creatives behind Purple Patch restaurant
May 15

Drug overdose deaths fell in 2023, 1st decrease in 5 years: CDC

New provisional CDC data published Wednesday shows drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell from 2022 to 2023, marking the first annual decline in five years.
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New provisional CDC data published Wednesday shows drug overdose deaths in the U.S. fell from 2022 to 2023, marking the first annual decline in five years.
May 15

Boeing breached non-prosecution agreement, DOJ says

In a statement to ABC News, Boeing says "We believe that we have honored the terms of that agreement, and look forward to the opportunity to respond to the Department on this issue."
May 15
VIDEO: Boeing breached non-prosecution agreement, DOJ says
May 15

Michael Cohen's former attorney talks about Trump's hush money trial

Lanny Davis represented Cohen during his 2018 federal probe.
May 15
VIDEO: Michael Cohen's former attorney talks about Trump's hush money trial
May 15

Escaped cow proves tricky to lasso on busy street

There was no stopping an escaped bovine that was spotted in Pennsylvania. It was having a ball running down the streets while someone tried and failed to lasso it.
May 15
VIDEO: Escaped cow proves tricky to lasso on busy street
May 15

Will Canadian wildfires bring smoky skies back to the US?

With numerous wildfires burning across Canada, meteorologists said conditions are stacking up for a replay of last year's fire season when thick smoke wafted down to the United States.
May 15
With numerous wildfires burning across Canada, meteorologists said conditions are stacking up for a replay of last year's fire season when thick smoke wafted down to the United States.
May 15

2nd teen pleads guilty in rock-throwing spree that killed 20-year-old woman

Alexa Bartell, 20, was fatally struck by a large rock while driving near Denver.
May 15
Alexa Bartell, 20, was fatally struck by a large rock while driving near Denver, Colorado.
May 15

Suspect in 1989 rapes identified by genetic genealogy

Stephen Gale is wanted for sexually assaulting two women at a clothing store.
May 15
A 1995 photo of Stephen Gale from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
May 15

Suspect ID’d through genetic genealogy in 1989 rapes: DA

Stephen Paul Gale, 71, is wanted on four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping and one count of armed robbery.
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Stephen Paul Gale, 71, is wanted on four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping and one count of armed robbery.
May 15

Utah mom accused of murder expected to face trial

Judge holds evidentiary hearing against Utah mom to decide if she faces trial for allegedly poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
May 15
VIDEO: Utah mom accused of murder expected to face trial
May 15

Senate considers making Black Wall Street a national monument

An estimated 300 people were killed in the 1921 massacre.
May 15
A group of people looking at smoke in the distance coming from damaged properties following the Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 1921.
May 15

US inflation report shows rise in student loans, consumer prices

The April inflation report shows consumer prices decreased to 3.4% in the U.S., while student loan rates skyrocket.
May 15
VIDEO: US inflation report shows rise in student loans, consumer prices