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20 people injured in lightning strike while swimming at the beach
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LAPD says kidnapping 911 call was actually an ICE operation
The incident occurred Tuesday morning in downtown Los Angeles.
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RFK Jr. appoints longtime anti-vaccine ally Lyn Redwood to HHS position
Redwood has attributed her son's autism to mercury exposure from vaccines.
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Diddy Trial Day 29: Getting ready for closing arguments
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Liver King arrested after threatening Joe Rogan on social media
Fitness influencer Brian "Liver King" Johnson was arrested Tuesday evening in Austin after making threats against Joe Rogan.
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Search for suspect underway after police officer hurt in Santa Monica shooting
The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon near Santa Monica Place, an outdoor shopping mall, police said.
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Fight emerges over 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center
"You don’t need to invest that much in the perimeter," said James Uthmeier.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia still in custody following hearing
Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared Wednesday at a hearing in Tennessee.
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Missing Idaho teens linked to FLDS church
Their mother, a former church member, believes Warren Jeffs' prophecy influenced their departure.
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Migrant detention center dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz' proposed for the Everglades
Florida Attorney General James Ufhmeier is getting pushback from environmentalists over his proposal to build a temporary migrant detention center in the heart of Everglades.
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New Jersey lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella
The woman said the wind blew the umbrella off the lifeguard stand, and when she went to grab it to keep it from falling, it struck her, according to Asbury Park police.
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Final day of oppressive heat wave blankets East Coast
Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia could break heat records on Wednesday.
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Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella: 'Tough young woman'
The lifeguard, who was conscious and alert, was taken to a hospital.
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FBI releases sketch of 2nd suspect in 2016 murder of Pokemon Go player
Calvin Riley was fatally shot while playing Pokémon Go in a San Francisco park.
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FBI, DHS host call with governors over US threat environment after Iran strikes
Michael Masters, national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network, discusses conference calls held over the weekend with several of the nation's governors and top law enforcement officials.
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Lightning strike in South Carolina injures 20 as heat wave scorches East Coast
More than 120 million Americans remain under heat alerts Wednesday as record-breaking temperatures and dangerous humidity grip the East Coast.
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DOJ sues entire Maryland federal judiciary over immigration policy
The suit challenges a standing order limiting deportations.
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11-year-old boy shot dead near park in broad daylight
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Liver King arrested in Austin after threatening Joe Rogan on Instagram
The controversial fitness guru challenged Rogan in a video.
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The stock market is surging. Will it last?
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North Carolina landscaper throws large house party while owners are away
The suspect, Michael Brown, also charged partygoers an entry fee, police said.
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New sketch released in 2016 murder of man playing Pokémon Go
The FBI released a sketch of a second person possibly connected to the murder of Calvin Riley, a man who was fatally shot while playing the Pokémon Go game.
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Counterterrorism experts warn Iran could retaliate in the US
“We would be foolish to assume they’re not plotting revenge," one expert said.
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Emil Bove, in confirmation hearing for judgeship, says he's 'not anybody's henchman'
Bove has been serving as principal associate deputy attorney general.
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American Airlines flight returns to airport due to mechanical issue
The flight landed safely and the FAA is investigating.
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Texas teen indicted for murder in stabbing of student at high school track meet
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20 people injured by lightning strike while swimming at South Carolina beach
Officials said It was a "bright and sunny day" when the lighting strike hit the water.
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Teen indicted for murder after fellow athlete killed at high school track meet
Karmelo Anthony was indicted for the killing of Austin Metcalf.
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Landscaper throws house party while homeowners are away
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Fed Chair Powell testifies before Senate Banking Committee
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on the second day of testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the likelihood of a cut in interest rates.
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20 people injured in lightning strike while swimming at the beach
It was a "bright and sunny day" when the strike hit the water, officials said.
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Baseball superfan gets major-league surprise after house fire
Aaron Campbell’s baseball memorabilia collection was lost in a house fire, but a group of fellow collectors and major league baseball teams are stepping up to restore his prized possessions.
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Woman who says she saw Bryan Kohberger near murder scene made claim multiple times
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Axiom Space launches 4 private astronauts to ISS, moves forward space station plans
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Trump attends NATO summit after ceasefire announcement; new details emerge in Iran’s nuclear capabilities after U.S. strike; prosecution rests in Diddy trial; Brandy and Monica talk new tour.
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Iranian human rights organization calls for end of strikes
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies expectations as 'center figure' on Supreme Court
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on how after five years on the Supreme Court, Justice Amy Coney Barrett is defying expectations, staking out independent ground, and breaking with President Donald Trump.
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Dangerous heat wave: Several East Coast cities break June heat records
Tuesday is the hottest day of the heat wave for the Northeast.
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Diddy trial day 32 recap: Combs declines to testify
Deliberations in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial could start as early as Friday.
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Diddy Trial Day 28: Prosecutors rest their case against Sean Combs
After calling more than 30 witnesses over several weeks, federal prosecutors rested their case against Sean Combs on Tuesday, June 24. ABC News’ Eva Pilgrim, Aaron Katersky and contributors explain.
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Complaint alleges DOJ official Emil Bove said he was willing to violate court orders
Bove has been nominated by President Trump to fill a U.S. appeals court vacancy.
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NTSB holds hearing on Boeing door plug blowout
The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing to determine the probable cause of the Alaska Airlines flight door plug blowout in 2024.
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NTSB says 'multiple system failures' caused Boeing door plug blowout
The agency held a vote on the matter after the Alaska Airlines incident.
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Early US intel report finds strikes set back Iran's nuclear program only by months
The initial report, which is highly classified, was produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency and U.S. Central Command.
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Estranged husband kills fitness influencer wife, then killed by off-duty cop: Police
Hector Garduno and Gloria Zamora died of their injuries after the shooting.
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Alleged accomplice in California fertility clinic bombing dies in federal custody
Daniel Park was found unresponsive at the Metropolitan Detention Center in L.A.
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