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On his first day back at work, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy moves forward on a path to impeaching President Biden. Floods in Libya could leave thousands dead. And Apple announces an end to its proprietary chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a pivotal moment for Big Tech, the Justice Department prepares to present its case against Google. Foreign countries press the Moroccan government to allow more aid into the country. And the FDA approves a new COVID-19 booster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake decimates Morocco. Families of 9/11 victims react to a decision on suspects still detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. And a statement of support for convicted rapist Danny Masterson leads to backlash against Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two decades after the September 11th attacks, New York officials are still working to identify the remains of victims. In a replay of last year’s award-winning report, Brad goes behind the scenes of the effort to reunite families and their loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Storm Idalia wreaks havoc in Florida before flooding roadways and downing power lines in Georgia and the Carolinas. Rudy Giuliani loses a defamation lawsuit filed by Georgia election workers. And what Ukraine’s surprise drone attacks could mean for its war with Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hurricane Idalia gains strength as it lurches toward Florida, prompting fears of storm surge. Empowered by a new law, the Biden administration announces 10 prescription drugs for which it will push for lower prices. And a drought wreaks havoc at the Panama Canal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx warns that American leaders are dropping the ball on a COVID surge. Hawaiian Electric insists that it’s not responsible for mass casualties on Maui. And a judge sets a trial date for former President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A race-based shooting kills three in Jacksonville, Florida. An Osprey aircraft goes down in Australia with U.S. Marines inside. And Spain’s soccer chief refuses to step down, sparking international outrage over misogyny in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump is booked at Fulton County Jail. The Pentagon says there is no evidence of a missile attack in the plane crash that killed Yevgeny Prigozhin. And Japan begins dumping radioactive water from Fukushima into the Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eight Republican candidates debate themselves to Americans in the first primary debate of the year. Former President Donald Trump declines to appear on stage, opting for an interview before his expected arrest in Georgia today. And the Wagner group leader who plotted a coup appears to have perished in a plane crash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Republican presidential hopefuls prepare to debate, but former President Donald Trump has pledged to be a no-show. People dig out from different tropical storms that hit California and Texas. And, the new warning from researchers about the effects screen time can have on babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden visits fire-ravaged Lahaina. A California shop owner is shot and killed over the Pride flag she had at her store. And what to know about the notorious Atlanta jail where former President Trump will surrender himself later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump says he won’t attend the first GOP primary debate, scheduled the same week he’s expected to surrender to a county jail on racketeering charges. Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall. And what to know as the US faces a triple threat in respiratory viruses this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A debate playbook seemingly intended for the Ron DeSantis campaign goes public. A bacteria often found in oysters has killed three people in the Northeast. And President Biden hosts a historic summit at Camp David. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With their homes destroyed and neighbors killed, some Maui residents describe calls from speculators who want their land. Scientists announce new advances in transplanting pig kidneys into humans. And Kansas prosecutors tell police to return materials seized during a controversial raid of a newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Legal analysts debate whether Donald Trump should worry about any of his 18 co-defendants cutting a deal with prosecutors. Hawaii’s governor blames climate change for a deadly wildfire. And the football player who inspired “The Blind Side” files suit against the people he considered family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump is indicted again, this time on state charges in Georgia. Hawaii residents desperately try to get back into Lahaina. And young plaintiffs get a landmark ruling on climate change in Montana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The fire that swept through Lahaina becomes the deadliest wildfire in modern American history. The Justice Department elevates the prosecutor investigating Hunter Biden to special counsel. And the assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate sends South America reeling.
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The death toll in Maui surges past 50. Iran agrees to get several Americans out of its most notorious prison. And after months of easing, inflation ticks up slightly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deadly fires in Maui prompt mass evacuations, straining shelters. Republicans debate the takeaways from another bad election result on abortion. And breakdancers prepare for next year’s Olympic Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Police issue arrest warrants in Montgomery, Alabama after a viral brawl. The Supreme Court temporarily allows the Biden administration to regulate “ghost guns.” And Ron DeSantis re-tools his campaign for the third time in a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Los Angeles city workers prepare to go on a one-day strike. Ukraine claims to thwart a Russian assassination attempt. And a special election in Ohio becomes a referendum on abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prosecutors claim former President Trump is intimidating witnesses. Police accuse a Twitch streamer of inciting a riot. And the FDA approves a drug for postpartum depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump arrives in court for his arraignment. Two members of the Navy are arrested on espionage charges. And Americans prepare to leave the U.S. embassy in Niger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Trump will enter a plea today in response to charges from Special Counsel Jack Smith. Texas troopers are separating some migrant family members at the border. And economists debate whether a national credit downgrade will affect Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump is indicted over his bid to overturn election results. Special Counsel Jack Smith outlines three distinct conspiracy allegations. And Arkansas librarians express concern over laws that would carry criminal charges for book-lenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A property manager at Mar-a-Lago appears in court on federal charges, while a Georgia grand jury is empaneled to examine potential crimes by Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris gives an exclusive interview to ABC’s Linsey Davis. And reports of Chinese malware rattle U.S. military bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As candidates descend on Iowa, sources tell ABC News that a political group supporting Donald Trump has spent $40 million in legal fees for him and his allies. The CDC anticipates a summer surge in COVID cases. And the kidnapping of an American and her child shines a light on a growing crisis in Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Counsel Jack Smith charges former President Donald Trump with major new counts in his classified documents case. Staffers for Dianne Feinstein and Mitch McConnell go silent on whether the lawmakers are suffering from continued medical ailments. And a coup in Niger worries American officials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hunter Biden’s plea deal is derailed after a judge raises questions about it in court. Lawmakers push for more transparency on UFOs. And Tennessee teachers sue their state over restrictions on race curriculum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty in court to misdemeanor tax charges in a deal that likely keeps him out of prison. UPS and its union workers strike an agreement that averts a labor strike. And former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed who was released in a prisoner swap in Russia turns up injured on the Ukrainian battlefield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protests erupt in Israel following a controversial vote. The federal government sues Texas over buoy barriers in the Rio Grande. And a group of American craftsmen are helping rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral, potentially laying a blueprint for other historic renovations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With another potential Trump indictment looming, Special Counsel Jack Smith calls more witnesses to the grand jury. A court ruling shows the FBI improperly searched the records of a U.S. senator. And Iran says its infamous “morality police” are back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The president of Wesleyan University bans “legacy admissions,” becoming the latest college to adjust its policies following the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision. An ocean heat wave is killing Florida’s coral reefs. And movie fans plan their “Barbieheimer” double-features, giving Hollywood hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A diplomatic visit by Israeli officials exposes divisions in Washington. New details are revealed in the investigation into Tupac Shakur’s death. And Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, head of the Pentagon’s office for UFO sightings, gives an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Counsel Jack Smith sends Trump a new “target letter,” signaling forthcoming charges related to his efforts to stay in power. An American soldier is detained by North Korea after running across the border. And a Texas state trooper describes being ordered to endanger migrants’ lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia blames Ukraine for a second firebombing of its bridge into Crimea. The FDA green-lights an RSV shot for children under 2 years old. And as temperatures soar, climate journalist Jeff Goodell describes a “survival guide” for increasingly dangerous heat waves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Police are searching the Long Island home of suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis trims campaign staff amid financial pressure in the race for the White House. And, UPS must reach a deal with its drivers by the end of the month to avoid a costly nationwide strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Screen Actors Guild joins writers in a massive strike that could freeze the entertainment industry for months. The FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill. And Major League Cricket makes its American debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden makes an impassioned call for unity among NATO countries. Microsoft reveals details about a Chinese email hack of U.S. officials. And some lawmakers press to change deportation rules for U.S. military veterans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Residents describe entire towns underwater as flash floods decimate the Northeast. The government fines Bank of America for deceptive practices. And Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., walks back claims that white nationalists shouldn’t be labeled as racists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a last-minute deal, Turkey clears the way for Sweden’s NATO membership. Convicted sexual assailant Larry Nassar is stabbed in prison. And while most establishment presidential hopefuls have seen their poll numbers stall, Vivek Ramaswamy has risen to fourth place in FiveThirtyEight’s polling average. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden green-lights a plan to send Ukraine “cluster munitions,” which are banned in more than 100 countries. NATO appears unlikely to admit Ukraine as its war continues. And after five shark bites in a matter of days, some beaches are being outfitted with drones to spot sharks in the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits down with ABC’s Martha Raddatz as his counteroffensive confronts challenges. Global temperatures hit all-time records three days in a row. And scammers use artificial intelligence to simulate voices of victims’ loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facebook’s parent company launches a Twitter competitor. A white powder found at the White House is confirmed to be cocaine. And native Hawaiians describe being priced out of their homeland by skyrocketing real estate prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gunman opens fire at multiple sites in Philadelphia, one of several mass shootings around the Independence Day holiday. Israeli armed forces storm a refugee camp. And ex-members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints say they suspect church involvement in the disappearance of their children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s next for Americans carrying student debt now that the Supreme Court has struck down President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan? Meanwhile, multiple sources confirm that former President Trump pressured the governor of Arizona to overturn election results. And rioters target French authorities after a teenager was killed by police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court upends college admissions programs by restricting the consideration of race. Universities weigh their next steps to diversify their campuses. And a unanimous Court declares employers must work harder to accommodate workers’ religious practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wildfire smoke pours across the Canadian border, putting 20 states on alert. An Oregon county sues fossil fuel companies for damage caused by climate change. And government sources describe what they knew about the Russian coup attempt as a militia marched toward Moscow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court rules against a niche legal theory that threatened to upend federal elections. A federal investigation concludes Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide could have been prevented. And LGBTQ couples are demanding “fertility equality” from health insurers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ABC News obtains audio of former President Donald Trump discussing classified documents he said he kept after leaving office. A visibly angry Vladimir Putin addresses a nervous Russia about an attempted coup. And a judge sentences the Club Q shooter to hundreds of years in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Russia’s greatest crisis in 30 years, a renegade military leader seizes control of Russian towns, before turning around as part of an apparent compromise. Past correspondence shows bold safety claims by the creator of the Titan submersible. And train cars carrying hazardous material plunge into a river near Yellowstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A debris field on the ocean floor is identified as the missing sub that vanished on a dive to the Titanic wreckage. A former Texas congressman joins the growing field of Republican presidential candidates. And a year after the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, Mississippi is an abortion care desert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Searchers cling to hope of finding the sub that vanished on a dive to the Titanic wreckage, but time is running out. A Supreme Court justice is taking heat after allegations that he accepted a gift of a luxurious trip from a billionaire with cases before the nation’s highest court. And one federal agency takes Amazon to court, claiming deceptive tactics related to subscription services like Amazon Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hunter Biden agrees to plead guilty on misdemeanor tax charges. With oxygen running low, the U.S. military races to help in the urgent rescue of a missing sub vessel near the ruins of the Titanic. And Ukraine’s leading trauma center gives critical care on the frontlines of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The search continues for a submersible vessel that disappeared as it was headed to the wreck of the Titanic. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s trip to China culminates in a face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. And a heat wave that is blanketing much of Texas and Louisiana has put millions of Americans under heat alerts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Beijing hoping to reset relations between the U.S. and China. President Biden announced his re-election campaign in April, but only now has he hit the campaign trail. And, after a two-year investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, the Department of Justice says it found patterns of excessive force and discrimination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It began as a weekend of football, parties, late-night food and good friends -- a normal Saturday night in the college town of Moscow, Idaho. But Sunday morning, four University of Idaho students are found stabbed to death in their beds. Through friends, witnesses, video surveillance and social media footage, we get to know who the victims were and reconstruct their final hours. Presenting the first episode of the new true-crime podcast "The King Road Killings: An Idaho Murder Mystery," a series that goes behind the scenes of the investigation into the savage murders of four University of Idaho students -- a case that captivated and horrified the nation in the winter of 2022. Find new episodes weekly on Apple Podcasts (https://tinyurl.com/2p8tbm6r), Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yc2wj534), Amazon Music (https://tinyurl.com/3akehrhk) or wherever you're listening now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court delivers a victory to tribes who want priority when adopting Native children. Sources confirm that President Trump refused lawyers’ advice to seek a settlement in the early stages of a federal investigation. And after Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of Memphis police, his family finds others who have witnessed similar incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FiveThirtyEight obtains exclusive data on how abortions have shifted since the fall of Roe. The American Medical Association warns doctors against relying on the infamous Body Mass Index. And a downtown mall becomes the latest San Francisco retail space to call it quits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 37 federal counts. A judge warns Trump not to discuss the case with any other witnesses, particularly the aide who still works with him. And the Federal Reserve is expected to pause interest rate hikes after encouraging inflation data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Trump will appear in court today in Miami, becoming the first U.S. president ever arrested by federal agents. Russia detains an American man living in Moscow. And high school students weigh the risks and benefits of college as tuition prices explode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GOP allies race to the defense of former President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a months-long battle. A stretch of I-95 collapses amid flames in Philadelphia. And U.S. government officials confirm the existence of a Chinese-controlled intelligence base in Cuba.
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In a special edition of “Start Here,” ABC’s Katherine Faulders walks us through the counts against former president Donald Trump outlined by the Justice Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time in American history, a US president faces federal charges. Sources confirm Donald Trump has been indicted on at least seven counts. And the US Supreme Court upholds a key part of the Voting Rights Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wildfire smoke chokes American cities, forcing millions indoors. Former vice president Mike Pence goes after Donald Trump in a forceful campaign announcement speech. And Florida police arrest a woman nearly a week after she shot a woman through a closed door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A dam explodes along the Dnipro River, flooding vast areas of Ukraine. The DeSantis administration admits to sending more migrants on planes, this time to California. And the PGA Tour partners with the Saudi rivals it once dismissed as a moral hazard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A train wreck in India leaves nearly 300 dead, with nearly a thousand injured. A Chinese warship cuts off a US destroyer, inflaming tensions near Taiwan. And economists wonder if if jobs and inflation can reach equilibrium after a debt ceiling debacle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Vice President Mike Pence is preparing to launch his election bid in Iowa. Texas officials say they’ve caught a suspected serial killer. And the CDC says teen pregnancy in America has never been lower. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A sprint to the finish in Georgia's U.S. Senate runoff and how lingering issues from the midterm election could shape how Congress functions. Gas prices are plunging, but does it mean inflation rates will follow? And our correspondent goes inside the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster mess.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CEO of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX sits down with George Stephanopoulos. With a new generation set to take over party leadership, Democrats pass a historic bill in Congress. And an investigation reveals alarming racial disparities in home appraisals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facing a potential nationwide strike, a bipartisan group of lawmakers prepares to force rail employees to work. Chinese leaders double down on a "Zero COVID" strategy despite widespread protests. And police departments across the country are finding themselves short on cops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a power outage at water treatment facilities, Houston tells 2 million residents to boil their water. Hawaii's largest volcano begins to erupt after decades of quiet. And millions of student loan borrowers are confused about when they'll have to resume payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As COVID cases explode in cities around China, mass protests cast doubt on whether the government can return to "Zero COVID." Republican leaders respond to revelations that former President Trump dined with a white nationalist. And Black Friday spending shatters records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As COVID cases explode in cities around China, mass protests cast doubt on whether the government can return to "Zero COVID." Republican leaders respond to revelations that former President Trump dined with a white nationalist. And Black Friday spending shatters records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this Black Friday, we want to take a look at not what Americans are buying, but how they're paying for it. Producer Iru Ekpunobi takes a look at the growth of ‘Buy Now Pay Later' services among disillusioned Gen-Z shoppers and what a rise in installment payments can tell us about the current state of the consumer economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Americans pile into cars and planes for the holidays, travel costs are surging. The Supreme Court says former President Trump's tax returns must be turned over to Congress. And Native Americans await a ruling on a longstanding policy that keeps indigenous foster children among tribal families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The suspect accused of opening fire on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs faces murder and hate crime charges. The risk of a rail strike during the holidays is rising after a major union rejects a deal. And RSV is hospitalizing adults at the highest rate in nearly a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gunman opens fire on a drag show in Colorado Springs, as rhetoric heightens over LGBTQ issues. Attorney General Merrick Garland names a special counsel in investigations surrounding former President Trump. And the World Cup begins in Qatar despite criticism over the country's human rights record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special bonus episode of "The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial," we break down what happened during Holmes' sentencing hearing and what is next for the once-lauded Theranos founder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will step down from Democratic leadership. A Dutch court convicts three men in the missile strike of a passenger airline over Ukraine. And a Ticketmaster debacle prompts tears from Taylor Swift fans...and antitrust claims from critics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the Senate, 50 Democrats and 12 Republicans vote to codify same-sex marriage in federal law. Amazon joins other tech companies laying off thousands. And police in an Idaho college town try to keep residents calm as a murderer remains at large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former President Donald Trump announces he will seek another term in the White House. Congressional Republicans jockey for leadership as the party tries to turn the page. And missiles land in Poland, sparking concerns about a possible conflict between Russia and NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A former football player at the University of Virginia is arrested after allegedly opening fire on his fellow students. President Biden's student loan plan is placed on hold by courts. And the nonprofit SafeSport turns on a woman claiming harassment after she passes along documents they deemed classified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With victories in Arizona and Nevada, Democrats secure a crucial 50th vote in the Senate. Russian troops withdraw from Kherson. And a Twitter employee who helped moderate content is laid off, only to be harassed herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With every "ballot drop," Senate races in Arizona and Nevada tighten. Inflation rose in October, but at a slower pace than expected. And President Biden prepares to speak at COP27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More races have been decided, but slow counts in Nevada and Arizona leave Congress hanging in the balance. Allies of former President Trump express concern over a possible presidential run. And statewide measures encourage abortion rights advocates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With several races still too close to project, it's unclear whether Republicans or Democrats have the votes they need for control of Congress. In a special edition of Start Here, Brad asks the team what we've learned so far, and what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Election Day! Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl breaks down the stakes of the 2022 midterms. ABC's campaign "embeds" recount their most formative conversations with voters. And an indigenous delegate presses for the US government to make good on a treaty that would give the Cherokee Nation representation in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With hours until polls open, FiveThirtyEight's Galen Druke explains what he's looking for on election night. Sources say Donald Trump is planning to announce a new candidacy for president in the days following the midterms. And thousands of women are looking elsewhere for abortions -- sometimes by ordering medications from abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North Korea has fired at least 30 missiles in recent days, including an intercontinental ballistic missile. Florida's medical board could ban gender-affirming care for transgender people under 18. And more families are struggling with teens addicted to sports betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Capitol Hill police admit they didn't see a break-in at the Pelosi house unfolding on camera, lawmakers ask for more protection. Experts weigh in on how election-deniers could affect the future of voting. And Stanford University admits a man was able to live in dorm after dorm, despite not being a student. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In her first on-camera interview, a woman stands by her claims that Senate candidate Herschel Walker pressured her to get an abortion. RSV infections soar, overwhelming children's hospitals. And Russia tries to convince Kherson residents that Ukraine retaking the city will be a humanitarian disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a tense five-hour hearing, Supreme Court justices appear poised to strike down a decades-old policy in college admissions offices. Brazilians await a concession speech from Jair Bolsonaro. And after years with no suspects, police in Delphi, Indiana say they've made an arrest in the killing of two teen girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The husband of Nancy Pelosi undergoes surgery for a skull fracture after an intruder broke into his home and hit him with a hammer. Twitter's new owner Elon Musk immediately confirms some critics' fears. And a stampede in Seoul leaves more than 150 dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2019, a young Black man named Miles Hall was experiencing a mental health crisis at his home in Walnut Creek, California. His mother called 911 for help - and he was shot by police shortly after their arrival. The Treatment Advocacy Center says one in four deaths caused by police brutality involved victims struggling with their mental health. On this special episode of Start Here, producer Madeleine Wood meets Miles’ family, and goes on a ride-along with Oakland’s MACRO program, which was created to prevent people experiencing mental illness being criminalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A second woman claims Senate candidate Herschel Walker encouraged her to have an abortion. A report on the nation's GDP could show positive numbers, but economists aren't necessarily encouraged. And shrinking glaciers in Switzerland prompt new worries -- and potential solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As survivors recount how they fled a St. Louis high school, police reveal new details about the gunman. Republicans hammer home crime as a defining factor in midterm campaigns. And a Greenpeace report estimates that only small fraction of our plastic ever makes it through a recycling process.
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In perhaps the most anticipated debate of the midterms, Pennsylvania candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz prepares to debate John Fetterman, who suffered a stroke earlier this year. Los Angeles officials express concern about racist attacks after Kanye West's anti-semitic statements resonate with white supremacists. And in an exclusive interview, Uvalde school aide Emilia Marin describes how false accusations that she allowed a killer to enter have upended her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As early voting begins in key battleground states, an ABC News/Ipsos poll shows voters trust Republicans more to handle the economy. Xi Jinping officially seizes full and utter control of China for years to come. And six months after relaxing guidelines, CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky contracts COVID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after just 44 days in office. Despite an alarming number of Americans who can't read their ballot, many literacy volunteers are being pushed further from some states' voting booths. And police warn about mass candy poisonings, despite no recorded cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden authorizes the release of 15 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Florida emergency workers are still racing to clear debris from Hurricane Ian. And the rape trial of actor Danny Masterson raises claims about Scientology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss is on the verge of being ousted by her own party in the wake of walking back her most controversial policies. After being spotted competing without a hijab, Iranians are concerned about an athlete's safety. And ABC News investigates the aftermath of a U.S. Navy fuel leak in Hawaii. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia launches deadly drone strikes in Ukraine’s capital. Three weeks out from the midterm elections, a changing landscape may determine what races could tip the balance of the House and Senate. And hearing aids are now expanded from the doctor's office to over-the-counter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NATO holds its annual nuclear drills against the backdrop of war between Ukraine and Russia. A suspect is in custody in connection with a string of murders in Northern California. And COVID is still here, but are Americans getting the updated booster shots ahead of a possible winter surge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The House Select Committee on January 6th issues a subpoena for former President Donald Trump. Inflation is showing no signs of relief for the economy as the consumer price index continues to rise. And Kentucky's abortion law faces a new religious rights challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The House Select Committee on January 6th convenes for a final hearing before the midterm elections. Alex Jones owes nearly a billion dollars to those he defamed, according to a jury. And the FDA acknowledges a nationwide Adderall shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More missile strikes rattle cities around Ukraine. Herschel Walker gives an exclusive interview to ABC's Linsey Davis. And President Biden is said to be "re-evaluating" the American relationship with Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russia ramps up its missile strikes across Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin claims revenge. Democrats could be losing momentum with four weeks to go until the midterm elections. And the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case pitting the state of California against the pork industry, with major repercussions for consumers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An explosion destroys part of Russia's only land passage to Crimea. Leaders in Republican-led states shift funds away from banks practicing what they describe as "woke capitalism." And hackers take over a state-run newscast in Iran, as protests escalate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden promises bold executive action on marijuana penalties, including pardons for past federal convictions. Authorities hunt what they believe to be a serial killer in California. And North Korean missiles rattle the rest of East Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden flies to Florida to survey Hurricane Ian damage with the governor who wants his job. OPEC reduces its oil supply, raising concerns about gas prices and broader inflation. And homeschooling among Black families rises sharply since the start of the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Allegations that Senate hopeful Herschel Walker paid for a girlfriend's abortion rock the campaign trail. Elon Musk caves and agrees to buy Twitter. And Ukraine makes dramatic gains against a flailing Russian military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wastes no time diving into debate on the Supreme Court bench. President Biden visits Puerto Rico to survey damage from Hurricane Fiona. And the SEC reaches an agreement on a penalty for Kim Kardashian's promotion of cryptocurrency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New confirmed fatalities make Hurricane Ian Florida's deadliest storm in decades. The Supreme Court begins a new term with Ketanji Brown Jackson on the bench. And a head injury forces the NFL to review its concussion protocol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hurricane Ian leaves collapsed bridges, battered cities, and untold victims in its wake. Vladimir Putin announces Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories. And facing lawsuits from GOP-led states, the Biden administration tweaks eligibility requirements for student debt forgiveness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special edition, a Florida resident describes the moments Hurricane Ian barreled into Fort Myers, and Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee describes where the storm is going next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emergency planners prepare for Hurricane Ian. A pair of pipeline explosions raise questions of Russian sabotage. And lawmakers weigh the possibility of more prosecutions for women who experience miscarriages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tampa braces for potential flooding as Hurricane Ian builds offshore. A gunman opens fire on a Russian recruitment office. And Italy welcomes its first female prime minister: a far-right leader who once expressed admiration of Benito Mussolini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A 150-year-old law is put back in place in Arizona, banning virtually all abortions in the state. Iran shuts down internet access for millions of Iranians. And a Kentucky parole board will decide whether to let a convicted school shooter walk free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett Favre is a legendary figure in his home state of Mississippi for his Hall of Fame NFL career. But now, Favre is making headlines in Mississippi (and across the country) for very different reasons. Favre, and others, are accused of diverting millions of dollars in welfare funds to go toward the construction of a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi. The same school where Favre’s daughter played volleyball and where Favre himself is an alum. It is all part of a sprawling investigation into fraud and misuse of money that is meant to assist Mississippi’s neediest citizens, the state with the highest poverty rate in the nation. Anna Wolfe, a reporter from Mississippi Today who’s been investigating the case from the very beginning, joins us to unpack a story that is about much more than just a famous football player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An appeals court ruling gives the Justice Department access to documents they retrieved from Mar-a-Lago. Draft efforts in Russia prompt outrage. And a player backlash prompts the sale of a valuable NBA team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York Attorney General Letitia James files a lawsuit alleging vast frauds by former President Donald Trump and his family. Vladimir Putin calls up 300,000 reservists, prompting some Russians to flee the country. And librarians mark "Banned Books Week" by lamenting more than a thousand new books banned in Texas alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As local and state officials keep a wary eye on flights and buses, questions emerge over whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis broke the law in a charter flight involving migrants. Russia announces it will hold "referendums" in territories it holds in Ukraine. And as demand rises for cobalt in electric vehicles, new American mines are booming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hurricane Fiona carves a path of destruction and leaves millions in the dark as the entire island of Puerto Rico loses power. Queen Elizabeth is brought to her final resting place alongside Prince Philip. And another major interest rate hike could be on the way in an attempt to help curb inflation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The funeral for Queen Elizabeth ushers in a new era and unprecedented security measures. The immigration crisis at the border is hitting so-called "sanctuary states." And health officials are urging Americans to get the updated covid booster shots just in time for a possible winter surge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Migrants appear on Martha's Vineyard, the latest in a series of maneuvers to send migrants from red states to liberal enclaves. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledges "concerns" from China over its invasion of Ukraine. And the Supreme Court prepares to decide whether businesses can deny services to people based on religious beliefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After GOP leaders celebrated state control of abortion rights, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) proposes a national abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Hundreds of thousands of mourners begin to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II in London. And President Biden announces that student loan borrowers will be refunded for payments during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As inflation rates alarm economists, a looming railroad strike prompts emergency meetings in Washington. Michigan workers describe how the economy could swing their midterm vote. And a Twitter whistleblower goes under oath on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The coffin holding Queen Elizabeth II lies in Edinburgh before moving to London. Credit card companies make an important policy change on gun purchases. And the United Nations predicts a famine in Somalia, which residents say has already arrived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the body of Elizabeth Regina arrives for a vigil in Edinburgh, the man the Palace now call Charles Rex faces a monumental challenge. Meanwhile, Ukraine's counteroffensive rapidly gains ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After 70 years on the throne, Britain's longest-reigning monarch passes away. The man known for decades as Prince Charles becomes King Charles III. And a generation after the September 11th attacks, forensic scientists are still trying to identify remains from Ground Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Republican lawmakers return to Capitol Hill as questions swirl about former President Trump. A federal judge rules a key part of Obamacare could be illegal. And amid mass teacher burnout, Seattle teachers go on strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
California issues emergency alerts for energy blackouts amid an unprecedented heat wave. Liz Truss becomes the UK's new prime minister. And Juul agrees to a settlement worth more than $400 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parents of mass shooting survivors prepare to drop their children off at school in Uvalde, Texas. And in an exclusive interview, the Ukrainian president speaks to ABC's David Muir about a new counteroffensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doctors and disability advocates call Long COVID a mass disabling event. One recent government survey estimates that for every adult who’s gotten COVID, 1 in 5 experience lingering symptoms that last months or years after the initial infection. On this Labor Day, ABC’s Senior National Policy Reporter Anne Flaherty explores what that means for America’s workforce. This issue affects both essential workers and white-collar workers alike. What happens when the intense fatigue, brain fog, racing heart, GI issues, mean these workers have to stop working altogether? Long COVID patients told us that, in many cases, their employers and disability insurers failed to protect them. If you’re suffering from Long COVID, you can learn about your rights as a worker and find resources for employment accommodations by visiting the Job Accommodations Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden delivers a primetime campaign speech amid a shifting midterm landscape. A national report card shows reading and math scores fell dramatically as the pandemic took hold. And Taiwan prepares for a possible invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Justice Department filing potentially blows apart former President Trump's claims about the documents found at his home. The FDA signs off on a new Omicron-specific booster. And the Navy investigates the death of a SEAL trainee, as new reporting documents drug use among recruits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump head to Pennsylvania as midterm races heat up. Mississippi authorities announce thousands of residents will have to go without tap water. And a new study projects sea levels will rise nearly a foot as Greenland continues to melt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As President Trump's legal team presses for a "special master" to examine privileged documents, the Justice Department reveals it's combed through many documents already. Flood waters crest in Mississippi after days of catastrophic rain. And Ukraine launches a counteroffensive against Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A redacted affidavit from the Justice Department gives some clues into what is clearly an ongoing investigation into documents held by former President Trump. A speech from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell sends jitters through the economic world. And NASA's Artemis program prepares to launch a new era of moon settlements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A judge approves a redacted version of the DOJ's Mar-a-Lago affidavit for release to the public. Part of Idaho's abortion ban is struck down. And California prepares to ban the sale of new gas-only cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden single handedly forgives up to $20,000 of student debt for millions of Americans. Some GOP candidates refuse to concede following primary losses. And with temperatures rising, striking Ohio teachers make air conditioning a central focus of their demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With an August 31 deadline looming, President Biden is expected to address student loan forgiveness. A letter from the National Archives claims former President Trump held onto hundreds of pages of important documents at Mar-a-Lago. And women cross state lines because of abortion laws, even as they try to get treatment for miscarriages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a failed gerrymander postponed its primary elections, New York joins Florida for a consequential day of voting. Dr. Anthony Fauci decides to step down. And three Arkansas officers are suspended after kicking and punching a suspect during an arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a primary defeat, Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) describes her quest to prevent Donald Trump from re-taking the White House. A car bomb kills the daughter of a prominent supporter of the Russian invasion. And airlines scramble to scale back their schedules after an ultimatum from federal authorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A federal judge tells the Justice Department to make public its reasoning for raiding Mar-a-Lago. The NFL suspends quarterback Deshaun Watson. And despite fewer border-crossings in July, border agents are dealing with a record number of migrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he'll "consider" testifying in January 6th hearings, prompting speculation about his willingness to run against Trump. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky offers a blistering assessment of her agency's performance. And a Florida appeals court sides with a judge who says a 16 year-old girl isn't "mature enough" to seek an abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden signs the mammoth Inflation Reduction Act into law. As the Colorado River shrinks, government officials demand Western states consume less water. And former FBI Special Agent Brad Garrett describes what would happen if the FBI were defunded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wyoming's primary election could spell the end of Liz Cheney's political career, signaling a shift toward election-denying Republicans. The Department of Justice reveals new steps in the case over classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. And the U.K. approves a vaccine that will more directly tackle the Omicron variant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Details from a search warrant provide some answers, but raise more questions about what former President Donald Trump was keeping at Mar-a-Lago. Author Salman Rushdie is expected to survive after a brutal knife attack in New York. And one year after the fall of Kabul, ABC's Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell returns to Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amid threats against law enforcement, Attorney General Merrick Garland says he'll ask a judge to show the nation what the FBI was pursuing at Mar-a-Lago. The CDC offers looser guidelines on COVID, which it says will remain in our lives for the foreseeable future. And a potential National Park designation prompts arguments among neighbors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New price data show inflation slowing, raising hopes of economists. Former President Trump takes the Fifth. And the Department of Justice unseals charges against a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, accusing him of plotting to kill former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conservatives react in fury to an FBI search of former President Trump's property. President Biden signs a new law supporting chip manufacturing. And a study finds that climate change will have consequences for viruses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FBI agents search the home of former President Trump. Police investigate the killings of several Muslim men in New Mexico. And mayors of New York and Washington D.C. complain about a new Texas policy that sends undocumented migrants to their doorsteps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Senate Democrats push a sweeping climate and health care bill across the finish line. A new round of fighting between Israel and Palestine over the weekend leads to dozens of deaths. And concerns mount over potential disaster at Europe's biggest nuclear plant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amid mounting criticism, the Biden administration declares a national public health emergency over Monkeypox as it scrambles over vaccines and treatments. Two years after Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police, the U.S. Justice Department files civil rights charges against four officers. And, the Sandy Hook parents who won millions from a right-wing conspiracy theorist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a potential bellwether race for the midterms, Kansas rejects a ballot measure that would restrict abortion access. A major credit bureau blames a coding error for thousands of incorrect scores sent to lenders. And students are headed back to the classroom soon, but schools are warning there are hundreds of job openings for teachers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Defying Chinese threats, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi becomes the highest ranking American to visit Taiwan in decades. California declares a state of emergency over monkeypox. And the Department of Justice tries to derail a mega merger in the publishing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The successor to Osama Bin Laden is killed by a CIA drone strike in Afghanistan. Kansas prepares to vote on a constitutional amendment on abortion. And pro-wrestling confronts allegations against the face of its empire, Vince McMahon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Floodwaters kill dozens in the Appalachian foothills. President Biden's latest positive test prompts questions about "rebound COVID." And a surprise agreement infuriates Senate Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At a time when the Biden administration is calling for more renewable energy, ABC News partners-up with Inside Climate News to travel to Williamsport, OH to see how solar energy is tearing a rural community apart. We meet two families at the heart of the conflict: the Scheins have signed a lucrative deal to put solar panels on their farmland, while the Barneses are leading the charge against solar in the county, despite generally thinking renewable energy is a good idea. The tension has changed the culture in their community, spilling over to places like their town hall and church. Neither side is backing down. A renewable energy expert tells us fights like these are breaking out all over the country. We unpack the myths and unknowns about large-scale solar projects and examine the role of rural America in the fight against climate change.
To learn more about the solar conflict in Williamsport Ohio, check out "The Energy Transition Runs Into a Ditch in Rural Ohio" from Inside Climate News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Economists prepare what will likely be a second straight quarter of a shrinking economy, even as more Americans find jobs. The State Department announces that it's put an offer on the table to get back Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. And the Department of Justice appears to be looking at former President Trump in its January 6th investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Federal Reserve prepares to raise interest rates even further to clamp down on inflation, but retailers warn that spending habits are already changing. Russia plans to withdraw from the International Space Station. And a Saudi-backed golf tour prepares a tournament just miles from the World Trade Center, infuriating families of 9/11 victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As officials express alarm about transmission, a monkeypox patient describes his symptoms. Pope Francis begins an "apology tour" in Canada. And Democrats race to codify same-sex marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A wildfire explodes near Yosemite, the county's third fire in two weeks. Steve Bannon is convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress. And hours after agreeing to allow Ukraine to export grain, Russia bombs a major Ukrainian port. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden tests positive for COVID, with what the White House calls "mild symptoms." The January 6th committee holds its final hearings of the summer. And a woman in New York contracts polio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Stephanopoulos joins "Start Here" to preview a primetime hearing on the events of January 6th. President Biden stops short of declaring climate change a national emergency. And after the Turpin children were rescued from abusive parents, lawyers allege some of the siblings were placed in an abusive foster home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emergency crews race to prevent heat-related deaths as temperatures soar. Democrats invest in promoting Republicans who wanted to throw out the results of the 2020 election. And are prices going up because of a snarled supply chain... or corporate profiteering? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As London buckles under temperatures previously expected decades from now, more than a thousand people in Spain and Portugal have died from the heat. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suspends officials amid fears of Russian assets in intelligence services. And cities race to obtain more monkeypox vaccines as lines stretch around clinics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Masks are back in the summer COVID-19 surge. Steve Bannon heads to court for his contempt of Congress trial. And a new report on the Uvalde school shooting finds "systemic failures" of police response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden avoids specifics when asked about Iran and Saudi Arabia. A lawyer representing hundreds of women files a lawsuit against Uber. And the federal government introduces 988 as a national suicide hotline. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] or text HELLO to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inflation continues to spiral as banks start openly predicting an economic recession. Bans on abortion medication have led to difficulties for some women obtaining drugs for other health issues. And Russia looks to Russify parts of Ukraine it's captured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The January 6th committee presents a blow-by-blow account of a fateful meeting, and of a "spontaneous" march that Donald Trump had pre-planned. President Biden starts a Middle East trip that will include a visit to Saudi Arabia. And scientists are staring slack-jawed at new photos from the James Webb Space Telescope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As health officials urge many Americans to mask up again, Moderna offers measured optimism about its new vaccine due in the fall. A wildfire at Yosemite National Park threatens some of the country's oldest living trees. And Sri Lanka's president resigns after angry protesters break into his house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facing frustrated supporters, President Biden promises executive action on abortion rights. Japan mourns former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after an assassination in broad daylight. And Elon Musk tries to back out of buying Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a whirlwind 48 hours of resignations, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces he'll step down. Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia, as family members of Paul Whelan express mixed emotions about a possible deal. And Theranos executive Sunny Balwani is convicted of fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Police say in a confession, the suspected shooter in Highland Park admitted he also drove to Wisconsin to potentially commit a second massacre. Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone agrees to be deposed by the January 6th committee. And the city of Detroit admits to massively overcharging residents for property tax, but says it can't reimburse them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Illinois officials say the lead suspect in the 4th of July parade shooting had already had weapons confiscated after violent behavior, but that didn't stop him from buying several guns later. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces the biggest threat to his power since taking office. And John Hinckley, who tried to assassinate President Reagan, tells ABC News what he thinks of gun safety laws now that he's free from custody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gunman unleashes a hail of gunfire on attendees of an Independence Day celebration in Highland Park, Illinois. Akron, Ohio officials impose a curfew as outrage builds over a deadly traffic stop. And a new COVID variant is re-infecting people just weeks after previous symptoms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court strips the Environmental Protection Agency of its regulatory authority on emissions. Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law takes effect. And Emmett Till's family finds a long-lost arrest warrant for what would be the only living suspect in the notorious lynching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facing confusion over "trigger laws," a Missouri hospital system temporarily halts Plan B prescriptions. NATO welcomes two new members in response to Russia's invasion. And on the final day of Pride Month, transgender patients ask why insurers often refuse to cover their medical costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the most shocking January 6th testimony so far, a White House advisor claims the former President tried to physically join armed supporters. Fifty migrants in a tractor trailer are found dead near the Mexican border. And some states trying to ban abortion are being stymied by courts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As activists try to delay the implementation of abortion bans, an emboldened Supreme Court releases a new ruling about prayer in public schools. Women in red states express concern about apps that track information about potential pregnancies. And as world leaders converge without him, Vladimir Putin launches a vicious attack on Kyiv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a span of hours, "trigger laws" made abortion illegal in seven states, setting off a mad scramble at clinics. In a special edition, Brad travels to Arkansas to speak to the doctor who facilitated some of the final abortions in the state, along with Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court upends nearly 50 years of precedent by declaring women do not have a fundamental constitutional right to abortion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court rules Americans have a basic right to carry a handgun in public. Former DOJ officials describe how former President Trump tried to strong-arm them into backing his false claims. And an ABC News investigation reveals that most buildings in Surfside, Florida, have still not had city-led inspections one year after a condo collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Biden pushes Congress to halt federal taxes on gasoline for the summer. The Wall Street Journal reports the FDA could forbid Juul from selling its signature product. And an earthquake in Afghanistan kills more than a thousand people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As senators agree to introduce a bipartisan gun bill, Texas officials issue scorching analysis of what went wrong in Uvalde. State election officials describe intense pressure from President Trump to take illegal action. And quarterback Deshaun Watson settles 20 of his 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a weekend that left thousands of Americans stranded and confused, analysts fear that more travel meltdowns could be on the way. Russia launches a brutal assault on Ukraine's Luhansk region. And a stretch of Louisiana nicknamed "Cancer Alley" will now play host to a new environmental experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vaccinations could begin as soon as today for children as young as 6 months old. Employees at an Apple retail store vote to unionize. And some states begin to consider laws to regulate the sale of body armor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The January 6th hearings continue with searing testimony about the lawyers pushing former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn election results. A CDC advisory committee could sign off on vaccines for children under 5 years old as soon as this weekend. And as the country marks Juneteenth, researcher Andrea Roberts explains what happened to post-slavery "Freedom Colonies." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Federal prosecutors file hate crime charges against the Buffalo supermarket shooting suspect. A surge of migrants at the border focuses attention on Operation Lone Star in Texas. And ABC News investigates claims of widespread "home title theft" that are being pushed to many Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Teachers react to a new Ohio law that allows teachers to carry loaded weapons into classrooms with 24 hours of gun training. Massive floods prompt closures of Yellowstone National Park. And a large cryptocurrency outfit lays off more than a thousand employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congressional hearings on January 6th attacks take aim at the "Big Lie." Stocks officially enter bear market territory. And a journalist's disappearance in Brazil raises questions about how far illegal rainforest industrialists are willing to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the first time in the era of common mass shootings, a bipartisan group of senators reaches a handshake deal on gun reform. Police arrest a group of white supremacists at a Pride event in Idaho. And the Supreme Court prepares to release a flurry of consequential decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You may know the story of Emmett Till. But you might’ve never heard his story if it weren't for one woman: Mamie Till-Mobley. In a new three-part season of ABC News' "Reclaimed" podcast, host Leah Wright Rigueur explores who Mamie Till-Mobley was before she lost her son: a young girl growing up in Illinois. Rigueur traces Mamie's journey after Emmett’s death, and how she turned her grief into a movement that changed the course of American history. The first two episodes of "Reclaimed" are available now. To listen, follow the show on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/3zofsOC), Spotify (https://spoti.fi/3PSLBDU), Amazon Music (https://amzn.to/3tgHfNf), or wherever you like to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a primetime hearing, the House select committee begins to lay out its findings about the causes of the January 6th attack on the Capitol. A Michigan candidate for governor is arrested for his involvement in the insurrection. And Russian-controlled forces say they will execute foreign fighters caught in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an emotional hearing, families of shooting victims demand congressional action on guns. Moderna announces a new vaccine recipe that it claims will reduce Omicron transmission. And San Francisco voters recall a progressive prosecutor as frustrations over crime escalate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A bipartisan group of lawmakers leans toward a gun reform package that focuses less on specific weapons, and more on background checks. Russia starts taking Ukrainian grain to sell around the world. And an ABC News scoop finds the U.S. Special Olympics rescinded a vaccination requirement after threats of a massive fine from the state of Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special day of ABC News coverage, "Start Here" speaks to Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro and Republican commentator David French about what each party is wrestling with on gun reform.
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Several men start shooting on a busy Philadelphia street, as the nation's gun violence epidemic continues to grow. A former Trump advisor is indicted for his refusal to talk to Congress about January 6th. And COVID-19 experts say "herd immunity" might not ever be fully attainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Behind-the-scenes at the White House for President Biden's prime time address to the nation on gun violence. What it was like in the room and what the president is asking Congress to do. Plus, what drivers should expect this summer when it comes to these record high gas prices. And how Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee is resonating around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gunman opens fire on the second floor of an Oklahoma hospital campus. Johnny Depp wins his defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard. And a California task force recommends that descendants of slaves should receive reparations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Texas state senator Roland Gutierrez describes growing frustration at Uvalde's police department. European Union leaders decide to wean their countries off Russian oil almost entirely by the end of the year. And college swimmer Lia Thomas gives her first broadcast interview since becoming the face of the controversy over transgender athletics.
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Officials admit that rather than rushing in to save lives, police waited for 77 minutes while shots continued to ring out. President Biden doubts he can push Congress to enact gun legislation, despite promising to do so during the campaign. And hundreds of flights are canceled during a hectic Memorial Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a special Memorial Day episode of Start Here, retired U.S. Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli describes his effort to reduce suicide rates among active service members and veterans.
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Since the war broke out in Ukraine, Americans across the country are joining together to rally around Ukrainian nationalism and identity. At the same time, many Russian Americans – horrified by what they see their home country doing to its neighboring Ukraine – are having to confront questions of their own identity. Do I keep speaking my native language or do I give it up as a form of protest? In this special episode of Start Here, producer Vika Aronson guides us through the contradictions and dilemmas Russian Americans face right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New details emerge about the man who killed 21 people at an elementary school in Texas. And lawmakers are confronted by a weary, frustrated nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A gunman opens fire on an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, leaving over 20 people dead. In a special edition of Start Here, ABC's Mireya Villarreal gives an account from the scene, Parkland survivor Sari Kaufman explains what it's like to witness a mass shooting as a child, and law enforcement experts tell Brad what officials need to do to prevent another tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In an emotional interview, Trevor Reed tells ABC News what it was like to be detained by Russia and then swapped in a prisoner exchange. The leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention is implicated in a sweeping report about sexual abuse and cover-ups. And San Francisco Pride organizers won't allow LGBTQ police officers to march in uniform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A military cargo plane carries thousands of units of baby formula to the US. Health officials express concern about new cases of monkeypox. And Republicans who supported "the Big Lie" grapple with new baseless allegations by former President Trump, this time in GOP primaries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Despite Roe v. Wade still being the law of the land, Oklahoma is poised to enact a law that would ban every abortion from the moment of fertilization. Stocks tumble closer to a "bear" market. And ABC's Martha Raddatz gets exclusive access inside a U.S. submarine tasked with deterring Russian nuclear attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As COVID cases spiral, the CDC says 1 out of 3 Americans should now be seriously considering wearing a mask. A Russian soldier pleads guilty to war crimes. And US Soccer strikes a first-of-its-kind labor agreement that will pay men and women's national teams equally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Officials confirm to ABC News that black box data indicates an intentional nosedive by a China Eastern flight carrying 130+ people. President Biden issues an emotional address in Buffalo. And Pentagon officials admit they've received hundreds of new potential UFO sightings in a congressional hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As police comb through the writings of a suspected attacker, modern conservative rhetoric around "replacement theory" comes under scrutiny. A church shooting in California raises concerns about tensions between people from Taiwan and mainland China. And a leading candidate in Pennsylvania suffers a stroke just days before the primary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A mass shooting in Buffalo marks the deadliest this year. How Congress is addressing the nationwide baby formula shortage. And what to know about cryptocurrency's wild ride and serious side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The U.S. marks 1 million deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Big names on the latest subpoenas in the January 6th investigation. And, Finland moves one step closer to joining NATO.
Punishing price hikes may be peaking, but inflation relief is elusive for one single working mom of a special needs son. With Roe v. Wade on the line, major American abortion pill manufacturers are preparing for a wave of state bans. And, exclusive reporting from inside Kenya on the heartbreaking famine threatening millions of children.
Click here to help drought-affected families in East Africa via the IRC, WFP and Save the Children.
Senate Democrats will force a vote on a bill that would codify the rules surrounding Roe v. Wade. Celebrity chef Mario Batali is acquitted of an assault charge. And two bodies have been found in Lake Mead in the span of a week, as water levels sink to new lows.
The prisoner who broke out of an Alabama prison is captured alive, but the guard who helped him escape dies in the aftermath. Vladimir Putin addresses Russians on the country's Victory Day. And families scramble to find baby formula as a nationwide shortage takes hold.
COVID is surging throughout the country, but even in high-risk areas, local officials are unlikely to implement mask mandates. Vladimir Putin marks "Victory Day" despite losing key battles in Ukraine. And the author of "When Abortion Was a Crime" describes life before Roe.
The anti-abortion rights movement anticipates the win it's been seeking for decades. Ukraine claims it's killed several Russian generals. And President Biden taps the White House's first Black press secretary in American history.
As abortion rights advocates plan for a post-Roe world, the lawyer who argued Planned Parenthood v. Casey describes her playbook going forward. J.D. Vance's win in Ohio highlights the importance of the 2022 "Trump Bump." And Amber Heard takes the stand against Johnny Depp in his defamation suit.
As the Supreme Court admits a published draft ruling is "authentic," abortion clinics prepare for a post-Roe world. Legal analysts ask whether abortion is the only major precedent up for grabs. And the Ukrainian military gains ground in the border city of Kharkiv.
A draft Supreme Court ruling, obtained by Politico, seems to show a majority of justices agreeing to overturn Roe v. Wade. Voters in Ohio and Indiana head to the polls for primaries. And the Navy allows some sailors to stop living aboard a docked aircraft carrier after several suicide deaths.
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A high-stakes show of solidarity as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Ukraine. The Fed is poised to tap the brakes on runaway inflation. And what's behind the global rise of hepatitis cases among children.
A western drought leads to unprecedented measures in Southern California. A judge's asylum orders upend the White House's plan to end "Title 42." And Russian protesters are finding increasingly creative ways to spread their message.
In a surprise prisoner swap, American Trevor Reed is released from Russian prison. Meanwhile, Russia cuts off its natural gas supply to Bulgaria and Poland, increasing pressure on Europe. And alarm bells ring in Hollywood as Netflix loses subscribers.
The Vice President tests positive for COVID-19 as the White House underscores the availability of antiviral treatments. Russia cuts off natural gas supplies to Poland. And the Supreme Court weighs the future of former President Trump's so-called 'remain in Mexico' policy.
The world's richest man strikes a deal to take over one of the world's biggest social media platforms. Leaked text messages from the phone of President Trump's chief of staff show how Republicans were communicating with the White House before, during, and after the January 6th attacks. And a mother convicted of murdering her child gets a last-minute reprieve before her execution, as allies proclaim her innocence.
For the first time since the Russian invasion, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin travel to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian leaders. The Supreme Court will hear the case of a high school football coach who led prayers on the field, in a case that could reshape what expressions of faith are allowed at public schools. And Emmanuel Macron wins another term as president of France.
Fighting continues in Mariupol as President Biden pledges $800 million in military assistance. A group of voters in Georgia forges ahead with efforts to remove Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the ballot ahead of the primary. On Earth Day, tips on the affordability of electric cars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is re-shaping congressional districts and Disney regulations as he approaches a potential presidential run. Emmanuel Macron debates Marine Le Pen in what has become a tight French presidential race. And more than 100 residents of a New Jersey town reveal their history of brain tumors, as scientists investigate potential connections.
As more transit services make masks optional, disability advocates are concerned they're being left behind. Catastrophic floods decimate South Africa. And Johnny Depp testifies in his defamation suit against his ex-wife Amber Heard.
A judge's ruling brings a swift end to mask requirements on public transit. The Biden administration is forced to open up federal lands to new oil drilling. And a death row inmate becomes the first inmate in years to choose to die by firing squad.
A loose-knit group of soldiers have become the last obstacle to full Russian control of Ukraine's most important eastern city. Fentanyl overdoses, particularly among young people, have skyrocketed during the pandemic. And the IRS warns of long backlogs as tax returns roll in.
Elon Musk reveals a bid for a hostile takeover of Twitter. Russia's most intimidating vessel sinks off the Ukrainian coast. And the Amazon Labor Union adopt a new strategy for organizing.
An arrest is made in New York City after a 62-year-old man reports himself to authorities. The federal government extends mask requirements on public transit by 15 days. And truckers in Mexico face daunting lines to get back in the country after a controversial order by the governor.
A shooter sets off a smoke grenade, and then opens fire in a crowded New York City subway car. New inflation data show prices rising 8.5% over last year. And Oklahoma's governor signs a bill that could completely ban abortion in the state.
As COVID cases rise, local officials move to mandate masks again. New death tolls emerge from the battered Ukrainian city of Mariupol. And thousands of Etsy sellers go on strike.
Russia has repositioned its troops from Kyiv to eastern Ukraine, as a new battle plan begins to take shape. President Biden will issue a new rule outlawing untraceable "ghost guns." And the U.S. warns against traveling to China because of "arbitrary" COVID rules that could separate families.
In a historic vote, the Senate votes to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. The U.N. votes to suspend Russia from the Human Rights Council. And the U.S. Secret Service suspends several agents after they were duped by impostors.
As Russian troops pull back from Kyiv, more towns are alleging war crimes. Minnesota prosecutors decline to bring charges against the officer who killed Amir Locke. And the Biden administration extends student loan deadlines, prompting questions about when -- or if -- they'll resume.
As human rights observers arrive in Bucha, Ukraine, survivors describe executions by Russian troops. The U.S., along with the U.K. and Australia, say they're developing hypersonic missiles to keep up with China. And the FDA meets to discuss a "variant-specific" COVID booster.
The parents of a former U.S. Marine, held in Russia for three years, describe a private conversation with President Biden as their son's condition worsens. A U.N. climate report recommends countries abandon their fossil fuel infrastructure. And Elon Musk becomes the largest individual shareholder at Twitter.
As Russian troops exit a Ukrainian town, observers find evidence that they massacred civilians. A mass shooting leaves six dead and injures more than a dozen in Sacramento. And the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson.
As missiles continue to pour into Kyiv, military officials say Vladimir Putin isn't even getting the full picture from his commanders. The Biden Administration prepares to lift a controversial immigration rule, potentially drawing thousands to the southern border. And colleagues in Hollywood say Bruce Willis' decline had become apparent for months, leading to uncomfortable and even dangerous situations.
As the Interior Department tries to unearth long-hidden secrets, an ABC News investigation examines the legacy of indigenous boarding schools. President Biden unveils a new White House COVID initiative. And Israelis are reeling after a surge of terror attacks.
Facing stiff resistance, Russia offers to withdraw troops from near Kyiv -- but will likely re-deploy them to other battlegrounds. The FDA and CDC decide to make fourth vaccine doses available to Americans 50 and older. And the NFL changes its rules to encourage more women in the coaching pool.
As Ukraine re-engages at the negotiating table, reports emerge about negotiators being poisoned. A federal judge says former President Trump, "more likely than not," committed felony obstruction. And a slap by Will Smith echoes beyond Hollywood.
The White House plays clean-up after President Biden appears to make an off-the-cuff call for regime change in Russia. Iran’s nuclear threat takes center stage during an historic summit in the Middle East. And state gas tax holidays might be a short-lived vacation from high prices at the pump.
President Biden and NATO express concern over Russia's weapons of mass destruction. Pfizer and Moderna ask the FDA to approve a fourth COVID vaccination shot. And NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson finds himself richer than ever -- and unprosecuted -- despite allegations of sexual misconduct by 22 women.
A resident in Kherson, Ukraine describes what it's like to live under Russian occupation. A surprising series of tornadoes devastates the Gulf Coast. And with William & Kate visiting, Jamaica joins the list of Caribbean countries severing ties with the Queen.
President Biden heads overseas for first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Republican Senators grill his Supreme Court nominee. The NYPD faces a new major lawsuit about how it collects and stores DNA.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson gives an emotional opening statement, as senators reveal potential lines of questioning. A Boeing 737 goes down in China with 132 people onboard. And Amanda Bynes hopes her conservatorship ends today.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson gets ready to face the Senate Judiciary Committee. Anti-war Russians make their voices heard. And law enforcement officials warn of South Americans posing as tourists, burglarizing U.S. neighborhoods.
Dr. Anthony Fauci breaks down how the B.A.2 subvariant could lead to new cases, hospitalizations, and a return to masks. China considers giving military help to Russia. And Netflix will ask some customers who share passwords to pay more.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives an impassioned address to the U.S. Congress, begging for more substantive military protection. The Federal Reserve raises interest rates. And an earthquake hits near Fukushima, Japan.
As the number of Ukrainian refugees quickly surpasses 3 million, a mother tells "Start Here" what it's like to pack up belongings, kiss family members goodbye, and flee Kyiv with her children.
Fighting escalates in Kyiv, sending even more victims fleeing to Ukraine's borders. American military commanders begin exercises in the Arctic Circle as tensions rise. And authorities search for a suspect shooting homeless men along the East Coast.
Russia unleashes an attack barely 10 miles from the Polish border. A second Ukrainian mayor is kidnapped from the city he leads. And a controversial Texas policy on transgender teenagers is halted.
On a new episode of ABC's "Close Up," Lin-Manuel Miranda shares never-heard-before anecdotes from behind the scenes of his buzziest projects: "Encanto," "In the Heights," "Hamilton" and "tick, tick…BOOM!" Miranda talks with "Close Up" host Kelley Carter about how he knows when he’s nailed a lyric, what it’s like writing songs with his kids, and what love advice he’d give his younger self. Plus, hear what Steven Spielberg told him when he snuck onto the "Westside Story" set. "Close Up" features interviews with Hollywood's biggest names about their individual journeys to stardom, their creative processes and the defining moments in their lives and careers. And each week host Kelley Carter invites fellow industry insiders to share expert insights and unique perspectives on the latest entertainment news. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening now by searching for "Close Up."
Two years into a global crisis, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joins "Start Here" to discuss the next stages of the pandemic. New census data suggests certain groups were significantly undercounted in 2020. And as the U.S. tries to make Russia pay, one of America's most recognizable basketball players has been under arrest in Russia.
As a Russian strike destroys a maternity hospital, military analysts say Vladimir Putin has begun a new cruel strategy. Power is shut off to Chernobyl, worrying nuclear scientists. And President Biden orders agencies to consider a pivot to cryptocurrency.
The White House issues new sanctions on oil from Russia, all but promising a steep rise in gas prices. The first trial of a January 6th attendee results in several guilty verdicts. And Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill advances to the governor's desk.
Ukraine’s president makes a plea to Americans in an ABC News exclusive interview, as the country’s humanitarian crisis deepens. China is cozying up to Russia, raising fears about its own military ambitions. And cryptocurrency scams are spreading on online dating apps.
The U.S. resists Ukraine’s pleas for a no-fly zone as Russia escalates its attacks on Ukrainian civilians. Lawmakers push for a ban on Russian oil imports, despite soaring gas prices. And a California woman is accused of faking her own kidnapping.
Ukraine's most hunted man invites reporters into his bunker to answer questions as Russia gains control of multiple cities. A police officer who shot blindly into Breonna Taylor's home is acquitted of wanton endangerment. And an ABC News investigation reveals how easy it is to obtain discredited medicines for COVID.
Allies of Russia and Ukraine are each trying to win an information war. Emboldened after an emphatic win, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stands behind a controversial policy on transgender teens. And AMC switches up its philosophy on movie ticket pricing.
President Biden's address to the nation touches on Ukraine, inflation, and COVID fears. Russia amps up its assault on Ukrainian cities. And Major League Baseball announces a shortened season following stalled labor talks.
The Russian ruble tanks, leading to worries of bank runs, as the world's largest institutions suspend contracts and freeze key assets. President Biden prepares to give his State of the Union address. And a study suggests children 5-11 are less protected against COVID by their vaccines than children over 12.
As Ukraine does its best to fend off Russian advances, refugees are fleeing to the border. New mask guidance from the CDC means recommendations will flip for 75% of Americans. And after an historic nomination, Ketanji Brown Jackson prepares for Senate confirmation hearings.
In a special edition of "Start Here," Russia's army begins to sweep across Ukraine, as terrified residents make the decision to hunker down or flee.
Russian forces begin a widespread bombing campaign across Ukraine. And a controversial Florida bill prohibiting certain discussions of LGTBQ issues heads to a key vote.
As Russian troops move into Ukraine's territory, NATO allies announce more stringent sanctions. Ahmaud Arbery's killers are convicted on federal hate crime charges. And the U.S. Women's National Team scores a $24 million settlement, along with a promise of equal pay.
Russian President Vladimir Putin officially recognizes two Ukrainian regions as independent and tells his troops to "protect" them. The U.S. issues limited sanctions but expects to expand them as Russia invades. And American home-buyers scramble to beat rising interest rates, sending prices skyrocketing.
Russian troops were supposed to be in Belarus for training - but now they're staying along the Ukrainian border. Queen Elizabeth contracts COVID-19. And an associate of Jeffrey Epstein, charged with rape, dies by suicide in his cell.
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK] for free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also reach the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or the Crisis Text Line by texting "START" to 741741.
Diplomats leap into emergency mode, with intelligence pointing to an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine. Migrants waiting on asylum claims say life at the southern border has deteriorated. And new polling shows a sharp increase in young Americans who see themselves as LGBTQ+.
Despite Vladimir Putin laying potential groundwork for a false flag operation, some analysts say invading Ukraine is simply too risky for him. The CDC is planning new mask guidance that could be unveiled as soon as next week. And a long list of ballplayers are testifying about the scourge of opioids in the major leagues.
President Biden disputes Russian claims that it's withdrawing troops from the Ukrainian border. Gunmaker Remington agrees to a mammoth settlement with families of Sandy Hook victims. And a new climate report predicts sea levels will rise 12 inches within the next 30 years.
An Olympic ruling means a Russian figure skater will compete, but won't be allowed to leave Beijing with her medals. San Francisco voters consider recalling members of the local school board over COVID. And a former Navy engineer admits he tried to sell state secrets.
Several countries urge their citizens to evacuate Ukraine. An FDA decision pushes back potential vaccinations for children under five. And despite an unusual amount of evidence, an Indiana town marks five years since a pair of murders without an arrest.
After being told inflation had "peaked," Americans have seen prices continue to rise. Congressional investigators find gaps in records that were supposed to be preserved by the Trump White House. And as sports betting goes mainstream, experts debate the effects.
Russian and Ukrainian officials sit down for negotiations while other world leaders anxiously hope for peace. More states roll back mask mandates despite little movement from the CDC. And "Tiger King" Joe Exotic gives his first broadcast interview since the documentary that changed his life.
As so-called "Freedom Convoys" grow, a group of truckers shut down a US-Canada border crossing. Peloton lays off thousands of workers, prompting other companies to consider life after the pandemic. And a Netflix film leads the pack in Academy Award nominations.
Several blue states announce plans to scale back mask mandates. Ford is forced to suspend operations at multiple car-making plants. And activists pressure art museums to return art to Africa.
Protests grow in Minneapolis after police kill a man while serving a no-knock warrant. Canadian authorities declare a state of emergency as anti-mandate activists shut down the capital city. And Delta becomes the first air carrier to ask the Department of Justice to create a "no-fly list" for disruptive passengers.
The U.S. military takes out the leader of ISIS in northern Syria. The Olympics get underway. And Michigan relies on regular citizens for its redistricting experiment.
The U.S. military mobilizes 3,000 troops to NATO allies in Eastern Europe. Facebook announces a decline in usership, causing its stock to plummet. And Muhammad Abdul Aziz, who for decades was imprisoned as Malcolm X's killer, speaks to ABC News following his exoneration.
The FDA will consider Pfizer's vaccine for children as young as 6 months old. A recently-fired NFL coach files a discrimination lawsuit. And a fire at a fertilizer plant stokes fears of a major explosion.
A new report on pandemic parties put British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's job at risk. A federal judge throws out a plea deal in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers. And Olympic athletes arrive in Beijing, where one positive test could wipe out their dreams.
As scientists test new COVID therapeutics, especially for people who can't -- or won't -- get a vaccine. It's gut-check time for bail reformers as crime rates rise. And Spotify faces a backlash from prominent musicians.
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer officially announces his retirement, and President Biden reaffirms his vow to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court. A Tennessee school board unanimously bans a book about the Holocaust. And a new study claims our gas stoves are leaking more methane than previously thought -- even when they're not running.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this podcast misidentified the networks that produced “Janet.” The documentary was produced by Lifetime and A&E.
Justice Stephen Breyer will retire from the Supreme Court, setting off a scramble to replace him. The loss of an F-35 fighter jet creates the potential for a treasure hunt in the South China Sea. And several attorneys general file suit against Google over tracking users' locations.
NATO countries are readying troops for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, but admit those troops wouldn't see combat. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes an FDA decision to withdraw monoclonal antibody treatment that appears ineffective. And the College Board announces changes to the SAT.
The Supreme Court takes a case on affirmative action that could overturn long standing precedent. An ISIS jailbreak has now drawn American servicemembers to a remote Syrian outpost. And with cryptocurrency pulling in more U.S. dollars, ABC's Elizabeth Schulze goes inside a Bitcoin "mine."
Startling new numbers on COVID transmission shed light on how challenging an economic comeback could be. The U.S. State Department starts to empty its Ukrainian embassy. And the investigation into the death of a young Black woman in Connecticut leads to a national debate -- and a potential lawsuit.
After President Biden's revealing news conference, America's top diplomat meets with the Russian foreign secretary. Transplant experiments involving pig organs reach a new stage. And the NCAA implements a new policy on trans athletes.
In a news conference marking his first year in office, President Biden says he'll offer up his Build Back Better plan in "pieces." The Supreme Court tells President Trump he can't shield basic January 6th documents under executive privilege. And as Netflix prepares to release its quarterly earnings, other streaming companies are waiting to see how much they can charge their customers.
With the overall number of COVID cases beginning to ebb, President Biden ends his first year in office by offering free tests and free masks. Aid crews get ready to arrive in Tonga. And Microsoft bets huge on a gaming company.
A volcanic eruption near Tonga wreaks havoc on the South Pacific. A new program will allow Americans to request free rapid COVID tests directly from the government. And a report claims the world's 10 richest people have seen their wealth double during the pandemic.
A hostage crisis at a synagogue ends with the hostage-taker dead. The Pentagon warns Russia is preparing a "false flag operation" with the hopes of invading Ukraine. And Novak Djokovic is deported from Australia.
The Supreme Court strikes down President Biden's vaccine-or-test mandate for large businesses. The Department of Justice arrests the leader of the Oath Keepers militia group on sedition charges. And a major student lender is forced to forgive nearly $2 billion in loans.
New inflation numbers show prices rising 7% in the last twelve months, the biggest spike in a generation. A New York judge says a civil suit against Prince Andrew can proceed to trial. And Republican lawmakers say their constituents are adding extra pressure to restrict voting rights.
President Biden takes his voting rights push to Atlanta. Doctors urge Americans to invest in N95-style masks. And in an exclusive interview, Jamie Lynn Spears defends the role she played as Britney Spears fell under conservatorship.
President Biden heads to Georgia to make a push for voting rights legislation, and a major rule change to make the legislation happen. The U.S. sets a new record for COVID-positive patients in the hospital. And a lawsuit takes aim at how elite colleges award financial aid.
A five-alarm fire kills at least 19 people in a New York City high-rise. The standoff between the teachers' union and Chicago officials continues amid a spike in COVID cases. An Australian judge decides tennis star Novak Djokovic's fate.
President Biden gives forceful remarks, directed to former President Trump, on the anniversary of the Capitol attack. The Supreme Court considers Biden's COVID mandates. And protesters seize power in Kazakhstan's largest city.
One year after an attack on the U.S. Capitol, experts draw a straight line from militia standoffs a decade ago to January 6th. A former spokesman for the Oath Keepers describes how a series of victories inspired extremist groups to think bigger. And investigators outline which answers they're still pursuing.
The CDC issues new guidance on isolation following confusion and pushback. Startling new stats show 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in one month. And a traffic jam becomes something much more dangerous on one of the nation's busiest interstates.
Facing unprecedented community spread, schools quickly switch back to online learning. A jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud. And wireless carriers push back an anticipated 5G rollout over airline concerns.
As cases of the Omicron variant soar, the CDC faces pushback over its relaxed isolation rules. A surprise December wildfire becomes the most destructive in Colorado history. And with the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accusers set their sights on Prince Andrew.
The producers of "Start Here" discuss their favorite One Last Thing segments of the year. Featuring Kelly Terez, Madeleine Wood, Jen Newman, Louis Milman, Vika Aronson, David Toledo, and Brenda Salinas Baker.
Misinformation expert Suzanne Nossell discusses the prevalence of misinformation in 2021, while prescribing what companies -- including newsrooms -- can do better.
As we continue updating the biggest stories of 2021, ESPN's Ryan Smith and ABC Investigative Producer Pete Madden describe their groundbreaking report on NFL concussion settlements -- and describe the widespread changes in medicine that followed.
In a special edition of "Start Here," we revisit a conversation with a woman desperately trying to get her family out of Afghanistan as Kabul fell. Meanwhile, a former Green Beret speaks to us after helping hundreds of Afghan military contacts escape -- some of which who now live down the road from him.
With Omicron cases surging, President Biden sits down with David Muir. In a big reversal, the White House pushes back student loan payments. And a 110-year prison term ignites a debate over mandatory sentencing guidelines.
In the aftermath of the longest-track tornado in nearly a century, Brad retraces the 165-mile path that decimated Kentucky communities.
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President Biden is set to unveil new steps to battle the explosive rise of the Omicron variant, fresh off his own potential exposure to the virus. A federal jury in New York deliberates whether Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is a criminal accomplice or innocent scapegoat. And, worried about rising extremism in the ranks, the Pentagon sets a detailed action plan for military commanders to crack down on potential bad actors.
Sen. Joe Manchin deals a potential death-blow to President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan. Can any of Democrats' social agenda survive? As Omicron sweeps the U.S., many are wondering why Americans who are vaccinated and boosted can't just cope with the virus like they do the seasonal flu. And, why a viral TikTok threat has disrupted dozens of school systems across several states just before Christmas.
With Omicron cases spreading faster than they can be measured, the CDC says Americans should choose the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines over Johnson & Johnson. The FDA clears the way for abortion pills in the mail. And former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter prepares to take the stand.
As COVID outbreaks cause schools and businesses to contemplate shutdowns, officials outline why Americans need a third vaccine dose sooner than later. The Federal Reserve plans to increase interest rates. And with little foreign aid, experts warn of mass starvations in Afghanistan.
As former President Trump's chief of staff is held in contempt of Congress, texts from his cell phone reveal what prominent conservatives thought of the January 6th attacks in real time. Doctors confirm a former NFL player who went on a shooting spree suffered from head injuries. And as the COVID-19 death toll passes 800,000, a growing number of American children have lost their parents.
New details emerge from Mayfield, Kentucky as more candle factory workers are located. British residents rush to get booster shots as the government warns of a "tidal" wave of COVID-19 infections. And millions prepare to resume student loan payments for the first time in nearly two years.
An unprecedented tornado rips through Kentucky and several other states. As officials predict more dead yet to be discovered, meteorologists ponder whether tornado patterns could be changing. And a Supreme Court ruling on a Texas law restricting abortion prompts liberal governors to suggest laws that could do the same thing for guns.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., tells "Start Here" why she decided not to vote for the military sexual assault measure she championed for years. Starbucks employees vote to unionize at a Buffalo location. And Jussie Smollett is convicted of five counts after fabricating an attack.
As the CDC examines the Omicron variant, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gives an exclusive interview. Starbucks braces for the results of a crucial union vote in Buffalo. And Instagram's leader defends the social media site to Congress.
With Russian troops amassing near Ukraine, President Biden confronts Vladimir Putin. A trial begins in Minnesota after a police officer shot an unarmed Black man square in the chest. And an Amazon Web Services outage takes down sites around the world.
With growing tensions on the Ukrainian front, President Biden prepares for a high-stakes video summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A COVID patient describes what it's like to be told he'd contracted the Omicron variant. And the U.S. announces a "diplomatic boycott" against the Olympic Games in Beijing.
The parents of an alleged school shooter are charged for their role in the attack. Intelligence officials reportedly believe Russia could be planning an all-out invasion of Ukraine. And despite President Biden's objections to his predecessor's "Remain in Mexico" policy, the Biden White House is about to reinstate it today.
After a standoff among Senate Republicans, Congress passes a stopgap funding measure to avoid a shutdown. In an ABC News exclusive, Alec Baldwin claims he never pulled the trigger of the gun that killed a cinematographer. And more Omicron variant infections pop up around the U.S.
A historic day at the Supreme Court as the justices hear oral arguments in an abortion case that could redefine reproductive health care in America. The White House rolls out a new plan for fighting COVID-19 this winter. And heartbreaking details emerge about the deadly school shooting in Oxford, Michigan.
After a flurry of new anti-abortion laws in states around the country, the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case that directly challenges whether a woman has a constitutional right to an abortion. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is grilled by prosecutors in the landmark fraud case. And migrants stranded in Belarus are being housed in an unsanitary, over-crowded warehouse.
As President Biden stresses the importance of vaccines, the White House delays a key part of its federal vaccine mandate. The National Labor Relations Board calls for a re-vote in Bessemer, Alabama, saying Amazon interfered with unionization efforts. And in an alarming show of force, Chinese fighter jets are flying deeper and deeper into Taiwanese airspace.
Markets shudder and doctors preach calm as World Health Organization declares a new "variant of concern." Congress returns to Washington with a potential government shutdown looming. And Jeffrey Epstein's former associate Ghislaine Maxwell faces a jury.