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Harvey Weinstein to appear in NYC court next week in first step toward retrial

He is scheduled to appear in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday.
38 minutes ago
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, Oct. 4, 2022.
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2 Florida deputies shot, suspect killed in gun battle

Both deputies are recovering in the ICU, according to police.
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Sheriff Grady Judd speaks at a press conference about two deputies being shot and a suspect killed in a gun battle, on April 26, 2024, in Polk County, Fla.
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Investigation underway after freight train carrying fuel derails, igniting large fire

A two-mile evacuation was issued following the derailment.
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In this photo provided by David Yellowhorse, a freight train carrying fuel derailed and caught fire, on April 26, 2024, east of Lupton, Ariz., near the New Mexico-Arizona state line. Authorities closed Interstate 40 in both directions in the area, directing trucks and motorists to alternate routes.
April 27

78 tornado reports Friday in the Heartland, more possible

More powerful storms are expected from Texas to the Great Lakes.
April 27
More powerful storms are expected from Texas to the Great Lakes.
April 27

'It's not fair:' Sister of slain cop makes emotional plea to Chicago residents

Police issued an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Xavier Tate Jr.
April 27
Chicago police Officer Luis M. Huesca, 30, was fatally shot on April 21, 2024, while on his way home from work, authorities said.
April 27

78 tornado reports Friday in the Heartland, more possible

More powerful storms are expected from Texas to the Great Lakes.
April 27
A drone view shows people inspecting the site of damaged buildings in the aftermath of a tornado in Omaha, Nebraska, on April 26, 2024, in this still image obtained from a social media video.
April 27

'Coat hanger' could unlock storage room where Trump stored classified docs: Witness

The account was relayed to FBI agents by an unidentified aide to Trump.
April 27
In this March 5, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump attends a Super Tuesday election night watch party, at Mar-a-Lago, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
April 27

3 vulnerable communities in US were severely impacted by climate change

Disenfranchised communities are at the most risk from climate change.
April 27
Flooded strawberry fields in Pajaro, Calif., March 15, 2023, from a levee breach on the Pajaro River.
April 27

How vulnerable communities are at higher risk during climate disasters

Residents in some places across the U.S. often don’t understand emergency alerts because the instructions are not in their native languages.
April 27
Residents in some places across the U.S. often don’t understand emergency alerts because the instructions are not in their native languages.
April 27

Climber dead, another injured after 1,000-foot fall off Alaska mountain

The surviving climber "sustained serious traumatic injuries," authorities said.
April 27
The "Escalator" route on Mt. Johnson, Denali National Park and Preserve.  The X indicates the approximate location of the rescue of the surviving climbing partner.
April 26

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, April 26, 2024

Donald Trump's former executive assistant recalls seeing Stormy Daniels in Trump Tower; Cruise ship company helping ecosystems; Cast of "We're Here" talks building queer community in a small town.
April 26
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, April 26, 2024
April 26

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 26, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 26
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, April 26, 2024
April 26

1 cruise company looks to make a difference preserving marine life

ABC News’ Ines De La Cuetara reports on one cruise company looking to make a difference by creating a marine reserve to save the ecosystems their industry is often accused of harming.
April 26
VIDEO: 1 cruise company looks to make a difference preserving marine life
April 26

Trump’s former assistant takes the stand

ABC News’ Trevor Ault digs into the latest news out of Donald Trump’s hush money trial with former Manhattan Prosecutor, Jeremy Saland.
April 26
VIDEO: Trump's former assistant takes the stand
April 26

More than 2 dozen reported tornadoes in 3 states amid outbreak in the Plains

Tornado watches are in effect for parts of six states.
April 26
A possible tornado is seen in Lincoln, Neb., April 26, 2024.
April 26

Timeline: Harvey Weinstein's path to his NYC sex crimes conviction and reversal

Prosecutors vowed to retry Weinstein, who galvanized the #MeToo movement.
April 26
Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, May 25, 2018.
April 26

Prosecutor builds case with testimony from longtime Trump aide, and NY banker

Court proceedings in Donald Trump's business fraud trial closed out for the week, and ABC News contributor Kim Wehle discusses Rhona Graff and Gary Farro's testimony.
April 26
VIDEO: Prosecutor builds case with testimony from longtime Trump aide, and NY banker
April 26

Prosecutor builds case with testimony from longtime Trump Aid and NY banker

Also, new testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial and a look at President Joe Biden’s Howard Stern interview.
April 26
VIDEO: Blinken has high-stakes meeting with Chinese president
April 26

Mountain lion cub relaxes in hammock at California zoo

A foster mountain lion cub named Willow enjoyed relaxing in a hammock at the Oakland Zoo, where he and his sister, Maple, were welcomed in November after their mother was struck and killed by a car.
April 26
VIDEO: Mountain lion cub relaxes in hammock at California zoo
April 26

3 big takeaways from Day 8 of Trump's hush money trial

Witnesses on Friday included Donald Trump's longtime assistant.
April 26
Former President Donald Trump (C), sitting with attorneys Emil Bove (L) and Todd Blanche (R), attends his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 26, 2024.
April 26

Paramedic sentenced to 4 years probation in connection with Elijah McClain's death

Three of the five first responders involved were convicted in McClain's death.
April 26
Paramedics Jeremy Cooper, left, and Peter Cichuniec, right, at an arraignment in the Adams County district court at the Adams County Justice Center Jan. 20, 2023.
April 26

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

Crews determined that an emergency slide from one of the Boeing 767's exits had separated from the aircraft, Delta said in a statement.
April 26
Crews determined that an emergency slide from one of the Boeing 767's exits had separated from the aircraft, Delta said in a statement.
April 26

Editor-in-chief of Columbia's student newspaper talks protests on campus

Isabella Ramirez, the editor-in-chief and president of Columbia's student newspaper, joins ABC News Live to discuss anti-war protests at the university.
April 26
VIDEO: Editor-in-chief of Columbia's student newspaper talks protests on campus
April 26

Man charged with manslaughter after flying nitrous oxide canister kills teen

A teenager was killed by flying debris in the March 4 blast.
April 26
The aftermath of an explosion that ocurred March 4, 2024, is seen on from an aerial view in Clinton Township, Mich., March 5, 2024.
April 26

Pro-Palestinian student protesters denounce antisemitism amid criticism

Student protesters condemned the use of violence and inflammatory language.
April 26
Pro-Palestinian students and activsts gather at a protest encampment on the campus of Columbia University, in New York, on April 25, 2024.
April 26

Facility seen polluting part of anti-pollution program promoted by plastics industry

Industry groups want to include Operation Clean Sweep in the UN Plastics Treaty.
April 26
Waste-water being discharged from a Malaysian plastic manufacturing facility where a plastic bag tracker deployed by ABC News last pinged. The discharge empties into a drainage ditch that leads directly to a nearby river.
April 26

Delta plane's emergency slide falls off during flight

Crews were working to determine where the slide landed.
April 26
A Boeing 767 passenger aircraft of Delta airlines arrives at JFK International Airport in New York, Feb. 7, 2024.
April 26

Michigan warehouse owner charged with manslaughter in deadly fire: Police

Noor Noel Kestou, 31, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after last month's deadly explosion at an industrial building in Clinton Township, Michigan.
April 26
Noor Noel Kestou, 31, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after last month's deadly explosion at an industrial building in Clinton Township, Michigan.
April 26

Gaza solidarity encampments continue at universities nationwide

New protests grow across the country with dozens arrested during police clashes.
April 26
VIDEO: Gaza solidarity encampments continue at universities nationwide
April 26

Day 4 of witness testimonies underway in Trump’s hush money trial

Former National Enquirer executive David Pecker returns to the stand in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial.
April 26
VIDEO: Day 4 of witness testimonies underway in Trump’s hush money trial
April 26

Dad charged under state's gun storage law after son shoots himself

The 8-year-old victim is in "extremely critical" condition, police said.
April 26
Police investigate an apartment in Warren, Michigan where an 8-year-old boy allegedly shot himself in the face with a handgun on April 19, 2024.
April 26

Here are all the gag order violations Trump is accused of making

Trump is now accused of violating the limited gag order 14 times.
April 26
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, Apr. 25, 2024.
April 26

Cross-examination of David Pecker continues

Cross-examination of former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker has resumed in the criminal hush money trial against former President Trump.
April 26
VIDEO: Cross-examination of David Pecker continues
April 26

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 26
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
April 26

Supreme Court considers Trump’s claim of absolute immunity

The Supreme Court is considering whether former President Trump should be immune from prosecution over his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
April 26
VIDEO: immunity
April 26

Hidden world of 'catch-and-kill' tabloids spotlighted in Trump's hush money trial

Ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker offered fresh details in testimony.
April 26
In this photo illustration, a copy of the National Enquirer is seen on a shelf, on Feb. 6, 2023, in New York.
April 26

How researchers are experimenting with curbing human-shark interactions

Sharks off the Gulf of Mexico are increasingly engaging in depredation.
April 26
Sandbar sharks avoid an electrical pulse deterrent placed near bait.
April 26

Controversial methods to cool Earth gain traction as global temps skyrocket

Different types of solar geoengineering are seeing a push for more research.
April 26
ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee joins Make Sunsets founders Luke Iseman and Andrew Song for a balloon launch in San Jose, California.
April 26

Arbor Day 2024: How to plant the best tree to combat climate change

Arbor Day was first celebrated on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska.
April 26
This ancient Oak tree, a local natural landmark, is located on John's Island, just outside of Charleston, S.C.
April 26

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with President Xi of China

Blinken also met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which he called "contructive."
April 26
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with China's Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)
April 25

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Supreme Court hears arguments about whether a president is immune from criminal prosecution; Harvey Weinstein's conviction overturned; controversial efforts to intentionally cool our planet.
April 25
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, April 25, 2024
April 25

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
April 25
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, April 25, 2024
April 25

Attorney of Harvey Weinstein on New York conviction being overturned

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with New York City trial attorney Arthur Aidala about Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction being overturned by a New York appeals court.
April 25
VIDEO: Attorney of Harvey Weinstein on New York conviction being overturned
April 25

SCOTUS hears Trump immunity case in historic first

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with legal journalist Cristian Farias on the Supreme Court hearing in former President Donald Trump’s immunity case and how the decision will impact the trial.
April 25
VIDEO: SCOTUS hears Trump immunity case in historic first
April 25

The Power of Us: People, Climate and Our Future

ABC News' Ginger Zee shows us how coming together can slow climate change, from inside Earthships in New Mexico to California to see controversial new technologies that could cool the Earth.
April 25
VIDEO: The Power of Us: People, Climate and Our Future
April 25

Ex-official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order'

Trump has said a "standing order" declassified documents taken to his residence.
April 25
In this Nov. 15, 2022, file photo, former President Donald Trump leaves the stage after speaking during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home, in Palm Beach, Fla.
April 25

Fewer companies requiring new employees to have a degree

Newly graduated college students are learning their degrees may carry less weight than they did in prior decades. The panel discusses the significance of college degrees.
April 25
VIDEO: Fewer companies requiring new employees to have a degree
April 25

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony sex crime conviction overturned

This stunning judgment calls for a retrial for the disgraced Hollywood producer. Also, we look at the latest updates on former President Donald Trump’s ongoing hush money trial.
April 25
VIDEO: Harvey Weinstein's 2020 felony sex crime conviction overturned
April 25

High school athletic director used AI to create fake racist rant of principal: Police

Dazhon Darien allegedly retaliated against Eric Eisworth, investigators said.
April 25
In this Jan. 30, 2024, file photo, the sign for Pikesville High School is shown in Pikesville, Maryland.
April 25

5 big takeaways from Day 7 of Trump's hush money trial

David Pecker described the "catch-and-kill" arrangement with Karen McDougal.
April 25
Former President Donald Trump sits in a Manhattan Criminal Courtroom with members of his legal team for the continuation of his hush money trial in New York, Apr. 25, 2024.