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May 31
First responders are shown at the scene of a house explosion in Gladstone, Missouri, on May 31, 2025.
May 31

Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. will support Indo-Pacific allies as he warned Chinese action against Taiwan could be “imminent.”
May 31
VIDEO: Hegseth warns Indo-Pacific allies of ‘imminent’ threat from China
May 31

Millions of honeybees abuzz after truck overturns in Washington state

About 250 million honeybees took to the skies when a commercial truck carrying them overturned in Washington state near the Canadian border
May 31
About 250 million honeybees took to the skies when a commercial truck carrying them overturned in Washington state near the Canadian border
May 31

Week 3 of 'Diddy' trial

The week ended with the defense cross-examining Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant who testified about alleged violent encounters.
May 31
VIDEO: Week 3 of 'Diddy' trial
May 31

2 shot outside high school graduation, suspect in custody: Police

Investigators are searching for clues in the incident at 3M Arena.
May 31
Law enforcement vehicles are shown at the scene of a shooting outside Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, on May 30,b2025.
May 31

Inside the lucrative and sometimes dark reality of AI influencers

Artificial intelligence is a growing business on social media.
May 31
Caryn Marjorie charged $1 a minute to talk to Caryn AI, marketing it as "your virtual girlfriend."
May 31

Bear enjoys refreshing swim in pond

A black bear was caught on a trailcam taking a refreshing dip in a pond in South Lake Tahoe, California.
May 31
VIDEO: Bear enjoys refreshing swim in pond
May 31

At least 1 dead, multiple people injured as severe weather hits Kentucky: Sheriff

Washington County, which was hit by a tornado, saw severe damage.
May 31
A neighbor walks near the tornado-destroyed home of actor Tray Chaney in Locust Grove, Georgia, on May 30, 2025.
May 31

Remains of 19 Black Americans returned to New Orleans nearly 150 years later

Germany returned the skulls used for "racial pseudoscience," a committee said
May 31
 Dr. Eva Baham, Chair of Dillard University’s Cultural Repatriation Committee carries the remains of one of the African Americans repatriated back to New Orleans from Germany.
May 30

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, May 30, 2025

Commercial jets nearly collide at San Francisco International Airport; impact Taylor Swift buying back her masters could have on music industry; inside ancient Japanese tradition Kabuki Theater.
May 30
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May 30

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, May 30, 2025

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Supreme Court allows White House to revoke many migrants’ temporary protected status

Guerline Jozef and Adelys Ferro speak with ABC News’ Juju Chang about how the Supreme Court’s decision affects immigrants who now may be sent back to a place they don’t feel comfortable returning to.
May 30
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows White House to revoke many migrants’ temporary protected status
May 30

'Diddy' trial day 17: Defense tries to use social media posts to undercut allegations

The third week of the rap mogul's federal trial wrapped up on Friday.
May 30
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as prosecutor Madison Smyser questions witness "Mia" as she testifies in Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, May 30, 2025 in this courtroom sketch.
May 30

Diddy Trial Day 13: 'Mia' faces cross-examination

Sean Combs’ defense team questioned “Mia” on the witness stand on Friday, May 30 about social media posts. Eva Pilgrim and the ABC News team explain what happened as the third week of testimony wraps.
May 30
VIDEO: Diddy Trial Day 13: 'Mia' faces cross-examination
May 30

77-year-old man sacrifices life to save granddaughters from fallen tree limb

He was struck in the head by the tree limb on Wednesday.
May 30
Manuel Javier Pinzon.
May 30

FAA investigating close call between 2 commercial jets at San Francisco Airport

According to FlightRadar24, the planes came within 1,950 feet lateral separation, 275 feet vertical separation while taking off at the same time on parallel runways.
May 30
VIDEO: FAA investigating close call between 2 commercial jets at San Francisco Airport
May 30

What we know about the NYC crypto kidnapping and torture case

Two men are accused of torturing a 28-year-old man over his Bitcoin password.
May 30
New York police officers arrest John Woeltz, May 23, 2025, in New York.
May 30

Defense questions 'Mia' on social media posts featuring Sean Combs

On cross-examination, defense attorney Brian Steel confronted "Mia" with a series of her social media posts to question whether Sean Combs traumatized her the way she described on direct examination.
May 30
VIDEO: Defense questions 'Mia' on social media posts featuring Sean Combs
May 30

NYPD investigating 2 detectives in connection with crypto torture case

NYPD is investigating two detectives who worked security at a Manhattan townhouse where a man says he was kidnapped and tortured for weeks by two crypto investors who wanted to steal his Bitcoin.
May 30
NYPD is investigating two detectives who worked security at a Manhattan townhouse where a man says he was kidnapped and tortured for weeks by two crypto investors who wanted to steal his Bitcoin.
May 30

2 NYPD detectives have ties to suspect in crypto torture case: Sources

Neither had knowledge of illegal behavior at the townhouse, city officials said.
May 30
Police tape is shown at the scene on May 23, 2025, in New York, where a cryptocurrency entrepreneur allegedly tortured a man for weeks.
May 30

Wave of severe weather hits US

Northern Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and most of Wisconsin are also under air quality alerts due to the smoke from wildfires in Canada. 
May 30
Northern Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and most of Wisconsin are also under air quality alerts due to the smoke from wildfires in Canada. 
May 30

Dillard University to hold memorial service to honor remains of 19 African-Americans

Dillard University will honor and memorialize 19 individuals whose crania were taken from New Orleans and sent to Leipzig, Germany, for racially-biased science in the 1880s.
May 30
Dillard University will honor and memorialize 19 individuals whose crania were taken from New Orleans and sent to Leipzig, Germany, for racially-biased science in the 1880s.
May 30

Cat who survived nearly 400-foot fall adopted by rescue pilot who saved her

The 12-year-old tabby was named Mirage after her miracle survival.
May 30
A 12-year-old cat named Mirage that survived a 380-foot fall at Bryce Canyon National Park was adopted by Chelsea Tugaw, the Utah Department of Public Safety pilot who rescued her.
May 30

3rd person arrested in connection with death of Telemundo Super Bowl reporter

The man was allegedly involved in the scheme that led to Adan Manzano's death.
May 30
The booking photo for Christian Anderson.
May 30

4-year-old girl receiving medical treatment in US could die if deported, lawyer says

Gina Amato, the lawyer for the 4-year-old girl, provided an update on the family's efforts to continue "lifesaving medical treatment" in the United States.
May 30
VIDEO: 4-year-old girl receiving medical treatment in US could die if deported, lawyer says
May 30

'Heartbroken': 2 Arizona teens found dead in remote area

Pandora Kjolsrud, 18, and an unnamed 17-year-old were found dead on Tuesday.
May 30
Officials are investigating a possible homicide after two teenagers were found dead in a remote area of Arizona, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
May 30

Former President Biden honors son Beau in Memorial Day service remarks

Former President Joe Biden highlighted the 10th anniversary of the passing of his son Beau – who served in the Delaware Army National Guard and died of brain cancer on May 30, 2015.
May 30
Former President Joe Biden highlighted the 10th anniversary of the passing of his son Beau – who served in the Delaware Army National Guard and died of brain cancer on May 30, 2015.
May 30

Grandfather dies saving twin granddaughters from falling tree limb

A 78-year-old man died after pushing his twin 8-year-old granddaughters and his sister out of the way of a massive falling tree limb in Dacula, Georgia. 
May 30
Grandfather dies saving twin granddaughters from falling tree limb
May 30

2 Arizona teens found dead in remote area, officials investigating as homicide

Officials are investigating a possible homicide after two teenagers were found dead in a remote area of Arizona, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
May 30
Officials are investigating a possible homicide after two teenagers were found dead in a remote area of Arizona, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
May 30

Defense begins after prosecution rests in Karen Read murder retrial

ABC News’ Phil Lipof and criminal attorney Lauren Johnson-Norris report on the latest testimony in the Massachusetts courtroom.
May 30
VIDEO: Defense begins after prosecution rests in Karen Read murder retrial
May 30

'Mia' testifies about threatening messages from Sean Combs

Sean Combs' former assistant "Mia" testified that in October 2015 she received WhatsApp messages from Sean Combs demanding to speak with Cassie Ventura on the phone.
May 30
VIDEO: 'Mia' testifies about threatening messages from Sean Combs
May 30

What we can learn about character from 7 former US presidents

ABC News contributor and presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses headlines out of the White House, as well as his new book, “Make Your Mark.”
May 30
VIDEO: What we can learn about character from 7 former US presidents
May 30

Map: US states could face unhealthy air quality due to Canada wildfires

States bordering the Great Lakes are under air quality alerts on Friday.
May 30
A large wildfire burns near Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada, May 27, 2025.
May 30

Man survives being pinned down by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours in Alaska creek

A 61-year-old Alaska man is expected to make a full recovery after he ended up being pinned down by a 700-pound boulder while lying on his stomach in an Alaska creek.
May 30
Man survives being pinned down by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours in Alaska creek
May 30

IT specialist placed thumb drive with classified info in Virginia park: Court docs

Nathan Laatsch was allegedly recorded taking notes and hiding them in his socks.
May 30
Nathan Laatsch, 28, an IT specialist with the Defense Intelligence Agency, is accused of attempting to provide classified information to a friendly foreign government, according to the Department of Justice.
May 30

Scripps National Spelling Bee champ talks winning word, lucky hoodie

Faizan Zaki discusses his big win after being runner-up in last year’s competition.
May 30
VIDEO: Scripps National Spelling Bee champ talks winning word, lucky hoodie
May 30

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 30
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 30

1 year after his hush money conviction, Trump continues to fight criminal case

The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has set oral arguments for June 11.
May 30
New York State Judge Juan Merchan sentences President-elect Donald Trump as he appears remotely alongside his lawyer Todd Blanche for a sentencing hearing as prosecutor Joshua Steinglass listens at New York Criminal Court in New York City, Jan. 10, 2025.
May 30

Wisconsin parents murdered over college lies: How Snapchat helped uncover the truth

Chandler Halderson's parents paid the ultimate price as his lies unraveled.
May 30
Chandler Halderson reported his parents, Bart and Krista Halderson, missing from their Wisconsin home on July 7, 2021
May 30

Father allegedly shoots at vehicle carrying teens accused of bullying his daughter

Officers investigated a "shooting into an occupied vehicle stemming from alleged bullying and/or harassment," the San Mateo Police Department said in a statement.
May 30
Officers investigated a "shooting into an occupied vehicle stemming from alleged bullying and/or harassment," the San Mateo Police Department said in a statement.
May 30

New concerns about West Coast pollution crisis

Experts say up to 60 million gallons of toxic waste are flowing from the Tijuana River in Mexico into the Pacific Ocean each day.
May 30
Experts say up to 60 million gallons of toxic waste are flowing from the Tijuana River in Mexico into the Pacific Ocean each day.
May 30

13-year-old wins in Scripps National Spelling Bee stunner

Faizan Zaki overcame a shocking, self-inflicted flub to become the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.
May 30
Faizan Zaki overcame a shocking, self-inflicted flub to become the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion.
May 30

Man survives being pinned down by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours in Alaska creek

Crews used air bags, ropes and “brute force” to lift the boulder off the man.
May 30
This May 24, 2025, photo shows Kell Morris, upper right in a brown hat, trapped under a 700 pound rock near Seward, Alaska.
May 30

6 gray whales dying in San Francisco in 1 week has authorities scrambling for answers

Necropsy response efforts to figure out what is going on has been “challenging.”
May 30
Subadult male gray whale at Kirby Cove, Marin Headlands.
May 29

Jailbreak sheriff asks for DA to be removed from probe into security breach

Two of the 10 escaped inmates remain at large two weeks after the jailbreak.
May 29
The cell at Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans where inmates apparently escaped from.
May 29

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Appeals court reinstates most of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs; dangerous and deadly storms on the move; a look back at Elon Musk's influence as he leaves the Trump administration.
May 29
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May 29

‘The Dogist’ on how 'dogs make people’s lives better by making people better'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with photographer and founder of the online platform @thedogist, Elias Weiss, about sharing unique dog stories and his new book “This Dog Will Change Your Life.”
May 29
VIDEO: ‘The Dogist’ on how 'dogs make people’s lives better by making people better'
May 29

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, May 29, 2025

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By the Numbers: The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

ABC News Live Prime looks at the numbers behind the Sean Combs' trial, which is expected to last eight weeks.
May 29
VIDEO: By the Numbers: The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
May 29

Family slams NC prosecutor for not charging trooper who lied about fatal crash

The family of Tyrone Mason, who died in a fatal crash, is calling for justice after prosecutors declined to charge the trooper involved in the Oct. 7, 2024, incident.
May 29
The family of Tyrone Mason, who died in a fatal crash, is calling for justice after prosecutors declined to charge the trooper involved in the Oct. 7, 2024, incident.