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Will Canadian wildfires bring smoky skies back to the US?

With numerous wildfires burning across Canada, meteorologists said conditions are stacking up for a replay of last year's fire season when thick smoke wafted down to the United States.
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With numerous wildfires burning across Canada, meteorologists said conditions are stacking up for a replay of last year's fire season when thick smoke wafted down to the United States.
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2nd teen pleads guilty in rock-throwing spree that killed 20-year-old woman

Alexa Bartell, 20, was fatally struck by a large rock while driving near Denver.
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Alexa Bartell, 20, was fatally struck by a large rock while driving near Denver, Colorado.
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Genetic genealogy IDs suspect in 1989 rapes, man now at large

Stephen Gale is wanted for sexually assaulting two women at a clothing store.
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A 1995 photo of Stephen Gale from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Suspect ID’d through genetic genealogy in 1989 rapes: DA

Stephen Paul Gale, 71, is wanted on four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping and one count of armed robbery.
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Stephen Paul Gale, 71, is wanted on four counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping and one count of armed robbery.
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Utah mom accused of murder expected to face trial

Judge holds evidentiary hearing against Utah mom to decide if she faces trial for allegedly poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl.
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VIDEO: Utah mom accused of murder expected to face trial
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Senate considers making Black Wall Street a national monument

An estimated 300 people were killed in the 1921 massacre.
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A group of people looking at smoke in the distance coming from damaged properties following the Tulsa Race Massacre, Tulsa, Oklahoma, June 1921.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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US inflation report shows rise in student loans, consumer prices

The April inflation report shows consumer prices decreased to 3.4% in the U.S., while student loan rates skyrocket.
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VIDEO: US inflation report shows rise in student loans, consumer prices
May 15

US to send additional $2 billion in Ukraine aid, Secretary of State Blinken says

The foreign military financing will be used not only for purchasing weapons from the U.S., but also by Ukraine as it invests in manufacturing its own machinery and weapons, Antony Blinken said.
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The foreign military financing will be used not only for purchasing weapons from the U.S., but also by Ukraine as it invests in manufacturing its own machinery and weapons, Blinken said.
May 15

US to send additional $2 billion in Ukraine aid, Blinken says

Secretary of State Blinken announced the additional aid in Kyiv on Wednesday.
May 15
Secretary of State Antony Blinken attends a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister following their talks in Kyiv, May 15, 2024.
May 15

New York eyes ban on legacy college admissions

New York would join at least three other states in ending the practice.
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Hannah Gutierrez appeals manslaughter conviction in 'Rust' shooting

Gutierrez, the armorer on the set of “Rust,”, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the maximum, in connection with the October 2021 shooting.
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Gutierrez, the armorer on the set of “Rust,”, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the maximum, in connection with the October 2021 shooting.
May 15

Boeing breached 2021 deferred prosecution agreement: DOJ

Federal prosecutors entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement with Boeing, allowing the aircraft manufacturer to avoid criminal prosecution in exchange for following new safety obligations.
May 15
Federal prosecutors entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) with Boeing in January 2021, allowing the aircraft manufacturer to avoid criminal prosecution in exchange for following new safety obligations.
May 15

School principal arrested for choking student, whipping him with charging cable: Cops

The principal can be seen on camera using a charging cable to strike the child.
May 15
A school principal, 33-year-old Dontay Akeem Prophet in Ocala, Florida, has been arrested for aggravated child abuse and false imprisonment of a child under 13 years of age after allegedly physically attacking and detaining a student against their will for over an hour, police said.
May 15

Air Force pilot dies after aircraft ejection seat goes off while on the ground

A full Air Force Safety Investigation Board is expected to be in place shortly.
May 15
May 14

Illinois high school students hire bagpiper to follow principal in senior prank

Students at an Illinois high school played a very loud senior prank on their principal: They hired a bagpiper to follow him around campus for an hour.
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VIDEO: Illinois high school students hire bagpiper to follow principal in senior prank
May 14

ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Defense cross-examines Michael Cohen in former President Trump’s criminal trial; NTSB releases preliminary report on Baltimore bridge collapse; professors using AI to grade students.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
May 14

Stuart Stevens says Speaker Johnson's support is 'the collapse of moral authority'

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Stuart Stevens, a former chief Republican strategist and Lincoln Project adviser, on the ongoing developments in Trump's trial.
May 14
VIDEO: Stuart Stevens says Speaker Johnson's support is 'the collapse of moral authority'
May 14

Michael Cohen grilled by Trump’s attorney in day 17 of hush money trial

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ABC News’ legal contributor Kan Nawaday on whether or not former fixer Michael Cohen’s testimony was enough to convince the jury in Trump’s hush money case.
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VIDEO: Michael Cohen grilled by Trump’s attorney in day 17 of hush money trial
May 14

8 teens taken to hospital after ingesting marijuana edibles during school field trip

The students were transported to area hospitals in fair condition, LAFD said.
May 14
Authorities respond to a medical emergency at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, May 15, 2024.
May 14

Michael Cohen testifies about how Trump turned his life 'upside down'

"I violated my moral compass, and I suffered the penalty," Cohen testified.
May 14
Michael Cohen leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
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Air Force prosecutors ask for new charges for Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira

Prosecutors have asked for Teixeira to be court-martialed.
May 14
This photo illustration shows the suspect, national guardsman Jack Teixeira, reflected in an image of the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
May 14

Boeing breached 2021 deferred prosecution agreement: DOJ

Prosecutors have given Boeing until June 13 to respond to their determination.
May 14
The Boeing logo is seen on the side of a Boeing 737 MAX at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 20, 2022.
May 14

Ohio bar bans young adults on weekends

According to a Facebook post from Donerick's Pub in Groveport, Ohio, patrons under 30 will not be allowed inside on Friday and Saturday nights. The panel weighs in on the age policy.
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VIDEO: Ohio bar bans young adults on weekends
May 14

Trump defense team puts Michael Cohen in hot seat

Several GOP legislators showed up Tuesday to support Donald Trump at his criminal trial in New York, as prosecution witness Michael Cohen faced off with Trump's lawyer.
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VIDEO: Trump defense team puts Michael Cohen in hot seat
May 14

House Speaker Mike Johnson makes appearance at Trump’s hush money trial

Donald Trump arrived in court Tuesday with an entourage of Republicans as former fixer-turned-star-witness Michael Cohen took the stand. Later, we spotlight Biden’s economic crackdown on China.
May 14
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson makes appearance at Trump’s hush money trial
May 14

4 big takeaways from Day 17 of Trump's hush money trial

The defense began its cross-examination of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
May 14
Michael Cohen testifies during former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, May 14, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.
May 14

Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had blackouts day before crash, NTSB report finds

Two incidents took place while the ship was docked in Baltimore, the NTSB said.
May 14
In this aerial view, a steel truss from the destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge that was pinning the container ship Dali in place was detached from the ship using a controlled detonation of explosives in Baltimore, MD, May 13, 2024.
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Pregnant woman, unborn child killed by falling tree during severe weather

Louisiana reported three storm-related fatalities and Mississippi saw one.
May 14
A tree was toppled over by severe weather in Sulphur, La., on Monday, May 13, 2024.
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Albuquerque Police Department officially met reform requirement

The department was put on notice nine years ago.
May 14
Albuquerque police cordon off streets near a protest that blocked one of the main gates to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 2, 2024.
May 14

Tennis icon Stan Smith and director Danny Lee discuss new documentary

"Who is Stan Smith?" tells the story of the man behind the shoe.
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VIDEO: Tennis icon Stan Smith and director Danny Lee discuss new documentary
May 14

8 killed when bus carrying 53 farmworkers crashes, 'high probability' for more deaths

Thirty-eight people were hurt, including eight in critical condition.
May 14
Florida Highway Patrol and Fire Rescue is currently investigating a fatal bus crash which occurred at approximately 6:35 am, Marion County Florida, May 14, 2024.
May 14

23-year-old hiker missing after texting friend he reached top of mountain

Lucas Macaj has not been heard from since Sunday.
May 14
Rocky Mountain National Park rangers began search efforts for Lucas Macaj, 23, of Colorado Springs, Colorado May 13, 2024
May 14

Albuquerque Police Department officially meets reform requirement

The department was put on notice nine years ago.
May 14
The department was put on notice nine years ago.
May 14

Why a Texas divorce case could impact IVF care in the state

The state Supreme Court is hearing an ongoing dispute over frozen embryos.
May 14
In this undated stock photo, a doctor is seen preparing embryo cultivation plates in a fertility lab.
May 14

Boat found in connection with hit-and-run that killed teen girl: Authorities

Ella Adler, 15, was killed while wakeboarding in the Miami area, FWC said.
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Ella Adler is seen in an undated photo.
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8 dead, dozens injured in Florida bus crash carrying farmworkers

About 40 people were hurt, with some in "very serious condition."
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VIDEO: 8 dead, dozens injured in Florida bus crash carrying farmworkers
May 14

Hannah Gutierrez appeals manslaughter conviction in 'Rust' shooting

The armorer was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in the fatal shooting.
May 14
Hannah Gutierrez, the former armorer at the movie "Rust," listens to closing arguments in her trial at district court, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Santa Fe, N.M.
May 14

New Title IX rules intensify fight over transgender youth restrictions in schools

LGBTQ students and their schools at the center of political debate.
May 14
President Joe Biden speaks in Washington, DC, on April 12, 2024.
May 14

8 killed when bus carrying 53 farmworkers crashes, 'high probability' for more deaths

About 40 people were hurt. Some are in "very serious condition."
May 14
About 40 people were hurt. Some are in "very serious condition."
May 14

Michael Cohen testifies Trump told him 'don't worry' following 2018 FBI raid

Cohen said Trump's statements at the time "reinforced my loyalty and my intention to stay in the fold." At the time, the Trump Organization was paying his legal fees.
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VIDEO: Michael Cohen testifies Trump told him 'don't worry' following 2018 FBI raid
May 14

DEA warns of 'deadliest drug threat the US has ever faced'

Agents said they have seized more than 16 kilograms of Fentanyl powder and 60,000 Fentanyl pills while still working to break up other drug trafficking rings.
May 14
VIDEO: DEA warns of 'deadliest drug threat the US has ever faced'
May 14

8 killed in Florida bus crash

About 40 people were taken to medical facilities.
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8 killed in Florida bus crash
May 14

How scientists discovered summer 2023 was the hottest season in 2,000 years on Earth

Scientists looked to tree rings for historical climate data over millennia.
May 14
Children play in hot weather at a mist fountain at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 11, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.
May 14

2023 saw the warmest summer in 2000 years: Climate experts

With high heats, experts are calling for "urgent action to reduce carbon emissions" after a recent study.
May 14
2023 saw the warmest summer in 2000 years: Climate experts
May 14

Donald Trump speaks before going into court

Donald Trump spoke to press Tuesday before entering court for a second day of testimony from Michael Cohen.
May 14
VIDEO: Donald Trump speaks before going into court
May 14

House Speaker Mike Johnson in attendance for Trump trial as Cohen takes stand again

Johnson is one of several Donald Trump allies attending the trial Tuesday.
May 14
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson to attend Trump trial as Cohen takes stand again
May 14

As Buffalo marks 2 years since a racist massacre, a permanent memorial is unveiled

"Two years ago a shadow fell over our beloved Buffalo,' Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
May 14
Governor Kathy Hochul, Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown, and the 5/14 Memorial Commission unveiled the final design of a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the racially motivated Tops shooting in Buffalo, May 13, 2024.
May 14

Severe weather on the move in the South

ABC News weather correspondent Kenton Gewecke tracks storms traveling through the U.S.
May 14
VIDEO: Severe weather on the move in the South