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Raja Krishnamoorthi launches bid for open Illinois Senate seat
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois has announced his bid to run for Senate in 2026, confirming speculations that he would join the quickly expanding field of [Read More…]
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Barry Keoghan shares his experience meeting Ringo Starr: ‘I couldn’t look at him’
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Barry Keoghan is set to play Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ four films about The Beatles and the actor revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he’s met the legendary rock drummer, sharing that [Read More…]
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In brief: Margaret Qualley stars in ‘Honey Don’t!’ trailer and more
Honey, don’t miss the official trailer for Ethan Coen‘s latest film, Honey Don’t! The film stars Margaret Qualley as a small-town private investigator who delves into a case about a series of strange deaths that [Read More…]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs legal team: Here are the lawyers defending hip-hop mogul
ABC News Facing the potential of life in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, Sean Combs hired a high-profile team of defense lawyers for his criminal trial in New York. With a combined 150 [Read More…]
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Scoreboard roundup — 5/7/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 91, Celtics 90Nuggets 106, Thunder 149 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 3, Maple Leafs 4Stars 3, Jets 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGuardians 8, Nationals [Read More…]
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Republican-led House will vote to make Trump’s Gulf of America into law
ABC News The Republican-led House is set to vote Thursday on a bill to make the Gulf of Mexico’s name change to Gulf of America permanent. The legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor [Read More…]
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Joe Biden and Jill Biden to join ‘The View’ for 1st joint interview since leaving the White House
ABC News Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will appear on ABC’s “The View” on Thursday for their first joint interview since leaving the White House. The pair will join the co-hosts [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Mortgage rates are falling. Is it a good time to buy a home?
ABC News Mortgage rates have dropped over the early months of 2025, offering homebuyers an opportunity for some borrowing relief if they move ahead with the big-ticket purchase. The housing market remains sluggish and wider [Read More…]
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Michael J. Fox announces his fifth book, ‘Future Boy’
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for The Michael J. Fox Foundation Michael J. Fox tells the story of playing two iconic roles at the same time in his latest novel. Flatiron Books announced the upcoming release of [Read More…]
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‘The Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ among new series ordered at Bravo
Griffin Nagel/Bravo The Bravo-verse is expanding. The network has announced a new expansion to its programming slate, which includes new and returning series, such as a brand-new addition to its Real Housewives franchise. The Real [Read More…]
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Election process for next pope commences with papal conclave
Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commenced on Wednesday, bringing cardinals from all over the world [Read More…]
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Writers hired to pen Sam Mendes’ Beatles films
Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage) The writers of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles have just been revealed. Variety reports that three writers have been hired for the four films: Jez Butterworth, whose resume includes Ford v Ferrari, Edge of [Read More…]
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Actor Michael Pitt arrested on sexual abuse charges
Eric Charbonneau/KCFEOLA PR via Getty Images Boardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt was arrested and indicted in Brooklyn on Friday on charges of sexual abuse, criminal sex act, assault and strangulation, according to court documents. The [Read More…]
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Accused Delta stowaway had prior airport security breaches, feds say
Niagara County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK) — When Svetlana Dali snuck onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris in November it was not the first time she had successfully evaded airport security measures, federal prosecutors [Read More…]
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ICE targets businesses and restaurants across DC
Luke Barr/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids targeting businesses in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, sources confirmed to ABC News. A coalition of activists had warned delivery drivers and restaurants of [Read More…]
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Woman killed by alligator during couple canoe trip, husband tried to save her
Richard Heathcote/Getty Images (POLK COUNTY, Fla.) — A Florida woman was killed by an alligator during a canoeing trip with her husband, who tried to save her during the surprise attack, officials said. The husband [Read More…]
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’10 Things I Hate About You’ director has plans for a sequel trilogy
Buena Vista/Getty Images The director of 10 Things I Hate About You has plans for a sequel trilogy based on the original film. Gil Junger, who directed the 1999 teen romantic comedy, revealed he is [Read More…]
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Amy Poehler to reunite with ‘Parks and Recreation’ creator on new comedy ‘DIG’
Theo Wargo/NBC Amy Poehler is reuniting with Parks and Recreation creator Mike Schur for a new comedy series. The duo are collaborating on the upcoming series DIG for Peacock. Schur and Poehler will executive produce [Read More…]
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Luigi Mangione’s online defense fund surpasses $1 million
Curtis Means – Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An online legal defense fund for alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione has surpassed $1 million as he prepares to return to court next month. The fund reached the million-dollar [Read More…]
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Disney announces new theme park coming to Abu Dhabi
Disney Get ready for a “whole new world.” A seventh Disney destination is coming to Abu Dhabi. The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger made the major announcement Wednesday on ABC’s Good Morning America, describing it as “the most [Read More…]