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July 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Adriana Trigiani talks new book, 'The View From Lake Como'
The New York Times bestselling author and filmmaker, who wrote and directed the major motion picture adaptation of her debut novel "Big Stone Gap," stops by to discuss her latest book.
July 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
July 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Measles cases rise to highest level in over 30 years
ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula shares the latest CDC data showing the U.S. is experiencing the most measles cases nationwide since 1992.
July 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
July 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Dozens injured in Rome explosion
At least 45 people were injured after a massive explosion occurred at a gas station in Rome. The explosion happened as a tanker refueled at the station.
July 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
July 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Gas station explodes in Rome, injuring at least 9 first responders
A gas station explosion in southeastern Rome has injured at least 25 people including nine first responders who rushed to the scene
July 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
June 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Wedding festivities continue for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez
ABC News foreign correspondent Maggie Rulli reports the latest on the star-studded show as billionaire Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez say, “I do.”
June 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
June 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Inside look at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s wedding in Venice
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports from Italy, sharing the star-studded details on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding as it kicks off in Venice, Italy.
June 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Venice locals protest Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' wedding in Italy
Demonstrators displayed signs reading “No space for Bezos,” among others.
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Tourists speak out after fleeing clouds of ash in Mt. Etna eruption
A massive eruption sent tourists running and thick clouds of gas and molten rock spewing into the air as Mount Etna erupted on Italy’s island of Sicily on Monday.
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For the love of Italy, Tucci style
In a new National Geographic series, actor Stanley Tucci travels around “the beautiful country” in search of the best of Italian cuisine and culture.
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Stanley Tucci on exploring Italy's culinary traditions in 'Tucci in Italy'
ABC News' Janai Norman sat down with Stanley Tucci to discuss his new National Geographic series, "Tucci in Italy," and his exploration of the country's landscapes, history, culture, and food.
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Stanley Tucci talks new project 'Tucci in Italy'
Stanley Tucci is gearing up to present a new look at Italy in the series, “Tucci In Italy.”
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Pope betting goes digital: Inside Italy's viral Fantapapa game
Cardinals gather to elect the next pope, and millions are placing bets on the outcome worldwide. Inside Italy's viral Fantapapa game and tradition of papal betting.
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Cable car accident near Naples, Italy kills 4
One of the supporting cables reportedly snapped, causing the cabin to plunge to the ground.
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Lockdown lifted at US naval base in Italy after 'security incident'
A U.S. naval base in Italy was placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an "ongoing situation" at an entry control point, officials said.
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Young girl survives 3 days at sea holding on to inner-tubes after shipwreck
The 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone had survived alone for three days at sea, according to the charity organization that rescued her.
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Italian village offering cheap homes to Americans wanting to move after the election
A village on the island of Sardinia is offering homes as low as one euro to Americans looking to escape the results of the 2024 election.
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Inside the tragic sinking of a tech mogul’s $40M superyacht off Sicily
Tech mogul Mike Lynch, his teenage daughter Hannah and five others died when his $40 million luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily in August 2024.
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What to know about the Airbnb Colosseum Gladiator experience
Airbnb announced a new gladiator experience at the historic arena in Rome for guests to see the Colosseum at night.
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Pompeii implements new daily visitor limits to combat overtourism
The preserved Roman city of Pompeii will have new visitor limits to combat overtourism and protect the archeological park.
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1 year ago
Italian prosecutors open manslaughter investigation into superyacht deaths
ABC's Ines De La Cuetara reports that Italian authorities are launching a manslaughter probe into the sinking of that superyacht off the Sicilian coast that killed seven people.
1 year ago
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Italian officials launch manslaughter investigation in deadly superyacht sinking
Seven people were killed when a luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily. Prosecutors said negligence and “behaviors that were not perfectly in order” may be to blame.
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Last missing body from sunken superyacht near Sicily recovered
Divers in Italy have recovered the last missing body, believe to be that of Hannah Lynch, from the superyacht that sunk off the Sicilian coast, ABC News has learned.
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5 bodies recovered from sunken superyacht off Sicily as search continues
Rescue teams are facing a "very hard" operation, a local emergency official said.
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US citizens among Sicily superyacht missing as search continues
Two Americans are among those still missing after a superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday, ABC News has confirmed.
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1 killed, 6 missing as superyacht sinks off Sicilian coast, Italian officials say
A 183-foot sailboat carrying 22 people sank early on Monday off the coast of the Italian island of Sicily following stormy weather, according to coast guard authorities.
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Mount Etna puts on a stunning show as it roars into action
Mount Etna roared into action early on Thursday morning, causing partial flight disruptions at Italy's Catania airport.
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Looking sharp: Italian gymnastics silver medalist sponsored by Parmesan cheese
Giorgia Villa might be the most “grateful” athlete on the face of the planet.
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Venice now charging visitors entrance fee to combat overtourism
About 40,000 people visit Venice every day, nearly double the city's population. Local authorities implemented a new system of charging day trippers to cut down on the number of tourists.
1 year ago
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Venice implements visitor entry fees: What to know about the new system
A new day tripper entry fee has rolled out in Venice, Italy, to help protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Restaurant in Italy offers wine if diners go without phone
Al Condominio, in Verona, offers the wine to customers who turn over their phones to avoid distractions during their meals.
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Ski lifts violently shake in powerful winds at Italian ski resort
Two experienced skiers were caught on camera violently swinging around in a chair lift amid reportedly 70 mph winds at an Italian ski resort on Thursday.
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Pope taken to Gemelli hospital for tests
Pope Francis gave a general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday.
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Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman and more hit Milan Fashion Week
Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman and more stars attended the Tom Ford show on Thursday during Milan Fashion Week.
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Italian woman's death, allegedly at the hands of ex, sparks outcry against femicide
Giulia Cecchettin's killing allegedly by her former boyfriend is another case in the growing trends of femicide, experts say.
2 years ago
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Killing of young woman sparks outrage and protests across Italy
ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports on the story of Giulia Cecchettin, a 22-year-old student who was allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend, pushing Italy to confront the issue of violence against women.
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Thousands rally in Italy over violence against women after killing of 22-year-old
Saturday marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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21 dead, including 2 babies, after bus falls off overpass near Venice, Italy
A bus crash in Mestre, a suburb near Venice, and on Italy's mainland, left 21 dead and 18 injured.
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21 dead, 18 injured after bus falls off overpass near Venice, Italy
The tragic bus crash occurred in Mestre, a suburb of Venice.
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Former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano dies at 98
The former president was the longest-serving and longest-lived president in the history of the modern Italian Republic.
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Woman walks across Trevi Fountain to fill water bottle
A woman stunned onlookers as she walked across the Trevi Fountain and used one of Rome’s most iconic tourist attractions to fill up her water bottle.
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American publishing executive killed in speedboat crash in Italy
Adrienne Vaughan, President of Bloomsbury Publishing, died after the boat she was on slammed into a sailboat on the Amalfi coast.
2 years ago
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US publishing president killed in Italy
Bloomsbury USA president Adrienne Vaughn was sunbathing on a rented motorboat with her family when it slammed into a sailboat, according to authorities.
2 years ago
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Italian authorities question skipper involved in crash killing US tourist
The Italian skipper is facing manslaughter charges after a boating incident killed U.S. publisher Adrienne Vaughan.
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Mystery behind bright green water in Venice Canal solved, officials say
The waters' transformation to a fluorescent shade of green puzzled onlookers.
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This is why water in the Venice Canal turned bright green, officials say
Environmental officials in Italy have solved the mystery of what turned the waterways in the historic Venice Canal a bright shade of green.
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At least 5 dead after heavy rain in Northern Italy burst riverbanks, flood towns
Plus, the United Nations called for $3 billion in aid for Sudan, and Mexico City’s subway system was temporarily halted due to a chicken on the loose.
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Italy’s government convenes talks amid skyrocketing pasta prices
Pasta Prices have risen to over twice the price the rate of Italy’s overall inflation
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Pasta prices hit by inflation spike in Italy
Italy called a crisis committee to address the soaring prices of pasta due to inflation, which are up on average 17.5% year over year.
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Van explodes in Milan, injuring 1 person
A fire initially broke out in the vehicle before it exploded, according to Reuters.
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Van explodes in central Milan, causing fire
Police say the cause of the blast is not yet clear.
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