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| Trump's Two Weeks Notice to Iran | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:22:52 | |
President Trump says he’ll make a decision whether or not to strike Iran within two weeks. As law enforcement officials weigh new security measures for lawmakers, concerns rise over anonymous pizza deliveries. And a new study explores how AI chatbot use impacts critical thinking skills.
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| Read Out: Karen Read Acquitted | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:35:03 | |
In a case that has gripped Massachusetts, Karen Read is acquitted of murdering her police officer boyfriend. The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors. And a Georgia woman delivers a baby, weeks after going brain-dead.
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| Fire & ICE: Los Angeles Erupts Over Arrests | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:30:41 | |
President Trump calls in the National Guard to Los Angeles as protests against ICE deportations swell. Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the U.S. to face charges. And a sailing circuit becomes the latest sport to try to capitalize on F1’s success.
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| Trump and Musk's Bromance Breakdown | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:25:32 | |
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship erupts in an online feud. The Supreme Court makes major unanimous rulings. And British medical regulators warn women that weight loss drugs may affect contraception.
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| Trump’s New Travel Ban | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:33:05 | |
President Trump says he’s implementing a full travel ban on nationals from a dozen countries, while also directing an investigation into former Biden administration officials. The Congressional Budget Office says a Republican “mega-bill” would spend $2.4 trillion more than it saves. And federal agents arrest a man suspected of aiding an attack on an IVF center.
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| Art of the Steel: Trump Hikes Tariffs | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:28:31 | |
New steel and aluminum tariffs went into effect overnight, concerning manufacturers at home and abroad. Gazans describe death and fear as gunshots go off near another aid center. And two Chinese nationals are being charged with smuggling a fungus that is seen as a potential “agro-terrorism” weapon.
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| The Firebombing Fallout in Boulder | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:28:51 | |
Authorities outline charges against the man suspected of attacking demonstrators marching for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado. Senators begin debating President Trump’s massive budget bill. And gymnast Livvy Dunne speaks out about a growing trend: female athletes “stalked” by autograph hounds at airports.
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| “People Were Being Set on Fire”: Attack in Colorado | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:27:34 | |
Multiple demonstrators at a march to support Israeli hostages suffer burn injuries after the FBI says a suspect used a makeshift flamethrower and yelled, “Free Palestine.” Ukraine launches a surprise attack deep inside Russia using smuggled shipping containers and drones. And massive Canadian wildfires prompt evacuations and concerns about air quality in the U.S.
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| Trump’s Tariffs Are on the Brink | 30 May 2025 | 00:28:13 | |
A day after a panel of judges ordered the end to President Trump’s tariffs, another court issues a temporary hold. A federal ruling could keep foreign students at Harvard. And California institutes new rules on its state championship track meet as the DOJ considers an investigation into trans athlete policies.
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| Problematic Pardons? | 29 May 2025 | 00:30:20 | |
After issuing pardons to those sharing political and potential financial ties, President Trump floats pardons for the men convicted of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. British authorities reveal charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate. And companies are increasingly using “virtual influencers” to promote their products online.
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| Gap Year: Trump Admin Halts Student Visa Process | 28 May 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
A State Department memo outlines a plan to temporarily halt visa interviews for foreign students. Desperate Palestinians overwhelm a Gaza aid center as food shipments resume. And a second suspect is charged with torturing a man for his cryptocurrency credentials.
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| Ciao for Now: Trump Delays European Tariffs | 27 May 2025 | 00:26:49 | |
After threatening to accelerate tariffs on Europe, President Trump reverses course by delaying them. Russia pounds Ukraine with an unprecedented drone attack. And a car plows into pedestrians at a Liverpool parade.
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| Trump’s Iran Dilemma | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:25:21 | |
President Trump publicly considers war with Iran. Law enforcement warns lawmakers about escalating threats. And the FDA clears the way for more “tele-surgeries,” in which doctors on the other side of the world can operate via robot.
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| A Family’s Found Footage, 50 Years After Vietnam | 26 May 2025 | 00:32:26 | |
This year marks 50 years since the fall of Saigon. In a Memorial Day special, ABC’s Byron Pitts describes one family’s quest to learn more about the man they lost in the Vietnam War - a quest that took them through the ABC News archives.
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| Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in DC | 23 May 2025 | 00:29:23 | |
A man accused of gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers appears to yell “free, free Palestine” in a video of his arrest. House Republicans pass a budget bill that faces an uphill climb in the Senate. And the Supreme Court blocks the nation’s first religious charter school from being established in a 4-4 ruling.
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| Air Force Done: Trump Admin Accepts Qatar Plane | 22 May 2025 | 00:30:00 | |
The Trump administration formally accepts a plane from the Qatari government. The Justice Department walks back police reform agreements. And prisoners are still on the loose from a New Orleans jail.
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| Trump Applies Big Pressure on His Big Bill | 21 May 2025 | 00:30:52 | |
President Trump twists arms on Capitol Hill to push through a massive budget and immigration bill. Meanwhile, Trump also unveils his proposal for a massive missile defense system. And the FDA plans to limit access to COVID vaccines for the majority of Americans.
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| How 350,000 Venezuelans Lost Their Protection | 20 May 2025 | 00:31:01 | |
The Supreme Court clears the way for the Trump administration to deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants with Temporary Protected Status. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allows five aid trucks to cross into Gaza. And the Justice Department reaches a $5 million settlement with the family of a woman shot dead while breaking into the Capitol on January 6.
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| President Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis | 19 May 2025 | 00:24:13 | |
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer. An IVF clinic is car-bombed by what police call an “anti-natalist” terrorist. And a series of tornadoes leaves dozens dead in Kentucky, Virginia and Missouri.
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| Injunction Junction: SCOTUS Weighs Limits on Judges | 16 May 2025 | 00:30:25 | |
The Supreme Court hears oral arguments challenging the rights of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Vladimir Putin’s bluff by arriving for peace talks in Turkey. And in a worldwide first, scientists save a baby boy’s life by deploying gene therapy for a rare disease.
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| SCOTUS Considers Birthright Citizenship | 15 May 2025 | 00:30:25 | |
A case before the Supreme Court today could yield a ruling on birthright citizenship. Congressional Republicans debate cuts to Medicaid. And the CDC says deaths from opioid overdoses fell sharply last year.
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| Cassie Faces Diddy in Court | 14 May 2025 | 00:30:26 | |
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces key witness Cassie Ventura in court. The Menendez brothers are resentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole. And President Trump announces he will lift sanctions on Syria.
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| Trump’s Middle East Maneuver | 13 May 2025 | 00:28:03 | |
Ahead of President Trump’s trip to the Arabian Peninsula, Hamas hands over its last surviving American hostage. China and the U.S. agree to a 90-day loosening of tariffs. And white South Africans arrive at Dulles Airport as refugees.
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| Netanyahu Tries to Recruit Trump | 17 Jun 2025 | 00:30:47 | |
In an exclusive interview with ABC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pitches the U.S. on a more active role in the Iran crisis. President Trump leaves the G7 for a potential diplomatic push. And prosecutors claim a shooting suspect visited more lawmakers’ homes than previously known.
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| Scoop: Qatar's Luxury Jet Offer to Trump | 12 May 2025 | 00:31:50 | |
Sources tell ABC News that the Trump administration is poised to accept a gift from Qatar, in the form of a luxury jet known as the “palace of the skies.” Pope Leo XIV calls for concessions in the Gaza Strip as part of his first papal homily. And technical glitches lead to even more delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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| The American Pope: Leo XIV | 10 May 2025 | 00:49:39 | |
Live reporting from the Vatican as the world celebrates the first American Pope.
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| The First American Pope | 09 May 2025 | 00:25:51 | |
Pope Leo XIV makes history as the first American pontiff. The White House and the U.K. announce an outline for a deal on trade. And a Soviet-era spacecraft is expected to crash back to Earth this weekend.
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| Conclave Day 1: Black Smoke | 08 May 2025 | 00:27:11 | |
Cardinals close the doors to the Sistine Chapel, and begin their votes on the next pope. Trump Administration officials debate sending detainees to Libya. And the TSA explains why you can still get on a plane without a REAL ID for now.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| Who Could Become Pope? | 07 May 2025 | 00:27:36 | |
A papal conclave begins at the Vatican, as Catholics consider potential frontrunners. India fires missiles into Pakistani strongholds. And the FBI has opened 250 investigations revolving around a violent online network known as “764.”
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| Israel’s New Plan to Seize Gaza | 06 May 2025 | 00:29:56 | |
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war cabinet approves a plan to effectively occupy large portions of Gaza, with no end date in sight. The Department of Homeland Security plans to offer $1,000 to migrants to “self-deport.” And curious about the inner workings of a conclave? We ask Jesuit priest Father Tom Reese to outline the rules.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| The Diddy Trial Begins | 05 May 2025 | 00:28:04 | |
Jury selection begins in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The federal government begins “involuntary collection” of student loan repayments. And “Black dandyism” will be on display at tonight’s Met Gala.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| Beat Change for Waltz | 02 May 2025 | 00:25:13 | |
President Trump ousts Mike Waltz as national security adviser. A judge rules the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act is unlawful. And HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. orders new vaccines to be placebo-tested.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| Peace Rocks: The US-Ukraine Mineral Deal | 01 May 2025 | 00:28:52 | |
Two months after an Oval Office blowup, the United States and Ukraine reach a crucial deal. A judge orders a Columbia student activist out on bail, despite objections from the Department of Homeland Security. And the Supreme Court seems inclined to allow religious charter schools to receive public funds.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| Exclusive: One-on-One with President Trump | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:31:07 | |
President Trump sits down with ABC’s Terry Moran in the Oval Office for an exclusive interview. The White House backs off of some auto tariffs, while publicly calling out Amazon. And the U.S. military loses a $67 million jet in the Red Sea.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| FULL INTERVIEW: Netanyahu Speaks with ABC News Amid Israel-Iran Conflict | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:21:07 | |
ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about the conflict with Iran.
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| President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:45:45 | |
ABC News senior national correspondent Terry Moran sits down with President Trump for an exclusive, first television interview marking Trump's 100th day of his second term in office.
Watch on demand on Hulu and Disney+.
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| Trump’s 100th Day | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:32:17 | |
Ahead of his 100th day in office, President Trump signs new executive orders targeting migrants. Milwaukee shuts down two more public schools over lead contamination concerns. And West Virginia coal miners question the president’s cutbacks on health programs.
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| President Trump’s Report Card | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:30:07 | |
An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll reveals historically low approval ratings ahead of President Trump’s 100th day in office. The FBI arrests a sitting judge for allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant to evade authorities. And a car careens into a Canadian street fair just ahead of the country’s election day.
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| "Vladimir, STOP!" Russia-Ukraine Talks Hit a Wall | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:28:54 | |
After the deadliest attack on Ukraine this year, President Trump pleads with Russian President Vladimir Putin to make peace. The White House faces several legal setbacks in court related to education policy, immigration, and voting rights. And the DNC grapples with in-fighting over whether a party officer can support challengers to incumbents.
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| Tariff Truce with China? | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:24:19 | |
Stocks rally as President Trump suggests a potential trade deal with China. The White House puts a diplomatic ultimatum to Ukraine. And thousands line up to see the late Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| Who Will Replace Pope Francis? | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:35:28 | |
As the body of Pope Francis moves to St. Peter’s Basilica, cardinals begin considering who will replace the pontiff. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces a plan that would phase out eight dyes from American foods. And the Supreme Court considers whether to allow public school parents to remove their children from lessons involving LGBTQ themes.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| The Pope’s Last Wish | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:25:30 | |
As mourners remember Pope Francis, Catholic cardinals prepare his funeral. The Trump administration stands by Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth as calls mount for his resignation. And on Earth Day, climate scientists tout the benefits of “rock dust” as fertilizer.
Did you hear? Brad's hosting a new show for the true crime-obsessed called "The Crime Scene Weekly." Each week, "The Crime Scene" focuses on what everybody's talking about in true crime -- from what your favorite podcasts are covering, to what's taking over our TikTok feeds. Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
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| The Death of Pope Francis | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:10:58 | |
In a special edition, ABC’s Terry Moran describes the life and death of Pope Francis, who has passed away at the age of 88.
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| Political Killings in Minnesota | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
Police arrest the man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, while wounding another political family. Iran strikes back at Israel, while U.S. sources describe President Trump rejecting a plan to kill Iran’s Ayatollah. And an Army military parade draws attention, but not necessarily huge crowds.
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| Nuclear Option: Israel’s Massive Attack on Iran | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:28:25 | |
Israel launches a sweeping attack on Iranian nuclear sites. FBI agents handcuff a U.S. senator after he interrupted a DHS press conference. And a jet crashes into a medical campus shortly after takeoff in India.
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| Protest Politics: High-Stakes Test for Democrats | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:27:30 | |
As protests against ICE arrests spread to new cities, lawmakers consider political risks. An exasperated jury delivers a split verdict at Harvey Weinstein’s retrial. And the U.S. empties some Middle Eastern embassies of non-essential personnel amid concerns of attacks from Iran.
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| What Are Marines Allowed to Do in LA? | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:28:03 | |
With parts of Los Angeles under curfew, legal arguments break out over the parameters of U.S. troop deployments. CDC employees protest HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire a vaccine advisory panel. And a mass shooting at an Austrian high school puts central Europe on edge.
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| City of Angels, Protests and Troops | 10 Jun 2025 | 00:24:12 | |
President Trump mobilizes 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in the wake of violent protests over ICE raids. A federal judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400 million countersuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds. And legendary singer Connie Francis gains a Gen Z following on TikTok thanks to the viral success of "Pretty Little Baby."
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| BREAKING: U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear sites | 22 Jun 2025 | 00:55:06 | |
Listen to ABC News' special coverage of President Trump's address to the nation following the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
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| US Strikes Iran… Now What? | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:28:47 | |
In a special edition of “Start Here,” we’ll examine President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites as Tehran vows to retaliate.
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