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Officers kill homeowner while responding to wrong address

Robert Dotson was killed when officers approached the wrong home.
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The home at 5305 Valley View Avenue in Farmington, New Mexico.
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Supreme Court sides with 12-year-old transgender girl in West Virginia

The case involved a state law that attempted to ban transgender students from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court sides with12-year-old transgender girl in West Virginia
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Clarence Thomas accepted luxury travel from a GOP donor for decades: Report

The media outlet ProPublica reported Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose more than 20 years of luxury travel gifted to him by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.
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Clarence Thomas accepted luxury travel from a GOP donor for decades: Report
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Tennessee GOP faces questions over the expulsion of 2 Democrats

Gloria Johnson, a white Democrat who participated in protests on the House floor was not expelled while Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, both men of color, were expelled for the same reason.
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VIDEO: Tennessee GOP faces questions over the expulsion of 2 Democrats
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2 arrested in murders of 3 Florida teens, 3rd suspect at large

The Marion County Sheriff's Office said the victims and three suspects were all in the same car before the shooting.
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The Marion County Sheriff's Office said the victims and three suspects were all in the same car before the shooting.
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Patel It Like It Is: Are sweet potato fries actually that healthy?

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel brings the hard truth about a favorite lunch-time pairing as well as the answers to other viewer questions.
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VIDEO: Patel It Like It Is: Are sweet potato fries actually that healthy?
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Latest jobs report shows signs job market is gradually cooling

Plus, mortgage rates are lower for the fourth straight week, and Reese’s peanut butter eggs are the top selling Easter candy this year.
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VIDEO: Latest jobs report shows signs job market is gradually cooling
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Golf fan fulfills dream after mistaken invite to the Masters

Two Scott Stallings met at Augusta National this week.
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Real estate professional Scott Stallings attends at The Masters in Augusta, Ga., April 4, 2023, he received an invitation to The Masters in the mail intended for Scott Stallings the golfer. Both got in touch after the mixup, and to thank him for his help, Stallings the golfer made sure that Stallings the realtor got some tickets for himself.
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ABC News Live: Tennessee Republicans expel 2 Democrats after protests

Plus, the White House is admitting the 2021 withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan should have been handled differently, and tips for avoiding “tech neck.”
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: Tennessee Republicans expel 2 Democrats after protests
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Biden administration blames Afghanistan withdrawal chaos on former President Trump

The White House has conceded that the 2021 removal of American troops from Afghanistan was handled poorly, and that the Biden administration should have acted sooner.
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VIDEO: Biden administration blames Afghanistan withdrawal chaos on former President Trump
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Missing Texas 6-year-old believed to be dead: Police

Everman Police Chief C.W. Spencer announced Thursday that an arrest warrant has been issued for the boy’s parents on child endangerment and abandonment charges.
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Everman Police Chief C.W. Spencer announced Thursday that an arrest warrant has been issued for the boy’s parents on child endangerment and abandonment charges.
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Texas DPS investigates incident during protest

The Texas Department of Public Safety released body camera videos after the incident involving a trooper and a parent.
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VIDEO: Texas DPS investigates incident during protest
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2 arrested in murders of 3 teens, 3rd suspect at large

The victims and three suspects were all in a car together before the shooting.
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Layla Silvernail in a 2022 photo provided by softball tournament company Southeastern Fastpitch.
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Bullet found in bathroom thwarts possible Ohio school shooting

Brandon Morrissette, 18, was charged with two felonies, including attempted aggravated murder, according to Chardon Municipal Court records.
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Brandon Morrissette, 18, was charged with two felonies, including attempted aggravated murder, according to Chardon Municipal Court records.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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'Unholy Matrimony': How investigators solved the murder of Robert Limon

A new "20/20" details the investigation into the 2014 murder of Robert Limon.
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A crime scene photo taken by investigators shows an open filing cabinet with papers strewn on the floor.
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How AI is making it harder to spot fake images

Fake images of Donald Trump and Pope Francis have emerged recently.
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A fabricated image of Pope Francis wearing a long floor-length, white puffer jacket is the latest in a series of hyper-realistic fakes created using an AI-image generator.
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How beavers could help the Colorado River survive future droughts

Humans can take a lesson from beavers' engineering on how to conserve water.
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In this undated file photo, a beaver appears near the shoreline of the Bear Creek which feeds into the South Platte River just outside Denver, Colorado.
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ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Apr 6, 2023

Vote to expel three Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee after gun reform protest; Body Dysmorphic Disorder impacting mental health of men; a week in the life of a fasting Muslim during Ramadan.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 6, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 6, 2023
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Texas DPS investigates incident during protest

The hallway video was released after the incident with a trooper and a parent.
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VIDEO: Texas DPS investigates incident during protest
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Texas DPS releases video of altercation with Uvalde victim's mother

An edited version of the video erupted Wednesday on social media.
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Crosses set up to honor those who lost their lives during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Nov. 8, 2022.
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Missing 6-year-old boy believed to be dead, warrant out for mother's arrest: Police

Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez was last seen in October looking unhealthy, police said.
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Everman Police Chief C.W. Spencer holds a press conference on April 6, 2023.
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Outright bans on trans student athletes would be barred under proposed gov't changes

Twenty states have implemented such bans, according to one think tank.
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A Wilson EVO NXT basketball with the Title IX 50th Anniversary logo goes through the rim and net at American Airlines Center, March, 30, 2023, Dallas.
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ABC News Live: GOP lawmakers move to push out Democrats in Tennessee

Plus, the latest on the American journalist arrested in Russia, and pension protests intensify in Paris.
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Church child sex abuse allegations from more than 600 victims detailed in new report

The report comes from the Maryland Attorney General.
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Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown speaks about releasing the redacted report on child sexual abuse in the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, April 5, 2023, in Baltimore.
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Fear, grief after death of Cash App founder: 'Everybody is talking about it'

"You have people talking about carrying pepper spray," a local employee said.
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Bob Lee, Cash App founder and former Square executive.
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Harvard student speaks out on dorm raid after hoax threat

"Things like that typically don't end well for people who look like us."
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"Things like that typically don't end well for people who look like us."
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Nashville mayor calls on lawmakers to pass red flag laws, act on gun safety

A shooting at a private school in Nashville last month left six people dead.
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Nashville mayor John Cooper speaks during a vigil held for victims of The Covenant School shooting on March 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
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DOJ launches civil rights investigation into deadly park police shooting

The Justice Department launched a civil rights investigation into the death of 17-year-old Dalaneo Martin by a park police officer.
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VIDEO: DOJ launches civil rights investigation into deadly park police shooting
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Biden admin acknowledges mistakes in Afghanistan exit but defends decision to leave

President Joe Biden takes responsibility for the outcome, a spokesman said.
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National Security Council spokesman John Kirby attends a press briefing at the White House, April 6, 2023, in Washington.
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Former teachers sue Kanye West and Donda Academy, allege wrongful termination

The teachers allege they were retaliated against after raising concerns.
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Ye attends the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week, Jan. 23, 2022, in Paris.
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Convicted murderer escapes from correctional facility

Charles Smith "walked away" from a transitional center, officials said.
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The Georgia Department of Corrections released this booking photo of Charles Smith.
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State Department to provide reports detailing 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan

The U.S. Department of State is set to provide Congress with reports detailing the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
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VIDEO: State department to provide reports detailing 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan
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Student prevented possible school shooting: Officials

Police say the student reported a bullet found in a bathroom.
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ABC News Live: Pence won't appeal order requiring him to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury

Plus, Israeli forces are clashing with Palestinians in the Middle East, and Russian and Ukrainian forces are battling for control of Bakhmut.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: Pence won't appeal order requiring him to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury
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How beaver dams can help fight wildfires

Beaver dam analogs are man-made structures that mimic real beaver dams and prevent water from flowing too quickly downstream.
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Beaver dam analogs are man-made structures that mimic real beaver dams and prevent water from flowing too quickly downstream.
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Why the controversy between 2 NCAA women’s basketball stars is a double standard

LSU’s Angel Reese and Iowa’s Caitlin Clark are speaking out about the ongoing debate over trash-talking during the tournament and how it can be seen as both a race and gender issue.
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VIDEO: Why the controversy between 2 NCAA women’s basketball stars is a double standard
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Decades of alleged sexual abuse by clergy members in Baltimore detailed in report

Maryland's attorney general released a new report on decades of sexual abuse allegations within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
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VIDEO: Decades of alleged sexual abuse by clergy members in Baltimore detailed in report
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ABC News Live: Tennessee lawmakers to vote on expulsion of 3 Democrats from office

Plus, riot police and protesters are clashing in Paris over President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to raise the retirement age, and the WHO is monitoring a new COVID subvariant in India.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: Tennessee lawmakers to vote on expulsion of 3 Democrats from office
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Former Vice President Mike Pence agrees to testify before grand jury

The investigation focuses on the events of Jan. 6 as well as former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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VIDEO: Former Vice President Mike Pence agrees to testify before grand jury
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DOD, FBI training exercise gone wrong leads to wrongly-detained person

The Defense Department and FBI were conducting a training exercise at a hotel in Boston on Tuesday night.
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The Defense Department and FBI were conducting a training exercise at a hotel in Boston on Tuesday night.
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Ask Alexis: Why buying a car may be a better option than leasing

Plus, the difference between buying a regular car and an electric vehicle, and how to determine how much money you should give your kids in an allowance.
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VIDEO: Ask Alexis: Why buying a car may be a better option than leasing
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Police rescue baby, others from burning home

Dramatic video shows police in Frankfort, Indiana, scrambling up a ladder to rescue a baby and other occupants from a burning home.
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VIDEO: Police rescue baby, others from burning home
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New DOJ chief talks importance of community policing

Hugh Clements is head of an office that doles out department grants nationwide.
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In this Sept. 25, 2020, file photo, Providence Police Chief Hugh T. Clements poses in Providence, RI.
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Former VP Mike Pence says he will testify before a grand jury investigating Jan. 6

Donald Trump's attorney had tried to block Pence's testimony claiming executive privilege, but that argument was rejected by a federal judge.
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VIDEO: Former VP Mike Pence says he will testify before a grand jury investigating Jan. 6
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Bob Lee, Cash App founder, dead after 'horrific' act of violence

“Bob was a dynamo, a force of nature,” a former colleague said.
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Bob Lee, Cash App founder and former Square executive,
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Family searches for missing Minnesota mom

Madeline Kingsbury, 26, was last seen at her home in Winona, Minnesota, on March 31.
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Madeline Kingsbury, 26, was last seen at her home in Winona, Minnesota, on March 31.
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Idaho governor signs 'abortion trafficking' bill into law, 1st of its kind

The new law is the first of its kind in the United States.
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Demonstrators walk to the Idaho Capitol carrying anti-abortion signs for the Boise March for Life rally in 2023.
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Uvalde student survivors receive Kid Hero Award honor

The 11-year-old students were honored at the Texas Public Safety Conference.
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Uvalde survivors Miah Cerrillo and Khloie Torres show off their Kid Hero Awards at the Texas Public Safety Conference in Galveston, Texas, April 5, 2023.