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Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine while wearing metal chain: Police

The incident occurred at a medical building in Westbury, New York.
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Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, July 17, 2025.
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NY Public Radio president talks passage of public broadcasting spending cuts

LaFontaine Oliver, the President and CEO of New York Public Radio, sits down with ABC News Live to discuss how the cuts will impact the organization.
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VIDEO: NY Public Radio president talks passage of public broadcasting spending cuts
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DOJ files request to unseal Epstein grand jury records after uproar over files

The Justice Department formally requested Friday the unsealing of grand jury records tied to federal investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a court filing.
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VIDEO: DOJ files request to unseal Epstein grand jury records after uproar over files
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"The Lost Stuffy Project" reunites kids with stuffed animals lost in flooding

A nonprofit is helping to reunite children with their "lost" stuffed animals following the July 4 floods in Central Texas.
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VIDEO: "The Lost Stuffy Project" reunites kids with stuffed animals lost in flooding
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Gen Z stare: Why young workers are giving blank looks and going viral

The blank expression is dividing generations and sparking social media debate.
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Trump files libel lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Jeffrey Epstein story

President Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch and others over the Thursday report about Trump's alleged birthday message sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.
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Video: Trump files libel lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Jeffrey Epstein story
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Teen suspected of killing Maine paddleboarder charged with murder

Sunshine Stewart was found dead at Crawford Pond in Union, Maine.
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Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart was found dead after she went paddleboarding on a lake in Maine, and her death has been ruled as a homicide, officials said.
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Memo on protesters cautioned that authority used to strip visas would face scrutiny

A group of academics is suing over an alleged ideological deportation policy.
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march in solidarity with two  Columbia University student groups which were recently banned from campus for their support of Palestine, Nov. 15, 2023, outside of the gates of Columbia University in New York.
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3 LA deputies killed in explosion in department's biggest loss of life since 1857

Three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies assigned to the arson explosives detail were killed in an explosion at a law enforcement training facility.
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VIDEO: 3 LA deputies killed in explosion in department's biggest loss of life since 1857
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Trump claims Epstein files doctored, but many documents have been public

Trump alleged, without evidence, that former Biden officials doctored the files.
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President Donald Trump walks from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House, July 15, 2025, in Washington.
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A US Department of Justice Explosive and Fire Investigation vehicle is seen following an explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Biscailuz Training Center in East Los Angeles, on July 18, 2025.
July 18

Man wins $2M after buying 2 identical lottery tickets by accident

A man in Massachusetts became $2 million richer after buying two $1 million-winning lottery tickets, but by accident, according to Powerball.
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A man in Massachusetts became $2 million richer after buying two $1 million-winning lottery tickets, but by accident, according to Powerball.
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Passenger arrested after allegedly trying to open exit door on SkyWest flight

The arrested passenger has been identified as 23-year-old Mario Nikprelaj.
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Mario Nikprelaj appears remotely in court, July 18, 2025.
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Man mistakenly buys 2 winning lottery tickets, walks away with $2M

Paul Corcoran won the prizes on July 9, according to lottery officials.
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Paul Corcoran became $2 million richer after buying two $1 million-winning lottery tickets on accident, according to Powerball.
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‘The Lost Stuffy Project’ helps kids find beloved stuffed toys lost in Texas flooding

Founder of ‘The Lost Stuffy Project’ Randi Jaffe talks about how her organization is helping children and families reunite with their lost stuffed animals following the deadly flooding in Texas.
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VIDEO: ‘The Lost Stuffy Project’ helps kids find beloved stuffed toys lost in Texas flooding
July 18

Fashion tech executive arrested for alleged $300 million fraud

CaaStle founder Christine Hunsicker surrendered to authorities Friday.
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Founder and CEO of Gwynnie Bee Christine Hunsicker discusses Project Runway: Fashion Startup Stars for a Power Salon at Hearst Tower on Nov. 7, 2016 in New York City.
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Man charged for posing as firefighter after fire truck found at home

Steve Farzam, 47, could spend up to 23 years in state prison, the district attorney's office said.
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Steve Farzam, 47, could spend up to 23 years in state prison, the district attorney's office said.
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3 killed in 'horrific incident' at law enforcement training facility: Bondi

At least three people were killed in an apparent "horrific incident" at a Los Angeles law enforcement training facility, Attorney General Pamela Bondi said. ABC News' Alex Stone reports.
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VIDEO: 3 killed in 'horrific incident' at law enforcement training facility: Bondi
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4th detainee located after escaping from New Jersey ICE facility last month: FBI

Andres Felipe Pineda Mogollon was one of four men who escaped from Delaney Hall.
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Andres Felipe Pineda Mogollon, who was wanted for escaping from Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, was arrested in Los Angeles, federal authorities said.
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Oakland parole agent fatally shot, suspect caught after massive search

A 48-year-old Oakland man is in custody in connection with the shooting death of a parole agent in East Oakland on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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A 48-year-old Oakland man is in custody in connection with the shooting death of a parole agent in East Oakland on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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4th detainee who escaped from New Jersey ICE facility located

Andres Felipe Pineda Mogollon was arrested after a traffic stop in Silver Lake, the FBI in Los Angeles said Thursday.
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Firefighter impersonator charged after officials find fire truck at his home

Steve Farzam, 47, could spend up to 23 years in state prison, the DA said.
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Steve Farzam has been charged for allegedly impersonating a firefighter after officials found a fire truck and other first responder gear in his home, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
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Luigi Mangione prosecutors violating his health privacy rights, defense says

The defense said they were sent the records in error and deleted it immediately.
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Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, appears in Manhattan state court in New York, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
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Coca-Cola with cane sugar will make 'marginal difference' in health

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gastroenterologist and bestselling author, calls the Coca-Cola Company's decision to alter its U.S. formulation "a small step in the right direction."
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VIDEO: Coca-Cola with cane sugar will make 'marginal difference' in health
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'Hair on the back of my neck stood up': Police break silence in Idaho murders

The judge lifted the gag order days before Kohberger's July 23 sentencing.
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Bryan Kohberger, charged in the murders of four University of Idaho students, appears at the Ada County Courthouse, in Boise, Idaho, July 2, 2025.
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What is chronic venous insufficiency? Everything to know about Trump's diagnosis

President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced on Thursday. ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel breaks down the condition.
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VIDEO: What is chronic venous insufficiency? Everything to know about Trump's diagnosis
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Mountain biker reported missing in Oregon found safe: Sheriff's office

Ralph Sawyer, 52, was reported missing Friday night by family, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said.
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Ralph Sawyer, 52, was reported missing Friday night by family, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said.
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Unidentified body discovered floating in the Atlantic off New Hampshire coast

A person on a fishing boat reported the body floating near the Isles of Shoals.
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Man in critical condition after being sucked into MRI machine

Police in Nassau County, Long Island, say the man was wearing a large metal chain when he walked into an unauthorized area where a scan was underway.
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Police in Nassau County, Long Island, say the man was wearing a large metal chain when he walked into an unauthorized area where a scan was underway.
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Police footage shows father accused of murdering kids 3 days before disappearance

Video released by police shows Travis Decker, the father accused of killing his three daughters, just three days before he picked up his kids and never returned.
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Video released by police shows Travis Decker, the father accused of killing his three daughters, just three days before he picked up his kids and never returned.
July 18

Steering meets science in 87th annual Soap Box Derby

This weekend in Ohio, hundreds of kids from around the world will be competing in a soap box derby race that has drawn impressive numbers since 1934.
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This weekend in Ohio, hundreds of kids from around the world will be competing in a soap box derby race that has drawn impressive numbers since 1934.
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How US tariffs on Japan could impact Americans playing Nintendo video games

"Such a negative impact might be felt by summer or autumn onwards.”
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A vistor plays 'Hades 2' an upcoming independent game for Nintendo's Switch 2 during the BitSummit indie gaming expo in Kyoto city, Kyoto prefecture on July 18, 2025.
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Hiking trail in Adirondack Mountains shut down due to 'unusual behaviors' by moose

Officials did not specify what the moose was doing for them to close the trail.
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Bull moose usually shed their antlers in the beginning of winter to help conserve energy and survive the winter.
July 17

Attempted abduction victim did ‘everything right’ to fight off attacker

An attempted abduction was caught on camera in Florida, with police saying the victim did "everything right" to fight off her attacker.
July 17
VIDEO: Attempted abduction victim did ‘everything right’ to fight off attacker
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AG Pam Bondi visits Alcatraz for briefing after Trump's order to reopen prison

Attorney General Pam Bondi visited Alcatraz on Thursday to assess the viability of reopening the infamous prison.
July 17
VIDEO: AG Pam Bondi visits Alcatraz for briefing after Trump's order to reopen prison
July 17

Trump lashes out at supporters over Epstein files

President Trump blasted some of his own supporters, who have criticized the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files.
July 17
VIDEO: Trump lashes out at supporters over Epstein files
July 17

Committee advances former Trump attorney for key appeals court role

Democrats walked out of the Senate Judiciary Committee before Republicans voted to advance Pres. Trump's nomination of Emil Bove.
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VIDEO: Committee advances former Trump attorney for key appeals court role
July 17

Yes to sugar, no to high-fructose corn syrup; Coca-Cola’s history of change

A day after President Trump announced that the Coca-Cola Company agreed to change its U.S. formulation, ABC News’ Steve Osunsami looks back on the company’s recipes and fickle customers.
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ABC News Live Prime: July 17, 2025

Trump undergoes medical testing; AG Pam Bondi visits San Francisco’s Alcatraz; Trump says Coke agrees to use cane sugar in U.S.; actor Eric Bana talks new mystery thriller series.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: July 17, 2025
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What the government evidence list tells us about the unreleased Epstein files

The Department of Justice released an index of the evidence earlier this year. 
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Jeffrey Epstein in court in West Palm Beach, Fla., July 30, 2008.
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Famed late-night show canceled after more than 3 decades

"The Late Show" began in 1993 with then-host David Letterman.
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert during Mondays June 13, 2022 show. (Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images)
July 17

The times Trump's name appeared in Epstein files the DOJ has already released

The 'phase one' Epstein files were released in February.
July 17
President Donald Trump is seen leaving after signing the "Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act," during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, July 16, 2025, in Washington.
July 17

Days before allegedly murdering his kids, Travis Decker slammed into another car

The fugitive father has been on the run for over a month.
July 17
Video released by police shows Travis Decker, the father accused of killing his three daughters, three days before he picked his kids and never returned.
July 17

Mountain biker who went missing on day trip in Oregon found safe: Sheriff's office

Ralph Sawyer showed up at a neighbor's home, authorities said Thursday.
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Ralph Sawyer, an avid mountain biker, was reported missing after "not returning from a planned mountain biking trip" on July 11, officials said.
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Trump, facing MAGA uproar over Epstein files, tries to shift blame elsewhere

Facing uproar in his MAGA base over the Jeffrey Epstein files, President Donald Trump continues to try to shift blame for the controversy to others.
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VIDEO: Trump, facing MAGA uproar over Epstein files, tries to shift blame elsewhere
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Trump says Coke agrees to use cane sugar in US

President Donald Trump said Wednesday beverage giant Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in its U.S. drinks.
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22-year-old charged in alleged killing of 'American Idol' music supervisor

Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were killed in their LA home.
July 17
Two found shot to death inside Encino home after LAPD conducts welfare check, July 15, 2025.
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Wildlife is not migrating out of Yellowstone National Park, NPS says

"Wildlife is not leaving Yellowstone National Park in large numbers."
July 17
A visitor looks at a bison on a road in the Hayden Valley of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, July 5, 2025.
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Say goodbye to airport hassles: How TSA plans to transform security checks

TSA's new technology aims to end long security lines and liquid restrictions.
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The North Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, July 8, 2025, in Arlington, Va.