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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
A crane lifts a piece of American Airlines flight 5342 from the Potomac River during recovery efforts in Arlington, Va., Feb. 03, 2025.
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
ABC News Live Prime: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025
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
By The Numbers: Study finds teens can’t resist their phones while at school
February 18

ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, February 18, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
February 18
ABC News Live Rundown: Tuesday, February 18, 2024
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
Delta plane crash passenger: 'It happened in an instant, but it lasted an eternity'
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
A Delta Air Lines plane lies upside down at Toronto Pearson Airport, Feb. 18, 2025.
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
In vitro fertilization or IVF
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
FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.
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
Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky, reacts in court as the verdict is given in his felony assault trial at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, Feb. 18, 2025.
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
This photo included in a federal complaint shows three suspects charged in connection with several burglaries.
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
President Donald Trump during a joint press conference in the East Room at the White House on Feb. 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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
The big story: US, Russia agree to pursue peace without Ukraine
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
Hearing set for NYC Mayor Eric Adams case as New York's governor weighs Adams future
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
Asteroid Psyche (Illustration).
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
A Michigan mother was arrested for abandoning her three children for years, leaving them in ‘deplorable’ conditions, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
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
VIDEO: Head of FDA food division resigns
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
VIDEO: Apprehensions along the southwestern border plummeted in January: CBP
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
A mildly venomous Ornate Cat-eyed snake was found in a shipment of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store over the weekend, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief.
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
Duane Davis arrives at Clark County District Court for a hearing on a motion to dismiss all charges in his case filed by his attorney Carl E.G. Arnold at the Regional Justice Center on Jan. 21, 2025 in Las Vegas.
February 18

Ski lift suffers malfunction, over 100 people rescued

Pats Peak resortgoers were dangling for about 90 minutes before being evacuated.
February 18
People had to wait over an hour to be rescued from a ski lift that stalled on Pats Peak, Feb. 17, 2025, in Henniker, N.H.
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
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

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
VIDEO: What was right and wrong about Al Gore’s climate predictions
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
The reptile discovery was made in a shipment of bananas at a supermarket in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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
Flooding in Coal Run, Ky., on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. At least eight people died in the storm in Kentucky alone, and officials expect the death toll to rise. In Tennessee, a levee broke, prompting evacuations.  (Jared Hamilton/The New York Times)
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
President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrives at the White House, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 18

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
February 18
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
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
VIDEO: Delta jet's post-crash flip explained by retired Navy pilot
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
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

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
Skiers were rescued from a lift at Pats Peak in Henniker, New Hampshire, after it stopped Monday afternoon.
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
Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison takes on a decades-old case: identifying victims whose remains were found at Fox Hollow Farm
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
The grey seal, believed to be 6-months-old, is being nursed back to health at an aquarium.
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
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

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
A man has been arrested and charged with six counts of attempted homicide after driving over 700 miles and allegedly setting fire to the home of a man who had been communicating with his ex-girlfriend, police said.
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
ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Feb 17, 2025
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
Elon Musk leaves after a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House, in Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025.
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
VIDEO: Inside the presidential descendants club
February 17

ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
February 17
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025
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
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Which living US presidents are viewed most favorably?
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
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is featured in a domestic ad targeting criminal migrants launched on Feb. 17, 2025.
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
Heavy rain led to flooding in southern Barren County, Kentucky, on Feb. 15, 2025.
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
VIDEO: The Big Story: Trump pushes for more mass firings, seeks end to Russia-Ukraine war
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
VIDEO: Witness describes aftermath of Toronto plane crash
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
A sign for customers shopping for eggs at Trader Joe's hangs by the cartons in Merrick, New York,  February 16, 2025.
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
This undated photo provided by the New York State Police shows Sam Nordquist. Nordquist, a 24-year-old missing transgender man, died after enduring prolonged physical and psychological abuse over a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, in Canandaigua, N.Y., according to New York State Police.
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
VIDEO: Pikeville, Kentucky mayor on state's devastating flooding
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
USAID contract worker Priya Kathpal, right, and Taylor Williamson, who works for a company doing contract work for USAID, carry signs outside the USAID headquarters in Washington, Feb. 10, 2025.
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
Booking photo provided by the Clay County, Mo., Sheriff's Office of Andrew Lester.
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
 Mother arrested after allegedly abandoning children in home for 4-5 years
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
VIDEO: Louisville getting ‘incredible’ help from FEMA in wake of storm: Mayor
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.
February 17
Pedestrian walks on a snow-covered sidewalk in Wheeling, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024.