The Morning News Brief on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
From new video released surrounding the death of a teen whose body was found in a retention pond to a woman accused of threatening the life of President Donald Trump, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of August 20.
1. New details on teen's death
Missing teen found dead in pond caught on camera alone ‘sprinting’ toward water: ‘There’s no one chasing him’
More than one week after 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier was found dead in a Manatee County retention pond, the sheriff’s office is releasing video that sheds more light on what he was doing before he disappeared earlier this month.
2. Heads up, Android users!
Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
3. Execution date set for convicted killer
Richard Djerf: Arizona will execute man who killed four family members on Oct. 17
An execution date has been set for an Arizona man convicted of killing a couple and their two children over thirty years ago.
4. Record-breaking enrollment at ASU
Arizona State University sets new enrollment records for fall semester
Arizona State University has set new enrollment records for the fall semester, with over 42,000 new on-campus students and 79,000 online students.
5. Deadly threats against Trump
Indiana woman faces federal charges for social media threats to disembowel Trump
Nathalie Rose Jones told the Secret Service she would "disembowel" President Donald Trump and had a weapon ready for her "mission."
Today's weather
Arizona weather forecast: Near-record temps expected amid Extreme Heat Warning
Near-record temps are expected in the Valley as an Extreme Heat Warning goes into effect.