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ABC News · News · 6:09 PM
States reporting early surge in flu cases

Flu levels are showing early signs that flu cases may be higher than usual for this time of year. Health experts recommend getting the flu vaccination by the end of October.

ABC News · News · 6:05 PM
Hungry raccoon protects its food from deer in Pennsylvania

A hungry raccoon had no interest in sharing its food when a deer approached in a Cheswick, Pennsylvania, backyard.

ABC News · News · 5:53 PM
Jamie Foxx talks health scare, new comedy special in emotional interview

Jamie Foxx could have taken a step back years ago, especially after his near-death experience in 2023. But he's most at home working, whether on camera, on the microphone or on stage in front of a live audience.

ABC News · News · 5:40 PM
Torrential rain floods parts of Spain

Torrential rain brought muddy floodwaters to parts of Spain over the weekend.

ABC News · News · 5:30 PM
Good Morning America Full Broadcast — Monday, October 5, 2026

1-on-1 with Michael Douglas; US removes bomber planes from UK airbase amid security concerns; Saints legend talks famous play, battle with ALS

ABC News · News · 5:07 PM
Supreme Court begins a new term

The U.S. Supreme Court reconvened Monday on the eve of the midterm elections to begin a new term that will confront a fresh wave of appeals from President Trump and the prospect of explosive legal challenges to 2026 e…

ABC News · News · 12:15 PM
ABC News obtains recording of phone call between Jane Doe and fraternity brother

The call between Jane Doe and the fraternity brother she went to see the night she was allegedly attacked in 2024.

ABC News · News · 12:05 PM
US removes bomber planes from UK airbase amid security concerns

U.S. officials tell ABC News at least a dozen planes, which were used for launching strikes in Iran, have been removed from the U.K. airbase after last week's alleged terror related arrests.

ABC News · News · 11:39 AM
Good Morning America: News to start your day | October 5

All the news you need to start your day from "Good Morning America.”

ABC News · News · 10:35 AM
US monitoring reported fatal case of pneumonic plague in Russia

The U.S. State Department is monitoring a reportedly fatal case of "pneumonia of an unknown etiology" linked to a plague research laboratory in Russia.

ABC News · News · 10:20 AM
Suspect in FlyDubai incident was previously identified as security risk: Officials

The co-pilot of the FlyDubai plane who allegedly attacked the plane's captain and attempted to crash a flight bound for Israel on Wednesday is an Omani national who was previously suspended from flying by Oman Air aft…

ABC News · News · 10:00 AM
How victim’s families find justice through DNA evidence| 20/20 Recap

"Home Alone " | 20/20: The After Show

ABC News · News · 10:00 AM
Home Alone " | 20/20: The After Show

Othram founders David and Kristen Mittelman reveal how cutting-edge DNA technology helped unlock answers in the murder case of Allison Feldman…and how their work is transforming cold cases. Listen to full episodes, in…

ABC News · News · 9:46 AM
U.S. Pulls 12 Bombers Out Of U.K Base; Report Of Iran Terror Plot. What You Need To Know - October 5

• U.K. BASE THREAT: The U.S. said it moved at least a dozen planes out of an air base in England. The New York Times reports commanders got new warnings of a potential Iran-backed plot against the base. • GEORGIA MASS…

ABC News · News · 9:44 AM
US withdraws bombers from UK base amid threats

The U.S. Air Force brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England following an investigation into an allegedly planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base.

ABC News · News · 9:03 AM
The After Show: Home Alone

Othram founders David and Kristen Mittelman reveal how cutting-edge DNA technology helped unlock answers in the murder case of Allison Feldman…and how their work is transforming cold cases.

ABC News · News · 7:51 AM
World's largest human tower competition in Spain

Thousands of people packed a Spanish stadium for the world's largest human tower competition, which showcased 12 of Catalonia's leading castellar groups.

ABC News · News · 5:48 AM
Orcas bask in sunset glow

Drone footage captured the magical moment a pod of orcas surfaced during a California sunset.

ABC News · News · 4:00 AM
A bucket list gets a little shorter, 1 adventure at a time

30-year-old granddaughter Jasmine Kurkowski helps her 95-year-old grandpa Frank Kurkowski check off one dream, one adventure and one memory at a time off his bucket list.

ABC News · News · 2:00 AM
ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - Oct. 4, 2026

Olivia Rubin has the latest on the developments in the gang rape allegations rocking Cornell University as the school's president speaks out in a video address vowing a transparent investigation; Morgan Norwood report…

ABC News · News · 1:11 AM
Urgent search for 6 missing people after a medical aircraft went down

ABC's Morgan Norwood with the latest news after a medical aircraft went missing off the coast of Nantucket.

ABC News · News · 1:00 AM
Employee of an anti-plague institute has been diagnosed with 'pneumonia' in Russia

Russia launches "anti-epidemic" measures after an employee at a plague research center in the Irkutsk region of Siberia became infected with an unknown type of pneumonia.

ABC News · News · 12:30 AM
Cornell vows transparent investigation

Cornell University's president spoke out for the first time in a video message, promising a transparent investigation and acknowledging that the school "must do better."