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Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
The Supreme Court has declined, for now, to hear a challenge to a Maryland law banning certain semi-automatic firearms commonly referred to as assault weapons
May 20, 2024Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall
Botanists and citizen scientists armed with the iNaturalist app on their smartphones are recording the biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border
May 19, 2024As 3 states recover from 13 tornadoes, more severe weather on the way
The Midwest is forecast to see more bad weather this week.
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ABC News Live Prime: Monday, May 20, 2024
Judge in Trump hush money trial scolds witness; what happens when states take over school districts; graphic novel "The Talk" helps parents discuss Black experiences with children.
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By The Numbers: Members of Congress and their ages
A look behind the numbers at the age of Congress members and how long some members are electing to work.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, May 20, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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State takeovers of school districts under fire
ABC News’ Em Nguyen visits Houston to see how the state’s largest school district has fared in its first year under state control. She also looks into how state takeovers have worked across the U.S.
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Prosecution rests in Trump’s hush money criminal trial
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland about how the jury might view Michael Cohen’s testimony and what can be expected in the days ahead.
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Prosecutor in Hunter Biden case plans to call ex-wife, brother's widow as witnesses
The revelations emerged late Monday in a trial brief filed by the government.
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Donald Trump’s lawyers question Michael Cohen about alleged phone calls
The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for top Israeli and Hamas officials. Later the panel discusses the four NBA teams nearing the finals.
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Prosecution rests case in Trump trial
The defense calls Robert Costello, former legal adviser for Michael Cohen, its second witness in Trump’s criminal trial.
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5 big takeaways from Day 19 of Trump's hush money trial
Prosecutors rested their historic case Monday after hearing from 20 witnesses.
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Nevada abortion rights group says it has enough signatures on petition
Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom, the organization behind the petition, said it has collected more than 200,000 signatures from voters in all 17 counties.
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Black astronauts say 90-year-old Ed Dwight's 1st trip to space was 'justice'
"I needed to finish it," Dwight said.
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Prosecution rests case as defense calls on 2nd witness in Trump hush money trial
The defense called Robert Costello to the stand following Michael Cohen's testimony.
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Ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge is moved from crash site for 1st time
Dali, a 984-foot-long container ship, hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March.
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The cargo ship blocking Baltimore shipping port entrance is removed
The Dali was refloated and escorted back to port, months after it crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge. The accident left six people dead and the ship partially blocking the port entrance.
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Star golfer Scottie Scheffler's arraignment postponed
Scheffler faces multiple charges, including second-degree assault of a police officer.
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Prosecutors rest their case against Trump after 20 witnesses, over 200 exhibits
Trump’s lawyers are expected to present a short defense case before summations.
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Star golfer's arraignment postponed after arrest during PGA Championship
Scheffler faces charges including second-degree assault of a police officer.
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AI program helps to teach UCLA students about business
AI program called Breakout Learning grades UCLA students' comprehension.
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As 3 states recover from 13 tornadoes, more severe weather on the way
The Midwest is forecast to see more bad weather this week.
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Trump defense team concludes cross-examination of Michael Cohen
Prosecutors will now begin redirect examination after former President Donald Trump's team went after Michael Cohen's credibility.
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Michael Cohen admits to stealing from Trump Organization
Michael Cohen admitted to stealing $30,000 from the Trump Organization through his reimbursement.
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10 Million Names helps Linsey Davis with her family tree
Davis learns about an ancestor who played a role in voting rights history.
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Zumba welcomes 1st licensed instructor with down syndrome
Yulissa Arescurenaga encourages people wanting to pursue their dream job: “They can do it."
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Severe weather threat on the move in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota
States across the heartland continue to experience extreme storms, including tornadoes.
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Cohen testifying again in final stretch of Trump hush money trial
The judge said jurors could begin deliberating soon to decide whether former President Donald Trump is guilty of 34 felony counts falsifying business records.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apologizes after release of video showing him assaulting Cassie
Los Angeles District Attorney said they cannot prosecute because of the statute of limitations.
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Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand for the final time
It remains to be seen if Trump's defense team will have the former president testify in his own defense.
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Rudy Giuliani served with indictment after 80th birthday party
Rudy Giuliani was served Friday night with notice of his indictment related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Arizona.
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Prosecutors expected to rest their case in Trump hush money trial
Michael Cohen returns to the stand as the prosecution's last major witness.
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Meet some of the New Yorkers waiting overnight to get a seat at the Trump trial
Some hope to make it in the courtroom while others plan to sell their seat.
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Blue Origin launches historic flight to space
"Long time coming," 90-year-old Ed Dwight said following the space flight.
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Zoo sets up new pulley system for giraffes
A newly installed pulley system at the Oakland Zoo allows giraffes to eat at a more natural height.
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19 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested for trying to occupy UPenn building
The protesters said they were looking to occupy Fisher-Bennett Hall.
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Scottie Scheffler climbs leaderboard despite arrest at PGA Championship
He now faces charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, among others.
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Boater allegedly involved in teen's death had 'no knowledge' of accident: Lawyer
Ella Adler, 15, had fallen while wakeboarding when struck by a boat, FWC said.
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ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 17, 2024
Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly seen on surveillance video assaulting former girlfriend Cassie Ventura; torrential storms threaten millions across the South; exclusive look at 30 years of Disney theater.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, May 17, 2024
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1st human brain chip implant patient gives insight into post-surgery life
The panel discusses the historic medical advancement and Noland Arbaugh's account of what life has been like since he received a Neuralink brain chip implant.
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Flag seen flying upside down at Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s home
Photos published in The New York Times show an upside-down American flag flying outside Justice Alito’s home days after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
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New surveillance video shows Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie
Supreme Court Justice Alito is criticized for an upside-down American flag seen flying outside his home, and the first human brain chip implant patient gives insight into post-surgery life.
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Man charged with murder in suspicious deaths of 3 women in 'complex' case: DA
The women were found dead last year, authorities said.
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5 dead in 'exceptionally' strong storm in Houston
The White House has declared the storms a "major disaster," freeing federal aid.
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'Power' documentary tackles the depths of police power in American history
After George Floyd death, there was a change in policing, filmmaker says.
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Ethics expert weighs in on Justice Alito upside-down flag report
Hofstra University law professor James Sample reacts to Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito saying he was not involved in putting up an upside-down flag outside his home in January of 2021.
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State Department issues travel alert for LGBTQ people, events abroad
The alert follows a similar warning from the FBI and the DHS.
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Man in custody for punching actor Steve Buscemi
Buscemi "is ok and appreciates everyone's well wishes," a rep said.
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US airman killed by deputy in his own home honored at funeral
The 23-year-old was remembered as a "great" man.
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Judge to rule on Alec Baldwin's motion to dismiss charge in 'Rust' shooting next week
A remote hearing was held Friday morning.
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Mom shares story of resilience in motherhood and career
Dr. Jessica Braidden, a successful entrepreneur and mother of two adult children, now has another little bundle of joy on the way. She shares her story and advice to other mom entrepreneurs.
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