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Infant abducted by suspect who allegedly killed 2 women, injured child: Police

Police issued an Amber Alert for 10-month-old Eleia Maria Torres.
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In this photo released by the New Mexico State Police, Eleia Maria Torres is shown.
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Missing zebra captured after 6 days on the run in Washington state

The female mare, named Shug, was one of four zebras that escaped on April 28.
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Missing zebra that was on the run for six days in Washington state captured.
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Timeline: How pro-Palestinian protests unfolded on college campuses across the US

Protests and activism began in the days and months after the Oct. 7 attack.
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Pro-Palestinian supporters continue to demonstrate with a protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University on April 29, 2024, in New York City.
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Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma

Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
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Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 04

How electronic warfare is affecting civilians and aviation

A commercial flight in the Middle East was accidentally GPS spoofed.
May 04
May 04

Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma

Several rivers in the Houston area are at major flood stage.
May 04
In this screen grab from a video, floodwaters are shown in a residential neighborhood in Conroe, Texas, on May 3, 2024.
May 04

Saint Augustine's University teachers have not been paid, risks being shut down

Saint Augustine's University is $32 million in debt as faculty goes unpaid.
May 04
Saint Augustine's University accreditation appeal was denied.
May 03

Jurors hear recording of Trump and Cohen allegedly discussing hush money payment

Cohen secretly recorded the conversation, which lasts about two minutes.
May 03
Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court before his trial in New York, on May 3, 2024.
May 03

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 3, 2024

"Catastrophic" flooding hits Houston area, Hope Hicks takes the stand in former President Trump's criminal trial & Singer Mckenna Grace on exploring new genres as balancing acting with music.
May 03
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 3, 2024
May 03

Criminal defense attorney on the impact of Hope Hicks' testimony

ABC News' Phil Lipof sits down with Jeremy Saland to discuss how the future of former president Trump's fraud trial can play out based on key witnesses.
May 03
Criminal defense attorney on the impact of Hope Hicks' testimony
May 03

Lock out looms as Boeing firefighters fight for pay

The International Association of Fire Fighters is calling for "better wages, safety and staffing."
May 03
 Boeing firefighters threaten to strike if demands are not met
May 03

Author Dominic Erdozain on how gun policy has shifted in the United States

ABC News' Phil Lipof spoke with historian and author Dominic Erdozain about his new book, "One Nation Under Guns: How Gun Culture Distorts Our History and Threatens Our Democracy."
May 03
Author Dominic Erdozain on how gun policy has shifted in the United States
May 03

President Biden focuses on journalists for World Press Freedom Day

Our panel discusses President Joe Biden's recent statement in support of journalism professionals.
May 03
VIDEO: President Biden focuses on journalists for World Press Freedom Day
May 03

Former top Trump aide gives emotional testimony at Trump criminal trial

Hope Hicks, the former White House Communications director, testifies on her knowledge of payments made to Stormy Daniels. Former federal prosecutor Tim Janzen discusses her testimony.
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Americans divided over US involvement in Israel-Hamas war

Hope Hicks, former top aide testifies in Donald Trump’s hush money trial.
May 03
VIDEO: Americans divided over US involvement in Israel-Hamas war
May 03

Police carry out complex choreography in campus protests response

Authorities must carefully weigh their response to the protests, experts say.
May 03
Police face-off with pro-Palestinian students after destroying part of the encampment barricade on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, May 2, 2024.
May 03

Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Al Gore and more

The nation’s highest civilian honor was awarded to 19 people, including politicians, activists, athletes and others.
May 03
The nation’s highest civilian honor was awarded to 19 people, including politicians, activists, athletes and others.
May 03

Northwestern student journalist dissects campus controversy

Jacob Wendler, student journalist and editor-in-chief for The Daily Northwestern, joins ABC News to reflect on his coverage of campus protests at Northwestern University.
May 03
VIDEO: Northwestern student journalist dissects campus controversy
May 03

Biden gives Presidential Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Yeoh and more

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor.
May 03
President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rep. Nancy Pelosi in the East Room of the White House, May 3, 2024.
May 03

3 big takeaways from Day 11 of Trump's hush money trial

Former top Trump aide Hope Hicks broke down on the stand during her testimony.
May 03
Former President Donald Trump attends his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 3, 2024 in New York City.
May 03

Tornado spotted in central Texas

Dramatic video shows a large tornado touching down near homes in central Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties as the state was pummeled by severe storms.
May 03
Tornado spotted in central Texas
May 03

Campus protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. What that means.

Ending individual investments is often not a straightforward matter.
May 03
Students are camping out for a second week of ongoing protests on the campus of Columbia University, in New York, on April 25, 2024.
May 03

Houston area faces 'life-threatening' flood conditions as severe weather hits Texas

Heavy flooding is forecasted to hit Harris County midday Friday.
May 03
A still from video footage shows a flood river rescue in Splendora, TX, May 3, 2024.
May 03

Campus tensions boil over as more protests erupt

There have been 2,000 arrests across the country, and that number is still rising as universities ask police to eradicate encampments on college grounds.
May 03
VIDEO: Campus tensions boil over as more protests erupt
May 03

Hope Hicks testifies at Trump hush money trial

Former Trump administration White House aide Hope Hicks was called to the stand by prosecutors Friday in Donald Trump's hush money trial.
May 03
VIDEO: Hope Hicks testifies at Trump hush money trial
May 03

Columbia student protest organizer describes a police raid on campus

Maryam Alwan was arrested and suspended after protesting on university grounds.
May 03
Students march and rally on Columbia University campus in support of a protest encampment supporting Palestinians, despite a 2pm deadline issued by university officials to disband or face suspension, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City, April 29, 2024.
May 03

Columbia under investigation amid allegations of anti-Palestinian discrimination

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is leading the probe.
May 03
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters demonstrate at Columbia University on April 18, 2024.
May 03

More Gen Zers choosing non-traditional routes after high school graduation

High tuition costs are causing some students to opt for trade schools over four-year colleges.
May 03
VIDEO: More Gen Zers choosing non-traditional routes after high school graduation
May 03

Former Trump communications director Hope Hicks testifies in hush money trial

Hicks used to be the former president's closest and most trusted aid.
May 03
VIDEO: Former Trump communications director Hope Hicks testifies in hush money trial
May 03

April employment additions lower than expected

The April jobs report shows only 175,000 jobs were added last month while mortgage rates and unemployment rose.
May 03
VIDEO: April employment additions lower than expected
May 03

Police crack down on college protest encampments across the country

The NYPD arrested dozens, most recently at NYU and The New School, after school officials asked police to disperse what they call "illegal encampments" set up by pro-Palestinian protesters.
May 03
VIDEO: Police crack down on college protest encampments across the country
May 03

Trump speaks before testimony resumes in hush money case

Donald Trump said if he had a "fair judge, the trial would not even take place."
May 03
VIDEO: Trump speaks before testimony resumes in hush money case
May 03

Police, cancer researchers team up to track stolen vehicles

Cops "wanted to bring a data-driven approach to identifying stolen vehicles."
May 03
A stolen car is recovered in Portland.
May 03

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 03
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 03

Inside the 'Hungryland Homicide': How police found a Florida mom's killer

"20/20" explores the investigation into the 2016 killing of Tricia Todd.
May 03
Tricia Todd and Steven Williams married in a small ceremony in North Carolina, and later gave birth to their baby girl Faith. The couple divorced after being married for more than a decade.
May 03

Teachers of the Year honored by Biden at White House dinner

National Teacher of the Year for 2024, Missy Testerman, was honored by the president, first lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
May 03
National Teacher of the Year for 2024, Missy Testerman, was honored by the president, first lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.
May 03

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 on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state.
May 03
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for dozens of counties in Texas on Thursday as severe weather and flooding threaten the state
May 03

'Little Rascals' and 'Mummy Marauder': How the FBI Houston nicknames suspects

At the FBI in Houston, two public affairs officers brainstorm suspect nicknames.
May 03
Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters building in Washington D.C., July 3, 2023.
May 03

Captain sentenced to 4 years in prison for boat fire that killed 34 people

Thirty-four people were killed in the 2019 fire.
May 03
In this photo provided by the Ventura County Fire Department, VCFD firefighters respond to a fire aboard the Conception dive boat fire in the Santa Barbara Channel off the coast of Southern California on Sept. 2, 2019.
May 02

Teachers honored by Biden at White House dinner: You give us 'hope about the future'

"You all are the reason why we -- we have hope about the future," Biden said.
May 02
President Joe Biden speaks alongside Jill Biden during a "Teachers of the Year" State Dinner, an event honoring the 2024 National Teachers of the Year, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2024. (Photo by DREW ANGERER/AFP via Getty Images)
May 02

Here's how hot it will get in the South next week

Southern Texas is expected to feel the most severe heat threat next week.
May 02
In this July 16, 2023, file photo, residents cool off in the Liz Carpenter Splash Pad at Butler Park, in Austin, Texas, during a heat wave.
May 02

Pregnant woman found stabbed to death in home: Authorities

No one has been arrested in connection with the homicide.
May 02
A sheriff's car is seen behind a sign at the entrance of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Station, in City of Industry, Calif., on March 25, 2024.
May 02

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
May 02
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, May 2, 2024
May 02

How kelp farming is curbing effects of climate change

ABC News reports on the sustainability of kelp farming and how it could provide a potential solution to the climate change crisis.
May 02
VIDEO: How kelp farming is curbing effects of climate change
May 02

New York Defense Lawyer: 'Every defendant has the right to testify'

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with New York defense attorney Arthur Aidala on the latest developments from Trump's trial and his comments to the press about testifying.
May 02
VIDEO: New York Defense Lawyer: 'Every defendant has the right to testify'
May 02

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, May 2, 2024

Crackdowns spreading on campus protests; former WNBA star seeks to restore decaying ecosystems; actor Winston Duke on new film, "The Fall Guy"; fashion designer Dapper Dan's new Harlem Renaissance.
May 02
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, May 2, 2024
May 02

Former President Donald Trump won't commit to accepting 2024 election results

Plus, as campus protests continue across the U.S., colleges are cracking down and police clashing with demonstrators. Asma Khalid joins The Big Story.
May 02
VIDEO: Former President Donald Trump won't commit to accepting 2024 election results
May 02

President Joe Biden addresses college campus protests

ABC News Contributor Asma Khalid joins The Big Story to discuss President Joe Biden's response to the college protests and the political ramifications of the demonstrations.
May 02
VIDEO: President Biden addresses college campus protests
May 02

Texas driver gets stuck in floodwater as onlookers scream

Bystanders screamed for a motorist to turn around before they drove into floodwater in College Station, Texas. The vehicle got stuck, but as the video shows, the driver was OK.
May 02
VIDEO: Texas driver gets stuck in floodwater as onlookers scream
May 02

Authorities arrest suspect in killing of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca

Xavier Tate Jr. was found Wednesday night in Glendale Heights, Illinois.
May 02
Chicago police Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was fatally shot on April 21, 2024, while on his way home from work, authorities said.