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At least 9 shot in boardwalk shooting, police say

The suspect is still at large, police said.
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11-year-old Aderrien Murry speaks out after being shot by police following 911 call

Aderrien reflected on the shooting in an exclusive interview with ABC News.
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An undated photo of 11-year-old Aderrien Murry is seen here.
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Ralph Yarl raises money for traumatic brain injuries following wrong house shooting

The shooting has taken a physical and emotional toll, his aunt told ABC News.
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Ralph Yarl, a Black 16-year-old who was shot and wounded by a homeowner after mistakenly going to the wrong house to pick up his siblings, holds a bass clarinet in this picture obtained from social media.
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2 inmates escape from jail weeks after 4 others broke out from same facility

Michael Lewis and Joseph Spring were missing at Monday morning’s headcount.
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Michael Lewis, 31, and Joseph Spring, 31, were both missing from the Raymond Detention Center during May 29, 2023 morning’s official headcount.
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1 dead, 4 missing after charter boat sinks off the coast of Alaska: Coast Guard

The five people aboard the boat were last seen Sunday afternoon.
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Sitka, Alaska.
May 29

Apartment collapse: Resident describes terrifying shaking, 8th victim rescued

"It felt like the ground was going to fall out from under me," she said.
May 29
Emergency crews work the scene of a partial apartment building collapse on May 28, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa.
May 29

ABC News Live: President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal

Plus, a look at the growing trend of artists selling the rights to their music catalogs, and the ultimate guide to summer travel with The Points Guy.
May 29
VIDEO: ABC News Live: President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy reach debt ceiling deal
May 29

Ugandans now face life in prison, possibly death, if caught having gay sex

President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 into law on Monday.
May 29
President Yoweri Museveni signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 into law on Monday.
May 29

Memorial Day forecast: Wet weather washing out some holiday plans

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks the weather from coast-to-coast as millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day.
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Ralph Yarl's aunt discusses his road to recovery in ABC News interview

In an interview with ABC News, Faith Spoonmore, Ralph Yarl's aunt, talked about Ralph's physical and emotional wounds and his road to recovery after being shot on April 13.
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In an interview with ABC News, Faith Spoonmore, Ralph Yarl's aunt, talked about Ralph's physical and emotional wounds and his road to recovery after being shot on April 13.
May 29

1 Atlanta teenager dead, 1 injured in shooting

Bre'Asia Powell, 16, died at a local hospital after she was fatally shot outside Benjamin E. Mays High School early Sunday morning, police said.
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Bre'Asia Powell, 16, died at a local hospital after she was fatally shot outside Benjamin E. Mays High School early Sunday morning, police said.
May 29

Suspect at large after Seattle casino shooting

Three people were shot at the Roxbury Lanes and Casino on Sunday.
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Three people were shot at the Roxbury Lanes and Casino on Sunday.
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Rescue efforts ongoing after partial apartment building collapse in Iowa

On the ground in Davenport, Iowa, as search and rescue operations are underway after an apartment building partially collapsed. Officials say no fatalities are reported at this time.
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VIDEO: Rescue efforts ongoing after partial apartment building collapse in Iowa
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ABC News Live: Millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day

Plus, key questions and answers in the debt ceiling deal and a retail analyst has all the details on where to shop the biggest sales this holiday weekend.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: Millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day
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National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
May 28

Texas House votes to impeach state AG Ken Paxton

Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust.
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Texas’ Republican-led House of Representatives impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust.
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Escaped inmate convicted of double murder found dead in river: Marshals

Bradley Gillespie's body was recovered in the Ohio River, USMS said.
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James Lee and Bradley Gillespie in photos released by police.
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Teen dies, another injured in shooting outside Atlanta high school after grad party

The other teen checked into the hospital from the same incident and is stable.
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Police are shown at the scene of a shooting near Benjamin E. Mays High School in Atlanta.
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3 people dead after shooting at motorcycle rally

The shooting occurred at an annual motorcycle rally in Red Rock, New Mexico.
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The shooting occurred at an annual motorcycle rally in Red Rock, New Mexico.
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Gunman at large after 3 people shot at Seattle casino

The shooting erupted at the Roxbury Lanes & Casino, authorities said.
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Roxbury Lanes & Casino is shown in Seattle.
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3 dead, 5 injured as biker gang shootout erupts in Red River, New Mexico

"There will be a zero tolerance from this point on," said the police chief.
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A view of the 41st Annual Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally, in Red River, New Mexico, on May 27, 2023.
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Why State Farm won't be accepting applications for homeowners insurance in California

"Historic increases in construction costs" led to the decision.
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In this Sept. 8, 2020, file photo, a home is engulfed in flames during the "Creek Fire" in the Tollhouse area of unincorporated Fresno County, Calif.
May 28

McCarthy announced debt ceiling deal with the White House

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the federal government will run out of money to pay all of its bills by June 5 unless its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit is raised.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the federal government will run out of money to pay all of its bills by June 5 unless its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit is raised.
May 27

Driver and passenger engage in shootout on North Carolina bus

The incident occurred on May 18 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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The Charlotte Area Transit System released surveillance footage of a shootout between a passenger and the bus driver that occurred on May 18, 2023.
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Bear steals dozens of cupcakes from bakery

A hungry black bear barged into the garage of a Connecticut bakery, scared several employees and helped itself to 60 cupcakes before ambling away.
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VIDEO: Bear steals dozens of cupcakes from bakery
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Sinkhole opens in middle of Utah golf course

A group of golfers discovered a large sinkhole open up on a fairway in Utah, and later continued to play on the course.
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VIDEO: Sinkhole opens in middle of Utah golf course
May 27

Driver, passenger get into shootout on Charlotte bus

There were three passengers and the operator on the bus at the time of the altercation in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to police.
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There were three passengers and the operator on the bus at the time of the altercation in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to police.
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Family of man fatally shot by Walgreens security guard files $25M wrongful death suit

Banko Brown, 24, was fatally shot at a San Francisco Walgreens in April.
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A press conference is held to announce the family of Banko Brown is filing of a wrongful death lawsuit, May 26, 2023.
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Basketball coach found dead in park nearly week after going missing: Police

No foul play is suspected in the death of Makuach Yak, police said.
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A missing person flyer for Makuach Yak.
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What top teachers say are their biggest challenges

One theme was the need for more "respect and dignity" for educators.
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2023 Teacher of the Year, Rebecka Peterson.
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Board game designers aim to make tackling climate change fun

Daybreak is set to launch this spring after years of development.
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Board game section of a toy store.
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Board game designers aim to make tackling climate change fun

Environmental-themed board games have been around since the ‘60s.
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Environmental-themed board games have been around since the ‘60s.
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ABC News Live Prime: Fri, May 26, 2023

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sets new deadline for debt ceiling negotiations; inside the exclusive world of Formula 1; actress Michelle Yeoh talks about shattering Hollywood's glass ceilings.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Fri, May 26, 2023
May 26

The New Face of Hollywood -- A Soul of a Nation Presentation

Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, and others share with Juju Chang their struggles as Asian actors and the emotional triumph of making Oscar history after the success of “Everything Everywhere All at Once".
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VIDEO: The New Face of Hollywood -- A Soul of a Nation Presentation
May 26

Secret audio tape among evidence collected by DA in fraud case against Trump

The 2016 recording of Trump reportedly contained a discussion of hush money.
May 26
Former President Donald Trump appears in court with his legal team for an arraignment on charges stemming from his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, Apr. 4, 2023.
May 26

Debt ceiling should be 'eliminated altogether': IMF chief

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze spoke with IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva, who called for eliminating the U.S. debt ceiling, saying it is a "man-made problem" threatening the global economy.
May 26
VIDEO: Debt ceiling should be 'eliminated altogether': IMF chief
May 26

ABC News Live: Down to the wire with debt ceiling talks

Plus, the devastating new report on Navy Seal training following a seaman's death.
May 26
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Down to the wire with debt ceiling talks
May 26

Documentary spotlights wrongfully convicted Korean American

Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee was wrongly convicted of murder in the 1970s, leading an unprecedented social movement.
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VIDEO: Documentary spotlights wrongfully convicted Korean American
May 26

ABC News Live: Debt ceiling negotiators race to a deal ahead of deadline

Plus, the NCAA women’s basketball champs, the LSU Tigers, arrived at the White House and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy inserted Taylor Swift into the pork roll-Taylor ham debate.
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Feds charge 2 protesters for allegedly defacing Edgar Degas sculpture

Protesters threw paint on the case housing Degas' "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen."
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Climate protesters smear paint on the case that houses Edgar Degas's Little Dancer Aged Fourteen at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, April 27, 2023. (Photo by Ellie Silverman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
May 26

California police officer rescues runaway horse

A police officer in Burbank, California, utilized his horseback riding skills while on duty when rescuing a runaway horse.
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VIDEO: California police officer rescues runaway horse
May 26

Map: How abortion access has shifted since Roe v. Wade was overturned

Fifteen states have ceased nearly all abortion services.
May 26
Pro-abortion protesters hold signs as they march to city hall in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on May 20, 2023.
May 26

Indiana reprimands doctor for talking publicly about Ohio 10-year-old's abortion

However, the doctor is allowed to continue practicing medicine.
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Dr. Caitlin Bernard looks at her phone, May 25, 2023, before a hearing in front of the state medical board at the Indiana Government South building in downtown Indianapolis.
May 26

ABC News Live: Less than a week until the debt ceiling deadline

Plus, an unruly passenger opens the plane’s emergency exit mid-flight and Ukrainian widows call on Congress to stand with them in their fight for freedom.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: Less than a week until the debt ceiling deadline
May 26

'I would have nothing': Low-income seniors fear default that stops Social Security

"This could be absolutely disastrous," one expert said.
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ABC News Live: Debt ceiling deadline 1 week away

Plus, a passenger is under arrest after allegedly opening a plane door mid-flight, and ABC News Live anchor Diane Macedo shares tips on how to declutter your home.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: Debt ceiling deadline 1 week away
May 26

Judge rules abortions may resume in South Carolina

A six-week abortion ban was signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday.
May 26
Abortion-rights activists wait for state lawmakers to arrive before a Senate vote on a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy at the South Carolina Statehouse on May 23, 2023 in Columbia, S.C.
May 26

ABC News Live: Passenger under arrest after opening plane door mid-flight

Plus, lawmakers head home for the holiday with no debt ceiling deal, and a mother is demanding answers after her 11-year-old son was shot by police after calling for help.
May 26
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Passenger under arrest after opening plane door mid-flight
May 26

ABC News Live: Travel rush, holiday forecast ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Plus, lawmakers are heading home for the holiday weekend with no debt ceiling deal, and 12 people were rushed to the hospital after a passenger opened a plane door mid-flight.
May 26
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Travel rush, holiday forecast ahead of Memorial Day weekend
May 26

Thursday had highest number of travelers at US airports since 2019

Even more passengers could travel on Friday.
May 26
Travelers move through a security checkpoint in Denver International Airport as the summer travel season kicks off with the Memorial Day weekend, May 26, 2023, in Denver.
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