'Dancing With the Stars': Mariah Carey's music inspires the ballroom but one couple is sent home
The judges on "Dancing with the Stars" were thrilled with this week's routines on "Mariah Carey Night." But in the end, one couple was eliminated.
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Planes collide LAX news: Delta, Air Canada planes collide on Los Angeles, California tarmac, officials say
An LAX accident happened Tuesday. A Delta Air Lines plane and an Air Canada plane collided on the tarmac in Los Angeles, CA.
National Night Out strengthens Durham police, community ties
Residents across Durham gathered Tuesday evening for National Night Out events.
Apex sanitation worker killed in apparent garbage truck accident
The sheriff's office said the victim was identified as 35-year-old William Young, an employee of the sanitation company.
New affordable housing development in Raleigh showcases public-private partnerships
The project, called "Promise 25," is a public-private partnership with Southeast Raleigh Promise.
Congressional bill clears path for new veterans home near Fort Bragg
After two years without a dedicated care facility, local veterans and their families could soon see relief.
NC AG says fight against Holly Christina Photography is 'far from over' after $1.7M judgment
"They're trying to wish away their problems ... and that's just not going to work," NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson said.
Eva Marie Saint, star of 'North by Northwest' and 'On the Waterfront,' dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, “On the Waterfront,” and starred in “North by Northwest,” has died. She was 102.
Hulu's newest true-crime docuseries looks at how witchcraft and black magic played into a murder
Sorcery, mind control and murder are the focus of Hulu's newest documentary series, "Swipe Right on the Devil," investigating a 2017 murder in Nebraska. The 3-part series streams Oct. 22 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived the attempt to execute her, is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital, her attorneys said Tuesday.
Drivers seek relief as NC lawmakers consider suspending gas tax as fuel prices remain high
NC transportation officials say a tax suspension could have significant consequences for road projects and maintenance statewide.
Stanford professor surprises kids after winning Nobel Prize
After Stanford professor Karl Deisseroth learned he won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, the father of five surprised his children with the exciting news.
UNC Health's Cary campus to offer a variety of care including cancer, heart and vascular and OB-GYN
The medical facility will offer cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, OB-GYN services, imaging, laboratory services and a pharmacy.
Arcadia surrogacy scandal: Guojon Xuan and Sylvia Zhang arrested on child abuse charges
Silvia Zhang and Gunjun Xuan, the Arcadia couple at the center of a surrogacy scandal, have been arrested on multiple charges.
Horsch case: Phase 2 in extensive search of W. Chew Avenue home with ties to missing Philadelphia women begins
Investigators are set to conduct a new extensive search of the Philadelphia Horsch home that's been tied to several missing women.
Best Prime Day deals under $25: Top picks for beauty, home, and beyond
Shop smart with Prime Day's best deals on everyday favorites under $25.
Raleigh City Council passes moratorium on large data center approvals
Raleigh leaders voted 7-1 to pause approvals for certain large-scale data centers for six months.
Cornell taps former US Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead independent review amid fallout from fraternity gang rape allegations
Cornell University has retained former U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to lead an independent review of how Cornell responds to sexual assault cases.
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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear
Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders were aware of the findings before signing a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of shock gloves in August.
Why did Guojun Xuan, the father at the center of an Arcadia, California surrogacy scandal, want 21 kids?
The attorney for an Arcadia father explains why his client wanted 21 children as the family remains under investigation in a surrogacy scandal.
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'It was supposed to be the forever home': 6 years after old mine caused sinkhole, homeowners remain in limbo
An investigation by ABC News found numerous instances of dangerous sinkholes opening as aging, abandoned mines erode beneath communities, roads and public lands.
Faith Hedgepeth murder: Prosecutor and Miguel Salguero Olivares defense team struggling to fill alternate juror seats
Miguel Salguero Olivares is accused of killing University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth with an empty bottle of rum.
Freddie Jackson death: R&B singer and Harlem native dies at 70
R&B singer and Harlem native Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70.
Lionel Messi prepares for his final match for Argentina
Expect lots of tears when Lionel Messi plays a farewell game for Argentina on Tuesday.
Cornell police received tip about Chi Phi fraternity seeking to keep alleged gang rape under wraps
A day after Cornell authorities alerted students about a reported rape, campus police got an anonymous tip about Chi Phi seeking to keep the alleged incident under wraps.
Top 6 reasons to watch 'Abbott Elementary' Season 6
ABC's hit sitcom 'Abbott Elementary' just passed the landmark 100 episode mark, and the show's cast shared six things we can expect for Season 6.
Philadelphia musician's original music featured on 'Abbott Elementary'
Season 6 of 'Abbott Elementary' premieres Wednesday, October 7, on ABC.
Russia downplays suspected plague case as Trump offers US help
The Kremlin on Monday welcomed President Donald Trump’s offer to provide assistance to Russia over a case of pneumonia of unknown origin reported in the Irkutsk region.
Trial nears for Faith Hedgepeth's accused killer as court seeks final alternate juror
Prosecutor and Miguel Salguero Olivares defense team move closer to filling all four alternate juror seats.
Affordable Prime Day deals: Our top finds for $45 or less
Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days must-have finds for $45 or less.
Raleigh police detective Christopher Reed fired after being arrested in connection with incidents at Carolina Ale House
Wake Forest police say the now-former detective assaulted the manager at Carolina Ale House before assaulting an EMT and a police officer.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon
Amazon isn't the only shop with deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Check out these retailers that are slashing prices to with their own fall sales.
Best Prime deals for Disney merch under $45
Here are the best Disney merch deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $45
Elevate your glam game with these Prime Day top beauty & jewelry picks
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Daylight saving time 2026 ending: When to 'fall back'
Despite a push in Congress to end daylight saving time permanently, the proposal has stalled and most Americans are on track to "fall back" within a month.
Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
Diesel fuel prices have spiked in the aftermath of the Iran war, rattling voters and putting pressure on Republicans.
Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros.
It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Tractor pulling hayride flips, leaving several injured, teen driver in critical condition
More than a dozen children and teens were ejected from a wagon after a tractor overturned during a hayride in upstate New York.
Haverford College's last quarterback donates 55-year-old memorabilia
In 1971, David Parham played in Haverford College's final football season. 55 years later, he brought his jersey back where it belongs.
Train Operator Taneisha Moody hopes to inspire women in engineering
Taneisha Moody has been a SEPTA Regional Rail Engineer and Train Operator along the Wawa/Media Line for 22 years. She's been at SEPTA.
Here's what you need to know about Prime Big Deal Days starting today, plus top deals to check out
Prime Big Deal Days are here, and here is everything you need to know, including some of the best deals, with savings on tech, fashion and more.
Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86
Jim Bakker and his first-wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful “The PTL Club” TV show.
Trump says his super PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded promotional ads
Trump says that he will no longer use taxpayer funds to pay for a pro-Trump ad blitz ahead of the midterm elections, saying his super PAC will now pay for them.
Pentagon to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement that Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth recommended the execution and it was approved by President Donald Trump.
A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks is facing a lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.
Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Televangelist Jim Bakker has died at 86. He built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" with his first wife Tammy Faye.
Judge enters default judgment against Holly Christina Photography
The state is seeking nearly $600,000 in restitution and an additional $1.1 million in civil penalties against the defunct Raleigh wedding photographers
Wake homeowners brace for looming property revaluation as values, tax concerns continue to climb
The 2027 property revaluation will reassess the value of roughly 460,000 parcels and could have a major effect on homeowners across Wake County.
7-year-old stabbed in Chicago: Mom of Shavon Gayden, charged in Chicago stabbing death of Eddimar Paola Hernandez, apologizes
Gayden's mother, who asked not to be identified, apologized to Hernandez's family and said her daughter had struggled with mental health issues for years.
Find incredible deals from 26 amazing brands with ABC Secret Savings
Get up to 70% off fall deals, from kitchen essentials and cozy bedding to on-the-go must-haves with ABC Secret Savings.
Fayetteville families mourn after 4 shot and killed in eight days: 'It hurts'
A wave of violence in Fayetteville has left four families mourning the loss of loved ones after four deadly shootings in just more than a week.
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason reflects on his 15-year ALS fight
New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason is opening up about his 15-year ALS fight and how it has brought him closer to other NFL players.
Plan to shift control of Head Start program raises concerns in Durham
The federal government says the changes would save billions of dollars, cut costs and return authority to parents and states.
NC rape crisis center says sexual assaults on college students often go unreported
Sexual assault remains an underreported crime, particularly among college students, according to the director of The Solace Center at InterAct.
John Ryan, driver in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania crash that killed 1, injured 8, had license revoked for medical reasons: police
John Ryan, the driver in a Haverford Township, Pennsylvania crash that killed 1 and injured 8 had his license revoked for medical reasons, police said.
Man charged in deadly shooting at Circle K in Fayetteville
A 27-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder.
Measles cases surpass 1,000 in Pennsylvania amid the state's largest outbreak in decades
Measles cases in Pennsylvania have surpassed 1,000 so far this year as the state continues to battle an outbreak of the virus, according to the state health department.
Inside the Reading Pagoda
The Reading Pagoda has been a landmark in Reading, Pennsylvania for more than a century.
Discover aviation history at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center houses the massive planes, historic spacecraft, and record-setting rockets simply too big for the National Mall.
Performers announced for upcoming Dolly Parton special on ABC
Country music artists are coming together to celebrate a legend! From Carrie Underwood and Lainey Wilson to Brad Paisley, see who is taking the stage to honor Dolly Parton in "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton." 🦋✨
Brewing system could break 2026 Atlantic hurricane season's streak if storm develops
So far this year, there have only been eight named storms and zero hurricanes in the Atlantic.
How students and staff at Pine Hollow Middle School are taking a stand against bullying
Students and staff are working together to foster a positive school culture and address bullying.
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Dolly Parton special will feature country music's top stars
The Country Music Association and ABC will honor Dolly Parton with a live special airing Oct. 21.
'Avengers: Doomsday' merchandise drops ahead of the film's release: Grab yours here
Be the first to own the all-new 'Avengers: Doomsday' action figures & LEGO sets
Shop Walmart's Deal Days event with markdowns up to 50% on tech, home essentials, toys and more
Walmart Big Deal Days sale: Find markdowns up to 50% from tech and home essentials to toys.
Here's why experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu
Experts say now is an ideal time to get a flu shot, before influenza starts spreading widely.
71-year-old man thrown from bike, killed after hitting dog in New York City's Central Park
A 71-year-old man was killed on Monday morning after he was thrown from his bike after hitting an off-leash dog in Central Park.
FDA finds potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce
The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has found a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak that was tied to lettuce over the summer.
Sen. Thom Tillis appears on 'The View', voices frustrations with Capitol Hill as he promotes book
Tillis appeared on 'The View' on Monday, sharing his frustrations with the state of affairs on Capitol Hill while promoting his new book.
Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring contacts of an employee at a plague research institute who contracted pneumonia of an “unknown” cause.
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House speaker who was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes, has died. He was 84.
Marines identify service member arrested on suspicion of murder in Japan
The Marines confirmed that Lance Corporal Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, was arrested on suspicion of murdering a Japanese woman in a city near a U.S. base.
Fashion designers identified as couple fatally shot at Oakland Hills home, friends say
A couple found dead from an apparent shooting near the University of California, Berkeley campus on Friday have been identified.
Student among 2 killed in Florida school bus crash, sheriff says
A 10th grader was one of the people killed after a car crashed into school bus on Monday.
12 jurors seated in trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares charged with killing Faith Hedgepeth in 2012
12 jurors have been seated for the trial of Miguel Salguero-Olivares, charged with killing Faith Hedgepeth in 2012
Kayaker bitten by shark twice while trying to release it off Malibu coast in California, authorities say
A kayaker who caught a shark while fishing off California's Malibu coast was bitten twice and later hospitalized
'Baby Angelita': Sergio Galvez Perez arrested, 14-year-old daughter rescued by Mexican authorities in California incest case
A missing 14-year-old girl from Monterey County has been rescued by Mexican authorities, and her father was arrested, the sheriff's office said.
FDA recalls 122,000 cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes
FDA issues recall for more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade.
Michael Douglas talks affair with Kathleen Turner, growing up in his dad's shadow
Douglas spoke with ABC News' Diane Sawyer about his new memoir.
FlyDubai suspected attacker intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, sources say
ABC News spoke with two senior U.S. officials and an Israeli source familiar with the investigation.
Woman accused of spying for China arrested by FBI agents at Los Angeles International Airport
The FBI arrested an Irvine woman at LAX who is accused of secretly gathering photos, videos and license plate information for China.
Tech leaders, AI whistleblowers to face NYC Council questions at hearing
In the absence of federal efforts to manage and regulate the growth of AI, city leaders say New York must take action on its own.
Trump announces $90 payments for seniors on Medicare ahead of midterm elections for premium costs
President Donald Trump is promising more payments to voters just ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — this time, to seniors for Medicare premiums.
Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence
The former Prince Andrew filed a legal action challenging warrants that authorized searches at his homes as police investigated allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein.
NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride
The NFL is looking into the situation of an official swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, a league spokesperson said.
7-year-old girl dies after being stabbed multiple times in Chicago, police say
A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on a sidewalk in a shopping district of Chicago over the weekend by an unidentified woman, according to police.
As election looms, Supreme Court reconvenes to new wave of Trump cases
The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from President Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change.
Former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn to be sentenced for wife's murder
Caleb Flynn was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.
Phone calls, records suggest some Cornell frat brothers tried to contain 'gang rape' allegations
ABC News has reviewed records from Cornell’s internal investigation — which began in November 2024 and lasted through May 2025.
Jesse's Law and Sheremy Dillard's aunt reflects on losing beloved niece to domestic violence
Event at the City of Raleigh Museum sheds light on the prevalence of domestic violence and aims to educate the community on the warning signs
Midterm Elections 2026: What NC voters need to know before casting your ballot
North Carolina early voters can begin casting ballots in person on Oct. 15.
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base.
Same blood. Same jersey. Same dream. Aguirre Brothers honor Cuban heritage as Wolfpack teammates
For NC State football players Raul "Popo" Aguirre Jr. and his younger brother, Markel "Chino," playing at Carter-Finley Stadium is about more than football.
Wake County celebrates graduation of 22 firefighter recruits
Wake County's nationally recognized Career in a Year program graduated 22 new firefighters and EMTs after nine months of training.
Duke Energy outage leaves hundreds without power in northeast Raleigh
More than 300 Duke Energy customers in northeast Raleigh are without power, with service expected to be restored Sunday evening.
West Houston, Texas news today: Alaya Jones, partner Kaleb Maglott face capital murder charges for robbing and killing Jones' sister Aveyia Webb in 8100-block of Richmond Avenue
Aveyia Webb was in found dead in the 8100-block of Richmond Avenue in west Houston, Texas. Alaya Jones and Kaleb Maglott are facing capital murder charges.
U.S. Marine arrested on suspicion of murder after 'brutal and heinous' death in Japan, officials say
The U.S. ambassador said his office was "providing full cooperation with the investigation."