France Smolders After Protests Turn Violent
Oct 19, 2026
Protests turn into riots in cities across France. Authorities in Bend, Oregon reveal new details about the attack at an elementary school. And an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows a…
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The Elementary School Shooting in Oregon
Oct 16, 2026
A teenage gunman opens fire on an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three students and a teacher. President Trump cancels plans to livestream a military execution. And American…
The Price is Wrong: Why Inflation’s Accelerating
Oct 15, 2026
A federal report shows inflation accelerating. A woman alleges that a group of men stood cheering as she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago. And Elon Musk…
Pope Leo’s Cancer Diagnosis
Oct 14, 2026
Following a surgery, the Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. And Six Flags temporarily closes several rollercoasters after a…
Federal Agents Search Rep. Omar's House
Oct 13, 2026
Federal agents search the house of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Fighting intensifies between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. And a new expedition hopes to locate Amelia Earhart’s plane.
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Hurricane Isaias Whips Through the South
Oct 12, 2026
Hurricane Isaias mows down trees around the Gulf Coast, causing multiple deaths and leaving nearly a million without power. President Trump declares an “energy ceasefire,” confusing Ukraine and…
Greece-ing the Wheels? The Claim About Kimberly Guilfoyle
Oct 09, 2026
A Trump donor claims Amb. Kimberly Guilfoyle asked for $100,000 for help from the Trump family. Federal prosecutors charge deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro with torture crimes. And sailors…
Christa Pike Is Alive. And Angry.
Oct 08, 2026
Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is alive and speaking following a botched execution attempt. Republican candidates are increasingly breaking from President Trump on debate stages. And a couple is…
Why Student Protests Took Over France
Oct 07, 2026
Student-led protests in France spread across dozens of cities, with hundreds of arrests. ABC investigates the phenomenon of sinkholes left by abandoned mines. And Starbucks faces a lawsuit over its…
Supreme Court’s New Term: Wildfires & ‘Zombie Forests’
Oct 06, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court begins its fall term by considering an environmental suit against oil companies. Voice recordings show Cornell student “Jane Doe” confronting the man she accused of…
Cornell’s ‘Defining Moment’
Oct 05, 2026
Cornell University’s president issues a statement to students amid new revelations about what information prosecutors relied on when assessing the claims. Israeli and Emirati authorities describe…
A Lethal Injection Failed to Kill Her. Twice.
Oct 02, 2026
A botched execution in Tennessee raises new questions about the effectiveness and morality of lethal injections. Israel claims the co-pilot who tried to take down a plane was motivated by a hatred…
How Passengers Rescued Their Own Plane
Oct 01, 2026
A FlyDubai pilot stabs his colleague and tries to take down a jetliner with more than 170 Israelis on board. As original documents about a rape allegation become public, Cornell agrees to an…
After “AI Summit,” Will Tech CEOs Back Down?
Sep 30, 2026
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DA Re-Opens Cornell Rape Case
Sep 29, 2026
In the face of growing public outcry, prosecutors in Ithaca, New York re-open a criminal inquiry into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Police in the U.K. release all five suspects who were…
The Alleged Terror Plot Near a UK Air Base
Sep 28, 2026
British police announce they’ve made arrests in a suspected terror plot near an air base that is used by U.S. troops. More young people are seeking assisted suicide in the face of severe mental…
That’s What Xi Said: Trump’s China Summit
Sep 25, 2026
President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, with artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and other topics on the agenda. A judge shows concern that his order to reinstate…
Is Trump Losing His Grip on the GOP?
Sep 24, 2026
As new polling shows Americans’ deep skepticism of the conflict in Iran, Republican candidates are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump. The FBI investigates a potential hack. And…
Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran
Sep 23, 2026
In the face of angry world leaders and worried Republicans, President Trump threatens Iran at the United Nations. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers ask a judge to question the juror who refused to acquit her…
The ICE Shooting in Austin, Texas
Sep 22, 2026
Local officials denounce ICE’s handling of a shooting in Austin, Texas. Flights are snarled across the eastern U.S. after a 600 foot fiber optic cable is damaged. And White House reporters pressure…
Drone of Arc: Trump Wants Monument Weaponized
Sep 21, 2026
Trump calls for his planned DC monument to be used as a sniper and drone facility. Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh. And Google’s AI model goes rogue hacking other companies.
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How Damaged Are US Middle East Bases?
Sep 18, 2026
Leaked images show extensive damage to military bases in the Middle East. Russia sanctions bill makes it out of the House. And Kennedy Center demolition speculation rises.
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What the Fed Rate Hike Means for You
Sep 17, 2026
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023. A new report shows the government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work last year. And conjoined two-year-old twins are…
Curtains for the Kennedy Center?
Sep 16, 2026
Hours after a judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name can’t go on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Trump allies on the board of directors announce the performance venue is shutting down. The…
Lock In, Chat: Trump Goes All-In on AI
Sep 15, 2026
President Trump doubles down on pushing American artificial intelligence firms forward. A government watchdog describes “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees staying in cage-like structures for hours at a…
The AI Industry’s Wake-Up Call
Sep 14, 2026
A series of leaders, from tech CEOs to politicians, call for a slowdown in AI development. Saudi Arabia announces the shutdown of a key oil pipeline as it comes under attack. And a third person in…
25 Years Later, New 9/11 Accusations
Sep 11, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, victims’ families call on the White House to hold Saudi Arabia responsible. The Supreme Court forces Missouri to abandon redrawn congressional…
The GOP’s Unconventional Convention
Sep 10, 2026
President Trump addresses a Republican midterm convention, as legal experts raise questions about his payments to staffers. Aviation officials examine new evidence from the Amazon cargo jet crash…
Blame Canada: Trump’s New Trade Threat
Sep 09, 2026
As Canada implements new tariffs on American products, President Trump calls out Canadian firm Bombardier. A trove of documents suggests that New York officials withheld information about toxic air…
A Deadly Amazon Cargo Plane Crash
Sep 08, 2026
An Amazon Prime cargo plane overruns a Miami runway, killing five and injuring several more. Prosecutors decide whether to take Lindsay Clancy to trial again. And an armed man lunges at Ohio…