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Harvard researcher from Russia faces up to 20 years for undeclared frog embryos
Kseniia Petrova had her first court hearing since being federally charged .
May 15, 2025Woman arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility: Police
The suspect and victim had been living in the woman's apartment.
May 15, 2025Daughter escapes 7 years of confinement by mother, stepfather: Police
The couple is accused of abusing both of the woman's daughters, police said.
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Murder solved 40 years after Utah teenager killed after hitchhiking to work: Police
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers confront Cassie Ventura with years of text messages
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Justices hear arguments in birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court on Thursday heard oral arguments over President Donald Trump's emergency request to roll back nationwide injunctions blocking his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
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Woman arrested for stabbing man to death at senior living facility: Police
The suspect and victim had been living in the woman's apartment.
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Woman arrested in stabbing murder at Florida elderly home
A 68-year-old woman has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of an elderly man in a senior living facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan pleads not guilty to obstructing federal agents
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An original Magna Carta discovered in plain sight at Harvard University
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America's great strength is 'character': Gen. Stanley McChrystal on his new book
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Harvard researcher fears being returned to Russia after DOJ charges
The judge scheduled a bail hearing for May 28.
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Arizona's Greer Fire explodes to more than 7,000 acres, evacuation area expands
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Twist in Holly Bobo case explored in new podcast
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Harvard researcher from Russia faces up to 20 years for undeclared frog embryos
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Husband arrested for murder of wife who vanished in 2017
Anna Maciejewska, a 43-year-old Poland native, left behind her 4-year-old son.
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'Weight has been lifted': Woman missing for 3 weeks found alive
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Man arrested for murder of wife who has been missing since 2017
Allen Gould is being held without bail on charges including first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence, prosecutors said.
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How the Supreme Court is responding to arguments over birthright citizenship
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‘All she wanted was a hug’: Camper found alive after she goes missing for weeks
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Why a Wisconsin judge accused of helping man evade ICE says she can't be prosecuted
Judge Hannah Dugan's attorneys argued she has judicial immunity in a new filing.
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Looming New Jersey Transit strike could impact 350,000 commuters, say officials
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Daughter escapes 7 years of confinement by mother, stepfather: Police
A New Jersey couple have been arrested and charged with confining and abusing two children for several years in their home, according to prosecutors.
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Torture charges filed against family accused of abusing 6 children
Three family members in California have been charged with torture in connection with the alleged abuse of six children who were in their care, prosecutors said Wednesday.
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His family helped enshrine birthright citizenship. He says the struggle continues
Wong says the new fight over the issue is "for the soul of our country."
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Torture charges filed against 3 family members accused of abusing 6 children
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Baby spider monkey and 2 rattlesnakes discovered during California meth bust
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ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex, Cassie Ventura, testifies for a second day in his trial; President Donald Trump meets Syria's leader; the music artist YG talks about being sexually assaulted as a teenager.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Venezuelan toddler who was kept in US after parents' deportation returns to Venezuela
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What’s next for Diddy’s defense team after star witness testimony
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Smartmatic alleges Fox News destroyed text messages as Fox wins new documents
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By The Numbers: Global report shows more people being displaced
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Jurors see photos from freak-offs in Day 7 of Diddy trial as Ventura testifies
She claimed the coerced sex, assault and threats made her consider suicide.
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DOJ charges Harvard researcher who expressed fears over being returned to Russia
Kseniia Petrova was found to have undeclared frog embryos in her luggage.
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Mother, stepfather allegedly kept daughter in a dog crate during years of abuse
A New Jersey couple have been arrested and charged with confining and abusing two children for several years in their home, according to prosecutors.
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‘Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy’ - Cassie Ventura’s second day of testimony
Cassie Ventura returned to court in New York to testify against Sean Combs on Wednesday, May 14. Eva Pilgrim and a team of correspondents and contributors break down what happened on ABC News Live.
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Reduce, reuse, recycle: Is it too late?
Experts say it's not too late to do your part to help clean up the planet and reduce human-amplified climate change.
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How to negotiate medical expenses
Medical bills can be a financial burden and difficult to navigate, especially if your bill has inaccuracies, but you have options.
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Georgetown scholar released from ICE custody after judge's ruling
Badar Khan Suri was a visiting scholar with lawful status, his attorneys said.
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Eastern Arizona wildfire explodes to 6,400 acres amid high winds
The Greer Fire is threatening a small mountain town near the New Mexico border.
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Mother allegedly buys weapons for son's planned attack at middle school
Ashley Pardo, 33, was arrested on Monday after she bought ammunition and tactical gear to assist in her son's attack aimed at Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio, according to an affidavit.
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Daughter escapes 7 years of confinement by mother, stepfather: Police
The couple is accused of abusing both of the woman's daughters, police said.
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Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark speaks out to defend birthright citizenship
Norman Wong says he is witnessing the dismantling of his family's legacy, as President Donald Trump attempts to use an executive order to eliminate birthright citizenship.
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Cassie Ventura testifies about first time Combs allegedly beat her
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