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911 outages in several states caused by company installing a light pole
The entire state of South Dakota was impacted by the outages.
April 18, 2024DeSantis scales back book ban law amid spike in Florida book objections
Florida has seen a spike in book challenges and restrictions.
April 18, 2024San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change
The city of San Francisco has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit.
April 18, 2024
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5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial
Twelve jurors have now been seated, and arguments could begin as soon as Monday.
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Twelve jurors and one alternate selected in Trump’s NYC criminal hush money trial
Jerry Goldfeder, director of Fordham Law Voting Rights and Democracy Project joins the Big Story. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans for foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
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Rep. Omar's daughter among pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
Columbia's president said she authorized the NYPD to clear the demonstrators.
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With jury selection complete, Trump’s criminal trial opening arguments are on deck
Twelve jurors and one alternate have been selected to decide Donald Trump's guilt or innocence in a historic New York criminal trial. Fordham Law School's Jerry Goldfeder joins the show to discuss.
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Maryland teen accused of threatening school shooting after 'memoir' raises alarms
Police also say they uncovered concerning online posts and searches.
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DeSantis scales back book ban law amid spike in Florida book objections
Florida has seen a spike in book challenges and restrictions.
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Full jury seated for Trump's hush money trial
A full jury of 12 members has now been seated following the addition of five more jurors. The court is now working to select the six alternate jurors for the case.
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25 years after Columbine, survivors still haunted as school shootings mount
At least 415 people have been killed in school shootings since the massacre at Columbine High School in 1999, according to the gun violence archive.
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Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case ongoing
The suits seek to hold Trump accountable for his actions leading up to Jan. 6.
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April 18
San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change
The city of San Francisco has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit.
April 18
April 18
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
North Carolina officials are investigating the incident that was caught on film.
April 18
April 18
Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
North Carolina officials are investigating the incident that was caught on film.
April 18
April 18
LAPD officer who killed teen bystander with stray bullet will not be charged
Valentina Orellana Peralta was killed while in a store with her mother.
April 18
April 18
Jury selection continues in Trump hush money trial
In a round table discussion, ABC News correspondent Terry Moran breaks down the latest in jury selection for the hush money trial against Donald Trump.
April 18
April 18
Tornado threat on the move: Latest severe weather forecast
At least 25 tornadoes touched down this week in states from Ohio to Iowa.
April 18
April 18
Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit
The embryos were meant to be put in a sterile solution.
April 18
April 18
USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech
"I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.
April 18
April 18
Students protest at Columbia University following president's congressional hearing
Protestors swarmed the Columbia University campus as frustration grows over the school's handling of antisemitism.
April 18
April 18
911 outages in several states caused by company installing a light pole
The entire state of South Dakota was impacted by the outages.
April 18
April 18
Several protesters arrested on Columbia University’s campus
The pro-Palestine protests come after the president of the Ivy League school, Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, testified before a House committee.
April 18
April 18
Millions of Americans on alert as storms head east
The three-part series takes viewers underwater to see the creative ways ancient animals survive and communicate with each other and other species, including humans.
April 18
April 18
Man arrested in pipe-bomb attack on Massachusetts Satanic Temple
Investigators say a note found at the scene claimed God ordered the attack.
April 18
April 18
Kennedy family split on presidential endorsement
Several members of the Kennedy family are expected to endorse President Joe Biden’s second term, despite Robert Kennedy Jr.'s bid.
April 18
April 18
Man arrested for throwing pipe bomb at Satanic temple
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said an Oklahoma man is in custody after he allegedly threw a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem.
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April 18
Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public
Judge Merchan said Juror 2 contacted the court and said she had concerns about her ability to be fair and impartial.
April 18
April 18
Some of our drinking water may be unsafe: Report
Some streams supplying our drinking water are in danger after a Supreme Court ruling stripped its protections.
April 18
April 18
National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 18
April 18
Jury selection set to resume in Trump hush money trial
In a roundtable discussion, ABC News correspondent Alex Presha breaks down the latest and what to expect in the trial.
April 18
April 18
Family sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota
As the family of Ricky Cobb II sues the trooper charged in his death, the case has sparked a battle between between Minnesota's top police union and the progressive DA.
April 18
April 18
Nearly 50 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish at US border crossing
The seizures are the result of a new initiative called Operation Apollo.
April 18
April 18
Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice
ABC News’ Linsey Davis investigates more than 2,500 claims of abuse.
April 18
April 18
911 service restored in most areas after outages
At least six cities in four different states across the United States reported experiencing 911 call outages earlier in the evening, according to officials.
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April 18
University of Oregon defensive back arrested over hit-and-run that left man dead
The 46-year-old man who was struck by the car has not yet been identified.
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April 17
Kohberger's alibi disputes his location on night of Idaho student killings: Lawyers
The PhD grad student was arrested on Dec. 30, 2022, at his family's home.
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April 17
ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Arizona moves to keep Civil War-era abortion ban on the books; Supreme Court to hear case that could impact where homeless people live; Star Trek’s George Takei talks about his new children’s book.
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April 17
ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 17
April 17
USC cancels valedictorian’s speech citing security concerns
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with pro-Palestinian University of Southern California valedictorian Asna Tabassum about the controversy surrounding her canceled graduation speech.
April 17
April 17
Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer explores the criminalization of homelessness as communities use punitive measures to clear encampments. The Supreme Court tackles the case next week.
April 17
April 17
Boeing whistleblower testifies on Capitol Hill
Aviation analyst John Nance joins the Big Story. Later, our panel discusses if WNBA player’s are underpaid and the newest musical additions to the Library of Congress.
April 17
April 17
Boeing safety culture under scrutiny during Senate committee hearing
Whistleblower Sam Salehpour was among those who testified.
April 17
April 17
Family sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota
Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan was charged with second-degree murder.
April 17
April 17
Hawaii AG report details timeline, factors that contributed to deadly Maui wildfires
At least 101 people died in the tragedy.
April 17
April 17
DOJ in final stages of settlement negotiations with Larry Nassar victims: Sources
No deal has been finalized, according to the sources.
April 17
April 17
Bryan Kohberger faces deadline to provide alibi in Idaho murders
Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the University of Idaho murders, is facing a deadline to provide an alibi on where he was the night of the killings. ABC News' Alex Stone reports.
April 17
April 17
Escaped circus elephant stops traffic in Montana
A circus elephant got loose and roamed through traffic in Butte, Montana, on Tuesday. It was returned safely by its handlers.
April 17
April 17
Columbia University president testifies before congressional committee
President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik testified on Wednesday before a congressional committee investigating antisemitism on the New York City campus.
April 17
April 17
Emergency services a likely target for cyberattacks, warns DHS
Ransomware attacks in particular threaten to disrupt services.
April 17
April 17
Michigan, Ohio brace for storms after tornadoes rip through Iowa, Kansas, Missouri
Detroit, Cleveland and Cincinnati are in the bull's-eye Wednesday.
April 17
April 17
Congressional committee grills Columbia University president on campus antisemitism
Committee chair says Columbia has some of the "worst cases" of antisemitism.
April 17
April 17
ABC News Live: Olivia Munn opens up
Actress Olivia Munn is sharing details about her breast cancer journey. Plus, more of today’s top stories.
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