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How a Norwegian sound festival puts experimental music at the forefront
Sarah Hucal/ABC News(OSLO, Norway) — On a warm spring evening in Oslo, a series of brass notes — some electrifying, others solemn — are played by a dozen instrumentalists perched in various corners of the [Read More…]
George Takei’s accuser retracts a key detail of his story
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The man who accused George Takei of sexual misconduct a few months ago has retracted a key detail of his story. In an interview with The Observer, Scott Brunton, [Read More…]
3 injured, 2 critically, in Portland hit-and-run
iStock/Thinkstock(PORTLAND) — Multiple people have been injured in a hit-and-run crash in Portland, Oregon, according to police. Three women were struck around 10 a.m. and transported to local hospitals, the Portland Police Department said in [Read More…]
30-year-old ordered by court to move from parents’ home if offered job with starting bonus
Google Maps(SYRACUSE, N.Y.) — A 30-year-old man ordered by a judge to move out of his parents’ home in upstate New York has been offered a job and a starting bonus by a restaurant chain. [Read More…]
Brazilian grandparents convicted in high-profile Texas kidnapping case
iStock/Thinkstock(SAO PAULO) — A federal jury in Texas on Friday found a Brazilian couple guilty of helping their daughter kidnap a Houston doctor’s son and take him to Brazil, where the child remains, but declined [Read More…]
A timeline of Harvey Weinstein’s fall from grace to rape charges
Steven Ferdman/Getty Images(NEW YORK CITY) — Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police Friday morning in New York to face rape and sexual abuse charges before being released on bail. But just six months [Read More…]
‘Pain au chocolat’ vs ‘chocolatine’: Pastry-name war heading to French Parliament
iStock/Thinkstock(PARIS) — Should one of the best known French pastries be called chocolatine or pain au chocolat? This is a debate that has been going on for decades in France. A group of right-wing French [Read More…]
2 civilians rushed to their cars to get their guns before fatally shooting Oklahoma City restaurant gunman
ABC News(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Not one, but two men ran to their respective cars to grab their guns when a shooter opened fire at an Oklahoma City restaurant Thursday. Police Capt. Bo Matthews said Friday [Read More…]
Fiat Chrysler issues urgent cruise control warning for 4.8 million U.S. vehicles
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — As millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, Fiat Chrysler and federal regulators are urgently warning drivers of 4.8 million American sedans, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks to avoid [Read More…]
Civilian shoots, kills suspect who opened fire at Oklahoma City restaurant
ABC News(OKLAHOMA CITY) — A citizen with a gun fatally shot an armed suspect who opened fire in an Oklahoma City restaurant on Thursday, local officials said. The Oklahoma City Police Department said on Twitter [Read More…]
Student, teacher hospitalized after shooting at Indiana middle school; suspect in custody
iStock/Thinkstock(NOBLESVILLE, In.) — A middle school boy allegedly opened fire at an Indiana school Friday morning, police said, leaving a teacher and another student injured – the latest in a string of school shootings this [Read More…]
Student, teacher taken to hospitals after shooting at middle school
iStock/Thinkstock(NOBLESVILLE, In.) — A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana Friday morning, the Indiana State Police said. Two victims — an adult and a teenager — were [Read More…]
South Koreans expect US-North Korea summit to take place ‘eventually’ despite cancellation
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — Many South Koreans were shocked when President Trump called off the June 12 summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Many also believe the historic summit could [Read More…]
Harvey Weinstein released on $1M bail after arrest on rape, sexual abuse charges
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police in New York City Friday morning to face rape and sexual abuse charges before being released on $1 million cash bail and expected to [Read More…]
Harvey Weinstein released on $1M bail after arrest on rape, sexual abuse charges
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police in New York City Friday morning to face rape and sexual abuse charges before being released on $1 million cash bail and expected to [Read More…]
2 victims in Indiana school shooting, suspect in custody: Police
iStock/Thinkstock(Noblesville, In.) — A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana Friday morning, the Indiana State Police said. Two victims are headed to the hospital, said Indiana State [Read More…]
‘Poppy memorial’ at National Mall honors 645,000 war dead on Memorial Day weekend
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Poppy flowers will add a huge flash of color to the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend. A pop-up installation of 645,000 red flowers, encased in a translucent structure, were installed Thursday night [Read More…]
645,000 bright red poppies to adorn National Mall for Memorial Day Weekend
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Poppy flowers will add a huge flash of color to the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend. A pop-up installation of 645,000 red flowers, encased in a translucent structure, were installed Thursday night [Read More…]
Harvey Weinstein’s alleged victims speak out, now ‘have real hope for justice’
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police in New York City Friday morning to face criminal charges brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. For at least some [Read More…]
Active shooter reported at Indiana middle school: Police
iStock/Thinkstock(Noblesville, In.) — Police are responding to Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana following reports of an active shooter, the Westfield Police Department said. A suspect is in custody, said the Noblesville Fire Department. Noblesville [Read More…]