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There's a way society can better raise boys, psychologist says

Cause of many societal issues is the loneliness boys experience, Niobe Way says.
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VIDEO: Psychologist Dr. Niobe Way on how society can better raise boys
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Giants legends Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin team up to help families fighting cancer

The former QB and coach surprise families with kids in treatment for cancer.
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New York Giants legends, quarterback Eli Manning and coach Tom Coughlin, discuss their joint initiative for Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
July 13

Suspect charged in stabbing death of 13-year-old girl in Florida: Police

Officials called the attack "random and senseless."
July 13
July 12

American Airlines passenger recounts evacuation from smoke on plane in San Francisco

American Airlines said the smoke came from a laptop in a passenger's bag.
July 12
In this screen grab from a video, an American Airlines plane is shown after it had to be evacuated when smoke was reported in the cabin while the plane was taxiing, at San Francisco International Airport, on July 12, 2024.
July 12

California wildfires latest: Santa Barbara County fire grows to over 38,000 acres

"It's scary," said Raymond Williams, whose home is in the area of the Lake Fire.
July 12
The Lake Fire burns close to what was Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, Calif., July 6, 2024.
July 12

ABC News Live Prime: Friday, July 12, 2024

Alec Baldwin manslaughter case permanently dropped, weekend flooding risk & safety of Seine river in question days before Olympics.
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VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Friday, July 12, 2024
July 12

By the Numbers: The rise in independent bookstore sales

We break down the numbers: The number of independent bookstores belonging to the American Booksellers Association nearly doubled from 2017-2023.
July 12
VIDEO: By the Numbers: The rise in independent bookstore sales
July 12

ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, July 12, 2024

Stay up to date on the developing stories making headlines.
July 12
VIDEO: ABC News Live Rundown: Friday, July 12, 2024
July 12

Attorney for 'Rust' armorer planning appeal after Baldwin case dismissed

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal speaks with Jason Bowles, attorney for Hannah Guttierez-Reed on the dismissal in Alec Baldwin's case and his plan to file an appeal.
July 12
VIDEO: Attorney for 'Rust' armorer planning appeal after Baldwin case dismissed
July 12

Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' case amid trial over evidence suppression

Friday saw one of the prosecutors in the case resign and another testify.
July 12
Actor Alec Baldwin reacts during his trial on involuntary manslaughter at Santa Fe County District Court in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on July 12, 2024.
July 12

1 dead, 2 remain missing after helicopter crashes into ocean in Hawaii

Hikers witnessed the helicopter crash into the water, officials said.
July 12
An ambulance enters Lihue Airport on the island of Kauai, Hawaii on July 11, 2024.
July 12

Pres. Biden back on the campaign trail

President Joe Biden is pursuing a political rebound following his recent public appearances. Plus, Republicans are preparing for next week's national convention kick-off.
July 12
VIDEO: Pres. Biden back on the campaign trail
July 12

American Airlines flight evacuated after smoke reported on board

American Airlines said the smoke came from a laptop in a passenger's bag.
July 12
American Airlines said the smoke came from a laptop in a passenger's bag.
July 12

Illinois woman dies after being shot in deputy-involved incident

Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a prowler, sheriff says.
July 12
Jay Nikhol of Jacksonville holds up sign during a protest in front of the Sangamon County Building, on July 12, 2024, over the officer involved shooting of Sonya Massey.
July 12

Pro-Trump group asks to be removed from Project 2025 advisory board: Sources

Democrats are spotlighting connections between Trump and the controversial plan.
July 12
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at Faith & Freedom's 2024 Road to Majority Conference in Washington, DC on June 22, 2024.
July 12

Brian Steven Smith sentenced to 226 years for the murders of 2 Native Alaskan women

Smith was found guilty in the deaths of Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk.
July 12
Brian Steven Smith sits in a courtroom while waiting for his arraignment to start in Anchorage, Alaska, Oct. 16, 2019.
July 12

Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, allowing collection of damages

The decision will allow creditors to collect from the former mayor.
July 12
Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York, attends a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, Sept. 11, 2022.
July 12

Jury begins deliberations in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial

More than three dozen witnesses testified in the New Jersey senator's trial.
July 12
Sen. Bob Menendez arrives for his federal bribery case in Manhattan federal court, July 12, 2024, in New York.
July 12

Biden's former instructor on Trump's golf challenge: 'I like the president's chances'

ABC News spoke to golf pro Earl Cooper after Trump challenged Biden to a match.
July 12
Former President Donald Trump golfs at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Aug. 9, 2023, and President Joe Biden golfs in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 30, 2022.
July 12

FBI identifies American teen's uncle in her disappearance

The three girls have been missing since June 30.
July 12
The FBI is looking for Antonio Moreno in connection with the disappearance of 14-year-old Elizabeth Gonzalez and her cousins, Sofia Mailen Moreno
Zamora, 6, and Regina Moreno Zamora, 4.
July 12

Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case

Giuliani filed for bankruptcy to protect his assets from damages awarded to two Georgia election workers in a defamation case in December.
July 12
VIDEO: Judge dismisses Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case
July 12

Dad of 2-year-old girl who died in hot car arrested for 2nd-degree murder

The 2-year-old was in the car for about three hours, police said.
July 12
Two year-old girl dies after being found in hot car in Marana, Ariz., on July 10, 2024.
July 12

Biden administration announces funding for new electric vehicle production hubs

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm discusses the grant that will convert failing auto factories into electric vehicle production facilities and also efforts to stabilize gas prices by the fall.
July 12
VIDEO: Biden administration announces funding for new electric vehicle production hubs
July 12

Mom struck, killed while trying to save her 6-year-old from stolen car

Alexa Stakely's 6-year-old survived uninjured, police said.
July 12
In this photo released by the Columbus Division of Police, Alexa Stakely is shown.
July 12

NASA hopes to send astronauts to Mars in the 2030s; here's how they will get there

NASA's simulated Mars program was a "success," according to Dr. Suzanne Bell.
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Mars.
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Mom struck, killed while trying to save her kid from stolen car

Alexa Stakely, 29, was struck and killed by her car while trying to save her 6-year-old son when it was stolen with him inside, police said.
July 12
Alexa Stakely, 29, was struck and killed by her car while trying to save her 6-year-old son when it was stolen with him inside, police said.
July 12

Officer on motorcycle struck, killed by alleged drug-impaired driver

Officer Matthew Bowen is survived by his wife and two sons.
July 12
Officer on motorcycle struck, killed by alleged drug-impaired driver
July 12

NASA hopes for Mars mission in 2030s: Here's how

NASA's yearlong simulated Mars mission at the Johnson Space Center in Houston is helping pave the way for an astronaut-crewed Mars mission in the coming decades.
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NASA's yearlong simulated Mars mission at the Johnson Space Center in Houston is helping pave the way for an astronaut-crewed Mars mission in the coming decades.
July 12

AT&T says hacker stole some data from 'nearly all' wireless customers

AT&T says it has taken “additional cybersecurity measures” in response.
July 12
The exterior of an AT&T store photographed on Nov. 30, 2022 in Miami.
July 12

Jurors begin deliberations in Menendez corruption trial

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky discusses the latest details of the case and the charges against Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife, Nadine.
July 12
VIDEO: Jurors begin deliberations in Menendez corruption trial
July 12

Officer on motorcycle struck, killed by alleged drug-impaired driver

Officer Matthew Bowen is survived by his wife and two sons.
July 12
An undated photo of Vacaville police officer Matthew Bowen who was killed in the line of duty on July 11, 2024.
July 12

National headlines from ABC News

Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 12
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 12

Life-threatening heat heading to East Coast: Latest forecast

The heat will feel like the triple digits on the East Coast next week.
July 12
People brave the heat before sunset during a long-duration heat wave which is impacting much of the state on July 9, 2024 in Death Valley National Park, California.
July 12

Man charged with capital murder in ambush shooting of deputy: Official

The suspect is also accused of aggravated assault.
July 12
Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda was shot and killed on July 10, 2024.
July 12

Watch President Biden's full high-stakes press conference

President Biden answers questions from reporters amid growing concerns from Democratic leaders for him to exit the race.
July 12
VIDEO: President Biden takes questions from reporters at NATO summit amid growing calls to exit race
July 12

Man charged with capital murder in death of deputy: Official

The suspect, who police previously identified as Ronnie Palmer, was also accused of aggravated assault following an incident at a Little Caesars pizza shop.
July 12
The suspect, who police previously identified as Ronnie Palmer, was also accused of aggravated assault following an incident at a Little Caesars pizza shop.
July 12

Helicopter carrying 3 in Kauai believed to have crashed into ocean: Officials

Officials said they received a report of a helicopter crash into the ocean around 1:20 p.m. local time. The crash was reported near the Hanakoa Valley along Na Pali Coast.
July 12
Officials said they received a report of a helicopter crash into the ocean around 1:20 p.m. local time. The crash was reported near the Hanakoa Valley along Na Pali Coast.
July 12

How zoos in the hottest parts of the country keep animals healthy during extreme heat

Zoos in Florida, Texas, California and Arizona are experts at dealing with heat.
July 12
"Elvis" a Galapagos Tortoise is sprayed with water as staff at the Phoenix Zoo take extra measures to keep animals and guests cool during a record heat wave in Phoenix, Ariz. on July 19, 2023.
July 12

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

Above-average temperatures will blanket much of the U.S. in the coming weeks.
July 12
People cool off on a hot afternoon at Coney Island, on July 8, 2024, in New York. New Yorkers descend on area beaches, parks, pools and cooling centers as the city experiences its second heat wave of the summer season.
July 11

ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, July 11, 2024

Pres. Biden's first press conference in nearly eight months as more Democratic lawmakers say he should step aside; a million customers remain without power in Texas days after Beryl's landfall.
July 11
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Thursday, July 11, 2024
July 11

By the Numbers: The IRS cracks down on the wealthiest tax-dodgers

A look behind the numbers of who the IRS is targeting to pay off taxes that are past due.
July 11
VIDEO: By the Numbers: The IRS cracks down on the wealthiest tax-dodgers
July 11

Fmr. congresswoman on presidential presser, potential reactions from Democrats

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former Rep. Jane Harman from California, discussing President Biden's press conference and how it might affect lawmakers' support for him.
July 11
VIDEO: Fmr. congresswoman on presidential presser, potential reactions from Democrats
July 11

Alec Baldwin trial day 2: Defense accuses investigators of rush to focus on Baldwin

The actor was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the on-set shooting.
July 11
Alec Baldwin sits in court during his trial in Santa Fe, July 11, 2024. Baldwin is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a cinematographer on the set of the film "Rust".
July 11

Trump asks judge to toss hush money conviction following SCOTUS immunity ruling

Trump's lawyers say "official-acts evidence" was used to fill "glaring holes."
July 11
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.
July 11

Hunt for a possible serial killer is Job One for all-female team of investigators

"Sasha Reid & The Midnight Order" uses data, forensics in crimefighting.
July 11
Freeform's "Sasha Reid & The Midnight Order" stars Anjali Arora, Marina Jarenova, Ayah Ellithy, Sasha Reid , Florence Tang, Hana Georgoulis, and Hasti Pourriahi.
July 11

'Miracle baby' found crawling by the highway after 2 days, brother dead

Aaliyah Jack has been charged with failure to report a missing child.
July 11
Vinton Welcome Center at the Texas-Louisiana border is pictured in a Google Maps Street View image.
July 11

White House guests recount concerns after seeing Biden weeks before debate

Some guests at a White House concert in June say they had concerns about Biden.
July 11
President Joe Biden, center, during a Juneteenth concert on the South Lawn of the White House, June 10, 2024.
July 11

As US heat wave persists, death toll climbs in the West, tornadoes hit the East

At least 28 heat-related deaths have occurred in the West this month.
July 11
A man walks near the Las Vegas strip during a heatwave in Las Vegas, July 7, 2024.
July 11

Frustration grows as Houston's power outage goes into 4th sweltering day

CenterPoint Energy said at least 750,000 won't have power until the weekend.
July 11
Vehicles line up at a gas station in Houston, TX, Tuesday July 9, 2024. Houston is baking under dangerous heat as more than 2 million homes and businesses in the area remain without power after Hurricane Beryl while signs of fuel shortages emerge.
July 11

How zoos are keeping animals healthy in extreme heat

Accredited zoos in the hottest parts of the country incorporate frozen treats, misters and even air conditioning as the heat index climbs to the triple digits.
July 11
VIDEO: How zoos are keeping animals cool in extreme heat