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Biden administration steps up pressure on Israel as Rafah assault intensifies
U.S. officials fear Israel's invasion could derail cease-fire talks.Top stories - Joe Biden -
Pregnant woman found stabbed to death in home: Authorities
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies found the victim after responding to a residence in Palmdale, California, Tuesday night to conduct a welfare check.Top stories -
Novo Nordisk executive responds to criticisms of Ozempic cost, availability
Negelle Morris, Novo Nordisk's senior vice president and head of U.S. cardiometabolic sales, spoke exclusively with ABC News.Top stories -
Woman passes bar exam on 1st try more than a decade after being released from prison
Afrika Owes, a mom who was formerly incarcerated, shared her reaction upon learning she passed the bar exam in a viral TikTok video.Top stories -
Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed off on a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass shooting in state history, expanding background checks for private sales of weapons, bolstering the state’s ...Top stories -
Harvey Weinstein to appear in NYC court next week in first step toward retrial
Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction was overturned by New York's highest court on Thursday.Top stories -
Facility seen polluting part of anti-pollution program promoted by plastics industry
A plastics facility accused of polluting a Malaysian river is tied to Operation Clean Sweep, an anti-pollution program promoted by the U.S. plastics industry.Top stories -
Inflation cooled slightly in April, ending monthslong surge in prices
Consumer prices rose 3.4% in April compared to a year ago.Top stories -
Killer whales attack and sink 50-foot yacht in Strait of Gibraltar: Spanish officials
The 50-foot yacht, named The Alboran Cognac, was 15 miles from Cabo Espartel in Morrocco when an unknown number of orcas began ramming the vessel.Top stories -
Boat sought in hit-and-run that killed waterskiing teen
The victim -- 15-year-old Ella Adler of Miami Beach -- fell in the water while being towed when another vessel struck her on Saturday, authorities said.Top stories -
178 people rescued amid Texas flood watch: 'We're not out of the woods yet'
A flood watch remains in effect for more than 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday morning as a number of flood warnings are in effect.Top stories -
Student protesters reach a deal with Northwestern University that sparks criticism from all sides
An agreement between anti-war protesters and Northwestern University has largely ended demonstrations on the suburban Chicago campusTop stories -
Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine
The Pentagon has announced new $6 billion military aid package for UkraineTop stories - Ukraine -
Moody Blues founding member Mike Pinder dies at 82
Moody Blues founding member, singer and keyboardist, Mike Pinder has died at 82.Top stories -
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflationTop stories -
USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time
U.S. agriculture officials announced new nutrition standards for school meals that will limit added sugars for the first timeTop stories -
Man kills wife, 3 kids in mass shooting; 10-year-old survivor calls 911
A man killed his wife and three of his children in an apparent murder-suicide mass shooting at a home in Oklahoma, according to police.Top stories -
Southern California traffic brought to standstill after bear wanders onto freeway
Commuters on a Southern California freeway experienced an unexpected delay earlier this week when a bear wandered onto the road, bringing traffic to a halt.Top stories - California -
Bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island remains closed after barge crash
The bridge connecting Galveston, Texas, to Pelican Island remains closed after a barge crashed into a pillar supporting the span, causing it to partially collapseTop stories -
Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas as severe weather and flooding threaten the state.Top stories -
Columbia student protest organizer describes a police raid on campus
Columbia students were suspended after their arrests at the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment,” a tactic colleges across the country have also employed.Top stories -
Ahead of election, Lyft CEO details company's newest efforts to boost voter turnout
Ahead of the upcoming election in November, Lyft announced a partnership that its CEO said he hopes continues the company's mission to bring more people to the polls.Top stories -
More than 2 dozen reported tornadoes in 3 states amid outbreak in the Plains
The highest tornado threat exists from the Dallas region north to Des Moines, Iowa.Top stories -
Man charged with manslaughter after debris from building explosion killed teen
Noor Noel Kestou was taken into custody Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport after police learned he had a one-way ticket to Hong Kong, police said.Top stories -
In Howard Stern interview, Biden says he's 'happy' to debate Trump
President Joe Biden said Friday he is "happy" to debate former President Donald Trump, though did not specify as to when.Top stories - Joe Biden -
New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually
A new rule in California aims to limit health care price increases to just 3% each yearTop stories - California -
2 Malaysia Navy helicopters collide midair killing all 10 crew members on board
Two military helicopters have collided in midair killing all 10 crew members aboard the two aircraft as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a military parade.Top stories -
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says
4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.Top stories -
Harris accepts CBS News' VP debate offer for the summer
Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted an offer from CBS News to participate in a vice-presidential debate this summer, the Biden campaign said Thursday.Top stories -
Harvard students end protest as university agrees to discuss Middle East conflict
Anti-war protesters have taken down their tents in Harvard Yard after the university agreed to meet to discuss their demandsTop stories -
Feds have 'significant safety concerns' about Ford fuel leak recall and demand answers about the fix
Federal investigators say they have “significant safety concerns” about a Ford SUV recall repair that doesn’t fix gasoline leaks that can cause engine firesTop stories -
Severe storms batter the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that shredded a FedEx facility
Severe storms are battering parts of the Midwest with heavy rain, gusty winds and tornadoes that forecasters warn could spill out of the regionTop stories -
Man trying to spread HIV through sex with men and teenage boys sentenced to 30 years
A 34-year-old Idaho man has been imprisoned for at least 30 years after "purposely" trying to spread HIV through sexual contact with both men and teenage boys.Top stories -
Alabama court authorizes second nitrogen execution
Alabama has authorized the execution of a second inmate by nitrogen gasTop stories -
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week and remains historically low as the labor market continues to show resiliency in the face of high interest rates and elevated inflationTop stories -
Paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in connection with Elijah McClain's death
Aurora paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced after being found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in Elijah McClain's death.Top stories -
What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that's sparked a big health debate
A small nicotine pouch called Zyn is sparking big debates about the benefits and risks of new products from tobacco companiesTop stories -
Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76
He was snatched in war-torn Lebanon in 1985 and held for nearly seven years.Top stories -
Suspect in killing of Idaho sheriff's deputy fatally shot by police, authorities say
Idaho sheriff’s deputy died after being shot by a driver during a traffic stop.Top stories -
House fire, explosion injures 1 in Maryland, fire department says
The injured man was transported to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries, Lt. Twana Allen said in an email to ABC News.Top stories