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Probability of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade increases, NASA says
The chances has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, officials said.
February 18, 2025Leonard Peltier leaves prison after Biden commuted his sentence
Native American activist Leonard Peltier has been released from a Florida prison, weeks after then-President Joe Biden angered law enforcement officials by commuting his life sentence to home confinement in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents
February 18, 2025Columbine survivor Anne Marie Hochhalter, who forgave gunman's mother, dies at 43
Anne Marie Hochhalter, who was partially paralyzed in the Columbine High School shooting but found the strength to forgive one of the gunman’s parents, has died
February 18, 2025
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February 19
Family of DC plane crash victim files claim against FAA, Army for $250 million
The regional jet and Army Black Hawk collision on Jan. 29 left no survivors.
February 19
February 18
ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
A$AP Rocky was found not guilty in his gun trial; a Delta plane passenger recalls the terrifying crash in Toronto; European nations express concerns over United States mediation in Russia-Ukraine war.
February 18
February 18
By The Numbers: Study finds teens can’t resist their phones while at school
A look at the numbers behind the average time teens spend on their phones while at school as more districts consider banning smartphones altogether.
February 18
February 18
ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, February 18, 2024
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February 18
February 18
Delta plane crash passenger: 'It happened in an instant, but it lasted an eternity'
ABC News’ Linsey Davis talks with a passenger on board the Delta plane that crash landed in Toronto about the terrifying moments before impact, how all 80 people evacuated and how he’s doing now.
February 18
February 18
Dramatic video shows moment Delta plane flipped after landing in Toronto
Twenty-one people were taken to hospitals after Monday's crash, Delta said.
February 18
February 18
A woman gave birth to a baby through IVF. Then she had to give him up, lawsuit says
Krystena Murray, 38, of Savannah, is suing Coastal Fertility Specialists.
February 18
February 18
Judge denies request to temporarily block DOGE's mass firings, access to data
Fourteen state attorneys general were seeking a temporary restraining order.
February 18
February 18
A$AP Rocky found not guilty: 'Thank y'all for saving my life'
The rapper faced up to 24 years in prison if he had been convicted.
February 18
February 18
7 men charged in connection with burglaries of professional athletes' homes
The defendants are accused of stealing valuables worth more than $2 million.
February 18
February 18
Judge weighing order blocking Trump administration from carrying out mass layoffs
A hearing Tuesday ended without the judge deciding on a restraining order.
February 18
February 18
The big story: US, Russia agree to pursue peace without Ukraine
Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sets a meeting with key leaders amid Mayor Eric Adams fallout and a look at Elon Musk debuting xAI chatbot, Grok 3.
February 18
February 18
Hearing set for NYC Mayor Eric Adams case as New York's governor weighs Adams future
A federal judge on Wednesday will decide whether to dismiss corruption charges against New York City mayor Eric Adams.
February 18
February 18
Probability of asteroid striking Earth in the next decade increases, NASA says
The chances has more than doubled in a matter of weeks, officials said.
February 18
February 18
Woman allegedly abandons children for years, garbage and feces found in home
The children were living among mold and piles of garbage, officials said.
February 18
February 18
Head of FDA food division resigns
Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods, resigned Monday following what he called the "indiscriminate firing" of roughly 89 people, according to sources familiar with the matter.
February 18
February 18
Apprehensions along the southwestern border plummeted in January: CBP
The number of apprehensions along the southwestern U.S. border plummeted by a third during January, according to statistics obtained by ABC News on Tuesday.
February 18
February 18
'Not a friendly fella': Venomous snake found in box of bananas
The snake was discovered before the bananas were available to consumers.
February 18
February 18
Trial for Tupac Shakur murder suspect postponed nearly a year
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is now set to stand trial in February 2026.
February 18
February 18
Ski lift suffers malfunction, over 100 people rescued
Pats Peak resortgoers were dangling for about 90 minutes before being evacuated.
February 18
February 18
Florida man charged after shooting two men he thought were 'Palestinians'
Mordechai Brafman, 27, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after opening fire on two men in Miami Beach that he thought were Palestinians, according to an arrest report.
February 18
February 18
What was right and wrong about Al Gore’s climate predictions
ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee examines claims made in Al Gore’s documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” almost 20 years after its release.
February 18
February 18
Venomous snake found in box of bananas makes for forbidden fruit
The reptile discovery was made in a shipment of bananas at a supermarket in Manchester, New Hampshire.
February 18
February 18
14 dead from storm in Kentucky as the region braces for another storm
Louisville could get up to 6 inches of snow from this new storm.
February 18
February 18
Why some Arab Americans are sticking with Trump despite comments on Gaza
Kamala Harris faced strong opposition from the community over the war in Gaza.
February 18
February 18
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February 18
February 18
Delta jet's post-crash flip explained by retired Navy pilot
Retired U.S. Navy pilot Armen Kurdian discusses Monday afternoon's Delta Flight 4819 plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
February 18
February 18
Man arrested after driving over 700 miles to set fire to home: Police
Harrison Jones, 21, was charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to the home of a man who had been communicating with his ex-girlfriend, according to police.
February 18
February 18
Ski lift malfunction leaves dozens of people hanging
Skiers were rescued from a lift at Pats Peak in Henniker, New Hampshire, after it stopped Monday afternoon.
February 18
February 18
Coroner reopens a serial killer case to identify victims which uncovers hidden truths
Investigators uncover how a wealthy businessman preyed on vulnerable gay men.
February 18
February 18
Connecticut city baffled by seal roaming its streets
The grey seal, believed to be 6-months-old, is being nursed back to health at an aquarium.
February 18
February 18
'Criminal' migrants 'not welcome,' per new DHS ad
The Department of Homeland Security launched a multimillion-dollar ad Tuesday directed at those who try to come to the United States illegally, saying: Don’t try it.
February 18
February 18
Man drives 700 miles to burn down home of man chatting with ex-girlfriend: Police
Six people were evacuated from the home and two dogs were killed in the fire.
February 18
February 18
ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Officials say runway was dry when Delta plane crash landed in Toronto; examining key details that could determine the outcome of A$AP Rocky's trial; inside yearly Presidential Descendant meeting.
February 18
February 17
Elon Musk's role in DOGE uncertain after recent filing from White House
A White House filing clarified that the department's leader is not Elon Musk.
February 17
February 17
Inside the presidential descendants club
ABC News' Alex Presha sits down with the descendants of seven presidents as they commemorate Presidents' Day in Key West, Florida, by sharing anecdotes about their ancestors and hopes for the future.
February 17
February 17
ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
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February 17
February 17
By the Numbers: Which living US presidents are viewed most favorably?
See who's up and who's down in Gallup's most recent poll on living presidents.
February 17
February 17
DHS launches multimillion-dollar ad telling 'criminal' migrants they're 'not welcome'
There are two versions of the ad, the DHS said: domestic and international.
February 17
February 17
At least 13 deaths amid back-to-back winter storms across US
More than 140 million Americans were under weather alerts on Monday.
February 17
February 17
The Big Story: Trump pushes for more mass firings, seeks end to Russia-Ukraine war
As President Donald Trump's administration aims to eliminate more federal workers this week, delegates from the United States and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss the fate of Ukraine on Tuesday.
February 17
February 17
Witness describes aftermath of Toronto plane crash
Ron James described the scene and aftermath of a Delta flight that crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday.
February 17
February 17
Egg prices crack record highs due to bird flu outbreaks
Prices have "little chance for improvement" due to bird flu cases, USDA said.
February 17
February 17
No evidence of hate crime in torture killing of transgender man: Investigators
The victim, Sam Nordquist, was reported missing on Feb. 9, police said.
February 17
February 17
Pikeville, Kentucky mayor on state's devastating flooding
Mayor of Pikeville, Kentucky, Jimmy Carter discusses the devastating storm that battered the state this weekend and led to dangerous flooding.
February 17
February 17
USAID official says 'changes' to system have delayed payments to some staffers
Peter Marocco said the agency is "working diligently to address these delays."
February 17
February 17
Yarl's family not happy after shooting suspect pleads guilty to second-degree assault
Andrew Lester entered his plea in a Missouri court hearing on Friday.
February 17
February 17
Mother arrested after allegedly abandoning children in home for 4-5 years
Three children survived on weekly drop-offs of prepared food in a home with mold and human excrements throughout the house.
February 17
February 17
Louisville getting ‘incredible’ help from FEMA in wake of storm: Mayor
Mayor Craig Greenberg says his city conducted over 30 rescues over the weekend because of flash flooding.
February 17
February 17
Dangerous temps hitting US this week: How to stay safe in the cold
Signs of frostbite include numbness and white or grayish-yellow skin.
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