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Coroner reopens a serial killer case to identify victims which uncovers hidden truths

Investigators uncover how a wealthy businessman preyed on vulnerable gay men.
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Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison takes on a decades-old case: identifying victims whose remains were found at Fox Hollow Farm
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Connecticut city baffled by seal roaming its streets

The grey seal, believed to be 6-months-old, is being nursed back to health at an aquarium.
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The grey seal, believed to be 6-months-old, is being nursed back to health at an aquarium.
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'Criminal' migrants 'not welcome,' per new DHS ad

The Department of Homeland Security launched a multimillion-dollar ad Tuesday directed at those who try to come to the United States illegally, saying: Don’t try it.
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The Department of Homeland Security launched a multimillion-dollar ad Tuesday directed at those who try to come to the United States illegally, saying: Don’t try it.
February 18

Man drives 700 miles to set fire to home of man talking with his ex-girlfriend: Cops

Six people were evacuated from the home and two dogs were killed in the fire.
February 18
A man has been arrested and charged with six counts of attempted homicide after driving over 700 miles and allegedly setting fire to the home of a man who had been communicating with his ex-girlfriend, police said.
February 18

ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Feb 17, 2025

Officials say runway was dry when Delta plane crash landed in Toronto; examining key details that could determine the outcome of A$AP Rocky's trial; inside yearly Presidential Descendant meeting.
February 18
ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Feb 17, 2025
February 17

Elon Musk's role in DOGE uncertain after recent filing from White House

A White House filing clarified that the department's leader is not Elon Musk.
February 17
Elon Musk leaves after a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, in Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025.
February 17

Inside the presidential descendants club

ABC News' Alex Presha sits down with the descendants of seven presidents as they commemorate Presidents' Day in Key West, Florida, by sharing anecdotes about their ancestors and hopes for the future.
February 17
VIDEO: Inside the presidential descendants club
February 17

ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
February 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
February 17

By the Numbers: Which living US presidents are viewed most favorably?

See who's up and who's down in Gallup's most recent poll on living presidents.
February 17
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Which living US presidents are viewed most favorably?
February 17

DHS launches multimillion-dollar ad telling 'criminal' migrants they're 'not welcome'

There are two versions of the ad, the DHS said: domestic and international.
February 17
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in a domestic ad targeting criminal migrants launched on Feb. 17, 2025.
February 17

At least 13 deaths amid back-to-back winter storms across US

More than 140 million Americans were under weather alerts on Monday.
February 17
Heavy rain led to flooding in southern Barren County, Kentucky, on Feb. 15, 2025.
February 17

The Big Story: Trump pushes for more mass firings, seeks end to Russia-Ukraine war

As President Donald Trump's administration aims to eliminate more federal workers this week, delegates from the United States and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss the fate of Ukraine on Tuesday.
February 17
VIDEO: The Big Story: Trump pushes for more mass firings, seeks end to Russia-Ukraine war
February 17

Witness describes aftermath of Toronto plane crash

Ron James described the scene and aftermath of a Delta flight that crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.
February 17
VIDEO: Witness describes aftermath of Toronto plane crash
February 17

Egg prices crack record highs due to bird flu outbreaks

Prices have "little chance for improvement" due to bird flu cases, USDA said.
February 17
A sign for customers shopping for eggs at Trader Joe's hangs by the cartons in Merrick, New York,  February 16, 2025.
February 17

No evidence of hate crime in torture killing of transgender man: Investigators

The victim, Sam Nordquist, was reported missing on Feb. 9, police said.
February 17
This undated photo provided by the New York State Police shows Sam Nordquist. Nordquist, a 24-year-old missing transgender man, died after enduring prolonged physical and psychological abuse over a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, in Canandaigua, N.Y., according to New York State Police.
February 17

Pikeville, Kentucky mayor on state's devastating flooding

Mayor of Pikeville, Kentucky, Jimmy Carter discusses the devastating storm that battered the state this weekend and led to dangerous flooding.
February 17
VIDEO: Pikeville, Kentucky mayor on state's devastating flooding
February 17

USAID official says 'changes' to system have delayed payments to some staffers

Peter Marocco said the agency is "working diligently to address these delays."
February 17
USAID contract worker Priya Kathpal, right, and Taylor Williamson, who works for a company doing contract work for USAID, carry signs outside the USAID headquarters in Washington, Feb. 10, 2025.
February 17

Yarl's family not happy after shooting suspect pleads guilty to second-degree assault

Andrew Lester entered his plea in a Missouri court hearing on Friday.
February 17
Booking photo provided by the Clay County, Mo., Sheriff's Office of Andrew Lester.
February 17

Woman allegedly abandons children for years, garbage and feces found in home

The children were living among mold and piles of garbage, officials said.
February 17
A Michigan mother was arrested for abandoning her three children for years, leaving them in ‘deplorable’ conditions, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
February 17

Judge appears inclined to deny request to block DOGE's mass firings

At least 73 lawsuits have been filed challenging Trump's executive actions.
February 17
FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.
February 17

11 dead from storm in Kentucky as US braces for another cross-country storm

The coming cold snap could set new record low temperatures.
February 17
Flooding in Coal Run, Ky., on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. At least eight people died in the storm in Kentucky alone, and officials expect the death toll to rise. In Tennessee, a levee broke, prompting evacuations.  (Jared Hamilton/The New York Times)
February 17

Mother arrested after allegedly abandoning children in home for 4-5 years

Three children survived on weekly drop-offs of prepared food in a home with mold and human excrements throughout the house.
February 17
 Mother arrested after allegedly abandoning children in home for 4-5 years
February 17

Louisville getting ‘incredible’ help from FEMA in wake of storm: Mayor

Mayor Craig Greenberg says his city conducted over 30 rescues over the weekend because of flash flooding.
February 17
VIDEO: Louisville getting ‘incredible’ help from FEMA in wake of storm: Mayor
February 17

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
February 17
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
February 17

Dangerous temps hitting US this week: How to stay safe in the cold

Signs of frostbite include numbness and white or grayish-yellow skin.
February 17
Pedestrian walks on a snow-covered sidewalk in Wheeling, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024.
February 17

3 dead in fiery tunnel crash

A third victim has been found dead in the wreckage of Friday’s fiery crash inside a Wyoming highway tunnel.
February 17
A third victim has been found dead in the wreckage of Friday’s fiery crash inside a Wyoming highway tunnel.
February 16

5 people arrested in death of transgender man

Police said five people have been charged with murder after the body of a missing transgender man was discovered dumped in an upstate New York field.
February 16
Police said five people have been charged with murder after the body of a missing transgender man was discovered dumped in an upstate New York field.
February 16

Trump makes appearance at NASCAR's Daytona 500

ABC News’ Perry Russom joins Live to discuss President Donald Trump attending NASCAR's Daytona 500 amid federal government cuts.
February 16
Trump makes appearance at NASCAR's Daytona 500
February 16

DOGE data release criticized by intel community; Trump admin says it’s public data

DOGE posted data about the agency that oversees intelligence satellites.
February 16
In this photo illustration, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) logo is seen on a smartphone and on its X website in the background.
February 16

Actress talks importance of diverse representation in media

Actress, writer and director Erika Alexander joins ABC News Live to discuss Color Farm Media and Color Farm Impact.
February 16
VIDEO: Actress talks importance of diverse representation in media
February 16

Body found in search for missing Colorado college student

Megan Trussell was last seen in her residence hall on Feb. 9.
February 16
The CU Boulder Police Department is attempting to locate a missing student, Megan Trussell, in Boulder, Colo., Feb. 14, 2025.
February 15

Celebrating Lunar New Year

ABC 7 Bay Area anchors Dan Ashley and Kristen Sze join us from San Francisco ahead of ringing in the Lunar New Year.
February 15
VIDEO: Celebrating Lunar New Year
February 15

How dismantling the Department of Education could impact millions of students

Ohio schoolteacher Heather Stambaugh discusses how her rural school district could be impacted by the dismantling of the Department of Education.
February 15
VIDEO: How dismantling the Department of Education could impact millions of students
February 15

Animals enjoy Valentine's treats at Florida aquarium

Animals at Tampa's Florida Aquarium enjoyed Valentine's Day treats, including heart-shaped strawberries and ice treats with their favorite snacks.
February 15
VIDEO: Animals enjoy Valentine's treats at Florida aquarium
February 15

Jay-Z accuser drops rape lawsuit

Former Florida state attorney Dave Aronberg discusses the dismissed lawsuit and rape allegation against Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
February 15
VIDEO: Jay-Z accuser drops rape lawsuit
February 15

New Jersey restaurant impacted by misleading ICE raid video

"I feel like we were all victims of a video like this," he told ABC News.
February 15
Elio Barrera, owner of the Salvadorian restaurant La Pupusa Loca, said he remains determined to rebuild trust and encourage customers to return, assuring them a raid never happened at their location.
February 15

Eric Adams' federal bribery case: A timeline

The federal case against Mayor Eric Adams has gone through a roller coaster of events since he became the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted.
February 15
The federal case against Mayor Eric Adams has gone through a roller coaster of events since he became the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted.
February 15

New Jersey restaurant impacted by misleading video claiming ICE raid, owner says

A New Jersey restaurant was impacted by purported video of an ICE raid, but business owner Elio Barrera says it never happened.
February 15
A New Jersey restaurant was impacted by purported video of an ICE raid, but business owner Elio Barrera says it never happened.
February 14

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, February 14, 2025

Mass layoffs cause chaos at multiple federal agencies; the growing trend of humans in romantic relationships with AI; Philadelphia Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win.
February 14
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, February 14, 2025
February 14

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, February 14, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
February 14
ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, February 14, 2024
February 14

Activist Mark Segal: 'When you try to erase us, we will fight back'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Stonewall "Rebel in Residence" Mark Segal after the National Park Service deleted references to queer and transgender people from its Stonewall Monument web pages.
February 14
Activist Mark Segal: 'When you try to erase us, we will fight back'
February 14

Males detained by ICE to be housed in federal prisons, new memo says

Female detainees will not be housed in federal prisons.
February 14
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct an arrest as part of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging immigration crackdown in Chicago, Illinois, January 26, 2025 in a still image from video.
February 14

Ralph Yarl’s family on Kansas City shooter’s plea deal

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to the mother and aunt of now-18-year-old Ralph Yarl who was shot almost two years ago after ringing Andrew Lester’s doorbell, not realizing he was at the wrong house.
February 14
Ralph Yarl’s family on Kansas City shooter’s plea deal
February 14

3 men 'in DOGE shirts' show up at San Francisco City Hall demanding files: Sheriff

The men are not believed to actually be DOGE representatives.
February 14
 Citizens cast their vote for presidential and congressional elections at Department of Elections in the City Hall of San Francisco, California, United States on November 5, 2024.  (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)
February 14

DOJ files motion to dismiss charges in Mayor Eric Adams' case

The mayor was charged with corruption related to taking bribes.
February 14
Mayor of New York City Eric Adams is seen leaving Manhattan Federal Court in New York City, Sept. 27, 2024.
February 14

The big story: Trump administration begins mass layoffs

Plus, calls are growing for New York City Mayor Eric Adams to resign and also a look at Tik Tok making a return to Apple and Google app stores.
February 14
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February 14

3 hostages to be released by Hamas

Three hostages, including one American, are set to be released by Hamas over the weekend. ABC News’ Marcus Moore has the latest.
February 14
3 hostages to be released by Hamas
February 14
Donte Moore and his son, Sir Donte Moore, speak with ABC News.
February 14

Judge hearing arguments over Musk's authority defers ruling on restraining order

Fourteen states are challenging the constitutionality of Elon Musk's role.
February 14
Elon Musk listens to President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C.,  Feb. 11, 2025.
February 14

Search for missing statue of famed author ends in scrap yard -- and 1 arrested

The suspect attempted to sell parts of the cut-up bronze statue, police said.
February 14
Police recovered pieces of the stolen F. Scott Fitzgerald statue.