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Tour guide killed after elevator malfunctions underground in gold mine: Sheriff
Nearly two dozen people were rescued in the incident Thursday.
October 11, 2024Soldier who attempted to assist ISIS in killing US troops sentenced to 14 years
He was caught communicating by a covert operative posing as an ISIS supporter.
October 12, 2024Woman pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 29 turtles across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak
A woman from China has pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, a protected species, across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak
October 11, 2024
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1 dead, 9 injured after gunfire erupted near Tennessee State University: Police
At least one of the victims is a child, police said.
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October 12
Husband of missing Texas woman arrested
Suzanne Clark Simpson has been missing since Monday, Oct. 7, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
October 12
October 12
North Carolina couple discusses road to recovery after Hurricane Helene
North Carolina couple Ciara and Jacob Painter join to discuss the road to recovery after Hurricane Helene tore through the western corner of the state.
October 12
October 12
Dangerous, record-breaking heat hits the West
The heat is impacting Phoenix to Austin to Little Rock, Arkansas.
October 12
October 12
1 dead, at least 12 injured in shooting at Oklahoma City party
The suspects are unknown at this time but several people have been detained.
October 12
October 12
Prosecutors deny leaking hotel video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs attack
ABC News legal contributor Meghann Cunniff discusses updates to the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
October 12
October 12
Floridians deal with the destruction left behind from Milton
The Rosen family’s Tampa home was severely damaged by both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
October 12
October 12
Urgent search underway for missing Broadway dancer: 'I want you home with me'
"Hamilton" dancer Zelig Williams was last seen in South Carolina on Oct. 3.
October 12
October 12
Florida is developing rapidly. Will climate change impede its growth?
Hurricanes Milton and Helene slammed Florida, leading to widespread damage.
October 12
October 12
1 dead, at least 12 injured in shooting at Oklahoma City party
The suspects are unknown at this time but several people have been detained.
October 12
October 12
Soldier who attempted to assist ISIS in killing US troops sentenced to 14 years
He was caught communicating by a covert operative posing as an ISIS supporter.
October 12
October 12
Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny
Journalist John Quiñones speaks with Eva Longoria, Ramón Rodríguez, Gina Torres, Eugenio Derbez, John Leguizamo, Rita Moreno, Edward James Olmos and others exploring why Latino representation matters.
October 12
October 12
Head and hands found in Colorado freezer belong to 16-year-old girl last seen in 2005
There is no record that Amanda Overstreet was reported missing, police said.
October 12
October 11
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, October 11, 2024
Millions still without power in Florida two days after Hurricane Milton hit; growing number of Americans killed by extreme heat; Ella Bleu Travolta on channeling life experience into songwriting.
October 11
October 11
Heat kills more Americans than other natural disasters, yet deaths are undercounted
ABC News’ Victor Oquendo, in partnership with ABC-owned stations, reports the growing number of Americans killed by extreme heat and why heat-related deaths remain grossly undercounted in many areas.
October 11
October 11
ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, October 11, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
October 11
October 11
Judge in Breonna Taylor case denies ex-officer's alleged prior misdeeds as evidence
Brett Hankison's trial is set to start on Oct. 15.
October 11
October 11
Tour guide killed after elevator malfunctions underground in gold mine: Sheriff
Nearly two dozen people were rescued in the incident Thursday.
October 11
October 11
Florida health care official discusses hospital operations after Milton
Jyric Sims, president of HCA Healthcare West Florida Division, discusses emergency response and hospital operations after Hurricane Milton.
October 11
October 11
What is FEMA?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters.
October 11
October 11
2 dead, 35 affected after chemical release at PEMEX facility in Texas
The PEMEX facility is a refinery that processes crude oil into gasoline.
October 11
October 11
Florida couple recounts moment tree crashed on their home during Milton
Sari and Scott Dietche’s Florida home was destroyed by a tree during Hurricane Milton.
October 11
October 11
'Insane': Pilot describes rescue of man floating on cooler in Gulf after hurricane
The man became stranded after his ship broke down returning to port.
October 11
October 11
When will airports in Tampa and Orlando areas reopen post-Hurricane Milton?
Airports conducted damage assessments and cleanup operations after the storm.
October 11
October 11
Bull moose go antler-to-antler in Alaska neighborhood
A man in Alaska working on his car in his driveway was interrupted by brawling bull moose headed in his direction, clashing antlers as they battled along the road.
October 11
October 11
Due to security concerns, Trump likely won't golf again until after election: Sources
The former president has not played golf since the recent assassination attempt.
October 11
October 11
Rep. Crow on Trump immigration claims: 'Its just lies'
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) debunks claims about migrants in Aurora, CO ahead of Trump rally there.
October 11
October 11
Officials rescue man floating on cooler off Florida coast after Hurricane Milton
The U.S. Coast Guard said the man was found 30 miles off Florida's Gulf Coast.
October 11
October 11
Emergency official urges Florida residents to be ‘power patient’ in recovery
Manatee County Chief of Emergency Management Matt Myers discusses his biggest concerns in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
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October 11
Milton ‘caused havoc’ on our community: Hillsborough fire chief
Chief Jason Dougherty of the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue discusses his biggest concerns in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
October 11
October 11
Obama reaches out to Black male voters in stumping for Harris
ABC News contributor Mike Muse on the vice president deploying her top surrogate on the campaign trail.
October 11
October 11
Milton recovery will take ‘a very long time’: St. Pete Beach mayor
“Most of our homes are uninhabitable,” St. Pete Beach Mayor Adrian Petrila said.
October 11
October 11
How a nonprofit is helping people displaced by Hurricanes Milton, Helene
Christoph Gorder is executive director of Airbnb.org, an organization that secures temporary stays for people in the wake of disasters.
October 11
October 11
Milton power outages will be resolved in ‘days’: Utility company
Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy’s state president in Florida, says her company is “100% in motion” to restore power.
October 11
October 11
National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
October 11
October 11
NC man serving life for ex-girlfriend's murder speaks in new prison interview
In "20/20" interview, Grant Haze admits to certain details about fateful night.
October 11
October 11
Officials rescue man floating on cooler off Florida coast after Hurricane Milton
Officials said an Air Station Miami 65 helicopter crew rescued the man who was approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key, a town along the state's central-west coast.
October 11
October 10
2 dead, 35 others affected after chemical release at PEMEX facility in Texas
The PEMEX facility is a refinery that processes crude oil into gasoline.
October 10
October 10
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, October 10, 2024
ABC News Live reports from Florida, where daybreak reveals damage to homes, businesses and roads from Hurricane Milton; at least one dead and others injured in an elevator accident at a tourist mine.
October 10
October 10
By the Numbers: Manpower & Costs for Helene and Milton
As Milton makes landfall, FEMA and other government agencies have already mobilized to meet needs for food, water and other basics. We take a look at the costs behind these mobilization.
October 10
October 10
ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, October 10, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
October 10
October 10
Florida’s St. Pete police grapple with huge power outage following Hurricane Milton
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway about what’s needed most for the hard-hit city to recover from the damage left by Hurricane Milton.
October 10
October 10
FEMA says they are prepared to support emergency crews in Florida
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Senior FEMA Official Willie Nunn, he says FEMA is prepared to support residents in Florida and keep FEMA officials safe on the ground.
October 10
October 10
Northern lights on display across the eastern US amid 'severe' solar storm
The stronger the solar storm, the farther south the northern lights can be seen.
October 10
October 10
Alligator bites van's tire on flooded Florida street during Hurricane Milton
The operator of a sanitation company in north Fort Myers, Florida, captured the moment an alligator popped out of flood waters and bit at his van's tire early Thursday morning.
October 10
October 10
Florida sheriff rescues teen from floodwaters after Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and the marine unit rescued a 14-year-old boy who was found submerged in floodwaters and floating on debris after Hurricane Milton.
October 10
October 10
Energy company working to restore power in central Florida
More than 3 million customers are without power in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
October 10
October 10
Sean 'Diddy' Combs back in court over sex trafficking case
Harris and Trump campaigns hit critical swing states hard, plus a holiday twist on a spooky staple.
October 10
October 10
Trial date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs in sex trafficking case
The trial is expected to begin May 5.
October 10
October 10
Destruction, death and heroism emerge in the wake of Hurricane Milton
The deadly storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday.
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