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19 fatalities in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, death toll expected to rise
"We do expect that that number will change today," an official said.
October 31, 2025'So excited to see us': Dog missing for 5 years reunited with family
Penny, a chihuahua mix, was reunited with her owners on Wednesday.
October 31, 2025Critics question if White House 'cut corners' on asbestos safety in East Wing demo
Sen. Edward Markey is asking the contractors if they complied with regulations.
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80% of NYC-area air traffic controllers absent amid 'surge' in callouts: FAA
Staffing shortages snarled flights at a slew of major airports on Friday.
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Trump says he has asked court to 'clarify' SNAP ruling with funding set to lapse
A federal judge temporarily ordered the administration to continue SNAP funding.
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Airbnb says it's using AI technology to crack down on Halloween parties
44,300 people were blocked from booking houses with this technology last year.
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Over 1,000 historical artifacts stolen from California museum
The items and historical artifacts, that include Native American baskets, jewelry and laptops, have been stolen from the Oakland Museum of California’s storage facility, police said.
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JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after plane loses altitude, passengers injured
The flight made an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday.
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The twisted story behind the Murdaugh murders
Alex Murdaugh is serving two life sentences for the murders of his family.
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Headlines from ABC News Live
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's home burglarized during game: Police
The burglary occurred at the athlete's home on Thursday evening.
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FBI thwarts potential Halloween weekend terror attack
Authorities have arrested "multiple subjects."
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Close call between a Delta jet and Cape Air plane at JFK airport
The FAA says a Delta flight was preparing to land when it was ordered to execute a go-around procedure due to a Cape Air flight clearing to take off from an intersecting runway.
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Attorney defends Camp Mystic as families demand accountability after deadly flood
Attorney Mikail Watts is defending Camp Mystic as families demand safety reforms and call the camp’s reopening "unthinkable." The flood killed 27 girls and left one missing.
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JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after losing altitude
A JetBlue flight traveling from Mexico to New Jersey on Thursday made an emergency landing after experiencing a drop in altitude, leaving several passengers injured, according to the airline.
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'So excited to see us': Dog missing for 5 years reunited with family
Penny, a chihuahua mix, was reunited with her owners on Wednesday.
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19 fatalities in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, death toll expected to rise
"We do expect that that number will change today," an official said.
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Couple help secure girl on roller coaster after alleged seatbelt malfunction
Chris and Cassie Evins discuss the incident that they say unfolded while riding Mamba, the tallest roller coaster at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri.
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FBI thwarts 'potential terrorist attack' in Michigan
The FBI has thwarted "a potential terrorist attack" and arrested "multiple subjects" in Michigan, according to FBI Director Kash Patel.
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Police officer on braving icy waters to rescue injured dog
Officer Matt Schmidt discusses his heroic actions which were captured on police body camera and video from the Atlantic City Fire Department.
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Speaker Johnson dodges question about Trump's request to end filibuster
ABC News' Katherine Faulders reports on the latest developments as Republican and Democratic lawmakers remain at a stalemate on finding a government funding solution to the shutdown.
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Deadly storm hits Northeast
Two men died in flooded basements in separate incidents.
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ABC News Live Prime: October 31, 2025
Trump Administration ordered to use contingency funds for SNAP; NYC Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa on his plans if he wins; The Clairvoyants share mind-bending tricks.
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'Trick or Treat for UNICEF' celebrates 75 years
UNICEF USA's Shelley Diamond discusses the initiative, which has raised nearly $200 million to help causes from eradicating polio to hurricane relief.
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Furloughed worker on 'really painful' experience of FAA employees
Dan Ronnenberg, a union resident who represents all FAA headquarters employees, shares his experience of dealing with the government shutdown and what's at stake for other FAA employees.
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DOJ, in a first, brings terrorism charge against alleged member of 764 network
Baron Martin was charged as an alleged member of the online exploitation group.
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Melodee Buzzard missing girl case: New searches conducted at mom's home
The last verified sighting of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was Oct. 7.
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How trust allowed Wikipedia to become reliable
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos uncovers how Wikipedia became a trusted global resource and sat down with the site’s founder Jimmy Wales to discuss his new book, “The Seven Rules of Trust.”
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5 arrested in deaths of Robert De Niro's grandson and Chris Stein's daughter
Five people were arrested Thursday on charges stemming from the 2023 overdose deaths of Robert De Niro’s grandson and Chris Stein's daughter.
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‘Hardship and hunger’ expected as SNAP payments wind down
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with economist Diane Schanzenbach on the wider economic impact as 1 in 8 Americans who receive federal food assistance will lose that help amid the government shutdown.
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Man with multiple arrest warrants, ICE detainers captured after escaping police
Jairo Eliazar Ramirez-Lima, 41, escaped police custody on Oct. 25, police said.
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JetBlue flight makes emergency landing after plane loses altitude, passengers injured
A JetBlue flight traveling from Mexico to New Jersey on Thursday made an emergency landing after experiencing a drop in altitude, leaving several passengers injured, according to the airline.
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'They betrayed the trust': Sheriffs charged in drug trafficking conspiracy
Federal authorities announced indictments against 14 current and former Mississippi Delta law enforcement officers, alleging that the officers took bribes to provide safe passage for illegal drugs.
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Growing population of these arachnids will make your skin crawl
ABC News' Danny New reports on the rise of the Joro spider and Lone Star tick, one of which eats its mate.
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Over 1,000 items and artifacts stolen in heist from museum collection in California
Some of the items include Native American baskets, jewelry and laptops.
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October 31
Dad released from ICE custody reunites with cancer-stricken daughter
A Chicago immigration judge on Thursday set a $2,000 bond for Ruben Torres-Maldonado, whose 16-year-old daughter Ofelia Torres is battling stage 4 cancer.
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Police officer caught without pants during video court hearing
A Detroit police officer was caught during a court appearance with his pants down — literally.
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ABC News Prime: October 30, 2025
King Charles strips royal duties from brother; President Donald Trump orders nuclear weapons testing; ABC News' Linsey Davis sits down with New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo.
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The disappearing federal paychecks, food benefits and health care tax credits
Reporting on the effects of the shutdown, ABC News’ Jay O’Brien talks to federal employees, military families and parents experiencing increasing healthcare premiums and food insecurity.
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ABC News’ Deborah Roberts on her new book ‘Sisters Loved and Treasured’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis and her sister Whitney talk to ABC News 20/20 co-anchor Deborah Roberts about her new book, “Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds.”
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All Access with Linsey Davis: Andrew Cuomo
ABC's Linsey Davis talks with NYC mayoral candidate and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo about the state of the race, the last weeks of campaigning & what his relationship would be like with President Trump.
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Father of teen fighting cancer released from immigration detention
Ruben Torres-Maldonado was taken into custody at a Home Depot on Oct. 18.
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Nuclear expert warns against US weapons testing: ‘Other countries will follow’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Joe Cirincione, vice chair of the Center for International Policy, who believes President Trump is starting a “dangerous new phase of the nuclear arms race.”
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Louisiana's governor says AG will review next LSU football coach's contract
The governor's comments come after the firing of former coach Brian Kelly.
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Government shutdown triggering benefits crisis
SNAP benefits recipient Melissa Miles, a single mother and full-time student, discusses how losing government benefits will impact her family.
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Teacher shot by 6-year-old student testifies in civil trial
Newport News teacher Abby Zwerner was shot in 2023.
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Character.AI bans minors from using chatbots amid child safety concerns
The company is facing several lawsuits, including one by the mother of a teenager who claims the company’s chatbots pushed her son to kill himself.
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Cop caught with no pants on during virtual court hearing
The officer appeared wearing his police uniform shirt, sans pants.
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Mom who relies on SNAP for baby's formula asks social media for help
Tatiana, who didn't share her last name for privacy reasons, said she relies on SNAP to provide formula for her 7-month-old. She talked to ABC News Live about the impact of losing SNAP benefits.
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Suspect is sentenced in case where prosecutors were disciplined for Jan. 6 reference
Prosecutors were disciplined after saying Jan. 6 involved a "mob of rioters."
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SpaceX makes case for why it will land American astronauts on the Moon
The aerospace giant released a blog titled "To the Moon and Beyond" on Thursday.
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States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances: Official
Quick reaction units will become larger and receive more civil unrest training.
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Former Illinois deputy found guilty in Sonya Massey murder
Sean Grayson was on trial for fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her home.
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