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LATEST: At least 68 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid-Seville high-speed line. The death toll is expected to rise, a spokesperson told @ABC News. Read more:

DoorDash announced Thursday it officially plans to acquire Instacart in a $17 billion deal. DoorDash says the deal could allow customers who belong to both services to pay one membership fee and give Instacart customers access to 50,000 more stores. ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze reports.

BREAKING: Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday. Read more:

Four adults were struck by lightning at an elementary school bus drop-off in Arizona on Friday, according to officials.

The federal judge handling the Justice Department's bid to block certification of Alaska's Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan narrowly loses signaled considerable skepticism of DOJ's legal strategy on Monday.

Dollar General is facing a federal lawsuit over claims that it charged customers higher prices than advertised.

JUST IN: At least 10 people are dead after two trains collided on Spain's Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line, according to a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region. Read more:

Nearly 3 in 4 former NFL players had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of their death, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

A top general at the Pentagon was suddenly removed from his senior post earlier this week and has now retired, according to two sources familiar with the situation. @ABC News' @RachelVScott reports.

Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" franchises, following the Thursday announcement of his death at age 86.

As families prepare for Halloween, authorities are reminding parents to inspect their children's trick-or-treating hauls amid concerns about illicit drugs that can resemble candy.

Jay-Z is taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. On Monday, the rapper was announced as the Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer. Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday, Feb. 14, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Read more:

Actress Christina Applegate says she still plans to be a "warrior" for the multiple sclerosis (MS) community after revealing she was misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disorder.

BREAKING: At least 10 people are dead after two trains collided on Spain's Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line, according to a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region.

See who was eliminated from Halloween "Horror Movie Night" on "Dancing with the Stars." #DWTS

JUST IN: The U.S. economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.4% over the three months ending in September, according to a government report released on Thursday.

William Shatner paid tribute to his "Star Trek" co-star Patrick Stewart, who died at 86 after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media.

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

Jay-Z is taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. On Monday, the rapper was announced as the Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer. Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday, Feb. 14, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Sharon Osbourne is opening up about her final night with late husband Ozzy Osbourne and how she deals with grief.

Members of Cornell's faculty senate are set to begin voting this week on a symbolic no-confidence resolution condemning the school's handling of sexual violence on campus.

At least 64 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid-Seville high-speed line, and the death toll is expected to rise, a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region told ABC News.

Republican Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is ordering an investigation into an effort to recruit candidates for the state's Senate race, including one with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator, following a New York Times report on the matter.

With less than one week to go before the midterm elections, soaring electricity bills have become a hot topic on the campaign trail.

A Washington, D.C. resident was surprised by the amount of water pouring from the ceiling of her apartment complex’s parking garage.

A runaway cow led police in Putnam County, New York, on a chase. The 4-year-old cow, named Maggie, escaped Little Cabin’s Farm in Carmel on Oct. 20. The cow has since been safely reunited with her calf and is back home after her adventure.

Early voting is breaking records across the country as President Trump heads to Texas, home to one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.

Police in Florida released body camera footage of officers responding to an i9 youth soccer game on Saturday amid a dispute over 3-year-old soccer player Nevada Pierre, who dominated the field, prompting concerns over other children getting to play.

The Federal Reserve is set to issue an interest rate decision on Wednesday as a surge of inflation puts pressure on central bankers to raise rates days before the midterm elections.

China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it has taken soccer star Kylian Mbappé's apology “seriously” for comments considered to be disrespectful of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as the fallout over the issue continues.

A drone pilot captured the heart-stopping moment a huge shark got close to a pair of surfers off the California coast, before splashing one with its tail as it swam away.

As the death toll rose to 74 in the second major high-speed train collision in Spain this year, investigators continued to focus on what they described as an "inexplicable" human error that led to Wednesday's catastrophe.

A new warning was issued to parents ahead of Halloween after New Jersey officials seized colorful methamphetamine that could be mistaken for candy.

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders announced the formation of a labor union that will collectively bargain with the Cowboys, which Forbes ranks as the world’s most valuable professional sports franchise.

The Justice Department is seeking to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for a third time, accusing him of allegedly disclosing national security information in 2016. ABC News' Pierre Thomas has the latest.

BREAKING: The Alexander brothers were sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday, after being found guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City.

Tensions between the U.S. and Cuba were on full display at the U.N. on Tuesday as the Trump administration's envoy to the body, Ambassador Mike Waltz, and Cuba's foreign minister engaged in a shouting match on the floor of the General Assembly. Read more:

In a year marked by the war with Iran, fears about AI, redistricting fights, high energy prices and increasing concerns about the cost of living, Trump's deeply personal approach might be the election cycle's biggest gamble. Read more:

It's been more than nine months since Veterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti was shot by federal immigration agents in Minnesota, and his parents said Tuesday that they have received no updates, no information and no support from the federal government.

Actress Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental, according to police in South Carolina. @SophieFlayABC reports.

Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday. Stewart died after a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, according to a statement shared on his social media.

A kayaker fishing off the coast of Northern California caught the moment he encountered a great white shark swimming right next to him.

A man has been charged with allegedly sending letters with white granular substance, which turned out to be salt, to four members of Congress, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on Monday in federal court in Springfield, Illinois.

Polling stations in Israel will close on Tuesday evening, but it could be weeks before Benjamin Netanyahu or one of his opponents will be declared the next prime minister. It might even require another election. Read more:

BREAKING: The Alexander brothers were sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday, after being found guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City. Read more:

RT @ABCWorldNews: Some of the highest tides ever recorded in South Florida and California have sent surging seawater into nearby towns – flooding homes and businesses on both coasts, and triggering water rescues in the East. @TrevorLAult reports from Long Beach.

Police in Florida have released body camera footage of officers responding to a youth soccer game over the weekend amid a dispute over a 3-year-old player.

Some Apple users are reporting failures in the inner display on the iPhone Duos.

Two Colorado hikers who had been missing since last week were found dead on Wednesday afternoon, the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post in the early hours of Thursday morning. Read more:

Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday.

Political ad spending has exceeded $7.1 billion across House, Senate, and gubernatorial races in the 2026 midterm election cycle, according to a new report from a project run by academic professionals that monitors political advertising.

Microsoft has offered 60,000 employees, which is about 27% of its global workforce, voluntary buyouts as the software giant spends heavily on artificial intelligence.

The U.S. government isn't doing enough to fight the surge in cyberscams, and partnerships with the private sector remain fragmented and voluntary, an investigation into the global scam industry led by a Congressional committee has found. Read more:

JUST IN: A grand jury returned an indictment on Tuesday charging a retired New York City police detective with 2nd-degree murder in the road-rage shooting on the George Washington Bridge that left a Con Edison worker dead. Read more:

A Texas Roadhouse customer has gone viral after claiming he was served a cheaper cut of steak than he ordered on three separate occasions.

Cornell University faculty are set to begin voting on a proposed no-confidence resolution in the university’s administration following outrage over its response to a woman who reported she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. Read more:

Matthew Perry's sister Mia Perry Bowick is remembering her brother three years after his death.

From transgender rights to taxation on high earners, here are some of the major ballot proposals that voters will consider on Election Day.

BREAKING: Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday.

The Milwaukee Brewers held their World Series victory parade on Friday, with the franchise celebrating its first-ever championship.

A new employee at a Texas salon is off to a smashing start after a glass sliding door she was closing exploded into tiny pieces, leaving her client and other employees stunned.

The fast-moving Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 10,000 confirmed cases, government data showed Tuesday, as health authorities race to slow the spread of the disease in multiple African countries. Read more:

A federal judge has ordered a top Department of Justice official back into court after President Trump posted on his social media account affirming that East Potomac Golf Course will close Nov. 15 for renovations — directly contradicting repeated assertions from administration officials in a hearing last week. Read more:

Tension between the U.S. and Cuba was on full display at the United Nations on Tuesday as the Trump administration's envoy to body, Ambassador Mike Waltz, and Cuba's foreign minister engaged in a shouting match on the floor of the General Assembly.

The Iran war, which Trump often describes as a “little detour,” has emerged as an unforced liability for the president, who once promised to keep the U.S. out of foreign wars. Read more:

A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has refused to indict former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on charges of lying to Congress, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News. Read more:

An 8-year-old girl was attacked by at least one wolf inside a German zoo's enclosure and suffered serious injuries, officials said.

Philadelphia police are looking for the suspects involved in the theft of thousands of dollars worth of beef from the back of a truck.

A humanitarian mission entered the devastated city of Oleshky, officials said, as Russia and Ukraine observed the most significant truce of the 4.5-year war that began with Moscow’s full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

The steps of Transylvania University’s Old Morrison building were overtaken by hundreds of carved jack-o’-lanterns. The school's "PumpkinMania" event invites families, alumni, students and community members to carve the pumpkins and display their artwork for the area to enjoy.

A Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killed at least one and injured another 15, according to Kyiv’s Mayor. Ballistic missiles hit crowded areas where there are no military facilities, causing "extensive" damage, officials said. Read more:

A Florida mother has been arrested after she allegedly left her four children, who are under 14 years old, home alone while she was working in Las Vegas, according to officials. Read more:

Authorities allege a Florida man choked his former fiancée to death shortly after they appeared in an "embarrassing" episode of "The People's Court" that aired following days of heated messages and threats from the mother to restrict access to their twins, according to a newly unsealed affidavit. Read more:

Republicans have spent around $183 million on television ads focused on transgender-related attacks against Democrats in the final phase of this year’s midterms, betting that struggling GOP candidates can leverage the divisive cultural issue. Read more:

Lawyers representing Meta and Snap will be back in court this week in the latest trial over claims their apps were designed to get teens and children hooked.

Two Colorado hikers, missing since last week, were found dead on Wednesday afternoon, the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office announced in a social media post in the early hours of Thursday morning.

A man who threw Molotov cocktails at a group of Colorado marchers advocating for the release of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges on Thursday in connection with the deadly attack.

Federal prosecutors on Thursday unveiled charges against five individuals accused of participating in fraudulent schemes to steal federal student aid, marking the first charges brought as part of a sprawling federal probe into the scourge of so-called "ghost students."

The mother of 3-year-old Nevada Pierre, who was escorted by police from a youth soccer game, spoke with ABC News after she says her son was benched for being “too good.” She says Nevada has scored more than 40 goals in five games this season while playing against children two years older than him.

Just two years after Missouri voters approved an amendment enshrining the right to reproductive freedom in the state constitution, abortion is on the ballot there again. Read more:

The fourth annual Gig Harbor Witches Brew saw costumed witches row across the harbor, with the event also featuring waterside trick-or-treating.

New York resident Sarah Sanders got a life changing diagnosis. Then she met her cousin.

A U.S. cruise ship on a residential world voyage suspended its operations in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to abandon their floating homes. Read more:

LATEST: At least 64 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid-Seville high-speed line, and the death toll is expected to rise, a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region told @ABC News.

Fresh data to be released on Thursday is set to provide the latest snapshot of the U.S. economy, just days before the midterm elections.

A mass brawl broke out between lawmakers in Armenia's National Assembly on Thursday, leaving an opposition MP with a bloody nose and prompting an ambulance to arrive at the parliament building, according to local media.

Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied that she knew about an effort to recruit a candidate to be on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent, Sen. Dan Sullivan.

Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died Sunday at 46. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner lists hypertensive heart disease as the cause of death.

A man in South Africa traversed the continent's highest bridge by way of 600 monkey bars.

Authorities have located the truck allegedly stolen by a convicted murderer who escaped prison in Tennessee, but his location remains unknown, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations said. Read more:

Noah Wyle is this year's Sexiest Man Alive. In an interview exclusive with People published on Tuesday, "The Pitt" star was in disbelief over the news and said that when he found out, it sounded like "a classic set-up for a prank."

At least three Chinese firms are cutting ties with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé, after he made some comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator. Read more:

Votes from Israel's parliamentary election were still being counted on Wednesday morning, after exit polls suggested a tight race between the two coalition blocs led by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his prime challenger Gadi Eisenkot.

Sheriff's deputies in Florida completed a pizza delivery after a delivery driver was involved in a collision around lunchtime. @ABC News' @DannyNewTV has the story.

Apple introduced its first touch screen laptop on Wednesday, unveiling a new MacBook Pro with an upgraded display, a thinner design and up to 24 hours of battery life. Here's what to know:

Authorities in Scotland are investigating information about time spent by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein at Balmoral, the royal family's private estate in Scotland.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff. Bolsonaro refuses to concede and plans to request an annulment of the election.

Noah Wyle is this year's Sexiest Man Alive. In an interview exclusive with People published on Tuesday, "The Pitt" star was in disbelief over the news and said that when he found out, it sounded like "a classic set-up for a prank." Read more:

President Trump is barnstorming deep-red states across the country to defend GOP majorities in Congress as Democrats make inroads in some unlikely places. The president has made 19 stops to states he handily won and six to battlegrounds since Sept. 9, according to ABC News tracking. Read more:

There is no clear winner yet in a pivotal general election that is expected to be a tight race between the parties led by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, exit polls suggest, after polls closed Tuesday. Challenger Gadi Eisenkot is leading the opposition effort to unseat Netanyahu. ABC News’ Matt Rivers has the latest.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has announced her newest venture and it is one that will take her Down Under.

A fire at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston alarmed passengers and halted some travel on Tuesday afternoon. ABC News' Hanna Battah reports.

A South Korean special prosecutor on Thursday demanded the death penalty for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, ahead of an appeals court verdict on rebellion charges over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. Read more:

ABC News' Jay O'Brien spoke with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson about the high-stakes midterm elections saying he believes Republicans will defy the polls and hold control of the House. You can watch more of this conversation tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ABC News Live Prime streaming on @disneyplus and @hulu.

As families prepare for Halloween, authorities are reminding parents to inspect their children's trick-or-treating hauls amid concerns about illicit drugs that can resemble candy.

ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire examines Chris Brown’s guilty plea, questioning the strength of the prosecution’s evidence and whether accepting a plea was preferable to facing trial in the U.K.

Republicans hold slim majorities in both the House and Senate and are rallying to preserve them. Democrats on the other hand are trying to make inroads into some traditionally red areas in hopes of picking up crucial seats. Read more:

The FBI is carrying out a court-authorized search warrant at a home in Southern California, according to an FBI spokesperson. Sources have told ABC News that the search is connected to an ongoing investigation into former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell.

Authorities allege a Florida man choked his former fiancée to death shortly after they appeared in an "embarrassing" episode of the reality show "The People's Court," according to a newly unsealed affidavit.

The federal district judge overseeing the Justice Department's lawsuit asking California to segregate roughly 20,000 ballot belonging to individuals it claims are "likely" noncitizens appeared skeptical of the DOJ's efforts to seek emergency action.

Votes from Israel's parliamentary election were still being counted on Wednesday morning, after exit polls suggested a tight race between the two coalition blocs led by incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his prime challenger Gadi Eisenkot.

North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Thursday, South Korea said, days after the North threatened to resume front-line propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts and deploy new weapons along the rivals’ border. Read more:

The FDA announced on Thursday it is proposing a new rule that will update the nutrient requirements for infant formula.

The Louisiana Department of Health is warning residents about the risks of using tap water to rinse nasal passages and clean contact lenses after several rare amoeba infections.

Newly unsealed court documents revealed Monday that the Justice Department is seeking to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for a third time, accusing him of allegedly disclosing national security information in 2016.

At least three Chinese firms are cutting ties with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé, after he made some comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator. Read more:

Antibiotics have long been used to treat common bacterial infections from strep throat to pneumonia. But some germs develop the ability to survive the medications designed to kill them, and they're an increasing risk to public health, the CDC warned.

A thief who stole earrings valued at over $760,000 and later swallowed them while being arrested is set to be sentenced in December after he was found guilty of grand theft and robbery, the state attorney's office for Florida's ninth judicial circuit announced.

Taylor Swift joins the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 22 years after signing her first publishing deal in the city. The 14-time Grammy winner reflects on her passion for songwriting.

BREAKING: Former Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in the U.S., according to two sources familiar with the situation. Read more:

At least 30 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain’s Madrid-Seville high-speed line, and the death toll is expected to rise, a spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region told @ABC News. @IanPannell has the latest.