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Authorities have not said whether it was an accident.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported high community transmission in rural parts of Missouri and Kansas, regions with lower vaccination rates.

Tropical Storm Claudette damaged homes, downed trees and scattered other debris across yards and roads in East Brewton.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a state of emergency.

It's the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth.

Jonathan Bauer, who jumped 25 feet into a bay to save a 2-year-old girl, was honored with a Thunderbirds flyover in Maryland.

The CDC estimates the delta variant accounts for about 10% of new cases.

Wildlife officials warned that cow elk would exhibit normal protective behavior over their young this time of year.

Lindsay Myeni says race played a part in her husband’s shooting death.

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that about 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year.

Descendants of Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells and others spoke to ABC News.

Jonathan Bauer jumped 25 feet into a bay to save the child.

The family of Mark Frerichs fears time is running out to secure his release.

It's peak season for the miniscule nymphal ticks.

Gordon Ballard, 65, died on May 17, 2021, two weeks after he tested positive.

Crystal Mason's vote was never counted, and she is still appealing the ruling.

Artists like Brandan Odums are shining a new light on Black life through their art, emphasizing family, community and the rich culture that comprises the Black experience.

A Black family in a majority white and Republican Pennsylvania town has spent years helping neighbors understand allyship. In Chicago, Black and Asian American community leaders support each other.

Barack Obama spoke with “GMA” host Michael Strahan in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington, D.C., one of the area’s poorest sections. Kids play basketball and have big dreams for their future.

"Juneteenth: Together We Triumph -- A Soul of a Nation Special Event" can be seen on demand on the ABC app or on Hulu.

ABC News’ Deborah Roberts and chef Alexander Smalls sit down with an eclectic group for a soulful dinner with lively discussion about soul food’s roots and what Southern food really is.

"Juneteenth: Together We Triumph -- A Soul of a Nation Special Event" can be seen on demand on the ABC app or on Hulu.

John Boyd Jr., founder of the National Black Farmers Association, has spent decades advocating for Black farmers’ land and rights. A farm in New York is training Black youth to farm.

The former president sat down with “GMA” host Michael Strahan to discuss the Capitol insurrection, misinformation, the presidential glass ceiling and the importance of unity to get things done.

The suspect worked as a security guard at a restaurant.

Delta variant ‘may threaten the work we have done,’ expert says; Hardline candidate expected to win Iran's presidential election; Instacart shoppers challenge ratings system

Authorities continued searching for the missing people on Friday.

ABC News’ Faith Abubey speaks with Instacart shoppers who describe how costly a low score in the company’s rating system can be to their income.

ABC News takes a look at how Juneteenth began as it becomes the first new federal holiday in the United States since 1983.

A leak in the tanker caused the explosion, according to the Foard County sheriff.

ABC News reports on the immense spirit of the LGBTQ+ community and movement.

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

ABC News' Devin Dwyer reports on the landmark Supreme Court decision impacting the LGBTQ+ community and adoption.

Filmmakers Kristine Stolakis and Jessica Devaney talk about their groundbreaking documentary about the dangerous practice of conversion therapy.

TikTok influencers Avery Blanchard and Sophia Mosca talk about the immense spirit of the lesbian community on the social media platform.

ABC News' Juju Chang sits down with the “Pose” star to discuss what life holds for him after the groundbreaking series and living a life out loud as a man living with HIV in America today.

Choreographer to the stars Sean Bankhead takes us inside the Lil Nas X performance of “Montero” on "Saturday Night Live."

Marcus Eriz, 24, pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

In a speech Friday, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. had administered 300 million vaccine doses since he took office while acknowledging the danger of the Delta variant.

The U.S. administered 300 million COVID-19 shots in 150 days.

On Juneteenth, descendants of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells and Malcolm X share how their ancestors risked their lives for justice and how their work continues today.

In May 2021, the number of migrants crossing the U.S. southern border hit a 20-year high with over 180,000 encounters.

Plus, Juneteenth is recognized as a federal holiday and former President Barack Obama opens up about breaking barriers.

Plus, how white supremacy played a role in keeping the holiday from being celebrated nationwide for so long.

Plus, historic heat triggers fires in the West and the former head of the FDA warns the delta variant could become the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.

The storm is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast early Saturday morning.

“It’s about fairness,” John Boyd Jr., a farmer and fierce advocate, said.

Police in New Hampshire are warning residents not to leave food or trash inside their vehicles after a flurry of reports of bears “causing considerable damage.”

"I cried many times on that mountain," she said.

Members of a specialized Portland police unit that deals with crowd control have resigned en masse a day after a fellow officer was indicted on an assault charge.