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12 dead as significant severe weather, flash flooding tear through parts of US

Significant severe weather and life-threatening flash flooding continue to impact much of the mid-South up through the Ohio River Valley.

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump tells Americans 'hang tough' amid recession fears

Trump's universal 10% levy against all countries went into effect early Saturday.

DOJ places attorney on leave after struggling in Maryland migrant case

The DOJ has placed on leave the attorney who argued on behalf of the U.S. in a lawsuit brought by a man who was deported to El Salvador in error, sources told ABC News.

Huge crowds gather in 'Hands Off' rallies nationwide in protest of Trump admin

Tens of thousands of protesters mustered in cities and towns across the country on Saturday to sound off against the Trump administration.

IRS begins layoffs with eliminating civil rights office, will cut up to 25% of staff

The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News.

Prosecutors seek more than 7 years for George Santos in 'brazen web of deceit'

Prosecutors seek more than seven years for George Santos in "brazen web of deceit."

Experts urge caution as US consumers flood stores to beat tariffs

Economists say the tariffs are expected to increase prices for everyday items and many are now raising the likelihood that the economy will fall into a recession.

WATCH: Dashcam captures lightning strike close to traffic on Atlanta highway

A Dashcam video went viral, showing a close-call lightning strike next to a car on a highway in Atlanta.

Trump tariffs live updates: Universal 10% tariffs take effect

Trump's universal 10% levy against all countries went into effect early Saturday.

Trump admin live updates: Admin 'covertly' froze FEMA funds, judge says

The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.

Trump admin live updates: Admin violated court order in FEMA funds pause, judge says

The administration's FEMA funding freeze violated a court order, a judge ruled.

A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war

A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war, sources told ABC News.

Strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake reported near Papua New Guinea

A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Papua New Guinea on Saturday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Investigation underway after body found during search for missing 13-year-old

Oscar Omar Hernandez was reported missing by his family on Sunday after he "failed to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster," police said.

Trump tariffs live updates: 'Only the weak will fail,' Trump says as markets fall

Trump said, "Only the weak will fail," as the markets saw major losses on Friday.