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Economy uncertain after Iran attacks Israel

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous shares how an Israeli response to Iran's attack could lead to soaring gas prices and push inflation even higher.
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VIDEO: Economy uncertain after Iran attacks Israel
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The courtroom sketch artists who draw Donald Trump

Jane Rosenberg, Christine Cornell and Elizabeth Williams discuss what it’s like to sketch the former president.
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Jane Rosenberg, Christine Cornell and Elizabeth Williams discuss what it’s like to sketch the former president.
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'Taking power back': Salman Rushdie speaks of stabbing that almost claimed his life

"It became my way of controlling the narrative," he said of his book.
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Salman Rushdie speaks to GMA.
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2 officers shot and killed while investigating stolen vehicle in upstate New York

The officers were investigating a stolen vehicle.
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Two law enforcement officers, including a Syracuse police officer, were killed in a shooting in Salina, N.Y., on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
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Donald Trump ‘proud to be here’ at hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
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Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
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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.
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Trump arrives at New York courthouse to begin hush money trial

As a defendant in a criminal case, the former president will be required to be in court for the entire trial, which is expected to take six to eight weeks.
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VIDEO: Trump arrives at New York courthouse to begin hush money trial
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2 dead bodies recovered amid investigation into missing Kansas moms: Police

The Oklahoma medical examiner will identify the individuals and cause of death.
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Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, are seen in undated photos released on March 31, 2024, by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department.
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FBI opens criminal investigation into Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: Sources

A cargo ship lost power and slammed into the bridge last month.
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Crushed shipping containers are seen on the bow of the Dali after it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, on March 29, 2024 in Baltimore.
April 15

Donald Trump is on trial in New York. Here's what to know about the historic case

Trump is the first former president to face a criminal trial.
April 15
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Rome, Ga., March 9, 2024.
April 15

2 officers shot and killed while investigating stolen vehicle in Salina, New York

A sheriff's deputy and a police officer have died after shots were fired as they investigated a stolen vehicle in Salina, New York.
April 15
A sheriff's deputy and a police officer have died after shots were fired as they investigated a stolen vehicle in Salina, New York.
April 15

'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez to be sentenced for fatal on-set shooting

"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez is set to be sentenced on Monday for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
April 15
"Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez is set to be sentenced on Monday for involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
April 15

2 dead bodies recovered amid investigation into missing Kansas moms: Police

Moms Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, both from Hugoton, Kansas, have been missing since March 30.
April 15
Moms Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, both from Hugoton, Kansas, have been missing since March 30.
April 15

'Rust' armorer Hannah Gutierrez to be sentenced for fatal on-set shooting

A jury found her guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 shooting.
April 15
Hannah Gutierrez listens to closing arguments in her trial at the First Judicial District Courthouse in Santa Fe, N. M., on March 6, 2024.
April 15

Who is Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing Trump's New York criminal trial?

Trump is the first former president to face a criminal trial.
April 15
Justice Juan Merchan presides during a hearing, before the trial of former President Donald Trump, over charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, in Manhattan state court, March 25, 2024.
April 14

9-year-old killed, both parents wounded in mass shooting at family gathering

"This was not a random act of violence," the deputy police chief said.
April 14
Chicago Police are rushing to the scene of a mass shooting on Saturday evening in the area of West 52nd Street in Chicago, IL, April 13, 2024.
April 14

9-year-old killed in Chicago shooting, police say

"This was not a random act of violence," Deputy Chief Don Jerome said.
April 14
"This was not a random act of violence," Deputy Chief Don Jerome said.
April 14

70 million Americans under severe weather threat from Northeast to Midwest

From Sunday through Tuesday, hail, winds and a few tornados are possible.
April 14
The aftermath of tornados that came through the region in Indian Lake, OH, March 15, 2024.
April 14

On eve of Trump's NY trial, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg touts drop in violent crime

Trump has said Bragg is "lazy on violent crime," but shootings in NYC are down.
April 14
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg listens at news conference in New York, Feb. 7, 2023.
April 13

Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds from Great Lakes to Northeast

A line of storms could bring damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado.
April 13
April 13

Pittsburgh bridges reopen after 26 barges break loose

A local marina suffered extensive damage, police said.
April 13
In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, a coal barge makes its way up the Ohio River, in Pittsburgh, Penn.
April 13

Woman dead after bus crashes into pedestrians at Honolulu cruise ship terminal

Five pedestrians were taken to the hospital, police said.
April 13
Five pedestrians were taken to the hospital, police said.
April 13

Tiger amused by beanbag at California zoo

A playful tiger named Lola found herself amused by a beanbag, tossing it around and gnawing at it at Oakland Zoo.
April 13
VIDEO: Tiger amused by beanbag at California zoo
April 13

Cruise passenger dies after shuttle bus crash

Five pedestrians were taken to the hospital, police said.
April 13
In this screen grab from a video, the ship terminal is shown where nine Carnival Miracle guests were hit by a shuttle bus in the transportation area, in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 12, 2024.
April 13

'Nowhere near as angry': Sketch artists prepare for historic Trump criminal trial

"My job is to capture the intangible quality,” says Jane Rosenberg.
April 13
Elizabeth Williams, Jane Rosenberg, and Christine Cornell are the veteran sketch artists who are tasked with depicting former President Donald Trump's 2024 criminal hush money trial.
April 13

Librarians say they face threats, lawsuits, jail fears over ongoing book battles

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a law restricting book access for minors.
April 13
A librarian returns books to the shelves at a Boise Public Library branch in Boise, ID, Feb. 28, 2023.
April 13

Lincoln University administrator's suicide spotlights Black women's struggles

The tragedy shows the struggles Black women experience in pursuing their dreams.
April 13
Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey is shown in this undated file photo.
April 12

'Rust' armorer has shown no remorse for deadly shooting in jail calls, state claims

The state is seeking an 18-month sentence for involuntary manslaughter.
April 12
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, former armorer for the movie "Rust," listens to closing arguments in her trial at district court on March 6, 2024 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
April 12

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, April 12, 2024

Police say 18-wheeler plowed into Texas building intentionally, killing one; VP Harris in Arizona points finger at Trump for state’s abortion battle; Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage.
April 12
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, April 12, 2024
April 12

By The Numbers: Cicadas! Cicadas! Everywhere!

ABC News takes a look at the timing of when the loud, but harmless, cicadas are expected to erupt from the ground by the trillions in 19 states.
April 12
VIDEO: By The Numbers: Cicadas! Cicadas! Everywhere!
April 12

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 12, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 12
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 12, 2024
April 12

Judge denies Hunter Biden's attempt to dismiss federal gun charges

The ruling all but ensures a trial will move forward this summer.
April 12
In this April 18, 2022, file photo, Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, speaks to guests during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, D.C.
April 12

Body found in burned SUV believed to be tied to armed carjacking: Sheriff

Investigators believe the victim was targeted but do not know why.
April 12
A still from footage released by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office of an armed carjacking that occurred on April 11, 2024.
April 12

Judge denies Trump's bid to adjourn hush money case due to pretrial publicity

The ruling came just three days before the trial is scheduled to start.
April 12
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a Get Out The Vote rally in Conway, S.C., Feb. 10, 2024.
April 12

Ruby Franke's husband sues her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt over child abuse

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt each pleaded guilty to child abuse in February.
April 12
Ruby Franke sits in court during her sentencing hearing, Feb. 20, 2024, in St. George, Utah.
April 12

Judge hears arguments from Trump co-defendants seeking to have docs charges dropped

Judge Aileen Cannon heard arguments from Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira.
April 12
Walt Nauta, personal aide to former President Donald Trump, during a campaign event at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, Jan. 14, 2024.
April 12

Trump aides' defense team seeking to have charges tossed in classified documents case

Attorneys for Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira are arguing to have charges against them tossed. ABC News' Katherine Faulders has the latest report.
April 12
VIDEO: Trump aides' defense team seeking to have charges tossed in classified documents case
April 12

1 dead as man intentionally crashes semi-truck into Texas DPS office: Officials

A suspect is in custody, according to Texas DPS.
April 12
A semi-truck crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, Texas on April 12, 2024.
April 12

Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise

A Texas mother has been arrested after allegedly leaving her two young children home for days to go on a cruise, court records show.
April 12
A Texas mother has been arrested after allegedly leaving her two young children home for days to go on a cruise, court records show.
April 12

Family calls for justice after teen holding toy gun shot by Akron police officer

The police officer was placed on leave amid an investigation.
April 12
Body camera footage released by the city of Akron shows the April 1, 2024 shooting of a teen determined to be holding a fake gun by an Akron police officer.
April 12

Man intentionally crashes semi-truck into Texas DPS office: Officials

Multiple people suffered "serious" injuries after a man allegedly intentionally crashed a semi-truck into a Texas Department of Public Safety office, officials said.
April 12
Multiple people suffered "serious" injuries after a man allegedly intentionally crashed a semi-truck into a Texas Department of Public Safety office, officials said.
April 12

Family of Akron teen shot by police holds press conference

Tavion Koonce-Williams, 15, was holding a toy gun when he was shot by a local police officer.
April 12
VIDEO: Family of Akron teen shot by police holds press conference
April 12

Mom accused of leaving 2 young children home alone for days to go on cruise

The Houston woman was charged with abandoning a child with intent to return.
April 12
Lakesha Williams is taken into custody in Houston, April 11, 2024.
April 12

Doorcam shows fire rapidly spreading across rowhouses in Pennsylvania

Doorbell camera footage captured a raging fire swiftly spreading along a row of houses in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with residents alerting their neighbors to the blaze.
April 12
VIDEO: Doorcam shows fire rapidly spreading across rowhouses in Pennsylvania
April 12

How 2 teenagers plotted their best friend's murder

"20/20" explores the 2012 killing of 16-year-old Skylar Neese.
April 12
Shelia Eddy (left), Skylar Neese (middle) and Rachel Shoaf (right) are seen in this undated photo.
April 12

Family of Ohio teen shot by police speaks out after body cam released

The family of a teen shot by police in Ohio is demanding justice after the city released body camera video of the incident.
April 12
VIDEO: Family of Ohio teen shot by police speaks out after body cam released
April 12

Major storm brings tornadoes, flash flooding and damaging winds to the East

Millions are bracing for torrential rain, flooding and damaging winds from the Midwest to the Northeast.
April 12
VIDEO: Major storm brings tornadoes, flash flooding and damaging winds to the East
April 12

Major storm brings flash flooding, damaging winds to East Coast

Heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are moving through the Northeast.
April 12
Flooded streets in Washington County Pennsylvania, April 12, 2024.
April 12

House to vote on whether to renew a key law in fight against terrorism

Some lawmakers are hesitant to renew the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, after former President Trump called on them to “kill” it.
April 12
VIDEO: House to vote on whether to renew a key law in fight against terrorism
April 12

Family demands justice for teen shot by police while holding toy gun

Body camera footage shows a police officer shoot 15-year-old Tavion Koonce-Williams in the hand following a call of someone pointing a gun at houses.
April 12
VIDEO: Family of teen shot by police while holding toy gun demand justice