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Extreme weather sweeps across the US

ABC News' Meteorologist Melissa Griffin has the forecast as storms bring tornadoes, hail, and gusty winds to the southern U.S.
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VIDEO: Extreme weather sweeps across the US
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Victim in deadly home invasion identified as Hollywood social activist

Michael Latt was killed in his Los Angeles home by an intruder.
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In this photo posted to his Facebook account, Michael Latt is shown.
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Lori Vallow booked on murder charge in fatal shooting of her 4th husband

The convicted murderer was extradited to Arizona on Thursday.
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The booking photo for Lori Vallow in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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'Nightmare': Palestinian-American student injured in Vermont shooting breaks silence

Kinnan Abdalhamid was among three students of Palestinian descent who were shot.
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Kinnan Abdalhamid
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Mom calls for 'justice' after daughter dies in custody of group home

The death of 17-year-old Alegend Jones remains under investigation.
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The death of 17-year-old Alegend Jones remains under investigation.
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Lori Vallow extradited to Arizona to face charges of murdering 4th husband

Vallow is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree premeditated murder in connection to the killing of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
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Vallow is charged with first-degree murder and first-degree premeditated murder in connection to the killing of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow.
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Hollywood activist fatally shot by intruder

Michael Latt was fatally shot by a woman who broke into his Los Angeles home on Monday.
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VIDEO: Hollywood activist fatally shot by intruder
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FAA looks to require black boxes record 25 hours of data

The move comes after a slew of close calls involving commercial flights.
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In this Sept. 7, 2018, file photo, flight recorders at the laboratory at the headquarters of the Office of Investigation and Analysis in Le Bourget, north of Paris.
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What causes fire embers to spread more quickly

There are ways to protect homes from wayward embers that could threaten them.
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ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee ignites bushes with invasive and native species of grass in California to test the trajectory of fire embers.
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Cigna and Humana eye merger deal: Report

ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze discusses reports of a possible merger between two healthcare providers and what it could mean for Americans’ health insurance.
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VIDEO: Cigna and Humana eye merger deal: Report
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Harvard, NYC schools added to DOE probe on antisemitism, Islamophobia

The investigations have been opened under Title IV.
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Hillcrest High School on Highland Ave. in Queens is pictured, June 17, 2023.
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Search for missing teen ends in grisly discovery in neighbor's yard: Sheriff

"This is not the outcome we had all hoped for," said the Rush County sheriff.
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Remains have been found on a property in Arlington, Indiana, during the search for missing 17-year-old Valerie Tindall.
November 30

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died Wednesday at the age of 100, leaving behind a controversial legacy.
November 30
VIDEO: Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
November 30

Gilgo Beach suspect's wife's cheek swab matches her DNA on victims

Prosecutors have cleared Asa Ellerup of any wrongdoing and have said she was out of town at the time of the murders.
November 30
Investigators obtained a cheek swab from Asa Ellerup the night her husband, Rex Heuermann, was arrested for the murders of three women whose remains were found wrapped in burlap in a marshy area near Gilgo Beach on Long Island.
November 30

2023 Spotify Wrapped is the talk of the town

ABC News' Will Ganss has all the tea on the collective cultural conversation of the moment, this year’s edition of Spotify Wrapped.
November 30
VIDEO: 2023 Spotify Wrapped is the talk of the town
November 30

Missing teen's remains found in neighbor's yard

Valerie Tindall, 17, went missing in June.
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Valerie Tindall, 17, went missing in June.
November 30

Jets QB Aaron Rodgers returns to practice 11 weeks after surgery

ABC News’ Will Reeve has the details on Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ return to football practice just 11 weeks after surgery on his torn Achilles tendon.
November 30
VIDEO: Jets QB Aaron Rodgers returns to practice 11 weeks after surgery
November 30

Texas braces for dangerous thunderstorms, potential tornadoes

The threat will peak in the Houston area early Thursday afternoon.
November 30
A rain shower moves into the downtown area on May 20, 2022, in Austin.
November 30

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 30
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
November 30

Several arrested during pro-Palestinian demonstration near Rockefeller tree lighting

The NYPD said there was a "heavy security presence" at the ceremony.
November 30
Pro-Palestine supporters gather for a rally at the Rockefeller tree lighting, Nov. 29, 2023, in New York.
November 30

Stand-up comedy hopefuls get tips from pros at fantasy camp

The camp has given people a chance to live out their stand-up dreams.
November 30
 Comedy fantasy campers pose on stage.
November 30

Hulu documentary looks at how missing woman's case sparked hunt for serial killer

ABC News Studios' "Wild Crime: Blood Mountain," takes a look at a 2008 case.
November 30
"Wild Crime: Blood Mountain," an ABC News Studios docuseries on Hulu, looks at a series of deadly missing person cases that involved hikers.
November 30

Trucking company involved in deadly Ohio bus crash has history of alleged violations

The company was previously accused by the state of having defective brakes.
November 30
Interstate 70 in Licking County near State Route 310 where a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Nov 14, 2023, in Etna, Ohio.
November 30

Gilgo Beach suspect's wife's cheek swab matches her DNA on victims

Prosecutors cleared her, saying she was out of town at the time of the murders.
November 30
RIVERHEAD, NY - NOVEMBER 15: Rex Heuermann, who was arrested for the killing of three sex workers in Gilgo Beach, New York, appears with attorney Michael J. Brown for a hearing at the Arthur M. Cromarty Courthouse on November 15, 2023 in Riverhead, New York. Heuermann is also the prime suspect in a fourth killing.
November 29

'Downwinders' Fighting For Government Accountability

ABC News' Mireya Villareal spoke with New Mexico residents who claim their history, health, and long fight for government compensation started with the atomic bomb tested in their state in 1945.
November 29
VIDEO: 'Downwinders' Fighting For Government Accountability
November 29

Henry Kissinger dead at 100

The former secretary of state served presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. He received the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize working for a cease-fire in Vietnam.
November 29
VIDEO: Henry Kissinger dead at 100
November 29

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
November 29
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
November 29

Arizona election officials indicted for allegedly interfering with vote count

One official admitted she was in D.C. on Jan. 6.
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Cochise County, Arizona Supervisors Suzanne Judd and Terry Thomas Crosby.
November 29

Opening arguments begin in paramedics' trial in connection to Elijah McClain's death

The two paramedics are the last to be tried over the death of the 23-year-old.
November 29
Paramedics Jeremy Cooper, left, and Peter Cichuniec, right, at an arraignment in the Adams County district court at the Adams County Justice Center, Jan. 20, 2023.
November 29

More hostages freed in Gaza

With hours left on the current cease-fire, negotiators are pushing to extend the agreement, and our panel weighs in on an apparent AI writing experiment gone wrong.
November 29
VIDEO: More hostages freed in Gaza
November 29

FBI special agent carjacked in Washington, D.C.

The agent’s Chevy Malibu has already been recovered.
November 29
Investigators examine recovered FBI vehicle for evidence.
November 29

Trump was warned by attorney about ignoring documents subpoena: Sources

The attorney, Jennifer Little, told investigators she had warned Trump that failing to comply with the subpoena for the return of classified materials at Mar-a-Lago would be a crime, said sources.
November 29
VIDEO: Trump warned by attorney about documents subpoena
November 29

Attorney warned Trump 'it's going to be a crime' if he ignored docs subpoena: Sources

Trump attorney Jennifer Little spoke with federal investigators, sources said.
November 29
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.
November 29

This science program gets kids out of the classroom to learn about the environment

Hands-on learning will allow environmental lessons to stick with the students.
November 29
Nonprofit Change is Simple is bringing hands-on lessons about climate and environment to elementary school students in Massachusetts.
November 29

East Coast sees freezing temperatures

ABC News’ Melissa Griffin has forecast as a winter chill sends freezing temperatures across the East Coast.
November 29
VIDEO: East Coast sees freezing temperatures
November 29

Indian national charged in assassination plot in New York: Indictment

A task force led by the DEA discovered the alleged plot.
November 29
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, left, speaks, Sept. 26, 2014 in New York.
November 29

Maui mayor targets short-term rentals, timeshares to address housing crisis

The bill targets short-term rentals, timeshares and non-owner-occupied housing.
November 29
Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen speaks during a press conference after visiting a distribution center in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Aug. 18, 2023.
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Teen likely killed by serial killer finally identified decades later

The teen is believed to be an early victim of "Scorecard Killer" Randy Kraft.
November 29
Michael Ray Schlicht is seen in this undated photo provided by the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
November 29

Native American chef uses Indigenous ingredients to honor her heritage in the kitchen

Chef Crystal Wahpepah talks about how she uses Indigenous ingredients to honor her heritage in the kitchen
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VIDEO: Native American chef uses Indigenous ingredients to honor her heritage in the kitchen
November 29

Missing Houston woman’s body found in trunk

The woman’s boyfriend has been arrested in connection with the murder.
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The woman’s boyfriend has been arrested in connection with the murder.
November 29

How to save on Christmas trees and decorations

ABC News’ Will Ganss, business reporter Alexis Christoforous and professional tree decorator Amanda Ware talk about ways to save money while shopping for a Christmas tree and decorations.
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VIDEO: How to save on Christmas trees and decorations
November 29

Deep freeze settles across the country

ABC News senior meteorologist Rob Marciano talks about the coldest air of the season hitting the eastern and southern regions.
November 29
VIDEO: Deep freeze settles across the country
November 29

ABC News Live: Royal book fallout

"Endgame," a controversial new book about the royal family, is being pulled from bookshelves overseas amid accusations of racism.
November 29
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Royal book fallout
November 29

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election

Special counsel Jack Smith was tapped in November to oversee the investigation.
November 29
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
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Famous authors' lawsuit against ChatGPT developer gets underway

Authors like John Grisham and George R.R. Martin are suing over AI concerns.
November 29
In this May 8, 2019, file photo, author George R.R. Martin poses at the premiere of the film "Tolkien," at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
November 29

Boyfriend arrested for murder after 21-year-old woman found dead in trunk of her car

Police said he was at the scene with the victim's family during the search.
November 29
A  woman was found dead in a trunk in Texas on Nov. 28, 2023.
November 29

'Ghost forests' threaten New Jersey's water, ecosystem

The state has lost over 100,000 acres of Atlantic white cedar.
November 29
Atlantic white cedar forests in New Jersey are dying for stretches of miles creating a "ghost forest."
November 29

Students offer spaces on campuses for open dialogues on Israel-Hamas war

Colleges and universities continue to handle reaction to the Israel-Hamas war as protests erupt on campuses.
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 Colleges and universities continue to handle reaction to the Israel-Hamas war as protests erupt on campuses.
November 29

Use of state's yellow flag law spikes after mass shooting

More than 30% of Maine's weapons restrictions orders were invoked post-Lewiston.
November 29
A sign of support in Downton Lewiston where the flag on Main Street is half-mast, Lewiston, Maine, Oct. 27, 2023.
November 29

Debate over Israel-Gaza war has left college campuses scrambling

Higher education institutions are being scrutinized amid Israel-Gaza debate.
November 29
Students participate in a protest in support of Palestine and for free speech at Columbia University campus, Nov. 14, 2023, in New York.