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In this photo illustration, a copy of the National Enquirer is seen on a shelf, on Feb. 6, 2023, in New York.
In this photo illustration, a copy of the National Enquirer is seen on a shelf, on Feb. 6, 2023, in New York.
Hidden world of 'catch-and-kill' tabloids spotlighted in Trump's hush money trial
Apr 26
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Here are all the gag order violations Trump is accused of making

Trump is now accused of violating the limited gag order 14 times.
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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, Apr. 25, 2024.
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Paramedic convicted in Elijah McClain death to be sentenced

Three of the five first responders involved were convicted in McClain's death.
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Paramedics Jeremy Cooper, left, and Peter Cichuniec, right, at an arraignment in the Adams County district court at the Adams County Justice Center Jan. 20, 2023.
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Cross-examination of David Pecker continues

Cross-examination of former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker has resumed in the criminal hush money trial against former President Trump.
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VIDEO: Cross-examination of David Pecker continues
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Supreme Court considers Trump’s claim of absolute immunity

The Supreme Court is considering whether former President Trump should be immune from prosecution over his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
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April 26

Hidden world of 'catch-and-kill' tabloids spotlighted in Trump's hush money trial

Ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker offered fresh details in testimony.
April 26
In this photo illustration, a copy of the National Enquirer is seen on a shelf, on Feb. 6, 2023, in New York.
April 26

How researchers are experimenting with curbing human-shark interactions

Sharks off the Gulf of Mexico are increasingly engaging in depredation.
April 26
Sandbar sharks avoid an electrical pulse deterrent placed near bait.
April 26

Controversial methods to cool the earth gain traction as global temps skyrocket

Different types of solar geoengineering are seeing a push for more research.
April 26
ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee joins Make Sunsets founders Luke Iseman and Andrew Song for a balloon launch in San Jose, California.
April 26

Arbor Day 2024: How to plant the best tree to combat climate change

Arbor Day was first celebrated on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska.
April 26
This ancient Oak tree, a local natural landmark, is located on John's Island, just outside of Charleston, S.C.
April 26

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with President Xi of China

Blinken also met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which he called "contructive."
April 26
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with China's Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)
April 25

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Supreme Court hears arguments about whether a president is immune from criminal prosecution; Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned; controversial efforts to intentionally cool our planet.
April 25
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April 25

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 25
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 25, 2024
April 25

Attorney of Harvey Weinstein on New York conviction being overturned

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with New York City trial attorney Arthur Aidala about Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction being overturned by a New York appeals court.
April 25
VIDEO: Attorney of Harvey Weinstein on New York conviction being overturned
April 25

SCOTUS hears Trump immunity case in historic first

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with legal journalist Cristian Farias on the Supreme Court hearing in former President Donald Trump’s immunity case and how the decision will impact the trial.
April 25
VIDEO: SCOTUS hears Trump immunity case in historic first
April 25

The Power of Us: People, Climate and Our Future

ABC News' Ginger Zee shows us how coming together can slow climate change, from inside Earthships in New Mexico to California to see controversial new technologies that could cool the Earth.
April 25
VIDEO: The Power of Us: People, Climate and Our Future
April 25

Ex-official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order'

Trump has said a "standing order" declassified documents taken to his residence.
April 25
In this Nov. 15, 2022, file photo, former President Donald Trump leaves the stage after speaking during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home, in Palm Beach, Fla.
April 25

Fewer companies requiring new employees to have a degree

Newly graduated college students are learning their degrees may carry less weight than they did in prior decades. The panel discusses the significance of college degrees.
April 25
VIDEO: Fewer companies requiring new employees to have a degree
April 25

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony sex crime conviction overturned

This stunning judgment calls for a retrial for the disgraced Hollywood producer. Also, we look at the latest updates on former President Donald Trump’s ongoing hush money trial.
April 25
VIDEO: Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony sex crime conviction overturned
April 25

High school athletic director used AI to create fake racist rant of principal: Police

Dazhon Darien allegedly retaliated against Eric Eisworth, investigators said.
April 25
In this Jan. 30, 2024, file photo, the sign for Pikesville High School is shown in Pikesville, Maryland.
April 25

5 big takeaways from Day 7 of Trump's hush money trial

David Pecker described the "catch-and-kill" arrangement with Karen McDougal.
April 25
Former President Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan Criminal Courtroom with members of his legal team for the continuation of his hush money trial in New York, Apr. 25, 2024.
April 25

Giuliani, Meadows indicted in Arizona fake elector scheme

Based on analysis, Trump appears to be an unindicted co-conspirator.
April 25
In this Oct. 18, 2020 file photo, a person is seen depositing their mail-in ballots for the U.S. presidential election at a ballot collection box in Phoenix.
April 25

Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed from neighborhood sidewalk

The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
April 25
The famous rat-sized dent in a Chicago sidewalk, dubbed the "rat hole," was removed and preserved by city officials Wednesday.
April 25

High school athletic director used AI to create racist audio of principal: Police

Dazhon Darien allegedly retaliated against Eric Eisworth, investigators said.
April 25
Dazhon Darien allegedly retaliated against Eric Eisworth, investigators said.
April 25

Chicago's famous 'rat hole' removed and preserved from neighborhood sidewalk

The rat-sized imprint in Roscoe Village was removed Wednesday morning.
April 25
A visitor leaves behind a coin at an impression in a sidewalk in the Roscoe Village neighborhood known as the Chicago Rat Hole on Jan. 24, 2024 in Chicago.
April 25

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction overturned in New York; DA will attempt to retry

The disgraced movie producer was convicted of rape in February 2020.
April 25
Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 4 2022.
April 25

Boeing crash victims' families urge DOJ to criminally prosecute company

Ethiopia crash victims' families met with the DOJ in Washington D.C. Wednesday.
April 25
In this July 20, 2022, file photo, a Boeing 737 Max aircraft is shown during a display at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, England.
April 25

How researchers are experimenting with curbing human-shark interactions

Shark conservation efforts in the last two decades have been so successful that researchers are testing ways to mitigate human-shark conflict as populations rise.
April 25
Shark conservation efforts in the last two decades have been so successful that researchers are testing ways to mitigate human-shark conflict as populations rise.
April 25

Sheriff conducting criminal investigation into National Guard helicopter crash

The crash killed two National Guard members and a Border Patrol agent.
April 25
In this frame grab taken from video provided by KRGV, authorities stage near where a helicopter flying over the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas crashed, killing two National Guard soldiers and a Border Patrol agent, March 8, 2024.
April 25

Pro-Palestine college protests escalate nationwide

University of Maryland students staged a sit-in for Gaza while multiple protestors at Emory University were arrested.
April 25
VIDEO: Pro-Palestine college protests escalate nationwide
April 25

Sister of slain Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca speaks out   

"I feel like the community needs to show up for him," the sister said.
April 25
"I feel like the community needs to show up for him," the sister said.
April 25

David Pecker details his interactions with Michael Cohen discussing Stormy Daniels

Pecker testified that Cohen needed to buy up the story of Trump and Daniels because the National Enquirer couldn't afford anymore buyouts.
April 25
VIDEO: David Pecker details his interactions with Michael Cohen discussing Stormy Daniels
April 25

Planting trees to combat climate change on Arbor Day

According to the Arbor Day Foundation, they celebrate by planting and distributing over 10 million trees each year.
April 25
According to the Arbor Day Foundation, they celebrate by planting and distributing over 10 million of trees each year.
April 25

'It's not fair': Sister of slain cop makes emotional plea to Chicago residents

"I feel like the community needs to show up for him," the sister said.
April 25
Chicago police Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was fatally shot on April 21, 2024, while on his way home from work, authorities said.
April 25

Trump speaks ahead of hush money trial hearing

ABC News' John Santucci speaks on former President Donald Trump's remarks.
April 25
VIDEO: Trump speaks ahead of continuing hush money trial
April 25

How citizen science is being used for whale conservation efforts

Whale-watchers can catch a glimpse right from New York City.
April 25
A humpback whale spyhops off Rockaway Peninsula with the Empire State Building in the background, Sept. 23, 2013, New York City.
April 25

Donald Trump facing 4 concurrent legal battles

Most of the cases are centered on election corruption.
April 25
VIDEO: Donald Trump facing 4 concurrent legal battles
April 25

New search underway tied to Gilgo Beach murder investigation: Sources

Investigators are searching a wooded area in Manorville, New York, as part of the Gilgo Beach murders investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
April 25
Investigators are searching a wooded area in Manorville, New York, as part of the Gilgo Beach murders investigation, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
April 25

David Pecker testified he was Trump's 'eyes and ears.' We'll hear more today.

Pecker told jurors that he became Trump’s “eyes and ears” during the election.
April 25
In this Jan. 31, 2014, file photo, David Pecker speaks at an event in New York.
April 25

Teen births fall to record low, as overall total drops by 2%, CDC report finds

The number of births have been declining since the mid-2010s, the report found.
April 25
In this undated stock photo, a pregnant woman is seen holding her belly.
April 24

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US college campuses, AZ legislature considers overturning Civil War-era near-total abortion ban, the innovative power of cork as a possible climate solution.
April 24
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
April 24

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 24
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
April 24

President of Planned Parenthood on Arizonas vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the president of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, on the Arizona House decision to repeal the 1864 abortion ban.
April 24
VIDEO: President of Planned Parenthood on Arizona’s vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
April 24

Visiting Columbia University, Speaker Johnson considers need for National Guard

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson who called for the president of Columbia University to resign amid ongoing protests and visiting with Jewish students.
April 24
VIDEO: Visiting Columbia University, Speaker Johnson considers need for National Guard
April 24

US Census to add Middle Eastern and North African category

Plus, Dr. Nadia Abuelezam of Connell School of Nursing joins ABC News Live as we look into healthcare representation during Arab American Heritage month.
April 24
VIDEO: US Census to add Middle Eastern and North African category
April 24

President Joe Biden signs foreign aid bill that includes proposed TikTok ban

Plus, in Arizona, lawmakers pass a bipartisan House bill to repeal the state's near-total ban on abortion.
April 24
VIDEO: President Joe Biden signs foreign aid bill that includes proposed TikTok ban
April 24

Major victory for Arizona abortion rights supporters

Three Republicans joined Democrats to pass a House bill repealing Arizona's 1864 near-total ban on abortion. The bill is now headed to the Arizona State Senate.
April 24
VIDEO: Major victory for Arizona abortion rights supporters
April 24

President Joe Biden signs $95B foreign aid package that includes possible TikTok ban

The long-delayed bill not only sends military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but it puts a potential TikTok ban on the table.
April 24
VIDEO: President Joe Biden signs $95B foreign aid package that includes possible TikTok ban
April 24

Full 'pink moon' revealed in timelapse footage

A stunning timelapse shows April's vivid, full "pink moon" rising into the night sky over Kent Island, Maryland.
April 24
VIDEO: Full 'pink moon' revealed in timelapse footage
April 24

College encampments spread: What protesters are demanding

Hundreds have been arrested amid student protests nationwide.
April 24
NYPD officers detain pro-Palestinian students and protesters who had set up an encampment on the campus of New York University to protest the Israel-Hamas war, in New York on April 22, 2024.
April 24

Police clash with student protestors at University of Texas

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators clashed with police on Wednesday. Texas Tribune reporter Sneha Dey describes the events.
April 24
VIDEO: Police clash with student protestors at University of Texas
Homes in Cameron, Louisiana, lie in ruins in the wake of Hurricane Audrey, July 1, 1957. As far at 25 miles inland were inundated with storm surge of 8 to 12 feet, and leaving 390 dead.
Homes in Cameron, Louisiana, lie in ruins in the wake of Hurricane Audrey, July 1, 1957. As far at 25 miles inland were inundated with storm surge of 8 to 12 feet, and leaving 390 dead.
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