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A Vivek Ramaswamy campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton prompts controversy within the GOP. White House envoy Steve Witkoff marks the release of an American prisoner by calling Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian.” And authorities urge website developers to plug a vulnerability that could affect 70% of the world’s websites.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is on a blitz through battleground states, but some major GOP donors have already given up the battle in certain races. Fewer Americans are buying and selling homes as mortgage rates spike. And Christina Applegate reveals a years-long misdiagnosis, saying whatever autoimmune disorder she has, it’s not multiple sclerosis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russian attacks intensify, Ukraine’s president accuses President Trump of undermining him. The Justice Department charges 28 people in California with voting crimes. And NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts is ruled out for the season with dangerous blood clots, prompting questions about his medical treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protests turn into riots in cities across France. Authorities in Bend, Oregon reveal new details about the attack at an elementary school. And an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows a record-low approval rating for President Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A teenage gunman opens fire on an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three students and a teacher. President Trump cancels plans to livestream a military execution. And American servicemembers patrol the Strait of Hormuz in the midst of attacks from Iran-backed groups.  AP Photo/Joe Kline  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal report shows inflation accelerating. A woman alleges that a group of men stood cheering as she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity party near the University of Chicago. And Elon Musk says that a crucial satellite system failed Ukraine on the orders of the U.S. government. AP Photo/David Zalubowski  We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a surgery, the Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. And Six Flags temporarily closes several rollercoasters after a death at a Georgia theme park. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal agents search the house of Rep. Ilhan Omar. Fighting intensifies between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. And a new expedition hopes to locate Amelia Earhart’s plane. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Isaias mows down trees around the Gulf Coast, causing multiple deaths and leaving nearly a million without power. President Trump declares an “energy ceasefire,” confusing Ukraine and leaving Russia to continue attacks on the energy grid. And thieves make off with 30,000 bottles of fine Italian wine. AP Photo/Gerald Herbert We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Trump donor claims Amb. Kimberly Guilfoyle asked for $100,000 for help from the Trump family. Federal prosecutors charge deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro with torture crimes. And sailors aboard the USS Lincoln finally return home from a record-setting deployment. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawyers for Christa Pike say she is alive and speaking following a botched execution attempt. Republican candidates are increasingly breaking from President Trump on debate stages. And a couple is under arrest in California after allegedly raising more than 20 children in abusive conditions.  Tennessee Department of Correction via AP  We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Student-led protests in France spread across dozens of cities, with hundreds of arrests. ABC investigates the phenomenon of sinkholes left by abandoned mines. And Starbucks faces a lawsuit over its “sugar-free” drinks menu.  AP Photo/Teresa Suarez We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. Supreme Court begins its fall term by considering an environmental suit against oil companies. Voice recordings show Cornell student “Jane Doe” confronting the man she accused of orchestrating a gang rape. And several polls show Democrats pulling even - or even ahead - in red states’ Senate races. AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cornell University’s president issues a statement to students amid new revelations about what information prosecutors relied on when assessing the claims. Israeli and Emirati authorities describe what they knew about the Omani pilot suspected of trying to take down a FlyDubai flight. And Russia launches “anti-epidemic” measures after an unknown sickness near a lab specializing in plague. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A botched execution in Tennessee raises new questions about the effectiveness and morality of lethal injections. Israel claims the co-pilot who tried to take down a plane was motivated by a hatred for Jews. And fire departments are using new AI-powered tools to fight wildfires.  We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A FlyDubai pilot stabs his colleague and tries to take down a jetliner with more than 170 Israelis on board. As original documents about a rape allegation become public, Cornell agrees to an independent investigation. And today marks the beginning of new SNAP reforms that could affect how people get food assistance. We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠ (Thank you!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're excited to share that Start Here has been nominated for four Signal Awards. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to vote for Start Here in the Signal Listener's Choice Awards. Every vote helps, and it only takes a minute: ⁠https://abcaudio.com/signalawards⁠ (Thank you!!) In today's episode, tech CEOs convene at the White House for an “A.I. Summit.” Cornell reckons with elevated reports of sexual assault on its campus. And a hearing featuring former Special Counsel Jack Smith results in an embarrassing fact-check. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the face of growing public outcry, prosecutors in Ithaca, New York re-open a criminal inquiry into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Police in the U.K. release all five suspects who were arrested for an alleged bomb plot, citing lack of evidence. And in his first broadcast interview since being released from Russian custody, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich tells ABC’s George Stephanopoulos about his detention.  AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British police announce they’ve made arrests in a suspected terror plot near an air base that is used by U.S. troops. More young people are seeking assisted suicide in the face of severe mental health conditions. And stormwater breaches seawalls in New Jersey as a powerful nor’easter comes ashore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, with artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and other topics on the agenda. A judge shows concern that his order to reinstate reporters at the White House could go unheeded. And the Navy Secretary reveals there were at least eight suicide attempts during a recent air carrier group deployment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As new polling shows Americans’ deep skepticism of the conflict in Iran, Republican candidates are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump. The FBI investigates a potential hack. And Six Flags faces a growing number of lawsuits over alleged brain injuries from roller coaster riders.  AP Photo/J.Scott Applewhite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the face of angry world leaders and worried Republicans, President Trump threatens Iran at the United Nations. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers ask a judge to question the juror who refused to acquit her. And the “Looksmaxxer” known as Clavicular is charged with rape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Local officials denounce ICE’s handling of a shooting in Austin, Texas. Flights are snarled across the eastern U.S. after a 600 foot fiber optic cable is damaged. And White House reporters pressure the Trump Administration to lift its ban on certain news outlets.  AP Photo/Eric Gay  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump calls for his planned DC monument to be used as a sniper and drone facility. Yemen's Houthi rebels target Riyadh. And Google’s AI model goes rogue hacking other companies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaked images show extensive damage to military bases in the Middle East. Russia sanctions bill makes it out of the House. And Kennedy Center demolition speculation rises.  AP Photo/Stella Martany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023. A new report shows the government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work last year. And conjoined two-year-old twins are successfully separated in St. Louis.  AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hours after a judge ruled that Donald Trump’s name can’t go on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Trump allies on the board of directors announce the performance venue is shutting down. The Trump family distances itself from a Russian oligarch who paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding party. And Kash Patel fields questions about FBI recruitment policies, including a now-voided ban on bestiality.  AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump doubles down on pushing American artificial intelligence firms forward. A government watchdog describes “Alligator Alcatraz” detainees staying in cage-like structures for hours at a time. And the Environmental Protection Agency plans to drop Biden-era emissions standards for power plants.  AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A series of leaders, from tech CEOs to politicians, call for a slowdown in AI development. Saudi Arabia announces the shutdown of a key oil pipeline as it comes under attack. And a third person in Pennsylvania dies from the measles. AP Photo/Patrick Sison  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, victims’ families call on the White House to hold Saudi Arabia responsible. The Supreme Court forces Missouri to abandon redrawn congressional maps. And scientists believe the planet Mercury has been shrinking faster than previously thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump addresses a Republican midterm convention, as legal experts raise questions about his payments to staffers. Aviation officials examine new evidence from the Amazon cargo jet crash. And Apple’s new CEO introduces new products, while facing questions about artificial intelligence breakthroughs.  AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Canada implements new tariffs on American products, President Trump calls out Canadian firm Bombardier. A trove of documents suggests that New York officials withheld information about toxic air quality in the wake of the September 11th terror attacks. And President Trump will speak at a first-of-its-kind “midterm convention.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Amazon Prime cargo plane overruns a Miami runway, killing five and injuring several more. Prosecutors decide whether to take Lindsay Clancy to trial again. And an armed man lunges at Ohio gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton, prompting questions about security and political violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Labor Day special, Brad and Mike Dobuski recap recent reporting about how artificial intelligence is re-shaping work, and how an evolving economy is affecting our most significant purchases.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An ICE agent who allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant in the leg and then lied about it surrenders to federal authorities. Defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy ask a judge to dismiss the juror reportedly holding up an acquittal. And feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a public school ban on artificial intelligence in grades K-8. Democrats react to Sen. Ed Markey’s primary victory in Massachusetts. And New Jersey asks the Supreme Court to allow states to regulate prediction markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the U.S. unleashes missiles on the Iranian coastline, Iran responds with strikes around the Middle East. The global bond market enters gut-check territory. And Germany accuses Russia of deploying an explosive-laden drone near the Leipzig airport.  PHOTO: U.S. Navy photo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens rescued from Grand Canyon flooding. The US marks 6 months of war with Iran. And Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow firing of transgender military service members.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facing soaring gas prices, President Trump announces a landmark deal to control millions of gallons of Venezuelan oil. Authorities in Nepal begin laying bodies of flood victims in mass graves. And NASA celebrates the launch of the most advanced space telescope in history.  AP Photo/Pedro Mattey  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The number of people missing in Nepal rises past a thousand. President Trump officially proposes a name change for Lake Ontario. And the Lindsay Clancy murder trial heads to a jury.  AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meta reaches a landmark settlement with nearly every American state, promising $18 billion and new policies for teenage users. A landslide tears through towns in Nepal, leaving hundreds missing. And Democrat-controlled states sue the Trump Administration over new policies for mail ballots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new study claims 1 in 4 NFL players who died in a five-year stretch have been diagnosed with the brain disease CTE. Canada announces tough new tariffs in retaliation to President Trump. And tributes pour in for Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney escalate their trade war on imports including cars. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iranian trading partners. And the Hawk wildfire prompts tens of thousands of Reno residents to evacuate.  PHOTO: Dax Melmer/The Canadian Press via AP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Mark Carney declares economic “war” against the United States, new tariffs kick in on Canadian imports. The U.S. Postal Service announces a forthcoming rule that will compel states to furnish identifying data for mailed ballots. And Chief Justice John Roberts gives President Trump the green light to continue constructing a new White House ballroom – for now.  Photo: Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To keep listening, follow 'What Happened to the McStays?' for free on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or subscribe to 20/20 True Crime+ to get access to new episodes early and ad-free, plus unlock exclusive bonus content from 20/20 and hundreds of episodes from the 20/20 true crime vault. Visit ⁠⁠apple.co/2020truecrime⁠⁠ to subscribe now. Terms apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices