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2 dead, 1 injured in medical helicopter crash in Alabama

Officials said the helicopter had been dispatched to rescue a hiker.
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Officials said the helicopter had been dispatched to rescue a hiker.
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ABC News Live: At least 32 dead after 59 twisters touch down in 11 states

Plus, former President Donald Trump is expected to travel to New York ahead of his arraignment, and NASA is set to announce the astronauts for its Artemis II mission.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: At least 32 dead after 59 twisters touch down in 11 states
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Trump set to travel to New York ahead of arraignment

The trip comes after a Manhattan grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump in connection with a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
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VIDEO: Trump set to travel to New York ahead of arraignment
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NASA to announce astronauts to venture around moon on Artemis II

This mission will be the Artemis program’s first crewed mission to orbit the moon, and will pave the way for the next mission to land on the moon in 2025.
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VIDEO: NASA to announce astronauts to venture around moon on Artemis II
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Arkansas residents picking up the pieces after deadly tornado outbreak

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo is in hard-hit Wynne, Arkansas, where yet another round of tornadoes is threatening to slam the state.
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VIDEO: Arkansas residents picking up the pieces after deadly tornado outbreak
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Oil prices spike after Saudi Arabia announces production cuts

Plus, the WWE is combining with Endeavor, the owner of UFC, and McDonald's has reportedly temporarily closed its U.S. offices as it prepares to inform employees about layoffs.
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VIDEO: Oil prices spike after Saudi Arabia announces production cuts
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ABC News Live: Former President Trump planning to turn himself in to authorities

Plus, deadly tornadoes slammed 11 states leaving at least 32 dead over the weekend, and the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia is appealing his arrest.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live: Former President Trump planning to turn himself in to authorities
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More tornadoes expected to hit heartland after deadly round of severe weather

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore joins ABC News Live with the forecast as a new storm is putting 50 million Americans on alert for an April blizzard.
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VIDEO: More tornadoes expected to hit heartland after deadly round of severe weather
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Former President Donald Trump expected to appear in court Tuesday

A recent ABC News and IPSOS poll shows 47% of Americans say the charges brought against Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush-money case are politically motivated.
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VIDEO: Former President Donald Trump expected to appear in court Tuesday
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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.
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What to expect from this week's severe weather

Some 50 million Americans across 19 states are on alert for severe weather.
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An aerial view Calais Apartments, in the aftermath of a tornado, after a monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest, in Little Rock, Ark., April 2, 2023.
April 03

Suspects arrested in connection with deaths of 2 men who were drugged, beaten

Police are also looking for two other people in connection to the homicides.
April 03
April 03

Parents of slain Idaho student Ethan Chapin speak out for 1st time

Ethan Chapin was spending the night with his girlfriend when they were killed.
April 03
An undated photo of the Chapin family.
April 03

1 dead, 4 injured in shooting in hookah bar parking lot in North Carolina

An altercation inside the lounge spilled into the parking lot, officials said.
April 03
A view of the parking lot outside V Luxx Hookah Lounge, where one person was shot and killed in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
April 03

2 dead in medical helicopter crash in Alabama

The helicopter had been dispatched to rescue a hiker, officials said.
April 03
Emergency vehicles respond near the scene of a helicopter crash in Shelby County, Alabama, on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
April 02

Tornado updates: At least 32 dead, dozens injured across 9 states

Tornado damage was reported in 11 states.
April 02
A family evacuates their Walnut Ridge neighborhood on March 31, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
April 02

Missing 2-year-old found dead in alligator's mouth in Florida lake; father charged

The boy's mother was discovered stabbed to death on Thursday, police said.
April 02
April 02

Extreme weather across the country

Several parts of the country are expected to experience extreme weather this week.
April 02
Several parts of the country are expected to experience extreme weather this week.
April 02

Texas county's book ban overruled, titles coming back to libraries

Last year, over 1,200 demands were made to censor library books and resources.
April 02
Books are displayed at the Banned Book Library at American Stage in St. Petersburg, Fla., Feb. 18, 2023.
April 02

Arkansas man rides out tornado in his van

Cody Coombes, a 24-year-old pest control specialist, was finishing a routine service call when a tornado tore past his company van in Little Rock, Arkansas.
April 02
VIDEO: Arkansas man rides out tornado in his van
April 02

These are the regions that will experience hazardous weather this week

The line of active storm systems comes after dozens died in tornadoes.
April 02
An aerial view of destroyed homes in the aftermath of a tornado, after a monster storm system tore through the South and Midwest in Little Rock, Ark., April 1, 2023.
April 02

Missing boy found dead in alligator’s mouth

A man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after police found the 2-year-old dead days after the child's mother was stabbed to death in St. Petersburg, Florida.
April 02
A man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after police found the 2-year-old dead days after the child's mother was stabbed to death in St. Petersburg, Florida.
April 02

Thunderstorms light up New York City's skyline

Lightning was seen shooting across Manhattan's skyline during a severe thunderstorm warning issue by the National Weather Service Saturday night.
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VIDEO: Thunderstorms light up New York City's skyline
April 01

Tornadoes by the numbers: Damage reported across 9 states

At least 32 people have died as of Sunday, according to a tally.
April 01
In this screen grab from a video posted on social media, a tornado is shown near Keota, Iowa, on March 31, 2023.
April 01

Tornado confirmed in Delaware as powerful storm moves east

A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued for NYC.
April 01
A still from a video of a funnel cloud in Bridgeville, Delaware, posted by the Sussex County Government, April 1, 2023.
April 01

At least 21 dead after tornado outbreak, officials say

A tornado outbreak tore through the Midwest and South on Friday night, leaving at least 21 people dead and dozens hospitalized, officials said.
April 01
VIDEO: At least 21 dead after tornado outbreak, officials say
April 01

Little Rock apartment complex left in ruins after tornado outbreak

Footage shows what's left of an apartment complex in Little Rock, Arkansas, after an EF3 tornado hit the area Friday afternoon.
April 01
VIDEO: Little Rock apartment complex left in ruins after tornado outbreak
April 01

1 dead, over 40 injured after theater roof collapses during suspected tornado

The incident occurred during a heavy metal concert.
April 01
Crew members work to clean up debris at the scene where the roof of the Apollo Theatre collapsed during a tornado, on April 1, 2023, in Belvidere, Ill.
April 01

1 dead in theater roof collapse amid suspected tornado: Officials

At least one person died and dozens were injured after the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Illinois collapsed during a suspected tornado Friday night, officials said.
April 01
At least one person died and dozens were injured after the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Illinois collapsed during a suspected tornado Friday night, officials said.
April 01

Arkansas officials give update on deadly tornado

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Saturday gave an update on a deadly tornado that left five people dead in the state.
April 01
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Saturday gave an update on a deadly tornado that left five people dead in the state.
April 01

3 dead, 2 injured in Daytona Beach car crash

A car lost control and slammed into a tree in Daytona Beach on Saturday.
April 01
Three people were killed and two were injured in a Daytona Beach crash.
March 31

Dominion case against Fox News will go to trial, judge rules, in loss for network

The voting company is suing Fox News for $1.6 billion over election claims.
March 31
The News Corp. building is seen on Jan. 25, 2023, in New York City.
March 31

'Catastrophic' tornado seen churning through Little Rock, Arkansas

New video shows a "catastrophic" tornado churning through metro Little Rock, Arkansas, amid a significant tornado outbreak in the South, according to the NWS.
March 31
VIDEO: 'Catastrophic' tornado seen churning through Little Rock, Arkansas
March 31

Who is Trump prosecutor Alvin Bragg?

The Harvard graduate and native New Yorker is prosecuting the hush money case against former President Donald Trump.
March 31
The Harvard graduate and native New Yorker is prosecuting the hush money case against former President Donald Trump.
March 31

Police union leader charged with importing large quantities of fentanyl into US

Segovia received 61 shipments over eight years, federal prosecutors allege.
March 31
The Executive Director of the San Jose Police Officers Association Joanne Marian Segovia is seen here an undated file photo.
March 31

ABC News Live: Trump indicted, court appearance expected next week

Plus, President Joe Biden surveys the tornado damage in Mississippi, and the latest on a Wall Street Journal reporter who was detained in Russia.
March 31
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Trump indicted, court appearance expected next week
March 31

Kentucky lawmakers override veto of gender-affirming care bill

Supporters of the bill say it aims to protect trans children from gender-affirming treatments they might regret as adults, but Kentucky's governor calls it government overreach into parental rights.
March 31
VIDEO: Kentucky lawmakers override veto of gender-affirming care bill
March 31

Biden did not get advance notice of Trump indictment, White House says

President Joe Biden is in Mississippi to survey the damage done by devastating tornadoes in the state.
March 31
VIDEO: Biden did not get advance notice of Trump indictment, White House says
March 31

Republicans rally behind Trump in wake of indictment

Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign is already using the indictment as a fundraising tactic.
March 31
VIDEO: Republicans rally behind Trump in wake of indictment
March 31

'Rust' first assistant director sentenced in deadly on-set shooting

Halls pleaded no contest to negligent use of a deadly weapon.
March 31
This aerial photo shows the movie set of "Rust" at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021.
March 31

Former Manhattan assistant DA reacts to Trump’s indictment

Attorneys for the former president say they are prepared to vigorously fight any charges laid against him in court.
March 31
VIDEO: Former Manhattan assistant DA reacts to Trump’s indictment
March 31

ABC News Live: NYPD prepares for fallout of Trump’s indictment

Plus, President Joe Biden is in Mississippi to survey storm damage, and a conversation with the executive director of the Transgender Law Center on the International Day of Trans Visibility.
March 31
VIDEO: ABC News Live: NYPD prepares for fallout of Trump’s indictment
March 31

Trump indicted, expected to surrender early next week

New York City officials are ramping up security measures in anticipation of violence ahead of a potential surrender.
March 31
VIDEO:Trump indicted, expected to surrender early next week
March 31

Trump’s attorney says he was shocked by indictment

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly calling on his allies to rally in support of him as House Republicans call for an investigation into the Stormy Daniels hush-money probe.
March 31
VIDEO: Trump’s attorney says he was shocked by indictment
March 31

Key inflation gauge rose less than expected in February

Plus, personal incomes rose slightly more than spending in February, and populations increased in big cities after a pandemic decrease.
March 31
VIDEO: Key inflation gauge rose less than expected in February
March 31

Trump calls indictment an act of 'political persecution'

Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida won’t assist with an extradition, which would only be required if Trump was not cooperating with New York authorities.
March 31
VIDEO: Trump calls indictment an act of 'political persecution'
March 31

ABC News Live: Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury

Plus, a key inflation gauge rose less than expected last month, according to the Federal Reserve, and parents and students gathered at the Tennessee state Capitol to demand action on gun control.
March 31
VIDEO: ABC News Live: Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury
March 31

Funeral services begin for victims of Nashville school shooting

Six people, including three children and three adults, were killed when a shooter opened fire at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
March 31
Six people, including three children and three adults, were killed when a shooter opened fire at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
March 31

DOJ files civil suit against Norfolk Southern for train derailment

The lawsuit is seeking relief and monetary penalties for each day it violated clean water laws in East Palestine, Ohio.
March 31
The lawsuit is seeking relief and monetary penalties for each day it violated clean water laws in East Palestine, Ohio.
March 31

Here's what will happen next in Trump indictment

The former president is expected to surrender to authorities next week.
March 31
The New York County Supreme Court building is shown on March 24, 2023, in New York.