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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.
April 06

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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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thu, Apr 6, 2023
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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
April 06

Texas DPS investigates incident during protest

The hallway video was released after the incident with a trooper and a parent.
April 06
VIDEO: Texas DPS investigates incident during protest
April 06

Texas DPS releases video of altercation with Uvalde victim's mother

An edited version of the video erupted Wednesday on social media.
April 06
Crosses set up to honor those who lost their lives during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Nov. 8, 2022.
April 06

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.
April 06
Everman Police Chief C.W. Spencer holds a press conference on April 6, 2023.
April 06

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.
April 06
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.
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: ABC News Live: GOP lawmakers move to push out Democrats in Tennessee
April 06

Church child sex abuse allegations from more than 600 victims detailed in new report

The report comes from the Maryland Attorney General.
April 06
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.
April 06

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.
April 06
Bob Lee, Cash App founder and former Square executive.
April 06

Harvard student speaks out on dorm raid after hoax threat

"Things like that typically don't end well for people who look like us."
April 06
"Things like that typically don't end well for people who look like us."
April 06

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.
April 06
Nashville mayor John Cooper speaks during a vigil held for victims of The Covenant School shooting on March 29, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: DOJ launches civil rights investigation into deadly park police shooting
April 06

Biden admin acknowledges mistakes in Afghanistan exit but defends decision to leave

President Joe Biden takes responsibility for the outcome, a spokesman said.
April 06
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby attends a press briefing at the White House, April 6, 2023, in Washington.
April 06

Former teachers sue Kanye West and Donda Academy, allege wrongful termination

The teachers allege they were retaliated against after raising concerns.
April 06
Ye attends the Kenzo Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week, Jan. 23, 2022, in Paris.
April 06

Convicted murderer escapes from correctional facility

Charles Smith "walked away" from a transitional center, officials said.
April 06
The Georgia Department of Corrections released this booking photo of Charles Smith.
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: State department to provide reports detailing 2021 US withdrawal from Afghanistan
April 06

Student prevented possible school shooting: Officials

Police say the student reported a bullet found in a bathroom.
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April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Pence won't appeal order requiring him to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury
April 06

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.
April 06
Beaver dam analogs are man-made structures that mimic real beaver dams and prevent water from flowing too quickly downstream.
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: Why the controversy between 2 NCAA women’s basketball stars is a double standard
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: Decades of alleged sexual abuse by clergy members in Baltimore detailed in report
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Tennessee lawmakers to vote on expulsion of 3 Democrats from office
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: Former Vice President Mike Pence agrees to testify before grand jury
April 06

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.
April 06
The Defense Department and FBI were conducting a training exercise at a hotel in Boston on Tuesday night.
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: Ask Alexis: Why buying a car may be a better option than leasing
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: Police rescue baby, others from burning home
April 06

New DOJ chief talks importance of community policing

Hugh Clements is head of an office that doles out department grants nationwide.
April 06
In this Sept. 25, 2020, file photo, Providence Police Chief Hugh T. Clements poses in Providence, RI.
April 06

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.
April 06
VIDEO: Former VP Mike Pence says he will testify before a grand jury investigating Jan. 6
April 06

Bob Lee, Cash App founder, dead after 'horrific' act of violence

“Bob was a dynamo, a force of nature,” a former colleague said.
April 06
Bob Lee, Cash App founder and former Square executive,
April 06

Family searches for missing Minnesota mom

Madeline Kingsbury, 26, was last seen at her home in Winona, Minnesota, on March 31.
April 06
Madeline Kingsbury, 26, was last seen at her home in Winona, Minnesota, on March 31.
April 06

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.
April 06
Demonstrators walk to the Idaho Capitol carrying anti-abortion signs for the Boise March for Life rally in 2023.
April 06

Uvalde student survivors receive Kid Hero Award honor

The 11-year-old students were honored at the Texas Public Safety Conference.
April 06
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.
April 06

'Vicious cycle': Inside the police recruiting crunch with resignations on the rise

A new survey of police forces shows increase in retirements and resignations.
April 06
Police vehicles with overhead strobe lights at a crime scene.
April 06

What to know about electric bikes, from battery safety to pedaling

Advocates, lawmakers and fire safety experts have spotlighted best practices.
April 06
A man rides an e-bike through Times Square, Feb. 21, 2023, in New York.
April 06

Inside the 3 so-called 'catch and kill' payments in Trump's indictment

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg detailed the alleged scheme on Tuesday.
April 06
TOPSHOT - Former US president Donald Trump appears in court at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on April 4, 2023. - Former US president Donald Trump arrived for a historic court appearance in New York on Tuesday, facing criminal charges that threaten to upend the 2024 White House race.
April 05

Traffic slows for moose on Massachusetts roadway

Traffic slowed to a crawl in Massachusetts as a wandering moose enjoyed a stroll before making its way back into the woods.
April 05
VIDEO: Traffic slows for moose on Massachusetts roadway
April 05

ABC News Live Prime: Wed, Apr 5, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence may soon testify in pending investigation; Taiwan president meets with the U.S. for first time since 1979; tech executive stabbed to death in San Francisco.
April 05
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wed, Apr 5, 2023
April 05

Alvin Bragg is 'very meticulous' and 'very careful': Colleague Danya Perry

ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with former Southern District of New York prosecutor Danya Perry about her former colleagues prosecuting and defending former President Trump
April 05
VIDEO: Alvin Bragg is 'very meticulous' and 'very careful': Colleague Danya Perry
April 05

Taiwanese president meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

ABC News' Britt Clennett reports on the Taiwanese president's meeting with Speaker McCarthy amid tensions between China and Taiwan.
April 05
VIDEO: Taiwanese president meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
April 05

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 05
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
April 05

Homeowner threatens to sue Apple over alleged ‘Find My’ app glitch

The homeowner claims that the feature is "clearly" broken in his area.
April 05
Find My icon displayed on a phone screen, January 29, 2023.
April 05

Uvalde students walkout to protest gun violence

"I hope what we're doing inspires other students."
April 05
Students walk out of class to protest gun violence, on April 5, 2023, in Uvalde, Texas.
April 05

FBI detains hotel guest in training exercise gone wrong

No one was injured, the FBI said.
April 05
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is displayed outside FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 2018.
April 05

Students in Uvalde walkout to protest gun violence

The protest comes nearly a year after the Robb Elementary mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
April 05
The protest comes nearly a year after the Robb Elementary mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
April 05

Harvard students held at gunpoint during police raid of dorm

"Things like that typically don't end well for people who look like us."
April 05
Pedestrians walk through Harvard Yard on the closed Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass., April 20, 2020.
April 05

Pence will comply to testify before grand jury investigating Jan. 6

A spokesperson for former Vice President Mike Pence revealed the he will not appeal the grand jury’s subpoena requesting documents and testimony related to attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
April 05
VIDEO: Pence will comply to testify before grand jury investigating Jan. 6