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Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old

Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on Sunday after he "failed to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster," police said.
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Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on Sunday after he "failed to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster," police said.
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Bull rider fatally injured at youth fair in Texas, officials say

A professional bull rider was killed after being trampled by a bull at a rodeo event in Texas, according to officials.
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A professional bull rider was killed after being trampled by a bull at a rodeo event in Texas, according to officials.
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Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old

Police were working to establish a timeline for Oscar Omar Hernandez.
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Family and friends hold a vigil for Oscar Omar Hernandez in Los Angeles, April 3, 2025.
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Kidney donor released by ICE after appeal to save his brother's life

José Gregorio González was detained by ICE on March 3. and released on April 4.
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Jose Alfredo Pacheco is pictured during a kidney dialysis appointment.
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Trump to delay TikTok ban

President Donald Trump is pushing the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by its Chinese-owned parent company.
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VIDEO: Trump to delay TikTok ban
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Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in 'error' to El Salvador

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was deported despite having protected legal status.
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This undated photo provided by CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, in April 2025, shows Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
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Washington state AG on multi-state lawsuit against Trump over health research cuts

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown provides updates to multiple multi-state lawsuits against the Trump administration over cuts to funding for health research.
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Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown provides updates to multiple multi-state lawsuits against the Trump administration over cuts to funding for health research.
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DOGE arrives at Peace Corps, is set to gain access to internal systems: Sources

Peace Corps staff were told DOGE will be there through the weekend, sources say.
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The Peace Corps headquarters is shown in Washington, D.C.
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How an American teacher imprisoned by Russia is being treated

Stephen Hubbard was captured by Russian troops in Ukraine in 2022.
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American teacher Stephen Hubbard was taken prisoner by Russian forces in Ukraine.
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Missing boater found dead, search for 2nd continues: Police

Three people were on board the boat, with one able to swim to shore.
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In this undated file photo, two Wisconsin Dells Police Department vehicles are shown.
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Suspect in fatal track meet stabbing allegedly told police he was protecting himself

Austin Metcalf, 17, was killed during a meet in Frisco, Texas, police said.
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Police respond to a fatal stabbing at David Kuykendall Stadium in Frisco, Texas, April 2, 2025.
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Storm latest: 9-year-old boy swept away in floodwaters while heading to school bus

Fatalities were confirmed in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Missouri.
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Storm damaged homes and broken trees are seen April 3, 2025, in Selmer, Tenn.
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'True Wyoming Cowboy': Bull rider killed at fair, officials say

Dylan Grant, 24, was bucked off by the bull and then stepped on by the animal.
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Bull rider Dylan Grant
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Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church in Kansas

Father Arul Carasala ministered at Sts. Peter and Paul for nearly 14 years.
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Father Arul Carasala ministered at Sts. Peter and Paul for nearly 14 years.
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Takes 'act of Congress' to end the Department of Education, says former congressman

Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., said ending the Department of Education was an attempt to privatize public schools in the U.S.
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VIDEO: Takes 'act of Congress' to end the Department of Education, says former congressman
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3rd superseding indictment filed against Sean 'Diddy' Combs

The music mogul has denied all allegations following his arrest last year.
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Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in 'error' to El Salvador

A judge on Friday ordered the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported in error to El Salvador.
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VIDEO: Judge orders government to return Maryland man deported in 'error' to El Salvador
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Beloved Catholic priest fatally shot at church

Father Arul Carasala ministered at Sts. Peter and Paul for nearly 14 years.
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Gary Hermesch, 66, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing Father Arul Carasala, 57, of Seneca, Kan., on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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Small business owners react to Trump's sweeping tariffs

Trump unveiled the tariffs in an announcement on Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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Community leaders rally after mother and daughter killed in Compton, Calif.

Community leaders and elected officials rallied together Thursday to call for justice and gun violence prevention after a mother and daughter were gunned down in Compton, California.
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Community leaders and elected officials rallied together Thursday to call for justice and gun violence prevention after a mother and daughter were gunned down in Compton, California.
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Kidney donor released by ICE after appeal to save his brother's life

Jose Gregorio Gonzalez was detained by ICE was released on Friday after he appealed for his freedom so he can resume the kidney donation to save his brother’s life.
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Kidney donor released by ICE after appeal to save his brother's life
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High school staffer allegedly asked student to kill her husband for $2,000

Stephanie Demetrius, 44, was charged with felony conspiracy.
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Stephanie Demetrius appears during her arraignment in Franklin County, Ohio, April 3, 2025.
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Ex-boyfriend at large after allegedly gunning down estranged girlfriend, her daughter

Donte Lamont Brown, 41, of Compton, is considered armed and dangerous.
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Donte Lamont Brown, 41, of Compton, Calif., is wanted for allegedly killing his estranged girlfriend and her daughter, authorities said.
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US hiring surged in March, defying recession fears

The jobs report arrived during a market selloff triggered by new tariffs. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
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VIDEO: US hiring surged in March, defying recession fears
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How a family endured sudden deaths across 3 generations

Nathan Carman was rescued at sea in 2016, but his story had a tragic ending.
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Nathan Carmen spoke in 2017 for an ABC News “20/20” interview.
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Teen charged with murder in fatal stabbing at track meet

According to the arrest affidavit, Karmelo Anthony, 17, says he was trying to protect himself at a district championship meet in Frisco, Texas.
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According to the arrest affidavit, Karmelo Anthony, 17, says he was trying to protect himself at a district championship meet in Frisco, Texas.
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Teacher tried to hire teen for murder: Police

Stephanie Demetrius, 44, is accused of trying to hire a student to kill her husband for $2,000, according to a criminal complaint.
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Stephanie Demetrius, 44, is accused of trying to hire a student to kill her husband for $2,000, according to a criminal complaint.
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ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 3, 2025

President Donald Trump’s tariffs shake markets and trading partners; a profile covers the only American seized by Russia from Ukraine; director Michael Shannon and star Judy Greer talk “Eric LaRue."
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 3, 2025
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USA Fencing disqualifies athlete for refusing to compete against transgender woman

The organization's transgender policy has been in place since 2023.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Judge slams the Trump administration over deportation flights

ABC News’ Mireya Villarreal reported on a contentious hearing over whether President Donald Trump's administration defied a court order when they deported alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador.
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VIDEO: Judge slams the Trump administration over deportation flights
April 03

Concerned for service members, governor seeks security assurances from Joint Chiefs

Gov. JB Pritzker said he's "lost faith" in Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Center for American Progress on March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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6 people injured in 'senseless' DC stabbing, suspect in custody: Police

The incident was reported around 3:22 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Montello Avenue and Meigs Place NE, in the Trinidad neighborhood, police said.
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The incident was reported around 3:22 p.m. on Thursday in the area of Montello Avenue and Meigs Place NE, in the Trinidad neighborhood, police said.
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6 injured after man in 'altered mental state' goes on stabbing assault: Police

The victims are in stable condition, police said.
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In this screen grab from a video, first responders are at the scene of a multiple stabbing in Washington, D.C., on April 3, 2025.
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Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations

A judge heard arguments Thursday over whether the Trump administration defied a court order when they deported alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador.
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VIDEO: Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
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Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations

The judge is weighing whether the Trump administration defied a court order.
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Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center prison, in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, obtained March 16, 2025.
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High school staffer allegedly asked student to kill her husband for $2,000

Stephanie Demetrius was charged with conspiracy for allegedly asking a juvenile at the Academy for Urban Scholars to commit the murder, according to court documents.
April 03
Stephanie Demetrius was charged with conspiracy for allegedly asking a juvenile at the Academy for Urban Scholars to commit the murder, according to court documents.
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US stocks suffer major losses in 1st trading session after Trump's new tariffs

Trump's new tariffs elicited threats of retaliation from foreign leaders.
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A trader runs on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on April 3, 2025.
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Judge tells government to release protected status holder who was wrongfully detained

Adrian Gil Rojas was arrested by ICE despite having Temporary Protected Status.
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Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
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Trump says things are 'going very well' as stocks sink

President Donald Trump defended his tariffs on Thursday, saying the economy and stock market will "boom."
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President Donald Trump defended his tariffs on Thursday, saying the economy and stock market will "boom."
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Mother, twin brother of 17-year-old killed in track meet stabbing speak out

Austin Metcalf, 17, was stabbed by another student, police said.
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Meghan Metcalf and her son, Hunter, speak with WFAA, April 2, 2025.
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Family of teen stabbed to death at track meet speaks out: 'He didn't deserve it'

Austin Metcalf, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School in Texas, died Wednesday after police said another student stabbed him during an altercation at a track meet.
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Austin Metcalf, an 11th grader at Frisco Memorial High School in Texas, died Wednesday after police said another student stabbed him during an altercation at a track meet.
April 03

Brett Gardner's son's cause of death revealed

Costa Rican authorities have now released a toxicology report.
April 03
This undated photo posted by the New York Yankees on the social media site X shows 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankees players Brett Gardner, who died, Mar. 21, 2025, from a sudden illness while on a family vacation.
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'Unacceptable': 3 adults charged after brawl breaks out during youth hockey game

The adults were charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct, police said.
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Three adults were charged after a brawl broke out during a youth hockey game in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police said.
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'Violent gunfight' kills Florida deputy at Dollar General store

Deputy William May was "not supposed to be working" that day, officials said.
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Walton County Deputy William May was killed during a police shootout at a Dollar General in Mossy Head, Florida, April 2, 2025.
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How consumers can prepare for possible impacts of tariffs

President Donald Trump’s tariffs could raise prices on a variety of goods. ABC News' Perry Russom reports on how you can reduce the potential impact on your wallet.
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VIDEO: How consumers can prepare for possible impacts of tariffs
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Why astronomers are tracking an asteroid that could potentially strike the moon

Astronomers are watching 2024 YR4 closely before it disappears from view.
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This image provided by the European Space Agency, April 2, 2025, captured by NASA's Webb telescope, shows the asteroid 2024 YR4.
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NYC sees 'historic' drop in crime, police commissioner says

Shootings dropped 23% citywide in the first quarter of the year, the NYPD said.
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NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during a press conference, on April 2, 2025, in New York.
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Florida deputy killed in shootout at a Dollar General

Deputy William May, 38, was killed during an officer-involved shooting at a Dollar General on Wednesday, according to Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson.
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Deputy William May, 38, was killed during an officer-involved shooting at a Dollar General on Wednesday, according to Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson.