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A sign on Ninth Avenue announcing New York City's congestion pricing program into effect charging drivers for entering the central business district in Manhattan below 60th Street in New York City, Jan. 6, 2025.
A sign on Ninth Avenue announcing New York City's congestion pricing program into effect charging drivers for entering the central business district in Manhattan below 60th Street in New York City, Jan. 6, 2025.
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Trump claims '200' tariff deals, phone call with China's Xi in Time interview

President Trump told Time magazine trade negotiations would be 'finished" in 3-4 weeks. ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports.
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VIDEO: Trump claims '200' tariff deals, phone call with China's Xi in Time interview
April 25

Arbor Day: How Los Angeles is replanting trees after devastating wildfires

"We want to rebuild from the direct empirical experience of the fire."
April 25
ABC News joined The Arbor Day Foundation and the Altadena nonprofit Amigos de los Rios to discuss replanting and preserving trees in the wake of the Eaton Fire.
April 25

Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos to be sentenced Friday in federal fraud case

He pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
April 25
In this Aug. 19, 2024, file photo, George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, arrives for his corruption trial at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York.
April 25

Luigi Mangione set to be arraigned Friday on federal charges in CEO killing

A federal grand jury indicted him this month on four counts.
April 25
Luigi Mangione appears in court for a hearing, Feb. 21, 2025, in New York.
April 25

Rwandan genocide leader arrested in the Hamptons

Faustin Nsabumukunzi, an alleged Rwandan genocide leader, was arrested in the Hamptons on immigration fraud charges.
April 25
Faustin Nsabumukunzi, an alleged Rwandan genocide leader, was arrested in the Hamptons on immigration fraud charges.
April 25

Airshow pilot dies after experimental airplane crashes at Air Force base

Rob Holland, a full-time airshow pilot, was killed in the accident at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, according to his social media accounts.
April 25
Rob Holland, a full-time airshow pilot, was killed in the accident at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, according to his social media accounts.
April 25

'Worst yet': Toxic algae bloom blamed for dolphin deaths

Marine animals are dying due to a toxic algae bloom now stretching up and down the California coast.
April 25
Marine animals are dying due to a toxic algae bloom now stretching up and down the California coast.
April 24

Idaho college killings: Judge refuses to rule out death penalty over autism diagnosis

Bryan Kohberger is charged with killing four college students in Idaho in 2022.
April 24
Bryan Kohberger is escorted into a courtroom for a hearing in Latah County District Court, Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho.
April 24

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 24, 2025

President Donald Trump delivers message to Russian President Vladimir Putin; overwhelming crowds pay final respects to Pope Francis; how rocks can help cool the planet.
April 24
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, April 24, 2025
April 24

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 24
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 24, 2025
April 24

The special bond between a Texas nun and the Pope

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reported on the story of Sister Norma Pimentel – a nun who Pope Francis once thanked for her work with migrant families in Texas – and the lasting bond between the two.
April 24
VIDEO: The special bond between a Texas nun and Pope Francis
April 24

How rock dust is used to fertilize farms, clean the air

ABC News’ Ginger Zee reports from North Carolina on how farmers are using rock dust to enrich soil and help remove carbon from the atmosphere to help reverse the effects of climate change.
April 24
VIDEO: How rock dust is used to fertilize farms, clean the air
April 24

Prosecutors seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, saying he was provoking resistance

Mangione is expected to plead not guilty at his arraignment on Friday.
April 24
Luigi Mangione appears in court for a hearing, Feb. 21, 2025, in New York.
April 24

Airshow pilot dies after experimental airplane crashes at Air Force base

Rob Holland, a full-time airshow pilot, was killed in the accident.
April 24
In this March 25, 2017, file photo, Rob Holland is taxiing an a MXS-RH during Los Angeles County Air Show at the William J Fox Airfield.
April 24

Immigration advocate nun makes journey to Pope Francis' funeral

Sister Norma Pimentel's work with migrants caught the pope's attention in 2015.
April 24
Sister Norma Pimental is shown during an interview with ABC News.
April 24

This is how bad the toxic algae blooms have gotten in Southern California

Domoic acid is the toxin responsible for killing hundreds of marine mammals.
April 24
A stranded California sea lion suffering from suspected domoic acid poisoning is rescued by CIMWI (Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute) volunteers, March 27, 2025, in Oxnard, California.
April 24

Witnesses testify in 3rd day of Karen Read retrial

ABC News legal contributor Channa Lloyd delivers the latest from day three of Karen Read’s murder retrial.
April 24
VIDEO: Witnesses testify in 3rd day of Karen Read retrial
April 24

DOJ giving migrants 'no less than 12 hours' to say they intend to contest AEA removal

Otherwise, "ICE may proceed with the removal," an ICE official said in a filing.
April 24
U.S. military personnel escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and the MS-13 gang recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the CECOT prison, April 12, 2025.
April 24

ICE did not have warrant when agents detained Mahmoud Khalil: Court filing

Government lawyers cited "exigent circumstances" during the arrest.
April 24
Mahmoud Khalil is seen at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York, April 29, 2024.
April 24

Teenager charged with starting massive New Jersey wildfire

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive New Jersey wildfire that has consumed 13,000 acres, authorities said. ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports.
April 24
VIDEO: Teenager charged with starting massive New Jersey wildfire
April 24

Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
April 24
VIDEO: Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
April 24

Hamptons beekeeper who was leader in Rwandan genocide arrested

Faustin Nsabumukunzi was arrested in the Hamptons on alleged visa fraud.
April 24
Official seal of the Immigration and Naturalization Service division of the Department of Justice
April 24

Teen charged with allegedly starting massive New Jersey wildfire

Joseph Kling, 19, was arrested for allegedly starting the Jones Road Wildfire.
April 24
Smoke rises from scorched vegetation during the Jones Road Fire near Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, on April 23, 2025.
April 24

Private equity executive charged in sex case

A wealthy New York City private equity executive raped and tortured at least six women over a five-month period, according to the Manhattan district attorney's office.
April 24
A wealthy New York City private equity executive raped and tortured at least six women over a five-month period, according to the Manhattan district attorney's office.
April 24

Private equity executive charged in 'grotesque' sex case: 'Tip of the iceberg'

Ryan Hemphill was charged in a 116-count indictment and is held without bail.
April 24
Ryan Hemphill was charged in a 116-count indictment and is held without bail.
April 24

Mom falls to her death off cliff while hiking with her kids

Medical professionals rushed to aid the 49-year-old but couldn't save her.
April 24
A 49-year-old woman fell to her death hiking with her children at Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, Mass., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
April 24

What to know about toxic algae bloom killing marine life in Southern California

An "unprecedented" toxic algae bloom is occurring along the coast of Southern California and poisoning marine animals, according to marine rescue experts.
April 24
An "unprecedented" toxic algae bloom is occurring along the coast of Southern California and poisoning marine animals, according to marine rescue experts.
April 24

2025 NFL Draft preview

ABC News correspondent Ike Ejiochi breaks down what to expect at this year's 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
April 24
VIDEO: 2025 NFL Draft preview
April 24

Judge orders return of 2nd migrant deported to El Salvador

A judge has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a 20-year-old Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador in violation of a previous court settlement.
April 24
VIDEO: Judge orders return of 2nd migrant deported to El Salvador
April 24

Robert Crimo III sentenced to life in prison for 2022 parade massacre

Crimo did not appear in court for his sentencing in the 2022 parade massacre.
April 24
Robert E. Crimo III arrives for his trial in Judge Victoria A. Rossetti's courtroom in Waukegan, Ill., March 3, 2025.
April 24

Communities are replanting trees after devastating wildfires

This Arbor Day, local organizations and arborists express the importance of planting trees after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
April 24
This Arbor Day, local organizations and arborists express the importance of planting trees after devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
April 24

Federal judges block Trump's effort to ban DEI from public schools

The judges took issue with Education Department efforts to end DEI initiatives.
April 24
President Donald Trump holds an executive order relating to education in the Oval Office of the White House, April 23, 2025, in Washington, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Education Secretary Linda McMahon watch.
April 24

Highland Park shooter Robert Crimo III sentenced to life in prison without parole

Crimo did not appear in court for his sentencing in the 2022 parade massacre.
April 24
Crimo did not appear in court for his sentencing in the 2022 parade massacre.
April 24

Judge issues temporary order to keep detained Columbia student in Vermont

Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by ICE during a citizenship interview last week.
April 24
Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by ICE during a citizenship interview last week.
April 24

DOJ accidentally admits to flaws with Trump admin plan to kill NYC congestion pricing

Lawyers said the plan faces "considerable litigation risk."
April 24
A sign on Ninth Avenue announcing New York City's congestion pricing program into effect charging drivers for entering the central business district in Manhattan below 60th Street in New York City, Jan. 6, 2025.
April 24

Karen Read murder trial: Mother of victim speaks out for 1st time

Read is accused of killing her boyfriend John O'Keefe in 2022.
April 24
John O'Keefe's mother Peggy recounts hearing about her sons death during the Karen Read trial in Norfolk Superior Court at Dedham, Mass., on April 23, 2025.
April 24

Judge issues temporary order to keep detained Columbia student in Vermont

Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by ICE during a citizenship interview last week.
April 24
Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man who led protests against the war in Gaza as a student at Columbia University, being detained at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Colchester, Vt., April 14, 2025.
April 24

Mother falls 75 feet to her death while hiking with her children

A 49-year-old mother of four died on Wednesday after she fell about 50 to 75 feet from a cliff while hiking at Purgatory Chasm in Massachusetts.
April 24
Mother falls 75 feet to her death while hiking with her children
April 24

Trump administration says it sent 4 noncitizens to El Salvador despite court order

A judge barred migrants from being removed to third countries without recourse.
April 24
Salvadoran prison guards escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and the MS-13 gang recently deported by the U.S. government at the CECOT prison, in Tecoluca, El Salvador April 12, 2025.
April 24

The impact of victim’s mom testifying in Karen Read trial

ABC News contributor and trial attorney Brian Buckmire explains the prosecution’s decision to have Brian O’Keefe’s mother testify in court.
April 24
VIDEO: The impact of victim’s mom testifying in Karen Read trial
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 24

Fisherman finds historic artifacts using high-powered magnet

Evan Woodward, founder of Baltimore’s Magnet Fishing Club, combines his archaeological hobby with the mission of cleaning up his hometown.
April 24
Evan Woodward, founder of Baltimore’s Magnet Fishing Club, combines his archaeological hobby with the mission of cleaning up his hometown.
April 23

Federal judge pauses discovery in Abrego Garcia case for 1 week

The judge had asked government officials to answer questions under oath.
April 23
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant in this handout image obtained by Reuters on April 9, 2025.
April 23

Trump-appointed judge orders return of 2nd migrant deported to El Salvador

The judge in the case referenced the similar case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 23
A Salvadoran soldier stands guard at the CECOT prison, in Tecoluca, El Salvador April 4, 2025.
April 23

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Pope Francis funeral plans made public; FDA commissioner talks food dyes and measles outbreak; 3D-printed homes; health concerns near Goodyear’s Niagara Falls plant; comedian Jessica Kirson.
April 23
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
April 23

Our Home: Local action & global impact

ABC News’ Ginger Zee gets a look inside 3D-printed homes that are entirely recyclable, as well as apartment complexes made from Lego-like bricks of recycled materials that are stronger than concrete.
April 23
VIDEO: Our Home: Local action & global impact
April 23

New Jersey wildfire explodes to 13,250 acres, could be largest in nearly 20 years

The Jones Road Wildfire is about 50% contained.
April 23
Firefighters battle a house fire, April 23, 2025, in Lacey Township, N.J.
April 23

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 23
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
April 23

Timeline: Wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador

The alleged MS-13 member, who was living in Maryland, is in a Salvadoran prison.
April 23
Undated photo provided by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, a man identified by Jennifer Vasquez Sura as her husband, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, is led by force by guards through the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador.
April 23

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on RFK Jr.’s push to ban food dyes

ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary on the FDA’s plan to remove artificial dyes from food and mass layoffs under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
April 23
VIDEO: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on RFK Jr.’s push to ban food dyes
Homes in Cameron, Louisiana, lie in ruins in the wake of Hurricane Audrey, July 1, 1957. As far at 25 miles inland were inundated with storm surge of 8 to 12 feet, and leaving 390 dead.
Homes in Cameron, Louisiana, lie in ruins in the wake of Hurricane Audrey, July 1, 1957. As far at 25 miles inland were inundated with storm surge of 8 to 12 feet, and leaving 390 dead.
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