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Boeing Starliner's first astronaut-crewed flight launch called off due to stuck valve
Boeing's first astronaut-crewed flight into space has been called off due to a stuck valve on the spacecraft’s rocket Monday, the United Launch Alliance announced. The Starliner Crew Flight Test, developed in collaboration with NASA's Commercial Crew Program, was set to launch from Space Launch Complex-41 atop an Atlas V rocket at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 10:34 p.m. ET before it was called off. "ULA Launch Director Tom Heter III has made the decision to the launch team
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Timeline: Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to oust Speaker Mike Johnson for more than a month. But still no vote
For more than a month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has dangled the possibility of forcing a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, and has been leading a public charge to try and make that a reality. "I think that all of my other Republican colleagues recognize this is a distraction from our mission," he said. The congresswoman sends a letter to her Republican colleagues explaining why she filed a motion to oust Johnson, calling his actions "a complete and total surrender."
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Judge delays Donald Trump's classified documents trial indefinitely
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's classified documents case has now indefinitely postponed the trial date pending resolution of outstanding pretrial litigation, including disagreements about how the classified information is used during trial. It comes as Judge Aileen Cannon has continued to delay various deadlines in the case, making it all but certain the case doesn't go to trial before Election Day. "The Court also determines that finalization of a trial date at this junc
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Trump trial live updates: 'None of it is made up,' Stormy Daniels says of her story
Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump last April pleaded not guilty to a 34-count indictment charging him with falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment his then-attorney Michael Cohen made to Daniels in order to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election. Former President Trump, on his way out of court, slammed
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Biden administration pauses ammunition shipment to Israel, US officials say
The Biden administration has delayed the delivery of ammunition to Israel, three U.S. officials told ABC News on Tuesday, in what appears to be the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks that the U.S. has withheld weapons from its ally. The move comes as the Biden administration is trying to pressure Israel not to launch a full-scale invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza without a credible plan to protect the million civilians seeking refuge there. On Tuesday, Israel began what its officials c
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Marjorie Taylor Greene backs off threat to oust Johnson as speaker
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on Tuesday to be backing off her threat to force a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson this week, though she signaled that she'll preserve her threat indefinitely -- keeping Johnson on a tight leash as he navigates a one-vote majority in the chamber. The development comes after Greene and Johnson met on Tuesday afternoon -- their second meeting in as many days. The meetings came after Greene said she would force a vote to remove Johnson from the le
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What Stormy Daniels said on the stand about her alleged encounter with Donald Trump
Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday, describing for jurors the night she allegedly had sex with him. The adult film star, who testified pursuant to a subpoena, said she first met Trump at the Lake Tahoe Golf Tournament in 2006, when she was 27. Trump has repeatedly denied the alleged affair ever occurred.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli hostage declared dead in Gaza
As the Israel-Hamas war crosses the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gazan town of Rafah. The White House expects the Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen on Wednesday, but are working to move up that timeline to get vital humanitarian assistance into northern Gaza even sooner. “Israel has committed to reopening the Kerem Shalom,” W
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Where is Apple headed after latest product event? Experts weigh in.
Apple unveiled new models of its iPad at an event on Tuesday, promising revamped devices at affordable prices. "This is the biggest day for iPad since its introduction," CEO Tim Cook declared. The announcement exemplified the current strategy at Apple: Rely on new models of its signature items, rather than transition to the next big product, analysts told ABC News.
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5 people arrested after surge of suspected drug overdoses in Austin: Police
Five people have been arrested after dozens of people overdosed in Austin last week, leading to nine suspected deaths. The Austin Police Department said Marcellus Barron, 30; Denise Horton, 47; Gary Lewis, 50; Ronnie Mims, 45; and Kanady Rimjo, 32, were arrested and charged with possession or delivery of a controlled substance, according to local ABC News affiliate KVUE. Police said they located the suspects by investigating the source of the narcotics used in the recent overdoses, KVUE report
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4 children injured in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war arrive in US for medical treatment
Four Palestinian children who were injured or fell ill amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war have arrived in the United States to receive medical treatment, according to an aid organization. The children, three boys and one girl between ages 3 and 11, were evacuated to Egypt and then flown to the U.S., arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday morning to receive life-saving medical care at hospitals in New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Texas. Nearly 15,000 children in Gaza have
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TikTok sues federal government over potential US ban
TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit against the federal government Tuesday over what it called an "unconstitutional" potential ban of the social media platform in the United States. In the lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance claim the law signed by President Joe Biden last month -- which would force the company to sell the platform to a non-Chinese company in nine to 12 months or face a ban in the U.S. -- violates users' First Amendment rights. "For the first time in hist
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Security guard shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion: Police
A security guard working at Drake's mansion in Toronto was shot while outside the residence early Tuesday, police said. The male security guard was shot while standing outside the gate of the residence at approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to Inspector Paul Krawczyk with the Toronto Police Service's Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force. The security guard was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and remains hospitalized in serious condition, Krawczyk said.
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What to know about Stormy Daniels and her connection to Trump's hush money case
Stormy Daniels, one of the prosecutor's star witnesses, is scheduled to take the stand Tuesday, sources told ABC News. The decision to call Daniels, who acted in adult films, as a witness allows the jury to hear from the woman at the center of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial. Prosecutors argue that Trump -- still reeling from the release of the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape in October 2016 -- orchestrated a last-minute $130,000 hush money payment through his then-lawyer Micha
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Calling on undecided voters to explain their views on 2024 presidential election
As the 2024 presidential election approaches in November, ABC News wants to hear from undecided voters. Undecided voters can play a pivotal role in the upcoming election. With roughly six months until the election, presumptive Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are locked in a tight race for the presidency.
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Starbucks sales are slumping. Is it a bellwether for the economy?
Starbucks shares have plummeted more than 17% in value since the company revealed a sales slump in an earnings report last week. The coffee giant is viewed by many analysts as a bellwether for consumer spending, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of the nation’s economic activity. The company's latest struggles, in turn, raise a question: Is the engine of the U.S. economy faltering, or is something wrong at Starbucks?
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Gaza cease-fire talks at 'critical stage,' US says, after Hamas claims it accepted proposal
An unexpected announcement from Hamas claiming it had accepted the terms of a cease-fire deal temporarily raised hopes for an extended truce in Gaza and the release of scores of hostages still held in the enclave, but U.S. and Israeli officials say an agreement has not yet been reached -- leaving negotiations in a precarious position. "We are at a critical stage right now," White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Monday. A spokesperson for Hamas' political arm first sparked confu
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Abducted 10-month-old girl has been found, officials say
A 10-month-old girl who was abducted in Clovis, New Mexico, was found Monday, according to the FBI Albuquerque Division. A suspect is also in custody, officials said. The infant, Eleia Maria Torres, was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure, the Clovis Police Department said in a press release.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she'll meet with Speaker Mike Johnson again Tuesday amid threat to oust him
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie met privately on Monday, amid Greene's looming threat to try to oust him. Emerging from a nearly two-hour meeting inside the speaker's office, Greene said on camera they will have another meeting with Johnson on Tuesday afternoon.
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Handguns have no place in modern society, says author Dominic Erdozain
Author Dominic Erdozain was motivated to write his book, "One Nation Under Guns: How Gun Culture Distorts Our History and Threatens Our Democracy," because he felt that there was not enough awareness about gun violence. ABC News sat down with Erdozain as he analyzed guns and gun violence in America.
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Former House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s not voting for Trump : 'Character is too important'
Ryan says he would be writing in a Republican candidate instead of voting for Donald Trump.
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Jamal Murray's heat-pack toss on court 'inexcusable and dangerous'
Murray made a bad night on the court worse during a moment of frustration on the bench.
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Indianapolis Star bars columnist Gregg Doyel from covering Caitlin Clark, Fever after inappropriate exchange
Doyel is also reportedly suspended for two weeks without pay.
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The biggest risk to investing in 'Magnificent 7' stocks like Nvidia and Amazon, according to top CEOs
It's good practice for investors to think beyond the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, the CEOs of Apollo and Avenue Capital Group said.
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Please save 'Inside the NBA'
Appreciate 'Inside the NBA' while it's still here, because if this goes away, there may never be anything as good again.
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Tom Brady roast aftermath: Gisele reportedly 'disappointed' at jokes, Jeff Ross says athlete 'abided' by 'anything goes' rules
As the dust settles from Tom Brady's Netflix roast, there's apparently one person upset about the content... and it's not the former NFL quarterback.
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Jessica Biel bathed in 20 pounds of Epsom salt ahead of the Met Gala. Why?
Here's what Epsom salt baths do, and why there's some controversy surrounding them.
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'Curl Power': Canadian curling team, 4KGIRL$, show their bond, friendship in film
Josephine Anderson's film Curl Power is an look at a B.C. teenage girls curling team, the 4KGIRL$, who dream of becoming Canadian National Curling Champions.
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Fed’s Kashkari: Rates will stay high for 'extended period' and can't rule out a hike
Minneapolis Fed president Neel Kashkari said interest rates will likely stay at current levels for an "extended period" and didn't rule out a hike if inflation stalls near 3%.
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Post-draft NFL fantasy power rankings: Offenses we love, like and want to stay away from
With free agency and the draft behind us, what 32 teams look like today will likely be what they look like Week 1 and beyond for the 2024 season. Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski reveal the post-draft fantasy power rankings. The duo break down the rankings in three tiers: What offensive ecosystems do they want every part of, which have potential value but also question marks and which to avoid this season.
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No charges filed against 18-year-old who racially harassed Utah women's basketball team in Idaho
Prosecutors said the comments made by Anthony Myers to the team as it was walking to dinner were "abhorrent" but protected by Idaho's speech laws.
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Timberwolves, once 66-to-1 to win NBA Finals, now are 2nd in odds behind Celtics
Minnesota keeps climbing up the NBA Finals odds.
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Palantir stock falls 12%, putting meme rally on pause
Palantir stock's plunge appeared to halt a recent rally in other stocks favored by retail traders.
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Met Gala after-parties bring together exes Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, Cardi B and Offset: See the photos
Stars— including Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny, Emily Ratajkowski, Usher, Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos and more — spread out all over NYC to revel in the festivities.
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Jennifer Lopez, 54, was the 'queen of the red carpet' at the 2024 Met Gala
J.Lo "stole the show" at the 2024 Met Gala — and she used this "Amazon's Choice" makeup to get ready.
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The 25 best unique Mother's Day gifts for a one-of-a-kind mom in 2024
Show her she's really something special with thoughtful picks from Uncommon Goods, Amazon, Etsy, Walmart and more.
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Who is Stormy Daniels? The mom and adult film actor who went from Louisiana dancer to memoir author
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels is a key witness in Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal hush money trial. Here's a closer look at who she is and her background.
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Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year award
This is the fourth time Gobert has won the award.
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Trump trial updates: Stormy Daniels describes alleged sexual encounter with Trump — and faces testy cross-examination
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels recounted the details of her alleged extramarital affair with former President Donald Trump during Tuesday’s testimony in the hush money trial.
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Tesla is Luminar's largest lidar customer
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that lidar sensors are a "crutch" for autonomous vehicles. Tesla accounted for "more than 10%" of Luminar's revenue in the first quarter of 2024, or a little more than $2 million, the lidar-maker revealed Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings report. Luminar reported that its revenue fell 5% from the fourth quarter of 2023, which it mostly attributed to "lower sensor sales to non-automotive customers."
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Who had the worst Met Gala look? 59% of Yahoo readers thought it was this star
The stars put their unique spin on "The Garden of Time" theme — but some of these looks went to the weeds.
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Tony Allen, member of Grizzlies' 'core 4,' says he'll get his No. 9 retired next season
Allen was a six-time All-NBA defender during his time with the Grizzlies.
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Shoppers 55+ adore Fran Drescher's favorite primer for 'bright and beautiful' makeup, and it's nearly 60% off
'It doesn't settle into fine lines,' says one fan. 'It's very lightweight, but it works.'
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Oldest living Japanese American, 110, shares her longevity tips and the 1 food she eats every day
With 110 years of life behind her, Yoshiko Miwa isn’t going to wallow in the negative, and she doesn’t want you to either.
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Ex-DOJ Official Stunned By Trump Hand Gesture In Court: ‘Can’t Begin To Fathom’
Neal Katyal also summed up the latest defense by the former president's legal team in his hush money trial as "atrocious."
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Judge threatens Trump with contempt for 'cursing audibly' during Stormy Daniels testimony, new trial transcript shows
In a private sidebar conversation, the judge said Donald Trump was "cursing audibly" and "uttered a vulgarity" while Stormy Daniels testified.
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Mom Accused of Throwing 6-Year-Old Son with Disabilities into Canal to Be Eaten by Crocodiles
The child's body was recovered the next day
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Stormy Relives Sex With Trump—and He Gets Desperate
Drew Angerer/GettyShe walked in wearing all black and a long flowing hooded sweater—her thick-heeled boots clacking on her way into the courtroom—a porn star turned political lightning rod ready to deliver damning testimony that could electrify the prosecution of Donald Trump and toss his 2024 presidential campaign into a maelstrom.Stormy Daniels had finally arrived, and she was ready to talk about her fateful fling with Trump in 2006 and the $130,000 in hush money she was paid.She did not shy a
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Trump Plan to Limit Stormy Daniels’ Juicy Details Goes Sour
Lucas Jackson/ReutersA last-ditch effort by Donald Trump to halt jurors from hearing the more salacious details of his sexual affair with porn star Stormy Daniels blew up in his face on Tuesday, as the judge used the former president’s very same reasoning to arrive at the completely opposite conclusion.With Daniels set to testify later Tuesday, Trump had his lawyers start the morning by asking Justice Juan Merchan to block prosecutors from questioning the porn star too closely about their one-ni
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'Sketch artist did her dirty': Stormy Daniels' depiction in Trump trial captures attention
A court sketch of Stormy Daniels, an adult film star, is starting a conversation online following her testimony at Donald Trump's hush money trial.
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