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Utah man declined $100K offer to travel to Congo on 'security job' that was covert coup attempt
The friend of a prominent Congolese opposition leader’s son said he turned down a six-figure offer to travel there as part of the family’s security detail in what turned out to be a failed coup attempt
May 24, 2024Roughly halfway through primary season, runoffs in Texas test 2 prominent Republicans
The 2024 primary season is roughly halfway over and there have been few shakeups so far
May 25, 2024The bodies of two Kansas women who disappeared in Oklahoma were found in a buried freezer
Recently unsealed court documents say the bodies of two Kansas women who disappeared in Oklahoma were found in a buried freezer
May 23, 2024
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May 25
World's longest-serving flight attendant dies at 88 years old
Nash served as an American Airlines flight attendant for nearly 67 years.
May 25
May 25
TSA marks record number of passengers as Memorial Day weekend kicks off
Over 2.9 million passengers were screened at airports, the agency said.
May 25
May 25
Severe weather onslaught continues as big storms threaten holiday travel
Over 8 million people across seven states are facing dangerous weather.
May 25
May 24
ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 24, 2024
Holiday travel rush compounded by severe weather, Kenya president on his country’s mission in Haiti and preserving NYC's Chinatown.
May 24
May 24
By The Numbers: Cost of college
A look at the numbers behind years of college debt, leading to the question - is a college education worth its cost? Pew Research Center looked into it.
May 24
May 24
Have highways locked the United States into a high emissions future?
ABC News’ Matt Gutman spoke with Megan Kimble on her new book “City Limits” which explores the origins of America’s highways, how they divide cities, and the hefty costs involved.
May 24
May 24
ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, May 24, 2024
Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
May 24
May 24
NCAA ruling allowing schools to pay athletes brings major shift to college sports
ABC News’ Matt Gutman spoke with USA Today author Christine Brennan on the landmark shift for college athletes as the NCAA agrees to allow schools to pay student athletes.
May 24
May 24
LA transit officials work to reduce crime and make commuters feel safe
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the surge of violent crimes on public transit, speaking with Los Angeles Metro’s former head of security who claims she was fired after raising safety concerns.
May 24
May 24
American Airlines backtracks on filing that blamed child for being filmed in bathroom
"We do not believe this child is at fault," the airline said Wednesday.
May 24
May 24
United Nations’ top court orders Israel to halt military operations in Gaza
The U.S. surgeon general has warned social media is creating a youth mental health crisis. The Panel discusses what state lawmakers are doing to address the issue.
May 24
May 24
Judge denies Alec Baldwin's bid to dismiss charge in deadly 'Rust' shooting
The actor's attorneys claimed the state acted in "bad faith."
May 24
May 24
Governor signs bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances into law
The law puts the abortion pill regimen in the same category as opioids.
May 24
May 24
Uvalde families sue makers of AR-15, 'Call of Duty,' Meta over mass shooting
The suit contends Activision partnered with Daniel Defense to promote the rifle.
May 24
May 24
Tornado shelters explained
Families are investing in shelters in Tornado Alley when other options are too far away.
May 24
May 24
Viral post sparks nationwide movement to honor the fallen
Co-founder of "The Honor Project" Emily Domenech discusses what inspired her to start the organization and how they plan to honor veterans' service and sacrifice this Memorial Day.
May 24
May 24
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over mislabeled Stew Leonard's cookie
Órla Baxendale, 25, died from complications of anaphylaxis, the lawsuit stated.
May 24
May 24
NCAA agrees to pay college athletes for their performance
This historic moment comes after the NCAA agreed to settle three antitrust cases. The decision will soon change the way student-athletes benefit from revenue that college athletics bring into schools.
May 24
May 24
Pioneering Black female pilot for Air Force, United Airlines lands final flight
Capt. Theresa Claiborne logged more than 23,000 career flight hours.
May 24
May 24
The investigation into Uvalde shooting 2 years later
In the two years since 19 students and two teachers were killed in the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, some families of the 21 victims killed continue to search for answers and seek justice.
May 24
May 24
Memorial Day weekend weather: Tornadoes, record temps in forecast
The highest tornado threat on Friday will be in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa.
May 24
May 24
Lawmaker says daughter, son-in-law killed in Haiti: 'My heart is broken'
"I’ve never felt this kind of pain," he said.
May 24
May 24
Today marks 2 years since the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas
Families of the 19 students and two teachers killed at Robb Elementary announced new lawsuits against Texas officials.
May 24
May 24
US man sentenced for having ammo in Turks & Caicos
American Bryan Hagerich was spared a lengthy prison sentence under Turks and Caicos' strict gun laws and will return to the U.S. after paying a fine.
May 24
May 24
Final flight for United Airlines’ 1st Black female pilot
Hired by United 34 years ago, Theresa Claiborne previously made history as the first Black female pilot in the U.S. Air Force.
May 24
May 24
Morgan Spurlock, filmmaker behind 'Super Size Me' documentary, dies at 53
"Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity," his brother said.
May 24
May 24
Severe storms expected throughout US, from Dallas to Chicago
Extreme weather continues, as almost 80 tornadoes have been reported in the past week.
May 24
May 24
NCAA to allow colleges to pay student athletes
This agreement will settle three pending federal antitrust cases.
May 24
May 24
Severe weather impacts Memorial Day travel rush
Nearly 44 million Americans are expected to travel for the Memorial Day weekend.
May 24
May 24
Morgan Spurlock, filmmaker behind 'Super Size Me' documentary, dies at 53
Morgan Spurlock, the filmmaker behind the award-winning "Super Size Me" documentary, died from cancer complications on Thursday, his family announced on Friday.
May 24
May 24
2 people shot after California high school graduation
The victims are listed in stable condition after gunfire erupted near Skyline High School in Oakland, California.
May 24
May 24
'Killer clown' victim's son reflects on 33-year fight for justice
"20/20" takes a look at the cold case that shook a family.
May 24
May 24
National headlines from ABC News
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 24
May 24
Memorial Day weekend travel: What to know before heading to the airport
AAA data predicts 3.51 million people will take to the skies for the holiday.
May 24
May 24
Tennessee AG to look into attempted auction of Elvis Presley's Graceland
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced Thursday that his department would look into the attempt by a mysterious investment group to foreclose on Elvis Presley's Graceland.
May 24
May 24
ABC News Live doc spotlights local newspaper reporting on Robb Elementary shooting
Streaming on ABC News Live and Hulu on Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT.
May 24
May 24
Uvalde 2 years later: Where the investigation stands
Nineteen students and two teachers were killed in the Robb Elementary shooting.
May 24
May 24
Why a renowned photographer transitioned from fashion to document climate change
Enzo Barracco was a fashion photographer before his nature exhibitions.
May 24
May 24
5 years after rescue, hiker reflects on being lost in Hawaii forest for 17 days
"Nothing has been the same since," Amanda Eller said.
May 24
May 24
Priest bites woman's hand during altercation over Holy Communion, officials say
The woman reportedly forcefully grabbed the sacred Communion hosts.
May 24
May 24
2 people shot after California high school graduation ceremony
The two victims are currently listed in stable condition.
May 24
May 23
Rescue workers pull woman from destroyed home after devastating tornado in Iowa
Rescue workers in Iowa helped free a woman from the basement of her destroyed home after a deadly tornado ripped through the town of Greenfield on Tuesday.
May 23
May 23
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Holiday travel rush compounded by severe weather, Generation swipe: How social media companies can improve users' experiences, and the family behind the viral TikTok Four Seasons baby.
May 23
May 23
ABC News doc chronicles the lives of those at Uvalde newspaper after school shooting
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother of Uvalde shooting victim, and Uvalde Leader-News publisher Craig Garnett on the ABC News documentary "Print it Black."
May 23
May 23
Generation Swipe: Act 2
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze spoke with Gen Zer’s on how social media companies can improve their experiences, as states pass laws meant to protect minors on and offline.
May 23
May 23
Tennessee AG to look into attempted auction of Elvis Presley's Graceland
A notary said the signature on a document was not actually hers.
May 23
May 23
Utah mom accused of fatally poisoning husband asserts innocence in new audio message
"What I really didn't do is murder my husband," Kouri Richins said in the recording.
May 23
May 23
Mom accused of killing husband with fentanyl asserts innocence in audio message
"What I really didn't do is murder my husband," Richins said in the recording.
May 23
May 23
Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation hit with antitrust lawsuit
Plus, former President Donald Trump campaigns in the Bronx on Thursday. ABC News' Rick Klein joins the Big Story to discuss.
May 23
May 23
NOAA predicts busy hurricane season
Matt Rosencrans, lead hurricane seasonal forecaster, joins the show.
May 23