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‘Tiny baby!’ Paddleboarders spot sea turtle hatchling off Florida coast

These paddleboarders were filled with joy after spotting a tiny sea turtle swimming out to sea off the coast of Naples, Florida.
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VIDEO: ‘Tiny baby!’ Paddleboarders spot sea turtle hatchling off Florida coast
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ABC News Live Prime: Monday, July 22, 2024

VP Kamala Harris gains more support among democrats to be her party's nominee for president; a deep dive into VP Harris' record; Sen. Bernie Sanders on whether Harris should be the nominee.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Monday, July 22, 2024
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By the Numbers: American political dynasties

The 2024 general presidential election will be the first since 1976 without a Bush, Clinton or Biden on the ticket.
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VIDEO: By the Numbers: American political dynasties
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Trump appeals his $454 million New York civil fraud case

A judge found that Trump inflated his net worth to secure better business deals.
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Presidential nominee former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) (not pictured), at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
July 22

Body camera footage released of Illinois woman killed by former sheriff’s deputy

Sonya Massey was shot in the face in her own home, the video shows.
July 22
Sonya Massey died at 36 years old.
July 22

Judge sets date for retrial of Karen Read murder case

The new trial is scheduled to start on Jan. 27, 2025.
July 22
Karen Read appears in court in Dedham, Massachusetts, July 22, 2024.
July 22

How would Trump campaign against Kamala Harris?

ABC News hosts a panel to discuss Donald Trump's campaign against Hillary Clinton and how he would approach Kamala Harris as his opponent.
July 22
VIDEO: How would Trump campaign against Kamala Harris?
July 22

Trans teen stabbed 18 times at airport, police investigating as potential hate crime

The "situation was swiftly contained," airport officials said.
July 22
Alexander Love is seen in this mugshot.
July 22

BMX superstar Nigel Sylvester talks through origins, artistry and earning Jay-Z nod

The cycling athlete has wowed the world with his tricks for nearly two decades.
July 22
Nigel Sylvester attends the 2024 GQ Creativity Awards at WSA on April 11, 2024 in New York City.
July 22

70-year-old man goes missing after taking Jeep on off-road trail

Warren Elliott was last seen on the Rubicon Trail Friday afternoon.
July 22
Authorities in Placer County, California, search for missing Jeeper Warren Elliott, who was last seen on July 19, 2024.
July 22

Trump shooting suspect 'identified as suspicious before rally': Cheatle

The Secret Service director took responsibility and called the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump the biggest Secret Service operational failure in decades.
July 22
VIDEO: ‘Suspect identified as suspicious before rally:’ Cheatle
July 22

Timeline: Hunter Biden under legal, political scrutiny

Prosecutors have been investigating the president's son since 2018.
July 22
Hunter Biden departs federal court after a plea hearing on two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Del., July 26, 2023.
July 22

Secret Service director testifies before Congress

Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee on Monday about the security failures that led to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13.
July 22
VIDEO: Secret Service director testifies before Congress
July 22

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 22
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 22

What pushed President Biden to withdraw from the reelection race?

Pressure from his own party to step aside grew despite White House assurances.
July 22
President Joe Biden pauses as he speaks at a news conference on the final day of the NATO summit in Washington, DC, July 11, 2024.
July 21

Hunter Biden drops 'revenge porn' lawsuit against Fox News, with plans to refile

The president's son accused Fox of exploiting him in a fictional miniseries.
July 21
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, departs from a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House on July 3, 2024 in Washington, DC.
July 21

Biden preserves his political legacy, historian says

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses the political legacy of Joe Biden.
July 21
VIDEO: Biden preserves his political legacy, historian says
July 21

Trump campaign actively preparing for Harris nomination, sources say

The Trump campaign is preparing new ads to attack VP Kamala Harris' record.
July 21
Former President Donald Trump walks offstage after  speaking at a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI, July 20, 2024.
July 21

Why is Project 2025 gaining more attention?

HuffPost deputy editor Philip Lewis breaks down why "Project 2025" is gaining widespread attention online and why he says it's so "concerning."
July 21
VIDEO: Why is Project 2025 gaining more attention?
July 21

Breaking down Project 2025

ABC News senior reporter Katherine Faulders breaks down "Project 2025," a plan put together by a right-wing think tank.
July 21
VIDEO: Breaking down Project 2025
July 21

Secret service director set to testify before Congress

Kimberly Cheatle is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee amid calls by some for her resignation after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
July 21
VIDEO: Secret service director set to testify before Congress
July 21

Triple-digit temps heat up West Coast

ABC News meteorologist Kenton Gewecke has the latest on weather, including wildfire threats and flash flood risks stretching from New Mexico to the Carolinas.
July 21
VIDEO: Triple-digit temps heat up West Coast
July 21

9 shot, 3 fatally, when 'multiple' gunmen open fire at Philly party, police say

More than 100 people were at the scene for a party, police told WPVI.
July 21
July 20

Emotional support llamas roam Portland airport

Travelers at Portland International Airport in Oregon were treated to some unique and fluffy companions.
July 20
VIDEO: Emotional support llamas roam Portland airport
July 20

Longtime Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passes

The Democrat revealed in June that she had pancreatic cancer.
July 20
VIDEO: Longtime Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee passes
July 20

Record heat and wildfire threat persisting out West over the weekend

Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are still in effect through Sunday.
July 20
The World's Largest Thermometer reads 115 degrees as the heat wave continues in Southern California, on July 19, 2024, in Baker, CA.
July 20

Postal worker fatally shot in front of Chicago residence: Officials

The gunman fled the scene and is at large, police said.
July 20
Police respond to the scene where a postal worker was fatally shot in Chicago, July 19, 2024.
July 20

Global IT outage: 24 hours later and impacts are still being seen across the world

Flights were grounded. Financial services disrupted. Hospital systems halted.
July 20
Travelers wait in a long line to speak with a Delta representative at the help desk in the McNamara terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on July 20, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.
July 20

2 infants injured, evacuations underway in fast-moving California brush fire

The Fork Fire began in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles County.
July 20
KABC aerials over a wildfire that has smoke billowing into the sky within the Angeles National Forest, California.
July 20

Historic Dallas church largely collapsed in massive fire

"To our knowledge, no one is hurt or injured," a pastor at the church said.
July 20
 Plumes of black smoke were seen rising in downtown Dallas on Friday as a major fire broke out at a historic Baptist church.
July 20

Trump shooter possibly used drone as surveillance

Authorities find a "mixed bag" of evidence on the suspected Trump shooter's phone including possible drone usage.
July 20
VIDEO: Trump shooter possibly used drone as surveillance
July 20

A 3rd judge set for rapper Young Thug trial

ABC News' legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down the latest legal woes faced by Young Thug, Justin Timberlake, and Sean Kingston.
July 20
VIDEO: Celebrity legal woes
July 20

World recovering from global computer outages

Friday's tech disaster stretches into its second day as travelers continue to struggle with delays and technical issues.
July 20
VIDEO: World recovering from global computer outages
July 20

Severe storms in parts of the country

Wildfires ravage California as the west faces another heatwave.
July 20
VIDEO: Severe storms in parts of the country
July 20

Montana town’s economy withers due to lack of affordable housing

Seeley Lake’s switch from timber to leisure prices workers out of the area.
July 20
VIDEO: Montana town in crosshairs of changing economy
July 20

4 years after Kyle Rittenhouse shooting, Kenosha reflects on unity and moving on

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump reopens wounds for the city.
July 20
VIDEO: Trump assassination attempt reignites fears of political violence in Kenosha, WI
July 20

These common items could pose a danger when left in hot cars

Extremely hot temperatures are expected in much of the country this summer.
July 20
July 19

Firefighters battle blaze at historic Dallas church

Plumes of black smoke were seen rising in downtown Dallas on Friday as a major fire broke out at a historic Baptist church.
July 19
VIDEO: Firefighters battle blaze at historic Dallas church
July 19

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, July 19, 2024

Software update crashes computers worldwide; images reveal Trump shooter was on police radar for at least an hour; Wisconsin dairy farmers hope not to be taken for granted in election.
July 19
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, July 19, 2024
July 19

Illinois woman killed in officer-involved shooting is honored at funeral

Sonya Massey's family expressed grief and called for justice.
July 19
Sonya Massey, shown in graduation regalia in this undated photo, died of a gunshot wound on July 6, 2024.
July 19

Would-be thieves fail in attempt to steal cash from Florida ATM

An attempted ATM heist was caught on camera as thieves in Florida used an SUV to smash through the front door of a CVS.
July 19
VIDEO: Would-be thieves fail in attempt to steal cash from Florida ATM
July 19

7 officers injured in police pursuit linked to drive-by shooting: Officials

Three suspects have been taken into custody, police said Friday.
July 19
Three suspects have been taken into custody, police said Friday.
July 19

Biden facing pivotal decision on his political future

More democratic lawmakers are calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 election. Plus, our panel reacts to Donald Trump’s RNC closing speech.
July 19
VIDEO: Biden facing pivotal decision on his political future
July 19

7 officers injured in police pursuit linked to drive-by shooting: Officials

Three suspects have been taken into custody, police said Friday.
July 19
Scene of a police involved crash in Spokane, Washington, July 19, 2024.
July 19

Enforcement of Louisiana's Ten Commandment classroom requirement put on pause

The January 2025 enforcement date still stands pending the outcome of the suit.
July 19
A copy of the Ten Commandments is posted along with other historical documents in a hallway of the Georgia Capitol, June 20, 2024, in Atlanta.
July 19

Illinois woman killed in officer-involved shooting is honored at funeral

A funeral was held Friday for Sonya Massey, a Springfield, Illinois, woman who was shot by a police deputy after calling 911 to report a possible intruder, according to authorities.
July 19
A funeral was held Friday for Sonya Massey, a Springfield, Illinois, woman who was shot by a police deputy after calling 911 to report a possible intruder, according to authorities.
July 19

Colorado 'mega den' houses hundreds of rattlesnakes

A "mega den" on private land in northern Colorado is a haven for as many as 2,000 rattlesnakes. It's on a hillside full of rock crevices where the snakes can keep warm and hide from predators.
July 19
VIDEO: Colorado 'mega den' houses hundreds of rattlesnakes
July 19

Postal worker fatally shot in Chicago

The shooting occurred on the city's South Side in the West Pullman neighborhood around 11:38 a.m. CT, according to police.
July 19
The shooting occurred on the city's South Side in the West Pullman neighborhood around 11:38 a.m. CT, according to police.
July 19

Judge denies George Santos' motion to dismiss fraud charges

The former New York congressman was expelled from the House in December.
July 19
Former congressman George Santos leaves the Alfonse D'Amato Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023.
July 19

Mississippi jail where murder suspects escaped had surveillance camera issues

No video footage exists of the escape itself, according to the sheriff’s office.
July 19
In these booking photos released by the Claiborne County Sheriff Department, Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson are shown.