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Sick astronaut, rest of crew undock from ISS ahead of return to Earth, NASA says
Crew-11 is expected to splash down off the coast of California Thursday morning.
1/14/2026, 4:00:16 PM PST
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British Columbia ending its 3-year drug decriminalization pilot project
Canada’s Pacific coast province of British Columbia is ending its three-year experiment in decriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs
1/14/2026, 3:09:31 PM PST
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Brazilian police kill 4 in Rio favela in operation to contain Red Command criminal gang
Police in Rio de Janeiro say they killed four people who attacked security forces during an operation against the Red Command gang
1/14/2026, 2:45:53 PM PST
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WATCH: Oversight Committee will 'hold both Clintons in criminal contempt of Congress'
House Oversight Chair James Comer said the panel plans to move forward with contempt of Congress proceedings against the Clintons after they defied subpoenas for depositions in the Epstein probe.
1/14/2026, 1:59:17 PM PST
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WATCH: Man rescues 2 toddlers spotted walking in middle of busy Florida road
A man jumped into action after spotting two toddlers wandering in the middle of a busy road in Brevard County, Florida.
1/14/2026, 1:49:48 PM PST
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Activist in Costa Rica denies plotting to assassinate the president
A Costa Rican activist and government critic accused of plotting to kill President Rodrigo Chaves says that the allegations were ridiculous and politically motivated
1/14/2026, 12:53:43 PM PST
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1/14/2026, 12:49:06 PM PST
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WATCH: Is your dog eavesdropping on you?
New research suggests man's best friend is also listening in on conversations in an effort to learn from you.
1/14/2026, 8:33:33 AM PST
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WATCH: Japanese, South Korean leaders in K-pop drum jam
Two world leaders had an unusual way of winding down after a summit meeting, and it got loud.
1/14/2026, 5:51:12 AM PST
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EU targets Ukraine's military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support
The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years
1/14/2026, 5:50:00 AM PST
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for a landmark four-day visit to China
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for a landmark four-day visit to China
1/14/2026, 5:17:55 AM PST
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Japan's Takaichi plans to dissolve lower house to set up an early snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house of Parliament soon for a snap election to seek the public's mandate for her policies
1/14/2026, 5:01:37 AM PST
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WATCH: Puppy training for avalanche rescues rides the slopes on ski patroller's shoulders
David Muir shares the adorable moment caught on tape of a 5-month-old puppy, who's training to become a certified avalanche rescue dog, skiing down the slopes on the shoulders of a ski patroller.
1/14/2026, 4:25:51 AM PST
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WATCH: When US presidents become Picasso
ABC News' Danny New looks back at the U.S. presidents who've taken to the canvas as painters.
1/14/2026, 4:22:10 AM PST
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France bans British far-right activists targeting migrant boats
Ten members of a British far-right group have been banned from entering France where they have been accused of destroying small boats used by migrants trying to reach the UK
1/14/2026, 4:14:06 AM PST
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WATCH: South Carolina police officer injured in fiery ambush
Surveillance video captured the moment a suspect opened fire at a police vehicle, sending sparks flying. The suspect was later found dead in his vehicle.
1/14/2026, 3:34:48 AM PST
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The UK is watering down plans for mandatory digital ID cards after a backlash
The British government has scaled back plans for mandatory digital ID cards, initially proposed as a way of helping control immigration
1/14/2026, 1:31:09 AM PST
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Serbians mark Orthodox Christian New Year according to old tradition
Nearly two weeks after celebrating New Year, many Serbians did it again on Tuesday evening, this time according to old Orthodox Christian tradition
1/14/2026, 1:09:42 AM PST
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Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who put the country on the path to EU membership, has died
Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, a successful businessman who helped to energize his divided island’s economy and set it on the road to European Union membership, has died
1/14/2026, 1:09:39 AM PST
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Ugandan voters face soldiers in the street and internet shutdown before election
Ugandans are set to vote in an election for president and other leaders
1/14/2026, 12:46:01 AM PST
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The UK is expected to approve a 'mega' Chinese embassy in London despite objections
Britain’s government is expected to approve a large Chinese embassy near London’s financial district
1/13/2026, 11:40:43 PM PST
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Ugandan opposition leader campaigns in flak jacket
The Ugandan opposition leader known as Bobi Wine has been campaigning for president in a flak jacket and helmet as soldiers filled the streets of the capital, Kampala
1/13/2026, 11:38:24 PM PST
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A construction crane falls on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 12 people
A construction crane has fallen on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 12 people
1/13/2026, 10:06:07 PM PST
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Japanese and South Korean leaders jam to K-pop hits at a summit
The Japanese and South Korean leaders agreed to deepen cooperation between their countries before they let loose with their own surprise cultural exchange in a surprise jam session drumming to K-pop hits
1/13/2026, 10:05:41 PM PST
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China had a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, as exports rose 6.6% in December
China has reported its trade surplus surged to a record of almost $1.2 trillion last year as exports to other countries made up for slowing shipments to the United States
1/13/2026, 10:05:26 PM PST
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Beirut's Commodore Hotel, a haven for journalists during Lebanon's civil war, shuts down
Beirut’s Commodore Hotel, once a hub for foreign journalists during Lebanon’s civil war, has closed amid the country’s economic crisis
1/13/2026, 9:25:55 PM PST
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Construction crane falls on passenger train, kills 4
A construction crane falls on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 4
1/13/2026, 8:48:18 PM PST
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Activists say Iran has aired at least 97 coerced confessions from protesters, often after torture
Iranian state media has aired at least 97 confessions from protesters since Dec. 28, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency
1/13/2026, 6:45:27 PM PST
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WATCH: 'Dilbert' cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist whose "Dilbert" comic strip satirizing white-collar office life appeared in newspapers around the world at its peak, has died at age 68.
1/13/2026, 4:57:05 PM PST
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Rio de Janeiro zoo animals treated to popsicles as city faces scorching weather
Animals at Rio de Janeiro’s BioParque zoo received popsicles and frozen treats Tuesday as the city faced another day of extreme heat during Brazil’s summer
1/13/2026, 3:50:44 PM PST
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Dozens of people killed in ferry boat accident in northern Mali
Residents and local officials in northern Mali say a ferry boat trying to land at a Niger River town in the Timbuktu region hit stones and sank in an accident that left dozens of people dead
1/13/2026, 1:49:24 PM PST
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Costa Rica's security director says plot to assassinate president uncovered
Costa Rican security officials have reported an alleged plot to assassinate President Rodrigo Chaves
1/13/2026, 12:25:37 PM PST
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WATCH: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire allegedly laughed about the attack, FBI says
Federal officials have charged a man with setting fire to the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, claiming that the suspect did so because of the building's "Jewish ties."
1/13/2026, 10:45:15 AM PST
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WATCH: Burst water main creates 'geyser' in San Diego
A water main burst and gushed into the sky in a manner reminiscent of a geyser in San Diego, California on Monday.
1/13/2026, 9:06:33 AM PST
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Mexico arrests 6 alleged Tren de Aragua gang members
Mexican authorities have arrested six alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang in Mexico City for crimes related to drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking
1/13/2026, 8:45:41 AM PST
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WATCH: Tiny deer has face off with rhino
A small muntjac deer scared off a 2 ton Colossal Indian rhinoceros at the Wroclaw Zoo in Poland.
1/13/2026, 8:13:23 AM PST
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WATCH: Paraglider survives nearly 500-foot fall into ocean
A paraglider survived a nearly 500-foot fall into the ocean off the coast of Florida, authorities say.
1/13/2026, 6:09:58 AM PST
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WATCH: Single mom tells David Muir about moment high school students surprise her with car
For the past 8 years at Louisa County High School in Mineral, Virginia, students have been using skills learned in their auto tech class to refurbish cars – and donate them to single mothers in need.
1/13/2026, 5:39:53 AM PST
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WATCH: Mane event! Mullets take center stage in competition
ABC News' Danny New reports on the hairstyle that served as the basis for competition at the 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show.
1/13/2026, 4:33:40 AM PST
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WATCH: Youth hockey brawl sparks investigation
A brawl at a youth hockey scrimmage has prompted multiple investigations, including by the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association, which says it's aware of a "staged" fight.
1/13/2026, 4:25:27 AM PST
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WATCH: Police: Dense fog causes deadly 17 car pileup in Fresno, California
First responders pulled dozens from cars after police say that dense fog caused a deadly pileup crash on Highway 99 in Fresno, California.
1/12/2026, 5:34:36 PM PST
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WATCH: Carriage horse leaves Central Park and runs through New York City streets
Video shows a runaway carriage horse dashing into traffic, crashing into cars in New York City.
1/12/2026, 5:33:42 PM PST
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WATCH: Big wins, surprises highlight the 2026 Golden Globe Awards
ABC News contributor Kelley Carter reacts to the night’s biggest moments, including top prizes for “Hamnet” and “One Battle After Another” and the rise of “KPop Demon Hunters.”
1/12/2026, 11:37:21 AM PST