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WATCH: Massive fire breaks out at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome

A fire broke out Wednesday morning at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park velodrome, prompting a major emergency response from firefighters.

Hawaii at risk of flooding, while dry conditions raise fire danger in the Northeast

Amid red-flag fire danger alerts issued for parts of New York and a forecast of potential flooding for Hawaii, conditions are a go for the Artemis II splashdown.

Search and rescue mission underway in deadly parking garage collapse

A search and rescue operation is ongoing for two individuals following the partial collapse of a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia, officials said.

1 dead, 2 missing after under-construction parking garage partially collapses: Mayor

A search and rescue operation is ongoing for two individuals following the partial collapse of a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia, officials said.

Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.37% after rising five weeks in a row

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate eased this week, a modest relief for prospective homebuyers who have been facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in nearly seven months

WATCH: Artemis II reentry is 'riskier' than previous mission: Former astronaut

Retired NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain discusses the crew's return and what they'll experience once back on Earth.

WATCH: U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested amid conflicting message

The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is being tested after Israel launched large-scale attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday.

WATCH: Halloween in April?

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze reports on The Home Depot's new releases and why the company says it's never too early.

Iran live updates: Iran says Hormuz is open to all ships that coordinate with Tehran

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

US filings for jobless aid jump to 219,000 last week but remain within stable range

U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week before Iran, Israel and the U.S. announced a two-week ceasefire deal that injected a degree of optimism into a still-clouded global economic picture

WATCH: Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women

Accused Gilgo Beach, New York, serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted to the murders of eight women in court on Wednesday as he changed his plea to guilty.

WATCH: Man sentenced for pulling fake gun on chicken shop worker

A man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pulling a fake gun on a London chicken shop worker during a dispute over condiments.

WATCH: Dog helps his grandma in the garden

Barbara, 96, is getting a helpful paw from Chewy the Newfoundland, who digs the perfect hole for planting flowers.

WATCH: Boy goes viral sharing his love of science

Sean Atitsgobe, 11, has gained more than a million followers on social media and hopes to attend college by 13.

Iran live updates: Trump vows 'bigger, and better' Iran attacks if deal not reached

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.