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Secretary Pete Hegseth berated his Democratic questioners and previous administrations in a contentious hearing before the House Armed Services Committee that was scheduled to discuss the Pentagon's 2027 budget but was more a debate on the war with Iran. Original post

Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting, conceded to remain detained pending further legal proceedings in his case, his attorney said at his detention hearing on Thursday. Original post

The U.S. energy blockade has negatively impacted one of the most well-known industries in Havana’s tourism sector — tours in classic cars. ABC News’ Matt Rivers is on the ground in Cuba: Original post

After drama and delay, House Republicans narrowly approved a blueprint for legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies, the first step in the GOP's plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Original post

President Trump doubled down on his claim that the term "86" is a "mob term" for a killing as former FBI Director James Comey faces a federal indictment over a social media post of seashells arranged to read "86 47." Original post

King Charles III and Queen Camilla started the final day of their U.S. state visit Thursday with a stop at the White House to say goodbye to President Trump and first lady Melania Trump. Original post

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a new statement on Thursday to mark National Persian Gulf Day, in which he said the future of the Persian Gulf will be one "without America," per a reading of the statement by Iranian state media. Original post

Olivia Rodrigo has announced a massive world tour, kicking off Sept. 25 in Hartford, Connecticut, and traveling through North America, Europe and the U.K. Original post

A 6-year-old girl who died in a go-kart crash at an indoor adventure park in Florida last year while behind the wheel was not old or tall enough to drive the double-seat kart, according to a state investigation that alleges multiple facility violations. Original post

Maine Governor Janet Mills has announced that she is suspending her U.S. Senate campaign, leaving Graham Platner as the likely Democratic nominee. Original post

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits tumbled below 200,000 last week despite a number of economic headwinds including the war in Iran. Original post

Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen join "GMA" after their historic mission around the moon, farther than any humans have ever traveled. Read more: Original post

Former FBI Director James Comey made an initial court appearance after self-surrendering to law enforcement following his indictment on charges of threatening the president in a social media post. President Trump weighed in on the indictment on Wednesday. Original post

JUST IN: The U.S. economy grew at a solid pace over the first three months of 2026, rebounding from sluggish performance at the end of last year, a government report on Thursday showed. Original post

The Justice Department has released new images of the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.@PierreTABC has the latest. Original post

The astronauts behind the Artemis II mission are back on Earth and say they're thrilled people from all walks of life and across the world connected with their journey, one commander Reid Wiseman called an "adventure of a lifetime." Original post

The African continent will one day break in two, with a new ocean filling the void between the separation, scientists say. Read more: Original post

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei released a new statement on Thursday to mark National Persian Gulf Day, in which he said the future of the Persian Gulf will be one "without America," per a reading of the statement by Iranian state media. Original post

A New York City-based stylist says she believes she's the real-life inspiration behind the character Emily Charlton from the popular book "The Devil Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger. Original post

A Louisiana sheriff has been indicted on over two dozen felony counts following a brazen jailbreak last year that saw 10 inmates escape from a New Orleans detention center, officials announced Wednesday. What You Need to Know is streaming on @DisneyPlus. Stream now: Original post

A central California man came up with a creative, but very expensive, way to guide delivery drivers to his remote home in Linden, using drones to create signs and directions in the sky. Original post

Hippos descended from animals owned by cocaine kingpin Pablo Escobar are roaming wild and breeding unchecked in Colombia. A government plan to cull some of the animals is dividing opinion in the country. Read more: Original post

The price of oil again surged on Thursday, with a key benchmark climbing to prices not seen since 2022, as President Trump again said the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was expected to continue. Follow live updates: Original post

Ukraine's air force reported that Russia launched at least 6,804 long-range drones and missiles into Ukraine in April, per daily data published by the force and analyzed by @ABC News, marking the most intense month of long-range aerial attacks of the war. Original post

The White House's new policy for preserving presidential records risks allowing the Trump administration to "unlawfully destroy important records," a group of Senate Democrats warned in a letter to the White House Counsel on Wednesday. Original post

The commander of the Iranian Navy said in a statement published by Iranian state media on Wednesday that Iran "will take swift and decisive action" in the event of resumed hostilities with the U.S. and Israel. Follow live updates: Original post

The head of U.S. Central Command said Wednesday that 42 ships have been turned back by the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live updates: Original post

The House on Wednesday passed a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act by a vote of 235-191, but the bill could run into problems in the Senate. Original post

The Dutch military is looking to more than double the number of volunteer reservists in its ranks as it boosts recruitment to tackle new threats. Original post

The Supreme Court unanimously sided with a group of New Jersey anti-abortion pregnancy centers embroiled in a dispute with the state's Democratic attorney general over an investigative subpoena for donor information. Original post

As the Iran war drags on and gas prices hit their highest level in four years, the White House confirmed that President Trump and some of his top administration officials met Tuesday with oil and gas executives. Original post

The Pentagon's comptroller told members of Congress that the cost of the Iran operation so far has been $25 billion. It's the first public accounting disclosed by the Pentagon. Original post

Walmart customers may find something new the next time they’re looking for makeup and skin care products: in-store advisers offering personalized tips and recommendations. Original post

An appeals court in New York has rejected President Trump's request to rehear his challenges to the writer E. Jean Carroll's successful defamation and sex assault claims. Original post

"He said that if I didn't my mom would die and she wouldn't get help." Ren Leone-LaCroix describes the abuse she says she endured at the hands of self-described medicine man Nathan Chasing Horse. Chasing Horse has pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges. Original post

A routine storm drain inspection took an unexpectedly adorable turn when workers discovered a furry friend obstructing a pipe in the Australian town of Bega, with footage showing a cozy wombat following the camera back out to safety. Original post

San Francisco's most talked-about marine visitor is back. "Chonkers," the massive Steller sea lion that has captivated locals and tourists alike, returned to Pier 39 early Wednesday morning. Original post

She was in her 12th hour of active labor in the hospital when Cherise Doyley suddenly found herself in front of a Florida judge from her hospital bed. Read more: Original post

A guitar teacher in Michigan has launched an occupational therapy program to help people with Parkinson's disease play the guitar. Original post

The African continent will one day break in two, with a new ocean filling the void between the separation, scientists say. Original post

Residents of Springfield, Missouri, stepped outside to find their vehicles badly damaged after a hailstorm moved through the area on Tuesday. Original post

The king and queen wrapped up their time in New York with a dinner at Christie’s in New York City for the Greater Together Reception which is held in partnership with the King's Trust. Original post

Correspondents' dinner shooting prompts alarm about threat posed by attackers crossing state lines. Original post

Prosecutors allege the singer D4vd lured 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to his home last spring and fatally stabbed her to keep her from revealing their relationship — and then took "horrifying" steps to attempt to conceal the crime. Read more: Original post

The House on Wednesday passed a three-year reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act by a vote of 235-191, but the bill could run into problems in the Senate. Original post

Prosecutors allege the singer D4vd lured 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to his home last spring and fatally stabbed her to keep her from revealing their relationship — and then took "horrifying" steps to attempt to conceal the crime. Original post

Current and former Mexican government and law enforcement officials were charged Wednesday in New York with allegedly conspiring with the Sinaloa cartel to distribute illicit drugs inside the U.S. in exchange for bribe payments and political support. Original post

Former President Obama said in a statement that Wednesday's landmark Supreme Court decision "effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act" — adding that the "setback can be overcome" if Americans "continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers." Original post

A stabbing attack in London that officials said injured two Jewish men has been declared a "terrorist incident," police said. Original post

A 6-year-old girl who died in a go-kart crash at an indoor adventure park in Florida last year was not old or tall enough to drive the double-seat kart, according to a state investigation that alleges multiple violations by the facility. Read more: Original post