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At least 78 dead in Texas following heavy rains and 'catastrophic flooding'

The search for young victims continued Sunday at Camp Mystic.
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Debris is caught against trees during flooding in Kerr County, Texas, July 4, 2025.
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Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly storms: 'We didn’t know'

At least 78 people are believed to be dead statewide due to the weather.
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Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
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Kerr County officials give new details on deadly flooding

Officials in Kerr County said search and rescue operations are still underway.
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VIDEO: Kerr County officials give new details on deadly flooding
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives Texas flooding update

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been activated in Texas, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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VIDEO: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives Texas flooding update
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2 teenagers dead and 5 others people injured in Indianapolis shooting

Police said no suspect has been identified and no information on a motive was available as of Saturday.
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Police said no suspect has been identified and no information on a motive was available as of Saturday.
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Travis County, Texas, devastated by flash floods

Travis County Judge Andy Brown joins ABC News Live to discuss flooding in and around Austin, Texas.
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Travis County, Texas, devastated by flash floods
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July is Disability Pride Month

Diego Mariscal, CEO & Chief Disabled Person at 2Gether-International, joins ABC News Live to talk about celebrating Disability Pride Month.
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July is Disability Pride Month
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Massive spending bill cuts after-school programs

Jodi Grant from the Afterschool Alliance joins ABC News Live to discuss how the passing of the Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’ will effect kids and schools.
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Massive spending bill cuts after-school programs
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Tropical Storm Chantal downgraded to tropical depression

Tropical Storm Chantal was downgraded after making landfall near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, on Sunday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Tropical Storm Chantal downgraded to tropical depression
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California wildfire explodes to nearly 80,000 acres

Officials Sunday said the fire was 30% contained.
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The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County, photo posted July 3, 2025.
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Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens

At least 70 people are dead as heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding.
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A photo shows flooding caused by a flash flood at the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Texas, on July 5, 2025.
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Trump signs "major disaster declaration" for Kerr County, Texas

Officials said the death toll has risen to at least 70 people statewide after heavy rain in Central Texas.
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Trump signs "major disaster declaration" for Kerr County, Texas
July 06

Tropical Storm Chantal downgraded to tropical depression

The third named storm of the Atlantic season made landfall Sunday morning..
July 06
This image provided by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Chantal forming off the coast of the Carolinas on July 5, 2025.
July 06

Officials give updates on deadly flash floods in Texas

Officials said search and rescue teams are continuing to search for live victims.
July 06
Officials said 59 dead including 21 children after Texas flooding
July 06

Officials said 59 dead including 21 children after Texas flooding

Ingram Code Enforcement Officer Stuart Gross joins ABC News Live to discuss the continuing recovery efforts after flooding in Texas.
July 06
Officials said 59 dead including 21 children after Texas flooding
July 06

Moment a Utah strip mall explodes after vehicle crash

Eyewitness video captured the dramatic moment when a large explosion tore through a strip mall in Utah.
July 06
VIDEO: Moment a Utah strip mall explodes after vehicle crash
July 06

Republicans' Medicaid cuts could cause hospital closures

Tyler Sherman, a nurse at a rural Nebraska hospital, joins ABC News Live to discuss how the Republicans' massive tax and spending bill will affect hospitals.
July 06
VIDEO: Republicans' Medicaid cuts could cause hospital closures
July 06

Texas officials say flooding deaths at least 51 in Kerr County

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture.
July 06
VIDEO: Texas officials say flooding deaths at least 51 in Kerr County
July 05

What to know about rip currents

Wyatt Werneth, spokesperson for the American Lifeguard Association, discusses rip currents and how you can stay safe at the beach this summer.
July 05
VIDEO: What to know about rip currents
July 05

Officials provide update on ongoing response following deadly Texas flash flooding

Texas Governor Greg Abbot, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Senator John Cornyn provided updates on the deadly flash flooding that struck Texas on the 4th of July.
July 05
VIDEO: Officials provide update on ongoing response following deadly Texas flash flooding
July 05

2 teens killed, 5 others wounded in mass shooting: Police

The victims ages ranged from 16 to 21 investigators said.
July 05
In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement officials are shown at the scene of a shooting in Indianapolis, July 5, 2025.
July 05

‘US must ban firearms now:’ Rapper Flavor Flav

Rapper Flavor Flav spoke out in favor of stricter firearm protection laws in an op-ed in Newsweek, writing, “I would know. I went to jail because of guns.”
July 05
‘US must ban firearms now:’ Rapper Flavor Flav
July 05

The art of capturing marine life

Artist and drone pilot Joanna Steidle joins ABC News Live to share how her work capturing sharks, whales and other marine life on camera has enriched her life.
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The art of capturing marine life
July 05

Officials give new details on deadly flash floods in Texas, search for survivors

Officials in Texas provided updates on the “catastrophic” flooding and desperate search for survivors, warning community members to not conduct their own searches due to hazardous conditions.
July 05
VIDEO: Officials give new details on deadly flash floods in Texas, search for survivors
July 05

Trump administration deports 8 migrants to South Sudan

The migrants were the subject of a lawsuit that halted their deportation.
July 05
In this Dec. 21, 2024, file photo, an aerial view of Djibouti, East Africa is shown.
July 05

Man in patriotic bathing suit chases runaway beach umbrella

A man in a stars-and-stripes bathing suit gave beachgoers in South Carolina a show as he sprinted across the sand chasing after a runaway beach umbrella just before the Fourth of July.
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VIDEO: Man in patriotic bathing suit chases runaway beach umbrella
July 04

Amazon truck loses control and veers off road

Dramatic video shows the moment an Amazon truck driver in Iowa lost control and swerved off the road into some trees. While there was some property damage, nobody was hurt in the crash, police said.
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VIDEO: Amazon truck loses control and veers off road
July 04

Judge rejects request, paving way for removal of 8 migrants detained in Djibouti

Attorneys for the men had sought a restraining order blocking their removal.
July 04
The badge of ICE Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, David Marin and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Fugitive Operations team search for a Mexican national at a home in Hawthorne, Calif., March 1, 2020.
July 04

Crowds gather for Macy’s fireworks

Josh Einiger from New York ABC station WABC takes a closer look at the 49th annual Macy’s July Fourth fireworks show.
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VIDEO: Crowds gather for Macy’s fireworks
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Deadly fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in LA

Fireworks stored in a garage ignited and then sparked multiple fires throughout the Pacoima neighborhood of Los Angeles, according to fire officials.
July 04
VIDEO: Deadly fireworks explosion sets homes on fire in LA
July 04

Human remains found after explosion, fire at warehouse filled with fireworks

The explosion took place in Esparto, California, on Tuesday night.
July 04
Clouds of smoke rise following explosions at a firework storage warehouse in Esparto, California, United States, July 1, 2025, in this screengrab taken from a social media video.
July 04

Pet safety ahead of holiday weekend

ABC’s Christiane Cordero discusses tips on keeping pets healthy and safe during the holiday weekend.
July 04
VIDEO: Pet safety ahead of holiday weekend
July 04

Olympic medalist shares tips to stay safe in the water

Four-time Olympic medalist swimmer Cullen Jones shares safety tips at the pool or the beach.
July 04
VIDEO: Olympic medalist shares tips to stay safe in the water
July 04

Deadly 'catastrophic flooding' in Texas

The Kerr County Sheriff's Office said it's working with other agencies to respond to calls for rescues.
July 04
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office said it's working with other agencies to respond to calls for rescues.
July 04

1 dead, 5 injured in fireworks blaze that drew response of over 130 firefighters

"It felt like an explosion," one area resident told KABC.
July 04
A woman has been left in critical condition after suffering injuries in a residential fire involving active fireworks that more than 100 firefighters responded to, officials said.
July 04

B-2s will fly over during spending bill signing, Trump says

The White House celebrations for the Fourth of July will include several flyovers, including one featuring B-2 bombers.
July 04
VIDEO: B-2s will fly over during spending bill signing, Trump says
July 04

Last-minute Fourth of July party tips with Lorafied

Social media influencer Lora McLaughlin Peterson shares last-minute tips for the perfect Fourth of July party.
July 04
VIDEO: Last-minute Fourth of July party tips with Lorafied
July 04

Body found in search for missing 18-year-old: Police

A body was found in the search for Marissa DiNapoli and was positively identified Thursday as the 18-year-old who was reported missing in Morgan Hill, California, according to police.
July 04
A body was found in the search for Marissa DiNapoli and was positively identified Thursday as the 18-year-old who was reported missing in Morgan Hill, California, according to police.
July 04

Deadly storm slams New Jersey, hard-hit town cancels 4th of July celebration

Three people have been reported dead, according to officials.
July 04
In this screen grab from a video taken on July 4, 2025, a large downed tree is shown after a storm moved through North Plainfield, N.J.
July 04

Teen found dead just days after going missing

Marissa DiNapoli was reported missing on Monday.
July 04
In this photo released by the Morgan Hill Police Department, Marissa DiNapoli is shown.
July 04

Over 100 firefighters battle California fireworks blaze

One resident in the area where the incident happened told KABC "It felt like an explosion."
July 04
One resident in the area where the incident happened told KABC "It felt like an explosion."
July 04

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 04
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 04

18 shot 'in a matter of seconds' in deadly mass shooting: Police

Two men and two women were killed, all in their 20s, police said.
July 04
Chicago Fire Department cleans up the crime scene where numerous people were shot at Artis Restaurant and Lounge in the River North neighborhood during an album release party for rapper Mello Buckzz in Chicago, July 3, 2025.
July 04

LGBTQ, legal groups slam UPenn for 'caving' to Trump's trans athlete ban

“It’s embarrassing, dangerous and ill-advised," said an LGBTQ rights lawyer.
July 04
The University of Pennsylvania announced, July 1, 2025, that it is banning transgender female athletes from competing in sports to comply with President Donald Trump's executive orders.
July 04

Idaho college killings: Questions remain after stunning guilty plea

After nearly three years, Bryan Kohberger admitted to all four murders.
July 04
Brian Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, July 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho.
July 03

ABC News Live Prime: July 3, 2025

House passes Trump mega spending bill; Diddy juror speaks out; emotional testimony from separated migrant families; search for missing in fireworks warehouse blast continues.
July 03
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: July 3, 2025
July 03

Father and son reflect on family separation policy as ICE raids continue

ABC News spoke to a father and son who were separated during President Trump's first administration as they reflect on the process that led to a settlement between the federal government and the ACLU.
July 03
VIDEO: Father and son reflect on family separation policy as ICE raids continue
July 03

Nobel laureate warns Iran is increasingly repressing its own citizens

The human rights advocate spoke in a video message to ABC News.
July 03
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is seen in this image from a video message to ABC News.
July 03

GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman on passing spending bill: ‘A lot of work was done’

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos is joined by Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) to discuss how Republicans ushered in the passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill.
July 03
VIDEO: GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman on passing spending bill: ‘A lot of work was done’
July 03

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. arrested by ICE: DHS

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is being processed for "expedited removal," DHS said.
July 03
Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. enters the ring ahead of his cruiserweight boxing bout against USA's Jake Paul at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., June 28, 2025.