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October 03

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Dockworkers' strike now suspended until January; former officers found guilty of federal charges in death of Tyre Nichols; investigation into efforts to reframe the Jan. 6 insurrection.
October 03
ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, October 3, 2024
October 03

NYT reporter on how the tentative dockworkers deal got over the finish line

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with New York Times global economics correspondent Peter Goodman about the suspended dockworkers strike and the outstanding issues still to be negotiated.
October 03
NYT reporter on how the tentative dockworkers deal got over the finish line
October 03

By the Numbers: Merriam-Webster announces 200 new words

Nepo baby, snog and touch grass are just a few of the newest words and phrases added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary this year. We’ll take a look at the English language that keeps on giving.
October 03
By the Numbers: Merriam-Webster announces 200 new words
October 03

ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
October 03
ABC News Live Rundown: Thursday, October 3, 2024
October 03

January 6th: The Fight to Rewrite History

ABC's Jay O'Brien reports on the lengths charged insurrectionists and their loved ones are going to in an effort to gain their freedom and change the narrative around Jan. 6.
October 03
VIDEO: January 6th: The Fight to Rewrite History
October 03

Mixed verdict against former officers in Tyre Nichols beating death case

Three former officers were all found guilty of obstruction.
October 03
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.
October 03

Dockworkers strike suspended, details of tentative agreement revealed

Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers went on strike on Tuesday.
October 03
A container ship sits anchored in New York Harbor as it waits for the Port of Newark to re-open after members of the International Longshoremen's Association, or ILA, began walking off the job yesterday, Staten Island, N.Y., Oct. 02, 2024.
October 03

Hurricane Helene by the numbers: Catastrophic destruction covers 400 miles

More than 200 people have been killed by Helene.
October 03
A drone view shows a damaged area, following the passing of Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, N.C., Sept. 29, 2024.
October 03

Former officers found guilty in Tyre Nichols case

Tyre Nichols, 29, died three days after he was beaten by police after fleeing a traffic stop in January 2023 in Memphis.
October 03
October 03

Tennessee factory target of probe after reports floods trapped workers, led to deaths

Impact Plastics said no employee faced termination if they left due to floods.
October 03
BAT CAVE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 1: Destroyed houses and buildings along the Broad River in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Oct. 1, 2024 in Bat Cave, North Carolina. The death toll has topped 140 people across the southeastern U.S. due to the storm, according to published reports, which made landfall as a category 4 storm on Thursday. Millions are without power and the federal government has declared major disasters in areas of North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and Alabama, freeing up federal emergency management money and resources for those states.
October 03

Why was the flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, so extreme? Experts explain

Atmospheric conditions and the region's topography played a role.
October 03
Debris covers the River Arts District in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene flooding on October 2, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina.
October 03

Uber driver rescued after getting lost overnight, crashing down steep ravine

An Uber driver was rescued by Spokane Valley firefighters Wednesday afternoon after they said she got lost overnight, and her vehicle plunged down a steep ravine in the woods.
October 03
An Uber driver was rescued by Spokane Valley firefighters Wednesday afternoon after they said she got lost overnight, and her vehicle plunged down a steep ravine in the woods.
October 03

Biden visits Helene ravaged areas in Georgia

President Joe Biden delivered remarks in Georgia after touring areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
October 03
Biden visits Helene ravaged areas in Georgia
October 03

San Francisco metro has most homes without air conditioning, nonprofit says

A heat wave is in effect for most of the West, with record-setting temperatures from California to Colorado.
October 03
A heat wave is in effect for most of the West, with record-setting temperatures from California to Colorado.
October 03

Uber driver rescued 12 hours after plunging into ravine

The woman is believed to have been trapped for more than 12 hours.
October 03
In this photo posted to their FaceBook account, the Spokane Valley Fire Department rescues an Uber driver that had crashed down a steep ravine in Spokane Valley, WA.
October 03

Following bombshell court filing, what's next in Trump's election interference case?

The filing from special counsel Jack Smith could lead to a long legal battle.
October 03
Protesters storm into the U.S. Capitol during clashes with police, during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S. Congress, in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
October 03

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's efforts to overturn 2020 election

Special counsel Jack Smith was tapped in late 2022 to oversee the investigation.
October 03
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.
October 03

Election officials grapple with potential voting issues following Hurricane Helene

Officials in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia are responding to the storm.
October 03
Debris is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Sept. 30, 2024, in Asheville, N.C.
October 03

Former Colorado county clerk sentenced to 9 years for election tampering

The former county clerk was convicted of breaching an elections computer system.
October 03
Candidate Tina Peters speaks during a debate for the state leadership position, Feb. 25, 2023, in Hudson, Colo.
October 03

Hurricane Helene hits agriculture hard 

Crop losses and poultry processing shutdowns across the Southeast could result in billions of dollars in damages.
October 03
VIDEO: Hurricane Helene hits agriculture hard 
October 03

5 key takeaways from bombshell court filing in Trump's election interference case

The filing from Jack Smith lays out the bulk of the evidence in the Jan. 6 case.
October 03
Donald Trump speaks at a press conference in the Discovery Center on October 1, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
October 03

Unprecedented October heat wave ongoing for the West: Latest forecast

By this weekend, the record heat will spread into Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.
October 03
Residents lounge near the water on Alameda Beach in Alameda, California Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 during an exceptional heat wave across the Bay Area and inland.
October 03

Jury deliberation to begin in Tyre Nichols case

Prosecutors and the defense make their closing arguments on Wednesday in the trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.
October 03
VIDEO: Jury deliberation to begin in Tyre Nichols case
October 03

Key takeaways from special counsel's filing on Trump's bid to overturn 2020 election

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders and ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire share details of the bombshell court filing.
October 03
VIDEO: Key takeaways from special counsel's filing on Trump's bid to overturn 2020 election
October 03

How wayward hikers put National Parks rangers at risk during extreme heat

Rangers may not respond for assistance if conditions are too dangerous.
October 03
Tourists visit Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley, Calif., as extreme heat wave warnings were issued, on June 7, 2024. Death Valley is widely known as one of the hottest spots on the planet.
October 03

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
October 03
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
October 03

Court to decide fate of adorable, orphaned beaver

An online campaign has started to stop Nibi, a 2-year-old rescued beaver, from being returned to the wild.
October 03
An online campaign has started to stop Nibi, a 2-year-old rescued beaver, from being returned to the wild.
October 03

Fears for those with medical needs after Helene as search for missing continues

"We’re not leaving ‘til you’re back on your feet completely,” said Biden.
October 03
Marine One, carrying President Joe Biden, flies above a storm impacted area near Greenville, South Carolina, October 2, 2024.
October 03

Man punches pregnant woman, bites medic's hand in Dunkin' Donuts carjacking: Police

Rodriguez had multiple outstanding arrest warrants totaling nearly $500,000.
October 03
A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a pregnant woman and biting a medic’s hand in a violent carjacking attempt at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Connecticut, said the East Haven Police Department.
October 03

Hurricane Helene brought climate change to Walz-Vance VP debate, but was it enough?

"The conversation around solutions fell back into old talking points."
October 03
This combination image shows Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance during a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News, New York City, Oct. 1, 2024.
October 03

Body of mother of 4 who's been missing for nearly 6 months discovered in wooded area

Emily Strite was last seen wearing jeans and a dark blue hoodie on April 12.
October 03
A mother of four who has been missing for nearly six months has been found dead in a wooded area in Missouri, authorities confirmed.
October 02

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

President Joe Biden visits North Carolina after hurricane; special counsel filing with new allegations against former President Donald Trump; dangerous encounters at so-called animal "sanctuaries."
October 02
ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
October 02

Prosecutor in Tyre Nichols trial tells jury that officers laughed, bragged in closing

Jury of 7 men and 7 women heard closing arguments Wednesday.
October 02
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.
October 02

ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
October 02
ABC News Live Rundown: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
October 02

Chef José Andrés on feeding communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with the founder of World Central Kitchen, chef José Andrés, on his team's disaster relief efforts in the states most impacted by Hurricane Helene.
October 02
Chef José Andrés on feeding communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene
October 02

Prime Focus: Roadside zoos, sanctuaries and animal attacks

ABC News’ Erielle Reshef investigates roadside zoos and so-called sanctuaries that promote interacting with animals after reports of the dangers they can pose to both visitors and animals.
October 02
Prime Focus: Roadside zoos, sanctuaries and animal attacks
October 02

Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire

The wildfire killed 102 people and destroyed over 2,200 structures.
October 02
An aerial image taken on Aug. 10, 2023 shows a person walking down Front Street past destroyed buildings burned to the ground in Lahaina in the aftermath of wildfires in western Maui, Hawaii.
October 02

Iran’s missile attack on Israel; Vice presidential debate reaction

ABC News’ panels take a look at Wednesday’s biggest headlines.
October 02
VIDEO: Iran’s missile attack on Israel; Vice presidential debate reaction
October 02

Closing arguments in trial of former officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death

Prosecutors and the defense make their closing arguments in the trial of three former Memphis police officers charged in the January 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols.
October 02
Closing arguments in trial of former officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death
October 02

Doctor charged in Matthew Perry case pleads guilty to drug offense

Mark Chavez was charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine.
October 02
Dr. Mark Chavez, a physician from San Diego, charged in connection with actor Matthew Perry's death from an accidental ketamine overdose arrives at the Roybal Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles, Aug. 30, 2024.
October 02

Biden and Harris visit Hurricane Helene-ravaged Southeast

Biden directed up to 1,000 active-duty troops to support North Carolina.
October 02
President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., as he arrives at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greer, S.C., Oct. 2, 2024, to survey damage from Hurricane Helene.
October 02

Group of people stand in chest-high water in flooded home from Hurricane Helene

A group of North Carolina residents found themselves standing in chest-deep water with pets inside a Hendersonville home after over 30 inches of rain fell in parts of the state from Hurricane Helene.
October 02
VIDEO: Group of people and pets stand in chest-high water inside North Carolina home
October 02

Harris remarks on federal response to Hurricane Helene

The vice president spoke in Augusta, Georgia, surveying the damage and meeting those who were affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 02
Harris remarks on federal response to Hurricane Helene
October 02

Harris remarks on federal response to Hurricane Helene

The vice president spoke in Augusta, Georgia, surveying the damage and meeting those who were affected by Hurricane Helene.
October 02
Harris remarks on federal response to Hurricane Helene
October 02

Bombshell filing details new allegations of Trump's efforts to overturn election

Trump privately described claims of voter fraud as "crazy," the filing says.
October 02
In this July 31, 2024, file photo, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waits on stage to speak at a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa.
October 02

How Helene brought catastrophic inland impacts

Inland communities will increasingly need to prepare for impacts from storms.
October 02
An American flag sits in the floodwaters from Hurricane Helene in the Shore Acres neighborhood, Sept. 27, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
October 02

These NFL stadiums will be used as emergency centers as climate impacts rise

FEMA is considering more stadiums to include in emergency preparedness plans.
October 02
New Orleans residents sit in the Superdome, which is being used as an emergency shelter, before the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, Aug. 28, 2005, in New Orleans.
October 02

NYC mayor could face additional charges, prosecutor says

"We think that is quite likely," the prosecutor in the case said Wednesday.
October 02
Mayor Eric Adams leaves the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York, Oct. 2, 2024.
October 02

Additional charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams are 'possible'

During a court hearing Wednesday in the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, prosecutors said additional defendants are also "likely" to be added.
October 02
During a court hearing  Wednesday in the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, prosecutors said additional defendants are also "likely" to be added,
October 02

Cities across the West experiencing record-breaking heat

An unprecedented late season heat wave is blanketing the western U.S.
October 02
Sunbathers dot the lawn at Dolores Park In San Francisco Oct. 1, 2024.