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The man accused of trying to assassinate former president Donald Trump yesterday has been charged in federal court today. Trump is adding pressure to an already complicated government funding fight. A Minnesota coal plant found the key to solving America’s biggest clean energy challenge. New York City Mayor Eric Adams's administration faces federal probes and resignations amid corruption allegatio...

We’re learning new details about the man being held in connection with another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris could be getting a surprising endorsement soon. TikTok has 15 minutes to convince a federal appeals court not to support a ban on its social media app in the US. Washington and Seoul are trying to reach a new cost-sharing deal...

Authorities are investigating an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and a man has been detained. Israeli hostages found in December were reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike. The Mayor of Springfield, Ohio says bomb threats have put the community on edge after false claims about immigrants. The US Coast Guard starts a hearing to look at the Titan submersible implo...

Some states have moved to ban cell phones in schools to improve students’ engagement and mental health. However, the specific rules and implementation vary wildly from school to school. In this episode, we hear from one district official in Indiana about why their policy has been a success – so far.  Guest: Dr. Laura Hammack, Beech Grove City Schools Superintendent Learn more about your ad choices...

A woman went on a 700-mile bike ride to raise awareness about substance abuse after her brother died from fentanyl poisoning. Scientists have figured out a way to turn banana waste into denim and clean energy for rural communities in Pakistan. A stay-at-home mom in Michigan dresses up like a clown to pick up trash and her neighbors love her message. The San Diego Zoo is celebrating the birth of an...

Both presidential nominees are blazing the campaign trail in key battleground states. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave new insight into how Russia is trying to influence elections in the US and abroad. Boar’s Head says it’s closing a Virginia plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. A military court in Congo handed down death sentences to dozens of people, including three Americans. And,...

We start with the campaign stops Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making today in the final stretch of the 2024 race. More details are emerging about the deadly shooting at a Georgia high school last week. We’re learning more about Russian state media’s key role in its intelligence and influence operations around the world. Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of driving while imp...

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are hitting key swing states as the post-debate campaign push intensifies. We’ll take a look at Trump's false claims about abortion during this week's debate. Soldiers say Ukraine's incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is getting more difficult. Scientists have found out why a 650-foot mega-tsunami shook the Earth for nine days. And, we’ll tell you everything about C...

33,000 Boeing workers are on strike after they rejected a deal last night. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump continue to clash over future debates. An Israeli official has resigned after criticism that his failures played a role in the October 7th attacks. Justin Timberlake is expected to appear in court today over his arrest for driving while intoxicated. Plus, an NFL...

Former President Donald Trump says there won't be another presidential debate, but some people are doubting his words. 33,000 Boeing workers are on strike. Russian President Vladimir Putin is warning NATO leaders not to let Ukraine use their weapons to strike deep inside his country. The NYPD commissioner has resigned amid an investigation into the New York City Mayor's office and police departmen...

Former President Donald Trump says he won’t debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. We have new developments on Trump’s election subversion case in Georgia and criminal hush money case in New York. A North Dakota judge has struck down a law banning nearly all abortions in the state. The US has banned Navient from servicing federal student loans. Plus, we’ll explain why the bird flu virus poses...

Both presidential nominees are trying to capitalize on their debate performances with new ads. US Attorney General Merrick Garland slammed political attacks against the Justice Department in a fiery speech. New York City’s police commissioner resigns amid a federal investigation. Boeing faces a crucial union vote tonight that could send some workers walking off the job. And, mortgage rates fell to...

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says the race is still 50/50 despite her good debate performance, while former President Donald Trump's allies are in damage control. A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Harvey Weinstein on new charges. Francine unleashed flooding rainfall and knocked out power in parts of Louisiana. House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing his options as a government funding d...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission has completed the first ever commercial spacewalk. Vice President Kamala Harris is hoping to build on momentum from Tuesday's debate, while former President Donald Trump's allies attempt damage control. A long-time legal case is trying to stop Trump and Republicans from potentially harassing voters and election workers. Typhoon Yagi has reportedly killed hundreds of p...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are holding their first rallies since the ABC News Presidential debate. SpaceX is attempting the first ever commercial spacewalk this morning. We're once again heading towards the government funding deadline, but the House Speaker has a juggling act ahead of him. Francine has weakened to a tropical storm but continues to unleash floodi...

House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a vote on his short-term funding bill – we’ll explain why. An Israeli strike on a shelter for displaced Palestinians killed more than a dozen people in central Gaza today. Hurricane Francine is hours away from making landfall in southern Louisiana. A trial is underway for three former Memphis officers charged in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. Plus, we’ll tell...

Former President Donald Trump suggests he won’t debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. Israel has launched multiple strikes on southern Lebanon over the last day. The mother of the teenager charged in a Georgia school shooting last week has apologized to the victims’ families. NFL star Tyreek Hill is calling for the officer at the center of his controversial traffic stop to be fired. And, afte...

Inflation is continuing to loosen its grip on American consumers. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are claiming victory after last night's debate, and their campaigns might schedule another one. The candidates came face to face again at a 9/11 memorial in New York this morning, where they once again shook hands. Hurricane Francine is expected to bring flooding ra...

Observers appear to think there was one clear winner from last night's ABC News presidential debate. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Ukraine for talks about American long-range weapons. A man has been arrested and charged with arson as wildfires spread across California. Mexico lawmakers have passed controversial reforms after protestors stormed the Senate. And, the FDA is investigating...

We'll bring you the highlights from the ABC News debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. After months of speculation about whether she'd weigh in, Taylor Swift has endorsed a presidential candidate. 23 years on, America remembers 9/11. Hurricane Francine is forecast to get stronger before hitting the Louisiana coast today. And, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission has...

We’re hours away from a critical debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Tropical Storm Francine is expected to strengthen into a hurricane tonight. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo testified about his Covid-19 response during the early days of the pandemic. Two Delta planes collided while taxiing for takeoff from Atlanta’s airport this morning. Plus, we hav...

Both presidential campaigns lay out their strategies for tonight’s debate. House Speaker Mike Johnson is doubling down on his push for a short-term funding plan amid opposition from his party. Dozens of attorneys general are demanding that Congress require stricter warning labels on social media apps. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wants Israel to change the way it operates in the West Bank...

Ahead of tonight’s big debate, the campaigns for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are hitting the airwaves and social media with attack lines. The mother of the Georgia school shooting suspect talks about the call she made to warn the school of an emergency. Tropical Storm Francine is gaining strength as it nears the Gulf Coast. The US announced new sanctions against...

Both presidential candidates are preparing for tonight's debate in Philadelphia as polls show the race remains tight. The European Court of Justice has dealt major legal blows to both Apple and Google. The US is facing an ongoing maternity health crisis with 1 in 3 counties lacking needed specialists. A lack a of fuel is hurting aid efforts in Gaza, as a so-called "safe zone" is hit by an Israeli...

We look ahead to tonight's debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Speaker Mike Johnson is already facing opposition to his government funding plan from fellow House Republicans. At least 40 people have been killed after an Israeli airstrike on what was supposed to be a safe zone for displaced Palestinians. The man suspected of shooting people on the I-75 tex...