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Basketball star Brittney Griner speaks candidly with Robin Roberts about being detained in Russia, her time in prison and the controversy around the prisoner swap that brought her home.

Authorities said the body was recovered on Wednesday.

“It was probably the most alarming thing I’ve ever experienced in my life,” Cherelle Griner recalled about first learning of her wife’s detainment in Russia through text messages.

Basketball star Brittney Griner described painful memories of not fitting in and addressed critiques of her identity, in an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts.

Xavier Tate Jr. was found Wednesday night in Glendale Heights, Illinois.

Police called in to help on campuses across the country, Unique challenges facing HBCUs nationwide & rapper Myke Towers’ path to stardom.

A look at the numbers behind the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to American culture as we celebrate their Heritage Month.

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities face unique challenges, including funding. ABC's Morgan Norwood spoke to the president of St. Augustine's University about their financial struggles.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Robin Schechter about what they’re telling patients in Florida after the state's six-week abortion ban takes effect.

Two little bears and one big mama bear were spotted outside a home in Big Bear Lake, California.

The individual did not breach the school entryway, the district said.

Keepers at the Houston Zoo knew giraffe Kamili was pregnant, but didn't know the exact delivery date — until they arrived at work one morning to find a newborn baby giraffe, named Tino.

College campuses across the nation are trying to manage as tensions escalate.

Plus, campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war escalate coast to coast.

As Florida's restrictive abortion ban takes effect, lawmakers in Arizona repeal an 1864 near-total ban on abortion. Dr. Chelsea Daniels discusses how these bans affect patient care.

The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a strict, Civil War-era abortion ban that was recently ruled enforceable by the state Supreme Court.

The student protesters are calling for the university to divest from Israel.

Sue Wicks traded in her sneakers for waders when she became an oyster farmer at 50. Now, she is adding sugar kelp to her farm to help promote biodiversity and improve water quality in Moriches Bay.

Harvey Weinstein appeared in court in Manhattan on Wednesday for the first time since New York's highest court overturned his sex crimes conviction.

The passenger threatened to "mess up the plane" amid the altercation.

An appeals court overturned his conviction last week.

The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers calling to add a more specific definition of antisemitism than what exists in the Civil Rights Act.

16-year-old Justin Johnson died hours after an alleged game of tag on Friday.

Teixeira has pleaded guilty to numerous federal crimes.

"There is a movement to radicalize young people," Mayor Eric Adams said.

Three of the four officers sustained injuries "directly related to the physical resistance," according to the university.

In 2023, unique book titles saw a 60% rise in removal or restriction in schools and libraries compared to the previous year.

An emergency alert sent out by the Dane County Sheriff's Office near Madison, Wisconsin, warned of a reported active shooter with a long rifle.

New York Mayor Eric Adams discussed why NYPD tactics were used during protests at Columbia University and City College, which led to about 300 arrests.

"I am sorry we reached this point," President Minouche Shafik wrote in the memo, adding that safety is her top priority.

Residents in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas are at risk for severe flash flooding in addition to more tornadoes.

ABC News' Trevor Ault and Ike Ejiochi report as New York Mayor Eric Adams said "close to 300 people" have been arrested at Columbia University and City College.

Vice President Kamala Harris blames former President Donald Trump for the new restrictions, saying he “ripped away the rights and freedom of women in America.”

Adams says there was a movement within the campus from non-students to "radicalize the situation," with 300 arrests being made.

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.

Over 100 protesters were arrested at Columbia University while protests turn violent at UCLA as well.

The distinctive clouds are formed due to sinking cold air in unstable cumulonimbus clouds.

Griner opened up about her journey home in an interview with Robin Roberts.

The six-week ban signed into law by Gov. DeSantis went into effect Wednesday.

NYPD moves in on Columbia University protesters, make arrests on campus; Judge holds Donald Trump in contempt during hush money trial; Volunteers recruiting voters who care about climate change.

Two people were transported to a local hospital in serious condition.

Pres. Joe Biden’s campaign team responds to Donald Trump’s abortion stance.

Donald Trump has been fined for violating gag order issued by New York judge presiding over Trump's criminal trial. ABC News' Olivia Rubin has the latest news on Trump's legal woes.

The former attorney for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal testified Tuesday.

It's a historic shift but wouldn't legalize marijuana outright.

The overdoses were concentrated downtown before spreading across the city.

Text messages shown in court indicate how Karen McDougal's deal was made.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul offered support for Columbia and other college commencements in the state to proceed in a statement addressing the campus protests.

In an emotional press conference, the Charlotte police chief said "I can't tell you how much I'm grateful for these officers and their heroic act."