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Family talks about losing ancestral home in the Maui wildfires

Brenda Arcangel and her family escaped the wildfires that destroyed their ancestral home in Lahaina on the island of Maui.
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Brenda Arcangel and her family escaped the wildfires that destroyed their ancestral home in Lahaina on the island of Maui.
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Store owner killed in dispute over displaying Pride flag: Police

The suspect was killed in a confrontation with sheriff deputies.
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A rainbow flag representing gay pride is pictured here.
August 20

Where dangerous weather will be happening in US Sunday

The events include flooding, mudslides, extreme heat and poor air quality.
August 20
The sun sets over the Long Beach International Gateway ahead of Hurricane Hilary in Long Beach, Calif., Aug. 19, 2023.
August 20

1 dead, 8 wounded, in Philadelphia block party shooting

Nearly 40 rounds were fired by multiple shooters, police said.
August 20
August 20

Meadows told investigators he couldn't recall Trump declassifying Mar-a-Lago docs

Trump has insisted that he declassified all the materials before he left office.
August 20
In this April 30, 2020, file photo, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows listens as President Donald Trump meets with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C.
August 19

Evacuations in place as 3 wildfires burn in eastern Washington state

One person has been confirmed dead in the largest blaze.
August 19
The remnants of a house still burn after the Gray Fire swept through the area near Medical Lake, Wash., on Aug. 18, 2023.
August 19

Critically endangered antelope born in Illinois zoo

An Illinois zoo welcomed the birth of a critically endangered antelope calf earlier this month.
August 19
VIDEO: Critically endangered antelope born in Illinois zoo
August 19

Border apprehensions increased in July, remain lower than before Title 42 was lifted

July saw 132,652 apprehensions on the southwest border.
August 19
In this July 27, 2023, file photo, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers pull migrants from under concertina wire after they crossed the Rio Grande river from Mexico into Eagle Pass, Texas.
August 19

Hilary expected to bring catastrophic, life-threatening flooding to US Southwest

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Southern California.
August 19
Wind blows palm trees at the Medano beach before the arrival of hurricane Hilary at Los Cabos resort in Baja California state, Mexico, on Aug. 18, 2023.
August 19

Remembering Lahaina: Family loses ancestral home in the Maui wildfires

A 70-year-old woman recalls her life in Lahaina before the tragedy.
August 19
"Grandma's House" was lost in the destructive Maui Wildfires that hit Lahaina.
August 19

Coming home to cover the devastation on Maui: Reporter's notebook

"It was like an inferno," one resident said.
August 19
Andres Fehlman looks for his and his wife’s wedding rings amid the rubble of their home.
August 19

Lahaina man praised by neighbors after fighting wildfires, saving homes

The Maui wildfires have claimed at least 111 lives.
August 19
Randy Courtemanche speaks with ABC News in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug 17, 2023.
August 18

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, August 18, 2023

Southern California under its first-ever tropical storm watch; project works to trace ancestry of formerly enslaved Americans; search for missing continues in Maui.
August 18
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday August 18, 2023
August 18

Michael Strahan discovers his familial roots and history of Shankleville

Michael Strahan learns of his deep-rooted family history of Shankleville, an East Texas freedom colony, and meets his long-lost cousins as part of the #10MillionNames project.
August 18
VIDEO: Michael Strahan discovers his familial roots and history of Shankleville
August 18

Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger's trial will start Oct. 2

The judge denied the defense's request to pause the case.
August 18
Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, listens during his arraignment hearing in Latah County District Court, May 22, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho.
August 18

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, August 18, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
August 18
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, August 18, 2023
August 18

By the Numbers: Vacation

A look at the numbers behind Americans opting to not use their vacation time while at work.
August 18
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Vacation
August 18

A timeline of the deadly wildfires taking over Maui

A perfect storm of strong winds and dry conditions left Maui vulnerable.
August 18
In this image obtained from the County of Maui in Hawaii, shows a wildfire in Lahaina, on Aug. 9, 2023.
August 18

How the deadly wildfires took over Maui hour by hour

Our new visual timeline offers a forensic look at the origin of the Maui fires, how they spread hour by hour across the island and the struggle of residents to survive.
August 18
How the deadly wildfires took over Maui hour by hour
August 18

Marine dies during live-fire training exercise at Camp Pendleton

The incident occurred during a night live-fire training event on Thursday.
August 18
In this Sept. 22, 2015, file photo, the entrance to Marine Corps base Camp Pendleton is shown in Oceanside, Calif.
August 18

Hilary track and updates: 1st ever tropical storm watch issued in Southern California

Southern California and the Southwest are bracing for flash flooding.
August 18
Hurricane Hilary moving towards the western coast of Mexico, Aug. 18, 2023, in a satellite image.
August 18

Hurricane Hilary threatens West Coast with severe weather

ABC News’ Melissa Griffin has the forecast as Hurricane Hilary is set to bring storms to Southern California.
August 18
VIDEO: Hurricane Hilary threatens West Coast with severe weather
August 18

Death toll rises to over 100 in Maui as cleanup continues

ABC News’ Melissa Adan details the latest response as the death toll climbs in Maui while clean up and recovery efforts continue.
August 18
VIDEO: Death toll rises to over 100 in Maui as cleanup continues
August 18

'Hero' Maui resident reflects on fighting wildfires

Randy Courtemanche sat down with ABC News to discuss reuniting with his son after separating during last week’s fires.
August 18
Randy Courtemanche sat down with ABC News to discuss reuniting with his son after separating during last week’s fires.
August 18

As Maui death toll rises, number of missing remains unclear

One volunteer effort has more than 950 people listed as "not located."
August 18
Members of the Search and Recovery Team, accompanied by cadaver dogs, check areas destroyed by wildfires in Lahaina, West Maui, Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2023.
August 18

NASA to take new images of Uranus and Neptune, asking amateurs to observe too

The New Horizons spacecraft will take images of the ice giants from "behind."
August 18
In these photos released by NASA, Uranus and Neptune are shown.
August 18

Native Hawaiians take survival into own hands amid Maui's uncertain future

Wildfires have killed over 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 structures.
August 18
A volunteers works at a food and supply distribution center set up in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 16, 2023, after wildfires devastated parts of the Hawaiian island of Maui.
August 18

ABC News Live: A miraculous reunion in Hawaii

How a dad who fought to save so many found his own son in the rubble.
August 18
VIDEO: ABC News Live: A miraculous reunion in Hawaii
August 18

Hurricane Hilary intensifying in the Pacific

The hurricane is expected to make landfall in Baja California. Parts of Southern California could see a year's worth of rainfall in just 24 hours.
August 18
VIDEO: Hurricane Hilary intensifying in the Pacific
August 18

UNHEARD: Migrants struggle to secure the American Dream

Michelle left Colombia last year to seek her American dream but has faced challenges from not having a job and stable housing as the migrant crisis continues in New York City.
August 18
Michelle left Colombia last year to seek her American dream but has faced challenges from not having a job and stable housing as the migrant crisis continues in New York City.
August 18

Back to school deals

GMA lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto brings the latest deals for back to school this season.
August 18
VIDEO: Back to school deals
August 18

Will Trump’s indictments affect his election bid?

An ABC News/Ipsos poll shows 63% of Americans believe the charges against former President Donald Trump in Georgia are serious. While 49% say he should've been charged, 32% say he shouldn't have been.
August 18
VIDEO: Will Trump’s indictments affect his election bid?
August 18

ABC News Live: It's back to school time

Plus, Hurricane Hilary has intensified to 145 mph winds as it targets Mexico's west coast.
August 18
VIDEO: ABC News Live: It's back to school time
August 18

ABC News Live: Tracking Hurricane Hilary

Plus, the head of Maui’s emergency management agency suddenly resigns.
August 18
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Tracking Hurricane Hilary
August 18

Pivotal day in court for suspect in killing of 4 University of Idaho students

What happens in the courtroom could change the entire case as Bryan Kohberger attorneys try to cast doubt on the DNA evidence against him.
August 18
VIDEO: Pivotal day in court for suspect in killing of 4 University of Idaho students
August 18

President Biden set to meet with leaders of Japan, South Korea

U.S. officials say the high-profile summit will deepen ties between the three nations when it comes to defense, technology and economic cooperation.
August 18
VIDEO: President Biden set to meet with leaders of Japan, South Korea
August 18

Trump attorneys, Fulton County DA expected to meet next week: Sources

The attorneys and DA are expected to negotiate terms of Trump's bond package.
August 18
Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Moms for Liberty meeting in Philadelphia, June 30, 2023.
August 18

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
August 18
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
August 18

Dozens dead from Maui wildfires: What we know about the victims

One of the victims was found shielding a pet dog.
August 18
Franklin Trejos is seen here in an undated file photo.
August 17

ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Questions arise about alerts to public amid Maui fires; tracking Hurricane Hilary in the Pacific; co-founder and singer Lonnie Jordan of the band WAR talks about ground-breaking album 50 years later.
August 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Aug 17, 2023
August 17

Maui Resident: 'The initial evacuation was just pure chaos'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Maui resident Pa’ele Kiakona to discuss his experience during the initial evacuations from the inferno and recovery operations as the community heals.
August 17
VIDEO: Maui Resident: 'The initial evacuation was just pure chaos'
August 17

By the Numbers: Food delivery

A look at the numbers behind more customers opting to pick up their fast food orders.
August 17
VIDEO:
August 17

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, August 17, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
August 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, August 17, 2023
August 17

Idaho college killings prosecutors challenge Kohberger request to toss indictment

The request "rests entirely on an erroneous legal theory," prosecutors said.
August 17
In this June 9, 2023, file photo, Bryan Kohberger enters the courtroom for a motion hearing in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022.
August 17

Maui Strong

Whit Johnson, Gio Benitez, and Becky Worley report from Hawaii, as the people of Maui start to rebuild. We’ll share how the community is coming together and how you can help those in need.
August 17
VIDEO: Maui Strong
August 17

Trump cancels press event intended to dispute Georgia election interference charges

Trump had scheduled the event after he was charged in the Georgia probe.
August 17
In this April 4, 2023, file photo, former President Donald Trump speaks during an event at Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, Fla.
August 17

Ex-DOJ official files motion opposing trial schedule in Georgia election probe

Clark is one of 19 charged with trying to overturn Georgia's election results.
August 17
In this June 13, 2023, file photo, Jeffrey Clark, former Acting Assistant Attorney General, arrives for Rep. Matt Gaetz' January 6th field hearing, in the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
August 17

Trump asks judge to schedule his federal election interference trial for 2026

The special counsel has asked for the trial to start this coming January.
August 17
In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, President Donald Trump arrives to speak to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House in Washington, D.C.
August 17

Los Angeles launching task force to address organized retail crime

Suspects in these types of crimes will be charged with robberies, police said.
August 17
A group ransacked the Nordstrom at Westfield Topanga Mall in the Canoga Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, Aug. 12, 2023.
August 17

Ex-wife of slain Microsoft exec charged with his murder

Bridegan was shot and killed in the middle of a Jacksonville Beach street.
August 17
Kirsten Bridegan and her daughter Bexley Bridegan, look at the flames on their candles during a vigil for Jared Bridegan, April 19, 2022, at South Beach Park and Sunshine Playground in Jacksonville Beach, Fla.