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Editor-in-chief of Columbia's student newspaper talks protests on campus

Isabella Ramirez, the editor-in-chief and president of Columbia's student newspaper, joins ABC News Live to discuss anti-war protests at the university.
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VIDEO: Editor-in-chief of Columbia's student newspaper talks protests on campus
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Severe weather, including tornado threat, expected to impact the Heartland

A tornado watch is in effect for northeast Texas into Friday evening.
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Storm damage in Shawnee, Ok., April 26, 2024.
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Man charged with manslaughter after flying nitrous oxide canister kills teen

A teenager was killed by flying debris in the March 4 blast.
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The aftermath of an explosion that ocurred March 4, 2024, is seen on from an aerial view in Clinton Township, Mich., March 5, 2024.
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Pro-Palestinian student protesters denounce antisemitism amid criticism

Student protesters condemned the use of violence and inflammatory language.
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Pro-Palestinian students and activsts gather at a protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University, in New York, on April 25, 2024.
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Facility seen polluting part of anti-pollution program promoted by plastics industry

Industry groups want to include Operation Clean Sweep in the UN Plastics Treaty.
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Waste-water being discharged from a Malaysian plastic manufacturing facility where a plastic bag tracker deployed by ABC News last pinged. The discharge empties into a drainage ditch that leads directly to a nearby river.
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Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

Crews were working to determine where the slide landed.
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A Boeing 767 passenger aircraft of Delta airlines arrives at JFK International Airport in New York, Feb. 7, 2024.
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Michigan warehouse owner charged with manslaughter in deadly fire: Police

Noor Noel Kestou, 31, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after last month's deadly explosion at an industrial building in Clinton Township, Michigan.
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Noor Noel Kestou, 31, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after last month's deadly explosion at an industrial building in Clinton Township, Michigan.
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Gaza solidarity encampments continue at universities nationwide

New protests grow across the country with dozens arrested during police clashes.
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VIDEO: Gaza solidarity encampments continue at universities nationwide
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Day 4 of witness testimonies underway in Trump’s hush money trial

Former National Enquirer executive David Pecker returns to the stand in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial.
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VIDEO: Day 4 of witness testimonies underway in Trump’s hush money trial
April 26

Dad charged under state's gun storage law after son shoots himself

The 8-year-old victim is in "extremely critical" condition, police said.
April 26
Police investigate an apartment in Warren, Michigan where an 8-year-old boy allegedly shot himself in the face with a handgun on April 19, 2024.
April 26

Here are all the gag order violations Trump is accused of making

Trump is now accused of violating the limited gag order 14 times.
April 26
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.
April 26

Paramedic convicted in Elijah McClain death to be sentenced

Three of the five first responders involved were convicted in McClain's death.
April 26
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.
April 26

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.
April 26
VIDEO: Cross-examination of David Pecker continues
April 26

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 26
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 26

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.
April 26
VIDEO: immunity
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 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.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 25, 2024
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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