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The Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams commends NYPD's handling of Columbia University protesters
Adams says there was a movement within the campus from non-students to "radicalize the situation," with 300 arrests being made.
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Police clash with college protesters across the country
Over 100 protesters were arrested at Columbia University while protests turn violent at UCLA as well.
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Mammatus clouds fill the sky as severe weather hits Kansas
The distinctive clouds are formed due to sinking cold air in unstable cumulonimbus clouds.
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Brittney Griner reflects on 'mistake' that led to detention in Russia
Griner opened up about her journey home in an interview with Robin Roberts.
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Florida law prohibiting abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy takes effect
The six-week ban signed into law by Gov. DeSantis went into effect Wednesday.
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Harvey Weinstein scheduled to appear in court after sex crimes conviction overturned
His attorney said they are prepared to go to trial again, "if it comes to that."
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ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
NYPD moves in on Columbia University protesters, make arrests on campus; Judge holds Donald Trump in contempt during hush money trial; Volunteers recruiting voters who care about climate change.
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April 30
Justice Stephen Breyer on state of the Supreme Court
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer spoke with retired Associate Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on the embattled institution at this critical moment during a historic series of major cases this spring.
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55 people injured after Los Angeles Metro collides with USC bus: Officials
Two people were transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
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New testimony in Trump’s NYC criminal hush money trial
Pres. Joe Biden’s campaign team responds to Donald Trump’s abortion stance.
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New York judge's gag order has former President Trump saying less
Donald Trump has been fined for violating gag order issued by New York judge presiding over Trump's criminal trial. ABC News' Olivia Rubin has the latest news on Trump's legal woes.
April 30
April 30
4 big takeaways from Day 9 of Trump's hush money trial
The former attorney for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal testified Tuesday.
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DEA plans to back reclassifying marijuana as less serious drug, sources say
It's a historic shift but wouldn't legalize marijuana outright.
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4 dead, more than 50 suspected drug overdoses in Austin 'outbreak': Officials
The overdoses were concentrated downtown before spreading across the city.
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Inside the National Enquirer’s hunt for a 'blockbuster' Trump story
Text messages shown in court indicate how Karen McDougal's deal was made.
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Hochul offers support for in-person commencements
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul offered support for Columbia and other college commencements in the state to proceed in a statement addressing the campus protests.
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Charlotte community feeling 'shock and the pain' of mass shooting, police chief says
In an emotional press conference, the Charlotte police chief said "I can't tell you how much I'm grateful for these officers and their heroic act."
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Trump removes social media after being found in contempt
The former president was fined $9,000 for gag order violations, and warned by the judge of jail time if he continues to violate the orders.
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Columbia students barricaded inside campus building at risk of expulsion
Dozens of pro-Palestine protestors stormed Columbia University's historic Hamilton Hall.
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Columbia University warns of consequences for protesters
In the statement, the university says those who continue to violate campus rules "will be met with clear consequences."
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What is a shell company?
Attorneys question banker Gary Farro about the method former Trump attorney Michael Cohen allegedly used to pay Stormy Daniels days ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
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April 30
As Columbia University protests on Israel-Hamas war come to a head, what to know
Columbia University’s classes have gone virtual amid the ongoing protests.
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AR-15 rifle recovered from scene where 4 law enforcement officers killed: Police
Four other officers were also injured in the incident, police said.
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What to know about the Charlotte law enforcement shooting victims
One of the deceased was a Deputy U.S. Marshal.
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April 30
Banker Gary Farro back on the stand after judge fines Trump for gag order violations
Farro testified that he helped Michael Cohen set up the shell company Cohen used to secretly pay Stormy Daniels $130,000 days before the 2016 election.
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ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Columbia professor says protesters 'being treated like terrorists' amid arrests
Columbia University professor Marianne Hirsch expressed her disappointment with the decision to authorize the NYPD to go on campus amid ongoing protests "I think they're being treated like terrorists"
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April 30
Columbia University professor comments on student protests
John Kymissis, professor of electrical engineering at Columbia University, feels the protests have gotten out of hand and politicians getting involved isn't helping.
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Turning out the climate change vote
ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports on the volunteers recruiting voters who care about climate change and the advocates working to make climate change a bigger election issue.
April 30
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Former President Trump held in contempt of court after violating gag order 9 times
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with defense attorney Arthur Aidala on Judge Juan Merchan holding Trump in criminal contempt and what the possible fallout means for the former president’s trial.
April 30
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Severe storms bring possible tornadoes to areas already devastated by flooding
Residents in Polk County, Texas, are under mandatory evacuation orders due to the severe weather.
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April 30
Police make arrests on Columbia University campus amid ongoing protests
In a letter Tuesday evening, Columbia University asked the NYPD to "retain a presence on campus through at least May 17" amid ongoing protests on campus.
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NYPD officers enter Columbia University's Hamilton Hall amid ongoing protests
New York Police Department officers entered Columbia University's Hamilton Hall through a second-floor window amid ongoing protests on campus.
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April 30
Michael Cohen cashing in on Trump trial with TikTok livestreams
Cohen has been doing nightly livestreams on TikTok that appear to be earning him money through viewers' donations, according to hours of his streams viewed by ABC News.
April 30
April 30
Judge rules that prosecutors have met burden for most gag order violations
Donald Trump was fined $9,000 for violating nine cases brought on by the prosecution.
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April 30
Stranger Than Fiction: The Murder of Angie Dodge
After relentless interrogation, a man confesses to murder, but the victim's mother becomes convinced of his innocence after watching recordings of his questioning.
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April 30
Columbia University's Hamilton Hall is no stranger to protest occupation
From civil rights protesters in 1968 to South African apartheid protesters in 1985, the occupation of Hamilton Hall over the war in Gaza is only the latest in a long history of protest occupations.
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2-year-old boy dies after bounce house carried away by wind gusts
The boy, who currently remains unnamed, was transported to a local hospital where he died while the other child was found to have non-life-threatening injuries.
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April 30
Hunter Biden threatens to sue Fox News for airing 'revenge porn'
ABC News obtained a letter his attorneys sent to the network last week.
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April 30
Man under influence of alcohol injured after kicking bison in the leg at Yellowstone
A 40-year-old who allegedly kicked a bison in the leg while under the influence of alcohol at Yellowstone National Park, was injured by the animal and arrested.
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2 giant pandas from China coming to San Diego Zoo
The China Wildlife and Conservation Association has transported pandas to U.S. facilities since 1972.
April 30
April 30
Michael Cohen is cashing in on the Trump trial with TikTok livestreams
As he waits to testify in Donald Trump's hush money trial, Michael Cohen is discussing the proceedings on TikTok - which some experts say could hurt him in the courtroom.
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April 30
New testimony in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial
Legal journalist Christian Farias of Harvard Law breaks down the latest from the court.
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April 30
'No one should be left behind': WNBA's Griner reflects on freedom from Russian prison
The athlete spoke out in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts.
April 30
April 30
Texas tornado critically injures police lieutenant, department says
James Waller, a 22-year veteran of the force, was hospitalized, police said.
April 30
April 30
Man under influence of alcohol injured after kicking bison in the leg at Yellowstone
The man now faces a series of possible fines and jail time after the incident.
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April 30
2-year-old dies after bounce house blown away
Police say that the incident appears to be a “tragic accident.”
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April 29
4 law enforcement officials killed, 4 injured in Charlotte, while serving warrants
Authorities have identified three of the slain officers.
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April 29
Semitruck slams into oncoming vehicle in Nebraska as strong storms hit heartland
A storm chaser captured the moment a semitruck slammed into his vehicle on Friday as strong storms hit southeastern Nebraska.
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