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Tropical Storm Francine forecast to become hurricane overnight

Francine is expected to make landfall on Wednesday as a Category 2.
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A tropical system churning in the southern Gulf of Mexico is forecast on Monday to become Tropical Storm Francine as it moves toward a Wednesday landfall in Louisiana.
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DOJ indicts 2 alleged leaders of white supremacists 'terrorgram' chat group

ABC News' Pierre Thomas reports that the DOJ indicted two leaders of a white supremacist chat group, alleging they solicited terrorist attacks and plotted to kill "high value" targets around the world
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VIDEO: DOJ indicts 2 alleged leaders of white supremacists 'terrorgram' chat group
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ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, September 9, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Monday, September 9, 2024
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Too many candles: Illinois grandmother’s 80th birthday cake goes up in flames

A grandmother's birthday celebration went up in flames after lighting 80 candles. After several unsuccessful attempts to put the fire out, one partygoer came to the rescue with a paper plate.
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VIDEO: Too many candles: Illinois grandmother’s 80th birthday cake goes up in flames
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DOJ indicts 2 alleged white supremacist group leaders on federal crimes

The Department of Justice has indicted two alleged leaders of a white supremacist "terrorgram" chat group with federal crimes, including the killing of a federal officer.
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VIDEO: DOJ indicts 2 alleged white supremacist group leaders on federal crimes
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Presidential debate, DOJ charges 'Terrorgram', K-Dot takes the Superbowl

Counting down to the second 2024 presidential debate, the DOJ takes on "Terrorgram" and Kendrick Lamar to headline the Superbowl. Our panel takes a look at today's top headlines.
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VIDEO: Presidential debate, DOJ charges 'Terrorgram', K-Dot takes the Superbowl
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Trump asks federal appeals court to delay his criminal hush money case

The request came after the judge in the case delayed Trump's sentencing.
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Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena, on Aug. 23, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona.
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3-year-old dies in hot car, police say

The girl had spent about 2 hours in the car on Sunday, Buckeye police said.
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4 dead, including student and teacher, in plane crash

The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
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Middletown High School released this photo of Delilah Van Ness, a sophomore, and Paul Pelletier, an Aerospace and Manufacturing teacher, Middletown. Vt., Sep. 9, 2024.
September 09

Freeway shooting suspect threatened to 'kill a lot of people' before attack: Warrant

Seven people were injured and 12 vehicles were shot in Saturday's rampage.
September 09
This handout image taken and released by the Mount Vernon Fire Department shows traffic stopped on Interstate 75 during an active shooter incident near London, Ky., Sept. 7, 2024.
September 09

DOJ indicts 2 alleged leaders of white supremacist 'Terrorgram' chat group

The indictment alleges that the group "solicited terrorist attacks."
September 09
A seal for the Department of Justice is seen on a podium ahead of a news conference with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland at the Department of Justice Building on March 21, 2024 in Washington, DC.
September 09

Polaris Dawn mission sets launch date after two weeks of delays and helium leak

Weather is currently 40% favorable for liftoff, according to SpaceX.
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SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Falcon 9 rocket sits on Launch Complex 39A of NASA's Kennedy Space Center as it is prepared for another attempt to liftoff in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Sep. 9, 2024.
September 09

Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery

The disgraced movie producer was being held at Rikers Island.
September 09
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in court at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles, California, on 4 October 2022.
September 09

Governor saves man choking in lobster roll contest

After a contestant began choking at a lobster roll eating contest on Sunday, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu jumped into action to save him.
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After a contestant began choking at a lobster roll eating contest on Sunday, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu jumped into action to save him.
September 09

Johnny Gaudreau's widow announces she's pregnant with 3rd child at memorial service

The brothers were riding bikes when they were struck and killed by a driver.
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Johnny Gaudreau of the Columbus Blue Jackets warms up prior to the start of the game against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena on Jan. 2, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
September 09

Southern California's Line wildfire surpasses 21,000 acres amid evacuation orders

The wildfire east of Los Angeles began on Sept. 5.
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The Line Fire continues burning in the San Bernardino National Forest's mountains over Highland, California, on Sept. 8, 2024.
September 09

Andrew Lester, suspect in Ralph Yarl shooting, to undergo mental health check: judge

The trial, which was set for Oct. 7, has been delayed indefinitely.
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Ralph Yarl is shown smiling for a photo.
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American tourist missing after getting caught in rip current off Puerto Rico

The 22-year-old woman was last seen Sunday night, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
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A beach in the Condado neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 6, 2021.
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Johnny Gaudreau's widow announces pregnancy

The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau announced her pregnancy with their third child at Monday's memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother.
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The widow of Columbus Blue Jackets star Johnny Gaudreau announced her pregnancy with their third child at Monday's memorial service for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother.
September 09

Bryan Kohberger trial granted change of venue

The new venue for the alleged killer of four University of Idaho students has yet to be determined.
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VIDEO: Bryan Kohberger trial granted change of venue
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More FDNY members have died from World Trade Center illnesses than killed on 9/11

Twenty-three years after Sept. 11, 2001, illnesses linked to the World Trade Center attack have now killed more FDNY members than were killed on the day itself.
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Twenty-three years after Sept. 11, 2001, illnesses linked to the World Trade Center attack have now killed more FDNY members than were killed on the day itself.
September 09

Idaho college murder trial must change its venue, judge rules

Bryan Kohberger is accused of fatally stabbing four college students in 2022.
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Bryan Kohberger arrives for a hearing on cameras in the courtroom in Latah County District Court on Sept. 13, 2023 in Moscow, Idaho.
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More FDNY members have died from World Trade Center illnesses than killed on 9/11

Wednesday marks 23 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
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A firefighter stands outside the FDNY Ten House on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, Sep. 11, 2021.
September 09

Protester indicted for allegedly burning Israeli flag during Columbia demonstrations

The indictment charged James Carlson, 40, with criminal mischief and arson.
September 09
New York City police officers in riot gear block the entrance to Hamilton Hall after raiding the Columbia University campus to arrest and evict students protesting the war in Gaza, April 30, 2024, at Columbia University in New York City, New York.
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'Skip the Small Talk' helping people end small talk conversations

"Skip the Small Talk" events offer speed-friending to the shy and the bold.
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VIDEO: Can people really 'skip' the small talk?
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Federal trial of former officers charged in Tyre Nichols' death to begin

Three of the former officers have pleaded not guilty.
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A photo of Tyre Nichols is displayed outside the sanctuary during church service at Mt. Olive Cathedral CME Church on January 29, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Mom of Georgia school shooting suspect: 'If I could take their place, I would'

Two teachers and two students were killed in the Apalachee High School shooting.
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People lay flowers at the site of a makeshift memorial at Apalachee High School the day after a fatal shooting left four dead in Winder, Georgia, Sept. 5, 2024.
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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.
September 09

Neighbor arrested after missing nurse's remains found: Police

Police in Oregon arrested a neighbor of Melissa Jubane, whose remains were found days after she was reported missing by her co-workers, Beaverton Police Department said.
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Police in Oregon arrested a neighbor of Melissa Jubane, whose remains were found days after she was reported missing by her co-workers, Beaverton Police Department said.
September 08

Suspect in Kentucky freeway shooting bought weapon legally that morning: Officials

At least 12 vehicles were shot at in the Saturday incident, authorities said.
September 08
This handout image taken and released by the Mount Vernon Fire Department shows traffic stopped on Interstate 75 during an active shooter incident near London, Ky., Sept. 7, 2024.
September 08

More than 35,000 structures threatened by wildfire burning east of Los Angeles

The fire has burned more than 17,000 acres, according to officials.
September 08
A resident walks by his car packed with belongings as Highway 330 is engulfed by the Line Fire near Running Springs, California, on September 7, 2024.
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Louisiana skyscraper demolished after hurricane damage

The tallest building in Lake Charles, Louisiana, was imploded on Sept. 7 after a four-year vacancy due to damage sustained from Hurricane Laura, local news reported.
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VIDEO: Louisiana skyscraper demolished after hurricane damage
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Georgia shooting lasted about a minute, 26 teachers used panic button: Sheriff

The suspect has been charged with four counts of felony murder.
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Police officers on the scene of a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, Sept. 4, 2024.
September 08

Dozens injured as vehicle crashes into Elks Lodge in Arizona, police say

"The driver is in custody, and alcohol was a contributing factor," police said
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A vehicle is seen at an Elks Lodge in Apache Junction, Arizona, in a photo release Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, by the Apache Junction Police Department.
September 07

Multiple people shot near London, Kentucky: Police

Suspect in the shooting has not been captured and authorities warn residents to stay indoors.
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VIDEO: Multiple people shot near London, Kentucky: Police
September 07

Neighbor arrested after missing nurse's remains found: Police

Melissa Jubane didn't report to work on Wednesday, officials said.
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Melissa Jubane
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Parents utilize AI to honor their child taken due to gun violence

Change the Ref founders and parents of Joaquin Oliver turn to AI to give their son a voice after being killed in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
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VIDEO: Parents utilize AI to honor their child taken due to gun violence
September 07

Heavy rains to hit the Gulf as tropical depression conditions rise

The West is also gearing up for extreme heat and increased fire risk.
September 07
In this screen grab from a video, flooding is shown in Surfside, Texas, on Sept. 5, 2024.
September 07

Could charging parents of shooters be a deterrent for gun violence?

The father of the Georgia school shooter is facing multiple charges.
September 07
Two girls sit in front of a memorial after community members, students, and faculty of Apalachee High School came together for a vigil on Sept. 6, 2024, in Winder, Georgia.
September 07

Georgia school shooting suspect and his father make first court appearances

Investigators say they believe the suspect received the semi-automatic assault-style rifle used in the shooting as a Christmas present from his father. ABC News' Faith Abubey reports.
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VIDEO: Georgia school shooting suspect and his father make first court appearances
September 07

How to talk to your kids about school shootings

David Kessler, grief expert and author of "Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief Workbook," joins to give advice to parents when it comes to talking to their kids about school shootings.
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VIDEO: How to talk to your kids about school shootings
September 07

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returns home, but without NASA astronauts

The two NASA astronauts will remain on the ISS until February 2025.
September 07
Boeing and NASA teams work around NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test Starliner spacecraft after it landed uncrewed, at White Sands, New Mexico, on Sept. 6, 2024.
September 07

Circus accidents put spotlight on high-stakes profession

Take a peek behind the curtain as performers attend circus school.
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VIDEO:  Circus accidents put spotlight on high-stakes profession
September 06

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, September 6, 2024

Suspected Georgia school shooter and his father appear in court minutes apart; two brothers are sentenced after a sextortion case turned deadly; John Legends opens up about his latest project.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, September 6, 2024
September 06

California woman missing 12 days in 'treacherous' area found alive: Sheriff's office

The search for the 24-year-old began on Aug. 26, officials said.
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Police found Esmeralda Marie Pineda after she has been missing for 12 days in the vicinity of the Yuba River and Sweetland Creek in Nevada City, Calif., Sept. 6, 2024.
September 06

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, September 6, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, September 6, 2024
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Crumbley prosecutor discusses charges against alleged Georgia school shooter

ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald, who helped convict the parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley.
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VIDEO: Crumbley prosecutor discusses charges against alleged Georgia school shooter
September 06

Judge delays Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after the election

Judge Juan Merchan delayed former President Donald Trump's sentencing in his criminal hush money case until Nov. 26.
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VIDEO: Judge delays Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after the election
September 06

Prosecutors must redo lengthy motion seeking to reopen Alec Baldwin 'Rust' case

The 52-page motion exceeded the 10-page limit, the judge said.
September 06
In this July 11, 2024 file photo, Alec Baldwin attends his trial on involuntary manslaughter in Santa Fe County District Court in Santa Fe, N.M.
September 06

Biden signs executive order over labor standards

President Joe Biden visited Michigan Friday and signed an executive order protecting workers and improving labor standards for federal workers.
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VIDEO: Biden signs executive order over labor standards