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Afghanistan updates: Top generals back for second day of grilling on US withdrawal
KeithBinns/iStock (WASHINGTON) — It’s been nearly one month since the U.S. withdrew all U.S. troops from Afghanistan on President Joe Biden’s order to leave by Aug. 31, ending a chaotic evacuation operation after the Afghan [Read More…]
ABC World News
Taliban official’s comments on education, jobs fuel more fears for Afghan women’s rights
omersukrugoksu/iStock (KABUL, Afghanistan) — Over one month into Taliban control of Afghanistan, fears for women’s and girl’s rights and education have only grown — fueled further Tuesday by a top Taliban official’s comments that “women [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Issa Rae discusses married life and the possibility of having kids in ‘Self’ magazine
Photo: Andy Jackson Issa Rae is sharing rare details about her personal life in the September issue of Self magazine. Rae, who recently tied the knot to longtime boyfriend Louis Diame over the summer, says [Read More…]
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Following jail sentence in college cheating scandal, Lori Loughlin returning to TV’s ‘When Hope Calls’
Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images After serving time over her involvement in the Varsity Blues college cheating scandal, ABC Audio has confirmed Lori Loughlin is returning to TV, on the series When Hope Calls. The show [Read More…]
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Watch the trailer for ‘The Harder They Fall’; Phoebe Robinson lands Max Original comedy special; and more
Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has released the official trailer to their highly-anticipated Black Western, The Harder They Fall. The star-studded film, which includes Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, Lakeith Stanfield, Regina King, Zazie Beetz and Delroy [Read More…]
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Marty McFly’s Hoverboard, Tom Hanks’ ‘Castaway’ buddy Wilson, Buddy’s ‘Elf’ costume and more coming up for auction
PropStore If you have a bunch of money burning a hole in your pocket, or if you’d just like to take a gander at some amazing Hollywood props, check out auction house PropStore‘s collection hitting the block [Read More…]
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Cameron Diaz reveals she knew Benji Madden was “special” when they first met
BG008/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images In a rare new interview, Cameron Diaz opened up about her love of husband Benji Madden and whether or not she confuses him with his twin brother, Joel Madden. “They’re not the same, they’re so different,” the 49-year-old [Read More…]
ABC Business News
MAC Cosmetics announces upcoming Whitney Houston makeup collection
L. Busacca/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Whitney Houston will always be remembered as an extraordinary musician, actress and beauty icon. MAC Cosmetics is honoring her life and legacy by launching a makeup collection that’s being [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Return-to-office style: Letting go of dress codes; embracing hybrid fashion and individuality
zubada/iStock (NEW YORK) — Millions of Americans have traded traditional work wardrobes for loungewear in the nearly two years of working remotely during the pandemic. Now, as companies discuss return-to-office plans, many people are also [Read More…]
ABC Business News
How these 4 Latinx, female-owned small businesses are making a name for themselves
Bulgnn/iStock (NEW YORK) — Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture, achievements and valuable contributions of Hispanic, Latino, Latina and Latinx Americans who have made waves and inspired others to achieve success in their [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Lisa Ling regrets making comment about Monica Lewinsky on ‘The View’: ‘My heart sunk’
Lou Rocco/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — On the latest episode of the “Behind The Table” podcast, former co-host of “The View” Lisa Ling and current co-host Sara Haines spoke candidly about their biggest regrets while [Read More…]
ABC Business News
HomeGoods just launched an online store ahead of the holidays
Tomsmith585/iStock (NEW YORK) — HomeGoods introduced a new shopping platform today to pick up your favorite candles, throw blankets and kitchen goods from the comfort of your home. HomeGoods.com, the highly anticipated online store from [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Nearly 28,000 pounds of frozen pizza recalled due to misbranding, undeclared allergens
iStock (NEW YORK) — The frozen DiGiorno Crispy Pan Crust pepperoni pizza has been found to contain textured soy protein, a known allergen that is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Simone Biles says she ‘should have quit way before’ Tokyo Olympics
LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Simone Biles, a four-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast, said she should have quit competing “way before” the Tokyo Olympics, where she had to withdraw from several events [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 9/27/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 8, Kansas City 3 Chi White Sox 8, Detroit 7 Seattle 13 Oakland 4 NATIONAL LEAGUE Cincinnati [Read More…]
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Scoreboard Roundup — 9/26/21
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Tampa Bay 3, Miami 2 AMERICAN LEAGUE Kansas City 2, Detroit 1 Texas 7, Baltimore 4 Chi White Sox [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Treasury secretary warns of ‘calamity’ if Congress doesn’t raise debt limit
Matt McClain-Pool/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday that if Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling by the deadline it would be a ‘calamity.’ Testifying before the U.S. Senate Committee on [Read More…]
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Caitlyn Jenner says she’d run for office again, but GOP needs to be more inclusive
David McNew/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Caitlyn Jenner, a candidate in California’s recent gubernatorial recall election, said Tuesday on “The View” that she would run for office again, advocating for greater inclusivity among “old school” [Read More…]
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Obama gives Democrats a pep talk with Biden agenda in limbo: The Note
slowgogo/iStock (NEW YORK) — The TAKE with Rick Klein He’s been there before, with many of the same players alongside him, and wants to see his party get there again. With that in mind, former [Read More…]
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Obama says Haitian migrants’ plight is ‘heartbreaking,’ but Biden knows system is broken
ABC News (CHICAGO) — Former President Barack Obama believes the migrant crisis at the border in Del Rio, Texas, is “heartbreaking” and thinks comprehensive immigration reform is needed to fix “a system that, overall, is [Read More…]