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ABC Top Stories
327 articles use this source record across 330 captured source references.
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Bias record
Lean Left -25
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- -25
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- 60%
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- Editorial review
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Ownership and decision makers
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- The Walt Disney Company
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- United States
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- Disney Entertainment
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- United States
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Journalists
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| Writer | Refs | Latest | Country of origin |
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| Eric Fayeulle | 7 | Aug 9, 2026, 4:30 PM | Not recorded yet |
| ABC NEWS | 6 | Aug 6, 2026, 8:45 PM | Not recorded yet |
| Allison Pecorin, Katherine Faulders, Lauren Peller | 5 | Aug 6, 2026, 12:28 AM | Not recorded yet |
| Steven Beynon, Catherine Bouvet | 3 | Aug 6, 2026, 9:21 AM | Not recorded yet |
| David Brennan | 2 | Aug 3, 2026, 4:49 PM | Not recorded yet |
| Diana Paulsen | 2 | Aug 4, 2026, 10:17 AM | Not recorded yet |
| Meredith Deliso | 2 | Aug 4, 2026, 11:39 PM | Not recorded yet |
| Alexander Mallin | 1 | Aug 3, 2026, 5:14 AM | Not recorded yet |
| Averi Harper | 1 | Aug 5, 2026, 7:23 PM | Not recorded yet |
| BERNARD CONODN AP business writer | 1 | Aug 4, 2026, 6:27 AM | Not recorded yet |
| CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-MCLAY Associated Press | 1 | Aug 3, 2026, 11:29 AM | Not recorded yet |
| JOSH DUBOW AP sports writer | 1 | Aug 2, 2026, 11:06 AM | Not recorded yet |
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Named entities in source records
WATCH 130ABC News 90Donald Trump 80Washington 46Iran 39Danny New 33United States 31Rex World Championship Races 30White House 25World Cup 25US 23Strait of Hormuz 22This Week 12Argentina 11Jonathan Karl 10Texas 10Trump 10Kansas 9
Article-level tracking
Recent source references
Byline, author-origin, editor-origin, and article-country columns are exposed here so those rankings can be filled as source metadata improves.
| Bold News article | Source story | Writer | Outlet/feed region | Author origin | Article country | Source date |
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| First Total Solar Eclipse in Over 20 Years Draws Crowds Across Europe Original source | WATCH: Solar eclipse sweeps across Europe | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 12, 2026, 10:10 PM |
| Trump Announces Karoline Leavitt's Departure as White House Press Secretary Original source | Trump announces White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving role | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 12, 2026, 7:48 PM |
| Trump Says He Was at Greater Risk on Secret Flight Than Decoy Air Force One Original source | Trump says he was at 'greater risk' on secret flight than decoy Air Force One | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 12, 2026, 4:19 AM |
| ACLU Seeks Federal Court Order to Block Trump’s Second Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship Original source | Court asked to block Trump's 2nd executive order targeting birthright citizenship | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 11, 2026, 7:31 PM |
| Retired Firefighter Hospitalized with Brain Injury After Eating Oysters at Gibsons Steakhouse: Lawsuit Filed Original source | Retired firefighter suffered brain injury after eating oysters at steakhouse: Lawsuit | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 11, 2026, 12:45 PM |
| Legacy of Jackie the Bald Eagle: A Symbol That United Millions Original source | WATCH: How Jackie the bald eagle brought millions of people together | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 11, 2026, 9:49 AM |
| Lauren Boebert’s 21-Year-Old Son Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Original source | Tyler Boebert arrested on child sexual exploitation charges | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 11, 2026, 8:53 AM |
| 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia Kills Over 130, Traps Residents in Collapsed Buildings Original source | Colombia earthquake: Dozens dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 11, 2026, 4:39 AM |
| Trump Reportedly Used Catering Truck to Secretly Leave Air Force One Amid Iranian Threats Original source | Trump reportedly used catering truck to sneak off Air Force One amid Iranian threats | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 11, 2026, 3:40 AM |
| Sirius XM Host and NYT Reporter Discuss Myspace's Potential Comeback Original source | WATCH: Can Myspace make a comeback? | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 10, 2026, 9:39 PM |
| Trump Signs Executive Order Recommending Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule Original source | Trump signs executive order to change childhood vaccine schedule | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 10, 2026, 7:25 PM |
| Young Woman Commits to Helping People in Crisis, Highlighted by ABC News Original source | WATCH: Woman dedicated to helping people in crisis | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 10, 2026, 3:48 PM |
| Trump Acknowledges Lack of Video or Proof in Alleged Vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Original source | Trump acknowledges 'no video or proof' of alleged vandalism to Reflecting Pool | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 10, 2026, 2:44 PM |
| Iran and US Exchange Messages Amid Ongoing Tensions; No Formal Negotiations, Tehran Says Original source | Iran live updates: No negotiations with US but messages being exchanged, Tehran says | Not recorded yet | US | Not recorded yet | Not recorded yet | Aug 10, 2026, 8:17 AM |
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First Total Solar Eclipse in Over 20 Years Draws Crowds Across Europe
On August 12, 2026, people across Europe gathered to witness a rare total solar eclipse, the first visible from the continent in more than two decades.
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Trump Announces Karoline Leavitt's Departure as White House Press Secretary
Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August to focus on family, transitioning to an outside advisory position within the Republican Party.
Fox News Latest | Aug 12, 2026, 7:58 PM 2 sources Balanced or center source mix Compare
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Trump Says He Was at Greater Risk on Secret Flight Than Decoy Air Force One
President Donald Trump reveals details of a covert flight out of Turkey involving a decoy Air Force One, citing security concerns and Secret Service operations.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 12, 2026, 7:41 AM 1 source Single-source report
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ACLU Seeks Federal Court Order to Block Trump’s Second Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
Following the Supreme Court’s rejection of President Trump’s initial attempt to end birthright citizenship, the ACLU challenges a new executive order targeting specific groups of children born in the U.S.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 7:48 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Sirius XM Host and NYT Reporter Discuss Myspace's Potential Comeback
Mike Muse and Callie Holtermann explore how Myspace's revival plans connect with Gen Z's nostalgia trend.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 2:47 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Retired Firefighter Hospitalized with Brain Injury After Eating Oysters at Gibsons Steakhouse: Lawsuit Filed
Joe Belgio, a retired Marine and firefighter from Illinois, remains hospitalized with permanent brain damage more than a year after allegedly falling ill from contaminated raw oysters at a Chicago-area steakhouse.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 2:27 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Legacy of Jackie the Bald Eagle: A Symbol That United Millions
Nearly one month after a fight with two other birds, Jackie the mother bald eagle passed away, leaving a lasting impact on the community.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 10:50 AM 1 source Single-source report
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7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia Kills Over 130, Traps Residents in Collapsed Buildings
A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 11th, causing widespread destruction, numerous casualties, and prompting a national emergency response.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 8:08 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Young Woman Commits to Helping People in Crisis, Highlighted by ABC News
ABC News correspondent Will Reeve profiles a young woman dedicated to supporting individuals during their most challenging times.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 7:06 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Lauren Boebert’s 21-Year-Old Son Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
Tyler Boebert was arrested in Garfield County, Colorado, on charges including sexual exploitation of a child, linked to a 2024 video involving a 17-year-old.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 4:53 AM 2 sources Lean-left source mix Compare
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Trump Reportedly Used Catering Truck to Secretly Leave Air Force One Amid Iranian Threats
An elaborate plan involving a catering food truck and a military aircraft was reportedly used to conceal President Donald Trump's flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom last month.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 11, 2026, 4:48 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Trump Signs Executive Order Recommending Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule
The new order advises splitting the combined MMR vaccine into three separate shots for measles, mumps, and rubella.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 10, 2026, 8:30 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Trump Acknowledges Lack of Video or Proof in Alleged Vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump admits no video evidence exists for alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool but continues to accuse former Olympian David Hearn.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 10, 2026, 3:42 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Tropical Storm Dolphin Causes Flooding and Disruptions in Eastern China
After making landfall as a typhoon, Tropical Storm Dolphin brought heavy rain and flooding to eastern China, prompting warnings of severe flooding and landslides.
France 24 English | Aug 10, 2026, 10:44 AM 2 sources Lean-left source mix Compare
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Iran and US Exchange Messages Amid Ongoing Tensions; No Formal Negotiations, Tehran Says
Despite recent talks aimed at ending conflict, Iran reports no formal negotiations with the US, while violence continues in the region.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 10, 2026, 9:26 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Long Beach Man Receives Postcard from Late Parents 26 Years After It Was Sent
Bob Sheppard of Long Beach, California, recently received a postcard mailed from Copenhagen by his deceased parents over two decades ago.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 10, 2026, 8:03 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Iran Executes Protesters Publicly Amid Expanded Postwar Repression
Three young men were publicly hanged in Isfahan for alleged protest-related crimes as Iran intensifies crackdowns following recent conflicts and mass demonstrations.
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Labels Iran's Strait of Hormuz Demands 'Ridiculous'
Mark Esper criticizes Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, urging the U.S. to reject them outright.
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Criticizes Iran's Demands for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
Mark Esper calls Iran's conditions for reopening the strategic waterway 'ridiculous' and urges the U.S. to reject them outright.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 9, 2026, 6:11 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Labels Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Demands 'Ridiculous'
Mark Esper urges the U.S. to reject Iran’s latest conditions for reopening the strategic waterway, citing decades-long tensions and recent escalations.
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Labels Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Demands ‘Ridiculous’
Mark Esper urges the U.S. to reject Iran’s conditions for reopening the strategic waterway, citing decades-long tensions worsened under recent administrations.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 9, 2026, 5:42 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Calls Iran's Demands for Strait of Hormuz Reopening 'Ridiculous'
Mark Esper criticizes Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, urging the U.S. to reject them outright.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 9, 2026, 5:27 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Calls Iran’s Demands for Strait of Hormuz Reopening 'Ridiculous'
Mark Esper criticizes Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, urging the U.S. to reject them outright.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 9, 2026, 5:10 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Labels Iran’s Demands for Strait of Hormuz Reopening 'Ridiculous'
Mark Esper urges the U.S. to reject Iran’s conditions for reopening the strategic waterway, citing decades-long tensions and recent geopolitical developments.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 9, 2026, 4:53 PM 1 source Single-source report