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Introducing 'What Happened to the McStays?'
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "What Happened to the McStays?", hosted by Ashan Singh.
The McStay family home is found frozen in time — and spurs a yearslong mystery.
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Swalwell Seizure: FBI Probing Fmr. Congressman
Federal agents seize former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s phone before searching his Washington home. The U.S. deficit surges past $40 trillion. And Harry and Meghan return to a skeptical British public.
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Could mRNA Give Us a Cancer Vaccine?
Drugmakers Merck and Moderna unveil a study claiming an experimental mRNA vaccine reduced recurrence of melanoma. Progressive Democrats surprise analysts with primary wins in Florida. And a former Ukrainian defense minister says Volodymyr Zelenskyy should face a wartime election.
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That’s So Meta: Landmark Tech Trial Begins
Attorneys give opening statements in a landmark case taking on Meta’s policies for young users. Shipping traffic slows in the Middle East, worrying economists worldwide. And Pennsylvania authorities charge 14 people in connection with an alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State.
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What We Know About Hayden Panettiere’s Death
Actress Hayden Panettiere is found dead at the age of 36. Family members take the stand in defense of Lindsay Clancy. And an ABC News analysis shows military recruitment has become more successful, though not necessarily for the reasons given by Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth.
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Ukraine Just Launched Its Biggest Attack of the War
Ukraine launches a massive drone attack against targets near Russia’s capital. Flooding turns deadly in Indianapolis. And with students about to report to class, “dorm designers” are charging thousands of dollars for custom interiors.
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Breaking: Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
Luigi Mangione has just pleaded guilty to two federal charges. ABC’s Kyra Phillips reports.
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Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty: Sources
Sources say Luigi Mangione is expected to make a guilty plea in court Friday, but it’s unclear what that might entail. Military families and lawmakers raise concerns over reports of sailors going overboard off the USS Lincoln. And Flock makes changes to its surveillance network policy.
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Lessons from Wisconsin’s Primary Surprise
A win by moderate Democrat David Crowley in the Wisconsin governor’s race prompts questions for the left wing of the party. A hearing in federal court suggests a potential plea deal for Luigi Mangione. And an ICE contract is set to deliver millions of dollars’ worth of gloves that can deliver an electric shock.
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President Trump’s Secret Flight
Washington is stunned by reports that President Trump secretly switched flights in the face of an Iranian threat. Colombian volunteers dig through rubble for earthquake survivors. And ahead of a new inflation report, Americans’ credit card debt hits $1.25 trillion.
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Scores Killed in Colombia Quake
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 100 and counting. President Trump issues an executive order aiming to reduce the number of vaccines given to infants. And the Democratic establishment tries to find an alternative to Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in tonight’s Wisconsin primary.
AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga
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Ceasefire 2.0: Iran Issues Tough Demands
As President Trump teases diplomatic advancements, Iran makes demands beyond the terms of the first ceasefire. Puerto Rico begins rationing water to residents as reservoirs run low. And a trial begins over the thirty-year-old murder of Tupac Shakur.
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Concerns Raised Over US Missile Stockpile
The White House responds after reports of significantly depleted U.S. stocks of air defense missiles. Senate Democrats target the Pentagon after it changed how it accounts for casualties in the ongoing war with Iran. And the FDA approves Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine.
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What Progressive Primary Wins Mean for November
Michigan Senate race takes shape after key Democratic primary. Trump doesn't rule out firing Jeanine Pirro after charges were dropped against three-time Olympian and alleged Reflecting Pool vandal. And CDC data shows cases of a potentially deadly fungus detected in 27 states.
AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson
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Ohio House Race Shaken Over Scandal
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection bid faces new questions after domestic abuse allegations. More than a dozen states face cyberattacks on their water systems. And Vegas workers struggle amid a tourism slump they claim is fueled by Trump-era tariffs and high costs.
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Republican Reversal: Blanche Nom Back On?
Two republican holdouts reverse course on President Trump’s Attorney General pick. Ukraine and Russia trade deadly drone attacks. And experts say a FEMA flood map ‘misunderstanding’ has left millions without insurance.
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
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Negotiation Day: Iran Attacks Canceled
President Trump halts planned attacks on Iran and says negotiations resume today. Fast-moving wildfires hit Spokane County, Washington. And a new study suggests eating less protein could be key to healthy aging, with one caveat.
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"Acting" Out? Trump Considers Pulling AG Nominee
Trump considers temporarily withdrawing Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination. A government report shows the economy has slowed more than expected. And a FIFA investment plan sparks the threat of a World Cup boycott.
AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
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Netanyahu: Trump is ‘Senior Partner’ in War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells ABC’s Linsey Davis that President Trump is leading the charge against Iran. Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment in a contentious congressional hearing. And with foreclosures on the rise, more families say they’re falling prey to real estate scammers.
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Bibi On Board: Trump’s Fraught Netanyahu Meeting
For the first time since beginning a military operation against Iran, President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives a warm White House reception. And a 6.8 earthquake hits Japan.
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
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The Price Tag on Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump sells his economic agenda to Detroit automakers who have been hit hard by tariffs. Temporary Protected Status expires for Haitians and Syrians migrants in the U.S. And wildfires in France and Spain force hundreds of thousands to evacuate their homes.
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An Attack on Berlin’s Pride Festival
A vehicle attack on a Berlin Pride festival leaves at least one dead and dozens wounded. The U.S. pauses attacks on Iran, leading to questions about President Trump’s goals. And 99 days away from the midterms, we’ll break down the chances for Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi
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A Nuclear Deal…for Saudi Arabia?
As Iranian-backed forces attack Saudi vessels, a nuclear deal ignites tensions across the Middle East. An ABC News analysis shows home foreclosures rising. And more chapters of Jewish gunowner groups are popping up across the country.
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The Growing Costs of the Iran War
As congressional Republicans commit more money to the Iran conflict, President Trump attends a dignified transfer of remains. The family of Nolan Wells receives few answers after a second autopsy. And an alleged “recruiter” for Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in Paris.
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Has Gov’t Contained Parasite Outbreak? Lettuce Discuss.
As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. insists the federal government has outbreaks “under control.” New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill reveals that thousands of non-citizens were added to the voter rolls after a DMV glitch. And Novo Nordisk sues fellow obesity drugmaker Eli Lilly over a critical ad.
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The Red Sea: A New Front in the War?
As fallen American servicemembers are identified, Yemen announces a blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes office. And a federal judge pauses a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Americans Killed as Iran Expands Battlefield
For the first time in months, U.S. servicemembers are killed near Iran. Andrew and Tristan Tate are arrested by U.S. Marshals, signaling a potential extradition to British authorities. And a cyclosporiasis link to Taco Bell locations in five states doesn’t quite explain a much wider outbreak.
Photo Credit: U.S. Central Command
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Are Trump’s Election Claims Ready for Primetime?
President Trump delivers a White House address with outlandish claims about election security. Sources say Trump’s lead teleprompter operator is under scrutiny for bets on speech details. And fearing a “cultural crisis,” Cherokee leaders are trying to teach children to speak an endangered language.
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Trump's AG Pick Swears He's Independent
Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche insists his time working for President Trump will not affect him at the Justice Department. Smoke fills cities across the northern U.S. and Canada. And the Pentagon will start testing testosterone levels in service members over 30.
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ICE Patch: DHS Halts Vehicle Stops, for Now
ICE agents have been told to immediately scale back vehicle stops, sources say, in the wake of deadly shootings. Supreme Court justices ask Congress for security funding amid threats to their safety. And African migrants are being dispatched to the front lines in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
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The Iran Blockade is Back
President Trump informs Congress that the U.S. is heading back to battle with Iran, while proposing a toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. South Carolina Republicans begin jockeying for the late Lindsey Graham’s senate seat. And for the second time in a week, a person is shot dead by ICE agents.
AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi
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The Sudden Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly dies from a heart condition, prompting tributes in South Carolina. The parents of Nolan Wells call for an independent investigation into his death off the Mississippi coast. And officials warn of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in more than 30 states.
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So…Are We Back at War with Iran?
The U.S. intercepts dozens of missiles and drones from Iran directed toward Gulf neighbors. A former Olympian challenges the Trump administration over his arrest near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. And continuing heatwaves pose a long-term cost to the American economy.
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Trump: Iran Deal is ‘Over’
The U.S. launches a series of strikes on Iran, as President Trump declares a ceasefire deal “over.” Maine Democrat Graham Platner drops out of a crucial Senate race. And a deadly ICE-involved shooting results in threats of legal action from Mexico.
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What Happened to Mitch McConnell?
Questions grow about the condition of Sen. Mitch McConnell, with few details from his staff, weeks after he was hospitalized. Democrats distance themselves from Senate hopeful Graham Platner as new allegations surface. And Charlie Kirk’s family members watch prosecutors present evidence to a Utah judge in a pretrial hearing.
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Graham Platner's Unraveling Senate Campaign
Top Democrats are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner as new allegations rock his Senate campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. President Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey today with demands for allies to contribute more in defense spending. And as “Trump Accounts” launch, parents are weighing options to save for their kids’ future.
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A Fourth Full of Fireworks
Facing storms and safety warnings, President Trump delivers a July 4th address. FIFA lifts a controversial suspension on American star Folarin Balogun, while a phone call from President Trump prompts questions of political influence. And Brad takes a ride on the historic “Big Boy” locomotive as part of its nationwide whistle-stop tour.
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The Camden 14: Naming America’s First Soldiers
In a special edition of “Start Here,” the team travels to the site of the 1780 Battle of Camden. After spending years discovering and unearthing remains of the fallen, researchers have finally given the soldiers a proper burial – and in a first-of-its-kind development, have been able to identify one by name.
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Less Cryptic, More Crypto: Trump’s Finances Disclosed
President Trump’s financial disclosures show billions in profit in 2025 alone, with more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency earnings. Sixteen children are found in squalid conditions in an Ohio home. And a couple is arrested after climbing the spire of the Empire State Building for a proposal.
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Why the Supreme Court Upheld Birthright Citizenship
In its final rulings of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the policy of birthright citizenship, while backing state bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports. Meanwhile, new student loan rules kick in today for students nationwide.
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Win for Snail Mail: The Supreme Court’s Ballot Ruling
The Supreme Court issues a surprising ruling on mail ballots, upending President Trump’s hope to restrict when they can be counted. Meanwhile, a pair of cases results in conflicting rulings over whether a president can fire agency officials. And aftershocks continue to rattle Venezuela as rescue efforts continue.
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surges
The death toll rises dramatically as bodies are pulled out of earthquake debris in Venezuela. New strikes by Iran raise questions about a ceasefire’s stability. And wildfires in Utah and Colorado have now claimed the lives of multiple firefighters.
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Supreme Court Backs Trump on Immigration
The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in a pair of high-profile immigration cases. Rescuers desperately search for survivors after a pair of earthquakes in Venezuela. And the Strait of Hormuz effectively shuts after an Iranian drone attack.
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Trump Won't Close on Lawmakers' Housing Bill
President Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill, insisting that Congress pass his SAVE America Act first. Victories for allies of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani prompt a broad conversation about Democratic strategy. And concerns over an island resort pushed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have spiraled into furious national protests in Albania.
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Fixer-Upper: Congress Takes a Swing at the Housing Crisis
The House passes a bipartisan bill meant to make it easier to buy a home. The Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion. And a stifling heatwave in Europe becomes deadly.
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Why the Iran Deal Isn’t a ‘Nuclear Deal’
American negotiators say Iran has agreed to allow nuclear weapons inspectors to examine their stockpiles, but several hurdles remain. United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, paving the way for Andy Burnham to succeed him. And legendary music executive Clive Davis is dead at 94.
(Photo Credit: Nathan Howard/Pool Reuters via AP)
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Not Easy Being Green: Crackdowns at Reflecting Pool
Facing algae-tinted waters and cost overruns, President Trump blames unnamed saboteurs for ruining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz as talks in Switzerland turn tense. And the killing of a dog by police results in grief and anger in Los Angeles.
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Introducing "The Snare"
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "The Snare," hosted by Maggie Rulli.
Police in Idaho Falls bring in a young man named Chris Tapp to answer some questions. This will set him and others on a path they never would've predicted.
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Trump’s New Battle: Political Blowback Over Iran
The Trump administration responds to Republican criticism of the Iran ceasefire deal. The Supreme Court unanimously sides with marijuana users in a gun rights debate. And former President Barack Obama opens a presidential center on the South Side of Chicago.
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Understanding the Iran Deal, Point by Point
The text of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran draws scrutiny. President Trump derails the confirmation of the man he nominated to lead the country’s intelligence apparatus. And after a dramatic confrontation by victims’ families, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann is sentenced.
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