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April 19

'I don't think she'd be alive:' Trans youth care bans put pressure on families

More than 20 states have gender-affirming care restrictions.
April 19
In this Aug. 30, 2023, file photo, students protest against Katy ISD's new transgender policy outside the school district's educational support complex, in Katy, Texas.
April 19

Star Trek star pens children's book detailing time in US internment camp

"My Lost Freedom," is an autobiographical account of his experience as a child.
April 19
George Takei makes a Vulcan salute as he attends the annual Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National Dinner, in Washington, DC, on Oct. 29, 2022.
April 19

Survivors of the Columbine High School shooting say they remain haunted

Since the 1999 massacre, 415 people have been killed in U.S. school shootings.
April 19
Students run from Columbine High School under cover from police during a shooting at the school in Littleton, Colorado, Apr. 20, 1999.
April 19

Matt Gaetz attended 2017 party where minor and drugs were present, statement claims

The Ethics panel is questioning witnesses about allegations involving Gaetz.
April 19
Rep. Matt Gaetz walks past reporters as he leaves a House GOP caucus meeting at the U.S Capitol, on April 10, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
April 19

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 18, 2024

All 12 jurors selected in the latest trial for Donald Trump; survivors reflect on 25 years of healing from Columbine shooting; Hozier talks about writing his latest hit album and upcoming tour.
April 19
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 18, 2024
April 18

Former President Trump’s trial strategy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ABC News’ investigative reporter, Olivia Rubin, and executive editorial producer, John Santucci, to discuss former President Trump’s trial as a jury has been chosen.
April 18
VIDEO: Former President Trump’s trial strategy
April 18

After Columbine: Tragedy, trauma and triumph

Columbine shooting survivors are joined by a survivor of the Washington Navy Yard shooting and the Aurora Theater shooting to sit down with ABC’s Morgan Norwood to share their long journey of healing.
April 18
VIDEO: After Columbine: Tragedy, trauma and triumph
April 18

5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial

Twelve jurors have now been seated, and arguments could begin as soon as Monday.
April 18
Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom during his trial in Manhattan state court in New York City, Apr. 18, 2024.
April 18

Twelve jurors and one alternate selected in Trump’s NYC criminal hush money trial

Jerry Goldfeder, director of Fordham Law Voting Rights and Democracy Project joins the Big Story. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans for foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
April 18
VIDEO: Twelve jurors and one alternate selected in Trump’s NYC criminal hush money trial
April 18

Rep. Omar's daughter among pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University

Columbia's president said she authorized the NYPD to clear the demonstrators.
April 18
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters demonstrate at Columbia University on April 18, 2024.
April 18

With jury selection complete, Trump’s criminal trial opening arguments are on deck

Twelve jurors and one alternate have been selected to decide Donald Trump's guilt or innocence in a historic New York criminal trial. Fordham Law School's Jerry Goldfeder joins the show to discuss.
April 18
With jury selection complete, Trump’s criminal trial opening arguments are on deck
April 18

Maryland teen accused of threatening school shooting after 'memoir' raises alarms

Police also say they uncovered concerning online posts and searches.
April 18
Alex Ye, 18, of Maryland arrested for planning a school shooting, April 17, 2024.
April 18

DeSantis scales back book ban law amid spike in Florida book objections

Florida has seen a spike in book challenges and restrictions.
April 18
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd at Adventure Outdoors gun store, March 30, 2023, in Smyrna, Ga.
April 18

Full jury seated for Trump's hush money trial

A full jury of 12 members has now been seated following the addition of five more jurors. The court is now working to select the six alternate jurors for the case.
April 18
VIDEO: Full jury seated for Trump's hush money trial
April 18

25 years after Columbine, survivors still haunted as school shootings mount

At least 415 people have been killed in school shootings since the massacre at Columbine High School in 1999, according to the gun violence archive.
April 18
At least 415 people have been killed in school shootings since the massacre at Columbine High School in 1999, according to the gun violence archive.
April 18

Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case ongoing

The suits seek to hold Trump accountable for his actions leading up to Jan. 6.
April 18
Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the 2024 Senior Club Championship award ceremony at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., March 24, 2024.
April 18

San Francisco sues Oakland over proposed airport name change

The city of San Francisco has filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit.
April 18
Travelers arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, Dec. 21, 2023.
April 18

Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos

North Carolina officials are investigating the incident that was caught on film.
April 18
A group of people was filmed taking pictures with wild bears in Buncombe County, N.C, according to officials.
April 18

Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos

North Carolina officials are investigating the incident that was caught on film.
April 18
North Carolina officials are investigating the incident that was caught on film.
April 18

LAPD officer who killed teen bystander with stray bullet will not be charged

Valentina Orellana Peralta was killed while in a store with her mother.
April 18
In this Dec. 28, 2021, file photo, a memorial for Valentina Orellana-Peralta is shown outside the Burlington store in North Hollywood, Calif.
April 18

Jury selection continues in Trump hush money trial

In a round table discussion, ABC News correspondent Terry Moran breaks down the latest in jury selection for the hush money trial against Donald Trump.
April 18
VIDEO: Jury selection continues in Trump hush money trial
April 18

Tornado threat on the move: Latest severe weather forecast

At least 25 tornadoes touched down this week in states from Ohio to Iowa.
April 18
Downed trees from a recent tornado, April 16, 2024, in Parkville, Missouri.
April 18

Couples allege IVF provider destroyed their embryos in toxic solution: Lawsuit

The embryos were meant to be put in a sterile solution.
April 18
Petri Dish with drops of material and micromanipulators over it in a laboratory for an in vitro fertilization.
April 18

USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech

"I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.
April 18
Asna Tabassum, USC's Valedictorian whose speech was canceled out of safety concerns concerning her pro-Palestinian views, speaks with ABC News.
April 18

Students protest at Columbia University following president's congressional hearing

Protestors swarmed the Columbia University campus as frustration grows over the school's handling of antisemitism.
April 18
VIDEO: Students protest at Columbia University following president's congressional hearing
April 18

911 outages in several states caused by company installing a light pole

The entire state of South Dakota was impacted by the outages.
April 18
PHOTO: An ambulance responds to an emergency call in an undated stock photo.
April 18

Several protesters arrested on Columbia University’s campus

The pro-Palestine protests come after the president of the Ivy League school, Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, testified before a House committee.
April 18
VIDEO: Several protestors arrested on Columbia University’s campus
April 18

Millions of Americans on alert as storms head east

The three-part series takes viewers underwater to see the creative ways ancient animals survive and communicate with each other and other species, including humans.
April 18
VIDEO: Millions of Americans on alert as new storm heads east
April 18

Man arrested in pipe-bomb attack on Massachusetts Satanic Temple

Investigators say a note found at the scene claimed God ordered the attack.
April 18
Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, was allegedly captured on security video throwing a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple on April 8, 2024, federal authorities said.
April 18

Kennedy family split on presidential endorsement

Several members of the Kennedy family are expected to endorse President Joe Biden’s second term, despite Robert Kennedy Jr.'s bid.
April 18
VIDEO: Kennedy family split on presidential endorsement
April 18

Man arrested for throwing pipe bomb at Satanic temple

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said an Oklahoma man is in custody after he allegedly threw a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem.
April 18
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts said an Oklahoma man is in custody after he allegedly threw a pipe bomb at The Satanic Temple in Salem.
April 18

Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public

Judge Merchan said Juror 2 contacted the court and said she had concerns about her ability to be fair and impartial.
April 18
VIDEO: Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public
April 18

Some of our drinking water may be unsafe: Report

Some streams supplying our drinking water are in danger after a Supreme Court ruling stripped its protections.
April 18
Some of our drinking water may be unsafe: Report
April 18

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 18
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 18

Jury selection set to resume in Trump hush money trial

In a roundtable discussion, ABC News correspondent Alex Presha breaks down the latest and what to expect in the trial.
April 18
VIDEO: Jury selection set to resume in Trump hush money trial
April 18

Family sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota

As the family of Ricky Cobb II sues the trooper charged in his death, the case has sparked a battle between between Minnesota's top police union and the progressive DA.
April 18
As the family of Ricky Cobb II sues the trooper charged in his death, the case has sparked a battle between between Minnesota's top police union and the progressive DA.
April 18

Nearly 50 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish at US border crossing

The seizures are the result of a new initiative called Operation Apollo.
April 18
Almost 50 pounds of methamphetamine found in an ice chest full of fish has been discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers during a routine screening of a vehicle trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
April 18

Teens reported years of sex abuse by their probation officers. Now they want justice

ABC News’ Linsey Davis investigates more than 2,500 claims of abuse.
April 18
Former juvenile detainees of Camp Scott allege they were sexually abused by staff.
April 18

911 service restored in most areas after outages

At least six cities in four different states across the United States reported experiencing 911 call outages earlier in the evening, according to officials.
April 18
At least six cities in four different states across the United States reported experiencing 911 call outages earlier in the evening, according to officials.
April 18

University of Oregon defensive back arrested over hit-and-run that left man dead

The 46-year-old man who was struck by the car has not yet been identified.
April 18
Daylen Auston, a college football player from the University of Oregon, has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 46-year-old man, according to the Eugene Police Department.
April 17

Kohberger's alibi disputes his location on night of Idaho student killings: Lawyers

The PhD grad student was arrested on Dec. 30, 2022, at his family's home.
April 17
In this Sept. 13, 2023, file photo, Bryan Kohberger, accused of murder, arrives for a hearing in the courtroom in Latah County District Court, in Moscow, Idaho.
April 17

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Arizona moves to keep Civil War-era abortion ban on the books; Supreme Court to hear case that could impact where homeless people live; Star Trek’s George Takei talks about his new children’s book.
April 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
April 17

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
April 17

USC cancels valedictorian’s speech citing security concerns

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with pro-Palestinian University of Southern California valedictorian Asna Tabassum about the controversy surrounding her canceled graduation speech.
April 17
VIDEO: USC cancels valedictorian’s speech citing security concerns
April 17

Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer explores the criminalization of homelessness as communities use punitive measures to clear encampments. The Supreme Court tackles the case next week.
April 17
VIDEO: Supreme Court to weigh in on criminalization of homelessness
April 17

Boeing whistleblower testifies on Capitol Hill

Aviation analyst John Nance joins the Big Story. Later, our panel discusses if WNBA player’s are underpaid and the newest musical additions to the Library of Congress.
April 17
VIDEO: Boeing whistleblower testifies on Capitol Hill
April 17

Boeing safety culture under scrutiny during Senate committee hearing

Whistleblower Sam Salehpour was among those who testified.
April 17
Boeing engineer, Sam Salehpour; Foundation for Aviation Safety Executive Director, Ed Pierson; Foundation for Aviation Safety engineer, Joe Jacobsen; and Ohio State University Professional Practice Assistant Professor Shawn Pruchnicki are sworn in during a hearing at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 17, 2024.
April 17

Family sues trooper charged with murder as case sparks firestorm in Minnesota

Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan was charged with second-degree murder.
April 17
Ricky Cobb II is pictured in an undated photo.
April 17
Burned houses and buildings are pictured in the aftermath of a wildfire, is seen in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii August 12, 2023.
April 17

DOJ in final stages of settlement negotiations with Larry Nassar victims: Sources

No deal has been finalized, according to the sources.
April 17
Dr. Larry Nassar appears in court for a plea hearing in Lansing, Mich.