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Axiom private space mission could be glimpse of the future as ISS retirement looms

The mission marked a historic moment for India, Poland and Hungary.
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Astronauts aboard the ISS return home via the Axiom-4, a private space flight.
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GOP Sen. Hawley says Ghislaine Maxwell should testify before the Senate

Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri has directly called for Jeffrey Epstein's convicted associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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VIDEO: GOP Sen. Hawley says Ghislaine Maxwell should testify before the Senate
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2 people found shot dead in LA home

Two people have been found shot to death in a home in Encino during a welfare check on Monday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Two people have been found shot to death in a home in Encino during a welfare check on Monday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Researchers uncover evidence of a massive dinosaur mating dance arena in Colorado

Neffra Matthews, a retired photogrammetrist for the Bureau of Land Management, was part of a research team in 2014 that first found evidence of dinosaur mating dances at Colorado’s Dinosaur Ridge.
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Video: Researchers uncover evidence of a massive dinosaur mating dance arena in Colorado
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Deputy fired after police dog dies in hot car

The district attorney's office will determine if prosecution is warranted.
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A sheriff's deputy has been fired after leaving a police dog in a hot car, which ultimately led to the canine's death, according to the Dade County Sheriff's Office.
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'Many programs are sitting in limbo,' says Maryland after-school program director

Director of Maryland's Out of School Time Network Ellie Mitchell says the cuts in funding to after-school programs may have a “ripple effect across the youth development field.”
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VIDEO: 'Many programs are sitting in limbo,' says Maryland after-school program director
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Two found shot to death inside Encino home after LAPD conducts welfare check, July 15, 2025.
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2 killed when car swept away in flash flooding in New Jersey, dozens rescued

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency.
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Flooding in Plainfield, New Jersey, on July 14, 2025.
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What astronomers recently discovered about space using supercomputers

The discovery reinforces established theories about space.
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The dark matter distribution of a Milky Way mass halo in a Lambda-cold dark matter (LCDM) cosmological simulation. This is the highest resolution simulation of a MW-mass dark matter halo ever performed, called Aquarius-A-L1. The MW halo (in the centre) is surrounded by myriad substructures, a key prediction of the "cold dark matter” model. Some of these subhalos host a satellite galaxy within them that could be observable.
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Is Trump losing his podcaster coalition over Epstein and Iran?

Trump is facing backlash from many of the podcasters who supported him in 2024.
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President Donald Trump listens as African Leaders deliver remarks during a multilateral lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House July 9, 2025 in Washington.
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Climate change is amplifying extreme rain events in the Northeast, research shows

A deluge of rain caused flash flooding in New York City and surrounding regions.
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A view shows a flooded subway station in New York, July 14, 2025, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.
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Murder trial begins for Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife's protein shakes

Colorado dentist James Craig allegedly purchased arsenic and cyanide and secretly dosed his wife using protein shakes.
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VIDEO: Murder trial begins for Colorado dentist accused of poisoning wife's protein shakes
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Softball team from flood-stricken Kerrville share heartfelt messages with David Muir

"We will stay strong and rise above all of this," Callie Phillips said.
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Young athletes show resilience as Kerrville floods claim 132 lives.
July 15

Undercover ruse stops woman's alleged plot to send fentanyl-laced chocolates to ex

Pamela Jean Stanley allegedly planned to send the candies as an engagement gift.
July 15
Pamela Jean Stanley, seen here in an image released by the Parker County Sheriff's Office, was arrested after allegedly attempting to send her ex-husband fentanyl-laced chocolates, officials said.
July 15

Relative of assisted-living facility fire survivor speaks out

Nine people were killed and dozens were hurt in the five-alarm fire.
July 15
Flowers sit in front of the Gabriel House assisted living facility where a fire on Sunday killed several people, July 15, 2025, in Fall River, Mass.
July 15

Woman indicted for trying to send fentanyl-laced chocolates to ex-husband

Pamela Jean Stanley, 63, from Coleman, Texas, was indicted after being arrested in May for "developing a plan to murder her ex-husband," officials said.
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Pamela Jean Stanley, 63, from Coleman, Texas, was indicted after being arrested in May for "developing a plan to murder her ex-husband," officials said.
July 15

The financial and environmental benefits of the Energy Star program

ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee reports on the 33-year-old energy-efficiency program, which could be going away.
July 15
VIDEO: The financial and environmental benefits of the Energy Star program
July 15

Inflation surged in June amid tariffs as Trump declared 'inflation is dead'

A fresh report on Tuesday marked two consecutive months of rising inflation.
July 15
A person shops in a stag apparel store on June 17, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
July 15

What Department of Education cuts mean for students

ABC’s Arthur Jones II examines the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the Department of Education firings.
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ABC’s Arthur Jones II examines the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the Department of Education firings.
July 15

2 killed when car swept away in flash flooding in New Jersey, dozens rescued

The victims were killed when their car was swept into Cedar Brook in Plainfield, city officials said. This comes days after two others were killed in severe storms in Plainfield on July 3.
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The victims were killed when their car was swept into Cedar Brook in Plainfield, city officials said. This comes days after two others were killed in severe storms in Plainfield on July 3.
July 15

Man accused of murdering and dismembering wife, in-laws found dead in cell

Samuel Haskell Jr. is accused of murdering and dismembering his wife and his in-laws in the Tarzana home they shared in November 2023, prosecutors said.
July 15
Video: Man accused of murdering and dismembering wife, in-laws found dead in cell
July 15

Millions of undocumented immigrants will no longer be eligible for bond hearings: ICE

The new policy change was announced in a memo last week from the acting ICE Director Todd Lyons. The memo was described to ABC News.
July 15
VIDEO: Millions of undocumented immigrants will no longer be eligible for bond hearings: ICE
July 15

'Varsity Blues' mastermind must disclose criminal past to new clients: Judge

Ivy Link founder Adam Nguyen discusses how Rick Singer's role in the college admission scandal changed the admissions process and industry.
July 15
VIDEO: 'Varsity Blues' mastermind must disclose criminal past to new clients: Judge
July 15

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 15
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 15

Millions of undocumented immigrants will no longer be eligible for bond hearings: ICE

The new policy change was announced in a memo from the acting ICE director.
July 15
The seal of U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seen at ICE Headquarters, in Washington, on May 21, 2025.
July 15

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini found guilty of murdering father-in-law

Daniel Serafini, 51, was convicted Monday of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of Robert Gary Spohr, 70.
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Daniel Serafini, 51, was convicted Monday of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of Robert Gary Spohr, 70.
July 15

DEA head warns of meth surge, including meth-laced pills targeting college-age adults

The DEA says seizures of methamphetamine are on pace to double from last year.
July 15
Acting DEA Administrator Robert Murphy speaks with Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA on July 14, 2025.
July 15

Man makes career change, travels the world as wedding 'Sax Guy'

New Jersey native Jason Nelson left his 9-to-5 job and now lights up weddings around the world with his high-energy saxophone playing.
July 15
New Jersey native Jason Nelson left his 9-to-5 job and now lights up weddings around the world with his high-energy saxophone playing.
July 15

Hard drives with Beyoncé's unreleased music stolen at parking lot in Atlanta

Atlanta police issued a warrant after two suitcases containing Beyoncé's unreleased music and tour plans were stolen from her choreographer's vehicle.
July 15
Atlanta police issued a warrant after two suitcases containing Beyoncé's unreleased music and tour plans were stolen from her choreographer's vehicle.
July 15

New York City subway train and platform flooded as storms hit the Northeast

Footage shows flooding at the 28th Street station in New York City on Monday night as slow-moving thunderstorms hit the Northeast.
July 15
VIDEO: New York City subway train and platform flooded as storms hit the Northeast
July 14

ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Jul 14, 2025

Blaze in assisted living center kills nine; wildfires intensify in Grand Canyon's North Rim; Trump threatens Russia with steep tariffs; Cyndi Lauper discusses musical journey.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Jul 14, 2025
July 14

Camp Mystic began evacuating 45 minutes after flash flooding alert: Spokesperson

The flooding left 27 Camp Mystic campers and counselors dead.
July 14
View of Camp Mystic's central gathering space, the Recreation Hall, surrounded by damaged structures and fallen trees along the Guadalupe River in Hunt, Texas, on July 8, 2025, after severe flash flooding over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
July 14

Man accused of murdering and dismembering wife, in-laws found dead in cell

Samuel Haskell Jr. died by suicide, prosecutors said.
July 14
Samuel Haskell appears in Los Angeles Superior Court, Dec. 8, 2023.
July 14

99-million-year-old parasitic fungus found preserved in amber

The fungi had infected species of ancient ants and flies that became trapped.
July 14
A dead ant with Cordyceps Fungus in Indonesian New Guinea.
July 14

Assisted-living facility where 9 died in fire was up for recertification this year

Thirty people, including five firefighters, were hospitalized after the fire.
July 14
Firefighters view the scene at Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility, after a deadly fire broke out in Fall River, Mass., July 14, 2025.
July 14

DOJ urges Supreme Court to turn away Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal

The former Jeffrey Epstein associate is currently serving a 20-year sentence.
July 14
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell attend de Grisogono Sponsors The 2005 Wall Street Concert Series Benefitting Wall Street Rising, with a Performance by Rod Stewart at Cipriani Wall Street on March 15, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
July 14

Former MLB player convicted of murder in California home invasion

Serafini will remain in custody without bail until his sentencing next month.
July 14
In this booking photo released by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Danny Serafini is shown.
July 14

Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia if no deal to end war within 50 days

Javed Ali, former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, joins ABC News to discuss President Donald Trump's latest announcement.
July 14
VIDEO: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia if no deal to end war within 50 days
July 14

One year since Trump assassination attempt

Sunday marks one year since the assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign stop.
July 14
VIDEO: One year since Trump assassination attempt
July 14

UC Berkeley professor 'murdered in cold blood' in Greece, family says

Przemyslaw Jeziorski was killed on July 4 in Athens, his family said.
July 14
Przemyslaw Jeziorski, an associate marketing professor at the University of California, Berkeley, was shot and killed in Greece on July 4, according to this family.
July 14

Hard drives with Beyoncé's unreleased music stolen in Atlanta

Two suitcases were stolen on July 8, police said.
July 14
Beyonce accepts the Best Country Album award for "COWBOY CARTER" onstage during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles.
July 14

College cheating scandal ringleader required to tell new clients about crimes: Judge

Rick Singer pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and other charges in 2019.
July 14
BOSTON, MA - January 4: Varsity Blues mastermind William Rick Singer, center, leaves the Moakley Courthouse  after being sentenced to 3.5 years in prison on January 4, 2023, in Boston, Mass. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
July 14

Assisted-living facility residents 'screaming' for help during deadly fire

The Sunday night blaze reached five alarms.
July 14
Firefighters view the scene at Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility, after a deadly fire broke out in Fall River, Mass., July 14, 2025.
July 14

Attorney General Pam Bondi fires top Justice Department ethics official

Joseph Tirrell posted news of his termination on Monday.
July 14
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a cabinet meeting hosted by US President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, July 8, 2025.
July 14

Trump tried 'everything humanly possible' to reach peace in Ukraine: Peter Navarro

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro explains President Donald Trump's 100% tariff threat on Russia if no deal with Ukraine is reached within the next 50 days.
July 14
VIDEO: Trump tried 'everything humanly possible' to reach peace in Ukraine: Peter Navarro
July 14

Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season

Two wildfires are burning near the Grand Canyon in Arizona, including one blaze that destroyed dozens of structures, among them the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the National Park Service said.
July 14
VIDEO: Wildfire destroys historic Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim closes for the season
July 14

Stocks close slightly higher, shrugging off Trump's tariffs on EU and Mexico

Trump said 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico will take effect Aug. 1.
July 14
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 11, 2025 in New York City.
July 14

2 dead, three injured in Kentucky shootings; suspect shot and killed

The suspect had active warrants for his arrest, officials said.
July 14
Christina Combs, 34, and Beverly Gumm, 72, were shot and killed at a Kentucky church by a suspect who fled there after allegedly shooting a state trooper elsewhere, according to officials.
July 14

‘Everything’s going to be investigated': Fall River mayor discusses deadly fire

Paul Coogan, mayor of Fall River, talks about the response of the city and ongoing investigation into the deadly fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.
July 14
VIDEO: ‘Everything’s going to be investigated': Fall River mayor discusses deadly fire
July 14

Andrew Cuomo will stay in NYC mayoral race

However, he commits to pledge to drop out if behind in proposed poll.
July 14
New York City mayoral candidate and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo (C) speaks during an election party following the primaries at the Carpenters Union in New York City on June 24, 2025. Ex-governor Cuomo conceded on June 24, 2025, to left-wing rival Zohran Mamdani in New York City Democratic mayoral primary.