Articles by ABC News
Asa Hutchinson previews new plan to reform federal law enforcement if elected in 2024
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday unveiled a federal law enforcement reform plan that he’s calling “critically important” and overdue — and a preview of legislation he would push if he [Read More…]
Inflation has plummeted but these prices are still soaring
Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A better-than-expected inflation report last week bolstered hopes that a prolonged bout of severe price hikes is near its end — but the costs of some staple items [Read More…]
Lindsay Lohan welcomes 1st child with husband Bader Shammas
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Netflix Lindsay Lohan is officially a mom! A rep for the Mean Girls actress told Good Morning America in a statement that Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, have “welcomed a [Read More…]
AMC says 40,000 moviegoers bought tickets to “Barbenheimer” double feature
Warner Bros. Pictures/Universal Pictures While the movie industry is in flux, thanks to the strikes of both the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, [Read More…]
‘The Flash’ stumbles out of U.S. theaters with a worse take than infamous ‘Green Lantern’
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures/™ & © DC Comics Despite a ton of hype, and far better overall audience and critic scores than its predecessor, Warner Bros.’ The Flash has ended its box office run [Read More…]
Iran resumes infamous ‘morality police’ to enforce mandatory hijab law
KeithBinns/Getty Images (LONDON) — Iran’s infamous hijab police, known as the “morality police,” are again patrolling the streets, Iranian authorities said. The controversial measure was announced Sunday along with a series of other severe actions [Read More…]
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ coming to Disney+ on August 2
Marvel Studios In a new video, Marvel Studios revealed that the blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will be coming to Disney+ on August 2. That’s a day after the hit movie starring Chris [Read More…]
No, director Christopher Nolan didn’t set off a real nuke for ‘Oppenheimer’
Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer – Universal Christopher Nolan has a well-earned reputation of striving for realism for his films whenever possible, but because of this, speculation went figuratively nuclear regarding his latest film, [Read More…]
Imprisoned Cuban rapper sewed his mouth shut in protest of government’s mistreatment
Alvaro Medina Jurado/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A Cuban rapper, who helped write the 2021 Latin Grammy song of the year, reportedly sewed his own mouth shut to protest his alleged mistreatment in a maximum-security [Read More…]
Gilgo Beach investigators comb unsolved murders for potential ties to suspect
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As investigators dig into the “double life” of suspect Rex A. Heuermann, the Manhattan architect charged in the murders of three women in Long Island, they’re also checking to [Read More…]
Houston confirms 1st heat-related death of the year amid extreme heat across US
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The most populous city in Texas has confirmed its first heat-related death of the year as record high temperatures scorch a swath of the United States. The Harris County Institute [Read More…]
Loss of sea ice putting migrating beluga whales in danger
Kevin Schafer/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The annual great beluga migration is underway, but the whales are facing increasing dangers as the climate warms and human activity decimates their habitat. Every July, about 57,000 beluga [Read More…]
Doug Emhoff leads US presidential delegation at Women’s World Cup
SasinT Gallery/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As millions of people around the world tune in for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup this week, second gentleman Doug Emhoff will be in New Zealand representing the [Read More…]
Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey’s sexual assault trial
Kevin Spacey arrives at court July 17; Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images A surprising witness took the stand for the defense in Kevin Spacey‘s ongoing sexual assault trial in the U.K.: Elton John. Elton [Read More…]
‘The Golden Bachelor’ revealed: 71-year-old Gerry Turner
ABC/Brian Bowen Smith ABC has revealed that 71-year-old Gerry Turner will be the senior singleton looking for love in the forthcoming spin-off The Golden Bachelor. The show will debut on ABC this fall. The network describes [Read More…]
In Brief: Disney characters sub for striking ‘Haunted Mansion’ stars at premiere, and more
Jane Birkin, the beloved actor and singer known for her English grace, natural style, and social activism, has passed away at the age of 76, according to Le Parisien newspaper. Birkin, who made France her [Read More…]
‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ cruises into top spot at box office
Paramount Pictures Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has cruised into the top spot in its opening weekend at the box office, securing $56.2 million between Friday and Sunday and $80 million since its Wednesday opening. Although Mission: [Read More…]
$900 million Powerball jackpot expected for Monday night’s drawing
IronHeart/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Powerball jackpot is expected to grow to an estimated $900 million for Monday night’s drawing, a sum that would be the third-largest Powerball jackpot in history, the lottery said. [Read More…]
Three banks robbed by ‘Sticky Note Bandit’ dressed as woman, FBI says
Darrin Klimek/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — A man dressed as a woman walked into three Texas banks this month and handed tellers sticky notes with “threatening” messages demanding cash, earning him the nickname “Sticky Note Bandit,” [Read More…]
As 988 centers struggle with staffing, some peer supporters feel shut out
Karl Tapales/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When Angelica Garcia’s high school crush, first love, and father of her two children died unexpectedly, she said, her life went into a free fall. The Los Angeles native [Read More…]