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Madison school shooting latest: Motive appears to be combination of factors
A 15-year-old girl allegedly killed a teacher and a fellow student.
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The reopening of a section of Interstate 40 in western North Carolina that collapsed during Hurricane Helene has been delayed after more asphalt from eastbound lanes fell this week
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Stephen Troell was killed in Baghdad in November 2022.
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Chicago's O'Hare airport issues ground stop amid snow, as storm moves east
Rain and snow could fall along the I-95 corridor on Tuesday, Christmas Eve.
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ABC News Live Prime: Friday, December 20, 2024
House approves funding bill to avert government shutdown; on set of "The Chosen" during rise of faith-based entertainment; cast of "Mufasa: The Lion King" talks new chapter of "Lion King" legacy.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, December 20, 2024
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Flames billow after military helicopter makes emergency landing on Camp Pendleton
All four crew members were reported safe with no injuries.
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December 20
Victims identified in Abundant Life Christian School shooting
Erin West, a teacher, and student Rubi Vergara were killed, officials said.
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December 20
Medical breakthroughs in 2024
From a pig kidney transplant to restoring genetic deafness, here are some highlights of medical achievements in 2024.
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December 20
Made in America: Iowa company puts modern spin on classic wooden toys
One fisherman's trash is transformed into rugs, baskets, signs and more.
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College student allegedly plotted 'mass casualty attack' targeting Jews
The George Mason University student was arrested this week.
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December 20
Made in America: 'World News Tonight' celebrates small businesses from coast to coast
David Muir reports on companies making cookware, dog treats and ornament bells.
December 20
December 20
Funds for pediatric cancer research cut from new government funding bill
Nancy Goodman, founder of Kids v. Cancer, discusses why funding for pediatric cancer research was dropped from the GOP-backed government funding bill. Negotiations for a bill are still ongoing.
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ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, December 19, 2024
CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione returns to NY; government shutdown showdown; and investigation into hidden threat lurking beneath the surface.
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December 20
Woman, 66, goes missing on Grand Canyon bus trip
Martha Overholser was last seen at Mather Point on the South Rim.
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December 20
Search underway for kangaroo on the loose in Texas
The kangaroo named Rowdy was last seen hopping down a road in Sealy, Texas.
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December 20
Kangaroo remains on the loose in Texas after jumping fence
The 5-foot-tall kangaroo, named Rowdy, was last seen early Wednesday morning on Pyka Road near Interstate 10 in Austin County, according to the kangaroo's owner.
December 20
December 20
Starbucks striking worker: 'Many of us are struggling'
ABC News' Zohreen Shah reports from Burbank, California, on the escalating strikes that will continue until Dec. 24.
December 20
December 20
Michigan woman missing after trip to Grand Canyon
Martha Anne Overholser, 66, disappeared after failing to return on a commercial bus tour on Dec. 10.
December 20
December 20
Iranian officer charged for murder of US citizen in Iraq
Stephen Troell was killed in Baghdad in November 2022.
December 20
December 20
Judge slams Delphi convicted killer at sentencing
Richard Allen will serve consecutive 65-year sentences for the girls' murders.
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How corporate investors are impacting the housing market
Reporters Rebecca Liebson and Teghan Simonton discuss the trend where large companies have amassed almost 27,000 homes in the Tampa Bay area, edging out typical home buyers.
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December 20
Delphi man sentenced to 130 years for murder of 2 teen girls
A jury found Richard Allen guilty last month for the 2017 murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. ABC News’ Morgan Norwood reports.
December 20
December 20
Dozens of New York cities now face temporary drone bans
Thousands of people have contacted the FBI to report unusual drone activity.
December 20
December 20
Raw oysters linked to norovirus outbreak leaves at least 80 sickened in Los Angeles
The outbreak stemmed from an event at the Hollywood Palladium celebrating the Los Angeles Times' list of the 101 best restaurants on Dec. 3.
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December 20
National headlines from ABC News
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FBI says man was plotting attack with Madison school shooting suspect
Carlsbad police filed the application for a gun violence emergency protective order against Alexander Charles Paffendorf in San Diego County Superior Court on Tuesday.
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December 20
Texas family’s immigration fight
Christina Salazar says a missed immigration hearing due to an emergency C-section led to her and her children being deported to Mexico while her husband remains in the U.S.
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December 20
3rd grader caught on camera saving choking student
Thomas Conley, 8, jumped into action when he noticed his classmate was choking in their school cafeteria.
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December 20
Teen athlete dies after 30-minute ambulance wait
The mother of Amanda Sylvester, a 15-year-old who collapsed during volleyball practice, says, “When you call for help, help should come.”
December 20
December 20
Starbucks workers union announces pre-Christmas strike in 3 major cities
The workers union representing Starbucks baristas across the country announced members in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle will go on strike beginning Friday.
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December 20
Some families cut relatives off over LGBTQ politics this holiday season
Families say they are standing up for their LGBTQ children this season.
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Meet the moms who shred the half-pipe
ABC News’ Danny New visits a group of mothers who are finding joy and catching air at a skatepark in Brooklyn, New York.
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December 19
Starbucks workers union announces pre-Christmas strike in 3 major cities
Five days of escalating strikes will begin Friday and continue till Dec. 24.
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December 19
Criminal defense attorney breaks down Luigi Mangione’s criminal complaint
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala on the criminal complaint filed today against Luigi Mangione and what happens next in the high-profile case.
December 19
December 19
Alleged 'drone' sightings confounding officials, residents
ABC News' Jay O'Brien traveled to Mine Hill, New Jersey, where many alleged "drones" have been spotted to talk to residents about the sightings. Experts explain how not everything is as it seems.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Zombie Wells: The Threat Beneath
ABC News' groundbreaking investigation exposing the threats that abandoned gas and oil wells pose to the environment and communities across the country.
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December 19
Oysters linked to norovirus outbreak sicken at least 80 people at restaurant event
The oysters that were served at the event have since been recalled.
December 19
December 19
ICE deportations hit highest level in a decade: Report
The deportation numbers show a 90% increase from the past two fiscal years.
December 19
December 19
Lawmakers fight to prevent government shutdown
Plus, Teamsters begin the largest strike in history against Amazon less than a week before Christmas.
December 19
December 19
Concerns over rising bird flu cases
California has declared a state of emergency after the CDC confirmed the first case of severe bird flu in Louisiana.
December 19
December 19
FBI says man was plotting attack with Madison school shooting suspect
Alexander Charles Paffendorf allegedly communicated with the suspect.
December 19
December 19
Suspect identified, at large in fatal stabbing of bus driver
A passenger stabbed a bus driver repeatedly after an altercation.
December 19
December 19
Luigi Mangione makes an appearance in federal court
Luigi Mangione faces four federal charges, including stalking, a firearms offense involving a silencer and murder through use of a firearm, a charge that makes him eligible for the death penalty.
December 19
December 19
'We are concerned but also hopeful,' says farmer about Trump's proposed tariffs
Soybean farmer John Fleming joined ABC News Live to discuss the impact tariffs could have on the soybean industry and farmers.
December 19
December 19
Judge denies motion to dismiss Uvalde criminal charges, sets tentative trial date
Two former officers are facing charges in connection with the school shooting.
December 19
December 19
CEO killing latest: Mangione said insurance is target because 'it checks every box'
Luigi Mangione was transported Thursday from Pennsylvania to New York.
December 19
December 19
NYC mayor's former chief adviser surrenders on criminal charges
Ingrid Lewis-Martin is accused in a $100,000 bribery scheme.
December 19
December 19
Former aide to New York City mayor surrenders on bribery charges
Mayor Eric Adams' former aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, and her son, Glenn Martin II, turned themselves in on Thursday morning.
December 19
December 19
Luigi Mangione faces federal charges including stalking, murder
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waived extradition on Thursday morning.
December 19
December 19
Suspect indicted for murder in unprovoked stabbing spree: Prosecutors
Ramon Rivera is accused of randomly killing three people.
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