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February 08

Authorities identify 10 people who died in Alaska plane crash

The plane was flying from Unalakleet Airport to Nome Airport.
February 08
An aircraft matching the description of a missing Bering Air caravan is located approximately 34 miles southeast of Nome, Alaska, Feb. 7, 2025.
February 08

Significant winter storm to impact millions over the weekend

Winter alerts are in effect for portions of 19 states.
February 08
in this screen grab from a video, people enjoy sledding in Minnesota, on Feb. 8, 2025.
February 08

Alaska State Troopers to begin recovering bodies from plane crash

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee delivers the latest on the recovery effort for the Alaska plane crash that left nine passengers and a pilot dead.
February 08
Alaska State Troopers to begin recovering bodies from plane crash
February 08

10 feared dead after Alaska plane crash

ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee delivers the latest on the investigation into an Alaska plane crash that is believed to have left all ten passengers dead.
February 08
VIDEO: 10 feared dead after Alaska plane crash
February 08

How to save on snacks for Super Bowl Sunday

Smart shopping expert Trae Bodge shares helpful trips and tricks to help you save on your Super Bowl festivities.
February 08
VIDEO: How to save on snacks for Super Bowl Sunday
February 08

Children, schools face renewed fears over heightened immigration enforcement

Students' engagement, health impacted by talk of deportation, experts say.
February 08
U.S. Immigrations and Customs (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents walks a handcuffed immigrant at a Home Depot parking lot in Tucson, Arizona, January 26, 2025.
February 08

Migrant farm workers go on high alert amid immigration raids

A potential labor shortage could have a severe impact on the U.S. economy.
February 08
Roughly half of California's farm workers are undocumented immigrants.
February 07

Judge blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave

Two foreign service unions sued the Trump administration over the move.
February 07
People hold placards outside the USAID building, after billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the federal government, said work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency USAID, in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 07

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, February 7, 2025

Judge pauses White House plan to put 2,200 USAID workers on leave; Adweek’s chief content officer on the Super Bowl commercials to look forward to; singer JoJo Levesque on her seventh studio album.
February 07
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, February 7, 2025
February 07

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, Feb. 7, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
February 07
ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, Feb. 7, 2024
February 07

Federal judge denies effort to block DOGE from accessing DOL data despite 'concerns'

DOL employees have been told to give DOGE access to any information it requests.
February 07
The Frances Perkins Department of Labor Building is seen on Feb. 5, 2025,in Washington, D.C.
February 07

Former NCAA champion swimmer debunks myths on transgender athletes

Swimmer Schuyler Bailar reacts to the NCAA changing its policy for student-athletes following President Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports.
February 07
Former NCAA champion swimmer debunks myths on transgender athletes
February 07

Administration vows to rehire DOGE Treasury Department staffer who left over posts

Marko Elez had been given access to sensitive taxpayer information.
February 07
Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Treasury Department after it was reported billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the federal government, has gained access to Treasury's federal payments system that sends out more than $6 trillion per year in payments on behalf of federal agencies and contains the personal information of millions of Americans, in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 07

Judge to block placing of USAID staffers on leave

A federal judge plans to block the Trump administration from orchestrating its plan to place more than 2,000 USAID employees on leave at midnight.
February 07
Judge to block placing of USAID staffers on leave
February 07

New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected

Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of avian flu in poultry were found at live bird markets.
February 07
Live bird markets in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County will be shut down for a week after seven cases of avian flu in poultry were found at live bird markets in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, state officials said Friday.
February 07

Confusion, tears and 'Hunger Games' at USAID as agency prepares to go dark

The administration said all direct-hire employees would go on leave Friday.
February 07
A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.
February 07

DOGE Treasury Department employee who resigned over racist posts could be rehired

Musk posted a poll on X on Friday asking users of the platform if the employee should be reinstated, resulting in 78% of respondents supporting his return to the Department of Government Efficiency.
February 07
Musk posted a poll on X on Friday asking users of the platform if Marko Elez should be reinstated, resulting in 78% of respondents supporting his return to the Department of Government Efficiency.
February 07

Alexander brothers plead not guilty, prosecutors say they raped more than 60 women

Prosecutors said they plan to file additional charges against the brothers.
February 07
Oren Alexander, 37, center, and his twin brother, Alon, center-right, speak to their attorney Joel Denaro during their bond hearing at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building on Dec. 13, 2024 in Miami.
February 07

Man seen attacking priest during church service

The suspect has a criminal record of attacking others, police said.
February 07
A priest, Darrin Connall was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.
February 07

Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok

"This is probably the most impressive model I've seen," one AI expert said.
February 07
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
February 07

Joe Burrow house burglary suspects posed with his stolen jewelry: Complaint

The four men face federal charges in connection with the burglary.
February 07
This image, included in a federal criminal complaint, was taken from the cell phone of one of the suspect's in the burglary at Joe Burrow's residence in December 2024.
February 07

President Trump hosts Japanese PM Ishiba at the White House to discuss trade policy

President Donald Trump met with the prime minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, in a high-stakes visit for a key American ally that depends on the U.S. for security and trade.
February 07
VIDEO: President Trump hosts Japanese PM Ishiba at the White House to discuss trade policy
February 07

State attorney generals to sue Elon Musk's DOGE over access to US government systems

Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford discusses the lawsuit state attorney generals are filing over concerns about DOGE's access to U.S. government systems.
February 07
VIDEO: State attorney generals to sue Elon Musk's DOGE over access to US government systems
February 07
A member of Homeland Security Investigation stands outside an armored vehicles on Feb. 5, 2025.
February 07

DOJ reaches agreement over release of list of FBI agents who investigated Jan. 6

FBI agents had sought a temporary restraining order to block the list's release.
February 07
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
February 07

CEO speaks out after $40K egg heist in Pennsylvania

Police are investigating how $40,000 worth of eggs disappeared last weekend.
February 07
A customer picks up a dozen eggs to buy  in a Giant grocery store in McLean, Virginia on Jan. 28, 2025.
February 07

Trump, Musk comments on USAID ‘laughably false’: Former official

Jeremy Konyndyk, a former USAID lead official for COVID-19, says the Trump administration is “putting millions of lives at risk” by reducing USAID’s global workforce to less than 300 employees.
February 07
VIDEO: Trump, Musk comments on USAID ‘laughably false’: Former official
February 07

Stage 2: All About Amanda

When an investigative reporter starts digging into Amanda’s story, she finds that things are not adding up. Undeterred, Amanda continues to blog. But then someone else joins the investigation.
February 07
Stage 2: All About Amanda
February 07

With ICE going door-to-door in Colorado, residents are on edge: Reporter's notebook

ABC News followed federal immigration agents in several Denver raids.
February 07
A member of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stands ready of action in full tactical gear on Feb. 5, 2025.
February 07

Making sense of immigration law under the Trump administration

Immigration lawyer Leon Fresco explains the legality of various immigration issues, as well as the impact on immigrants if they were to lose their temporary protected status.
February 07
VIDEO: Making sense of immigration law under the Trump administration
February 07

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
February 07
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
February 07

Northeast braces for more snow from 2 storms: Latest

The heavy snow will hit from Saturday evening into Sunday morning.
February 07
Molly, left, and Eric Bemis walk their dogs on a snow covered road, Feb. 6, 2025, in East Derry, N.H.
February 07

Democrats demand answers on Education Department’s future

A group of Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and its plans to slash funding at federal agencies. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports.
February 07
VIDEO: Democrats demand answers on Education Department’s future
February 07

New York shuts down live poultry markets after bird flu detected

Officials said the shutdowns are prudent steps.
February 07
In this screen grab from a video, a chicken market is shown in New York, on Feb. 7, 2025.
February 07

Flight reported missing in Alaska with 10 people aboard

Crews in Nome, Alaska, are conducting search and rescue operations after the report of a missing Bering Air caravan with 10 people aboard.
February 07
Crews in Nome, Alaska, are conducting search and rescue operations after the report of a missing Bering Air caravan with 10 people aboard.
February 07

Cities where Breonna Taylor, George Floyd died vow to stand firm on police reform

President's memo on civil rights litigation has put consent decrees in question.
February 07
People gather at a police precinct during a protest for George Floyd in Minneapolis on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
February 07

A look into insurance salesman's murder reveals secret double life

Bob Eidman was shot and killed in broad daylight, shocking the local community.
February 07
Bob Eidman, a Missouri insurance agent, is seen in this undated photo with his wife, Diane.
February 07

Victims, first responders of terror attack expected to be honored at Super Bowl

The New Year's Day vehicle-ramming attack on Bourbon Street killed 14 people.
February 07
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits the Bourbon Street memorial with Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Gov. Jeff Landry in New Orleans, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 07

Musk, as he fights DEI, is being paid to send 1st woman, person of color to the moon

Elon Musk's new DOGE department is working to slash government programs.
February 07
Elon Musk walks on Capitol Hill on the day of a meeting with Senate Republican Leader-elect John Thune in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
February 06

Cat owner trains four felines to eat on designated shelves

A very proud cat owner in Kansas City, Missouri, has trained her four felines to eat on designated shelves.
February 06
Cat owner trains four felines to eat on designated shelves
February 06

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

Thousands of federal workers in limbo after judge pauses deferred resignations; inside perilous route taken by thousands of Indian immigrants to get to the U.S.; keys to victory in the Super Bowl.
February 06
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
February 06

By the Numbers: The federal government workforce

A look at the numbers behind the country’s largest employer: the U.S. Federal Government.
February 06
By the Numbers: The federal government workforce
February 06

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
February 06
ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2024
February 06

Inside the ‘Dunki’ route

ABC News’ Matt Rivers reports on the perilous route taken by thousands of Indian immigrants to get to the United States -- and the human smuggling network behind it.
February 06
Inside the ‘Dunki’ route
February 06

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to nearly 5 years in fraud case

Ippei Mizuhara admitted to stealing nearly $17 million to pay gambling debts.
February 06
Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud arrives at federal court, Feb. 6, 2025, in Santa Ana, Calif.
February 06

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s government employee buyout offer

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing its “Fork in the Road” buyout offer, and its deadline has been extended until at least Monday.
February 06
VIDEO: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s government employee buyout offer
February 06

'Wall of Hope' memorializes DC plane crash victims

A "Wall of Hope" memorial has been set up to honor those who lost their lives in the recent Washington, D.C., plane crash.
February 06
A "Wall of Hope" memorial has been set up to honor those who lost their lives in the recent Washington, D.C., plane crash.
February 06

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's federal government employee buyout

The ruling came just hours before the deadline for employees to take the offer.
February 06
President Donald Trump attends the National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill, Feb. 6, 2025, in Washington.
February 06

US Coast Guard ramps up operations at southern border

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal reports from the southern border as the Coast Guard patrols key areas in the Rio Grande as part of President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
February 06
US Coast Guard ramps up operations at southern border
February 06

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to 57 months in prison

Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison on charges related to stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodgers player.
February 06
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to 57 months in prison