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As Hong Kong COVID cases soar, leader suggests testing 7.5 million residents
Bertha Wang/Bloomberg via Getty Images (HONG KONG) — Hong Kong recorded another record daily high of 6,116 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, as the city battles its worst outbreak since the pandemic began. Hospitals are [Read More…]
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Biden says he expects Putin will go through with Ukraine invasion within days
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said he expects Russian President Vladimir Putin will go through with an invasion of Ukraine within days. “My sense is this will happen in the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
“That’s impossible!” — Nick Cannon denies wanting to reunite with Mariah Carey
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic On Valentine’s Day, Mariah Carey‘s ex-husband Nick Cannon dropped a song called “Alone,” which sampled her hit “Love Takes Time” and contained the lyrics “As much as I want you back/ It’s probably better where you at.” [Read More…]
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Report: Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers split
Edward Berthelot/Getty Images — Michael Hickey/Getty Images Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers have reportedly called it quits, just over a year after announcing their engagement. “While Shailene is supportive of Aaron’s career, he put football first and they [Read More…]
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In Brief: John Cena goes ‘Looney Tunes’; Paul Reiser reboots ‘Reboot’, and more
Peacemaker‘s John Cena has been tapped to star in the new Looney Tunes live-action/animated feature Coyote vs Acme, centered on the classic cartoon character Wile E. Coyote, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The story follows “a down-on-his-luck [human] attorney who [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Mom starts company after struggling to find authentic African-print clothing for son
Gareth Brown/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When Temidayo Adedokun became pregnant with her first child, like many new moms, she said she was excited to start shopping for baby clothes. Adedokun, 31, who was born [Read More…]
ABC Health News
As states drop COVID-19 restrictions, some experts warn it’s premature to declare victory
EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After months of unrelenting surges, COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are falling rapidly across the United States, a welcome reprieve for many Americans, who are hoping that the decline will herald [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
American skier Mikaela Shiffrin again crashes, misses medal in fifth event
Alex Pantling/Getty Images (BEIJING) — U.S. skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Thursday crashed out in the slalom in the women’s Alpine combined event, bringing to a close the six-time world champion’s bid for an individual medal [Read More…]
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USA women’s hockey loses 3-2 to Canada, taking silver in Beijing
Elsa/Getty Images (BEIJING) — The U.S. women’s hockey team was defeated 3-2 by Canada in the Winter Olympics final in Beijing on Thursday. The loss marked the latest turn in what’s become a rivalry for [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 2/16/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Atlanta 130, Orlando 109 Detroit 112, Boston 111 Indiana 113, Washington 108 Brooklyn 111, New York 106 Chicago 125, Sacramento [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Republicans pitch return to ‘normalcy’ in efforts to roll back COVID precautions
J.Castro/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Republican lawmakers, capitalizing on the growing national pushback on COVID-19 precautions, are amping up their efforts to implement a return to “normalcy,” proposing a flurry of legislative activity aimed at rolling [Read More…]
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Senators introduce bill to limit harmful effects of social media on young people
5./15 WEST/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Legislators on Wednesday introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting children from the potentially harmful impacts of social media. The bill, sponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Richard Blumenthal, [Read More…]
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New GOP governor signs bill ending mask mandates in Virginia schools
Sky Noir Photography by Bill Dickinson/Getty Images (RICHMOND, Va.) — Virginia’s newly elected Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a law Wednesday that ends mask mandates in public schools throughout Virginia and lets parents opt out [Read More…]
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Trump family friend Ken Kurson pleads guilty to cyberstalking
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Ken Kurson, the former editor of the New York Observer who was pardoned by then-President Donald Trump before he left office, pleaded guilty Wednesday to two state-level misdemeanors for allegedly [Read More…]
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Family to gather Thursday for Amir Locke’s funeral, Rev. Sharpton to deliver eulogy
KEREM YUCEL/AFP via Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — Grieving family and friends will gather Thursday at the funeral of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police officers executing a “no-knock” search [Read More…]
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Tennessee bill would designate some gun owners as law enforcement
Steve Prezant/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Legislation introduced in the Tennessee state legislature this month is raising alarms from the state’s police union and gun control advocates who say it could turn the streets into [Read More…]
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Florida 13-year-old speaks out after being arrested, falsely accused of threatening school violence
Lezile-Ann Davis (NEW YORK) — Nia Whims, a 13-year-old from Florida, is speaking out after she was arrested and falsely accused of making threats of violence against her school in November 2021. Now, her family [Read More…]
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams clarifies criticism of drill music after meeting with rappers
Alex Wong/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams clarified his comments about drill rap — a controversial and popular rap subgenre — after meeting with a group of rappers on Tuesday [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Separatist forces claim ‘large-scale’ shelling in Donbas
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken telling ABC News Wednesday the [Read More…]
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Russian aircraft buzz US Navy patrol planes, get within 5 feet, Pentagon says
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson (WASHINGTON) — Amid tensions over a possible invasion of Ukraine, Russian aircraft intercepted U.S. Navy patrol planes in an “unprofessional” manner three separate [Read More…]