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13 hikers, including children, rescued after getting lost on trail amid high heat

A 10-year-old and two toddlers were transported to the hospital.
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First responders rescue hikers in Scottsdale, Arizona, July 26, 2024.
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Israeli PM meets with Donald Trump

Plus, the latest endorsements for presidential hopeful and presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
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VIDEO: Israeli PM meets with Donald Trump
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Top Sinaloa cartel leaders, including son of El Chapo, taken into US custody: DOJ

The arrests happened on Thursday in El Paso, Texas, according to officials.
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Joaquin Guzman Lopez arrives in U.S. custody.
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Current and former world leaders connect with Harris and Trump

While Former President Trump met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Vice President Kamala Harris secured an endorsement from the Obamas. ABC News' Selina Wang reports.
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VIDEO: Current and former world leaders connect with Harris and Trump
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Controversy surrounds French ban on hijab as Olympics get underway

A French sprinter reignited the controversy ahead of the opening ceremony.
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Sylla Sounkamba of team France  attends the 4x400m Relay Women during day five of the 26th European Athletics Championships - Rome 2024, June 11, 2024, in Rome.
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Wildfires break out across the West: Latest fire and smoke maps

The Park Fire in Chico is now the largest in California this year.
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Seen in a long exposure photograph, the Park Fire burns along Highway 32 in the Forest Ranch community of Butte County, Calif., on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
July 26

Sonya Massey's death ruled homicide

The coroner's report released Friday concluded Sonya Massey's death at the hands of a sheriff's deputy was a homicide and she was shot in the head.
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July 26

Woman charged with murder for taking abortion pill sues prosecutors

Lizelle Gonzalez was charged with murder and held in jail for two nights.
July 26
Demonstrators march and gather near the Texas Capitol following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, June 24, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Lizelle Gonzalez, a Texas woman who was charged with murder over self-managing an abortion and spent two nights in jail, sued prosecutors Thursday, March 28, 2024, along the U.S.-Mexico border who put the criminal case in motion before it was later dropped.
July 26

Sonya Massey died by homicide with gunshot to head, autopsy shows

Massey's family grieved her loss after the report was released Friday.
July 26
Sonya Massey was fatally shot by former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson on July 6, 2024.
July 26

Climate groups eye Harris' VP pick as campaign gets underway

ABC News breaks down the climate track records of top VP candidates.
July 26
Vice President Kamala Harris departs from the Senate side of the Capitol Building after a series of amendment votes, also called "vote-a-rama, on the Inflation Reduct Act, Aug. 7, 2022.
July 26

County Coroner states Sonya Massey died by homicide with a gunshot to the head

The coroner released the autopsy of Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman fatally shot by a deputy while responding to her 911 call, on Friday and stated she died by homicide.
July 26
The coroner released the autopsy of Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman fatally shot by a deputy while responding to her 911 call, on Friday and stated she died by homicide.
July 26

Authorities issue warnings amid wildfires in Northern California

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea discusses the latest challenges fighting the wildfires and what Northern California residents need to do to stay safe.
July 26
VIDEO: Authorities issue warnings amid wildfires in Northern California
July 26

The Right Stuff: At-home Olympic games

GMA lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto features her favorite picks to bring out your inner Olympian.
July 26
VIDEO: The Right Stuff: At-home Olympic games
July 26

Sinaloa drug cartel leaders, including ‘El Chapo’s' son,’ in federal custody

Attorney General Merrick Garland made a rare video statement on the arrests.
July 26
VIDEO: Sinaloa drug cartel leaders, including ‘El Chapo’s' son,’ in federal custody
July 26

California wildfire victims on losing house, business: 'There was nothing left'

Nallely Orozco and Clay Ferguson detail how their home and family-owned reptile breeding business were lost to the fire.
July 26
VIDEO: California wildfire victims on losing house, business: 'There was nothing left'
July 26

California wildfires have 'a lot more to come,’ fire official says

Rick Carhart, a public information officer for Cal Fire, discusses the impact and response to the flames.
July 26
VIDEO: Wildfires burn out of control in the West
July 26

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 26
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 26

Man allegedly pushed burning car into gully to start massive wildfire

The Park Fire is threatening structures in the town of Chico, California.
July 26
A burning house is seen as Park Fire burns near Chico, California, July 25, 2024.
July 26

Sean Grayson was discharged from the Army for serious misconduct

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, was discharged on February 24, 2016, after beginning service in the U.S. Army on May 5, 2014.
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Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County sheriff’s deputy, was discharged on February 24, 2016, after beginning service in the U.S. Army on May 5, 2014.
July 26

Boeing capsule astronauts remain at Space Station with no return date, NASA says

Veteran NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams' return to Earth delayed until at least August, officials said Thursday.
July 26
Veteran NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams' return to Earth delayed until at least August, officials said Thursday.
July 26

The mystery of what happened to Susan Powell and her young sons' horrific deaths

Her body is still missing. Her husband killed himself and their sons.
July 26
Susan Cox Powell is seen here in this undated family photo.
July 26

Before Mark Kelly became a senator, he made millions speaking and consulting

The Arizona senator is a contender for vice president on the Democratic ticket.
July 26
Sen. Mark Kelly rides the senate subway to the Hart Senate Office Building from the U.S. Capitol, on July 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
July 26

Vance argued for higher tax rate on childless Americans in 2021 interview

Trump's running mate has faced criticism over other similar previous comments.
July 26
Republican vice-presidential nominee, Sen. J.D. Vance speaks at a campaign rally at Radford University, July 22, 2024, in Radford, Virginia.
July 25

Harvey Weinstein transferred to hospital, has COVID-19 and double pneumonia: Rep

The disgraced movie mogul is awaiting retrial in New York.
July 25
Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court as Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg prepares to file new charges in the rape case against him on July 9, 2024 in New York City.
July 25

Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with VP Harris

Following a meeting with President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday. Plus, how the GOP is responding to VP Harris' campaign.
July 25
VIDEO: Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with VP Harris
July 25

Wildfire spreads in Northern California

Dozens of wildfires are raging up and down the West Coast all the way to Canada. Rick Carhart, a public information officer for Cal Fire, discusses the impact and response to the flames.
July 25
VIDEO: Wildfire spreads in Northern California
July 25

Montana town in crosshairs of changing economy

Missoula County's timber industry has taken a harsh hit not because of low timber prices but because of soaring home prices. ABC's Terry Moran reports on the fallout.
July 25
VIDEO: Montana town in crosshairs of changing economy
July 25

Sean Grayson was discharged from the Army for serious misconduct

Sean Grayson also had been previously charged with two DUIs, court records show.
July 25
Sonya Massey was fatally shot by former sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson on July 6, 2024.
July 25

Russian and Chinese bombers intercepted off of Alaska

It's the first time Chinese military planes have been intercepted off of Alaska.
July 25
NORAD Command employed a layered defense network of fighter aircraft, satellites, and ground-based and airborne radars in interoperability to detect, track, and intercept two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska air defense identification zone on July 24, 2024.
July 25

Prosecutors urge judge to reject Trump immunity claim in hush money case

ABC News legal correspondent Aaron Katersky breaks down the latest motions in Donald Trump's legal affairs.
July 25
VIDEO: Prosecutors urge judge to reject Trump immunity claim in hush money case
July 25

Boeing capsule astronauts remain at Space Station with no return date, NASA says

What was initially planned to be an eight-day mission, has now spanned 50 days.
July 25
Boeing Starliner spacecraft prepares to dock with the International Space Station for the first time on June 6, 2024.
July 25

Manhattan DA asks judge not to throw out Trump's criminal hush money conviction

Trump wants to have his conviction tossed based on the SCOTUS immunity ruling.
July 25
Former President Donald Trump at New York State Supreme Court in New York, on Oct. 2, 2023.
July 25

Metals on ocean floor produce 'dark oxygen,' new study finds

Mining activity could negatively affect the seafloor ecosystem, scientists warn.
July 25
The creation of dark oxygen could influence deep-seafloor ecology.
July 25

Family pleads for information in murder of Marine found dying in the street

Authorities are offering a $20,000 reward in the homicide case.
July 25
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the suspects responsible for the murder of Peter Chounthala.
July 25

2 more state troopers under investigation following Karen Read trial

Karen Read is set to stand trial for the second time in January 2025.
July 25
Karen Read, right, sits with her attorney David Yannetti during her appearance for a hearing at Norfolk Superior Court, July 22, 2024, in Dedham, Mass.
July 25

Cal Fire battalion chief warns residents of growing wildfires

he Park Fire was just 3% contained Thursday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
July 25
VIDEO: Cal Fire battalion chief warns residents of growing wildfires
July 25

Family pleads for information in murder of Marine

The family of Peter Chounthala, a Marine who died after he was assaulted and then struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run, are pleading with the public to come forward.
July 25
The family of Peter Chounthala, a Marine who died after he was assaulted and then struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run, are pleading with the public to come forward.
July 25

Guidance on controversial Bible teachings in Oklahoma schools released amid backlash

The policy is criticized by teachers unions and religious freedom groups.
July 25
In this Nov. 1, 2022 file photo, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters speaks at a rally in Oklahoma City.
July 25

Uvalde victim’s father reacts to not guilty plea from former school officer

Javier Cazares, father of Uvalde victim Jackie Cazares, reacts to a former school district police officer pleading not guilty to 29 counts of abandoning and failing to protect children. 
July 25
Javier Cazares, father of Uvalde victim Jackie Cazares, reacts to a former school district police officer pleading not guilty to 29 counts of abandoning and failing to protect children. 
July 25

Tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to feet after losing flip-flops in Death Valley

Air temperatures were 123 degrees but the sand would have been much hotter.
July 25
The National Park Service ambulance and Mercy Air’s air ambulance at the landing zone at 3,000 feet just east of Death Valley National Park’s CA-190 east entrance.
July 25

Chico Councilman Addison Winslow on the challenges to contain Park Fire

The fire near Chico, California, is now the largest in the state this year, fanned by strong winds and high temperatures and prompting air-quality concerns.
July 25
VIDEO: Chico Councilman Addison Winslow on the challenges to contain Park Fire
July 25

State supreme court orders stay of man's release after vacated murder conviction

Christopher Dunn served 33 years for a murder he maintains he didn't commit.
July 25
Christopher Dunn, center, listens during the first day of his hearing to decide whether to vacate his murder conviction, May 21, 2024, at the Carnahan Courthouse in St. Louis.
July 25

Former Uvalde schools police officer enters ‘not guilty’ plea

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reports on Adrian Gonzales' 29 charges of child endangerment for his role in the response to the 2022 Robb Elementary School mass shooting.
July 25
VIDEO: Former Uvalde schools police officer enters ‘not guilty’ plea
July 25

Chinese, Russian military planes intercepted near Alaska

ABC News senior Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez has the details on the interception.
July 25
VIDEO: Chinese, Russian military planes intercepted near Alaska
July 25

Netanyahu to meet with Biden, Harris

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Matt Rivers discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s first visit to the White House since 2020.
July 25
VIDEO: Netanyahu to meet with Biden, Harris
July 25

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents

Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of mishandling classified materials.
July 25
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and partially redacted by the source, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
July 25

Court sets Aug. 27 deadline for brief appealing Trump classified docs dismissal

Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed Trump's classified documents case last week.
July 25
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, March 9, 2024, in Rome Ga.
July 25

Former Uvalde school officer pleads not guilty as victims' families look on

Two teachers and 19 students were killed in the May 24, 2022, mass shooting.
July 25
Texas state troopers outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 24, 2022.
July 25

3 tree workers shot while clearing way for power company before suspect shot by cops

The conditions of the three workers who were shot are currently unknown.
July 25
3 tree workers shot while clearing way for power company
July 25

‘Black Swan’ murder trial continues

ABC News legal contributor and trial attorney Brian Buckmire explains the latest in the trial against former ballerina Ashley Benefield for the alleged murder of her estranged husband.
July 25
VIDEO: ‘Black Swan’ murder trial continues