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Powerball jackpot swells to $835 million ahead of next drawing

Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An estimated $835 million jackpot is up for grabs in the next Powerball drawing on Wednesday night.It's the fourth-largest purse in the American lottery game's history and the second-largest this year, according to a press release from Powerball.The grand prize, which... Read More.

Missing kayaker faked his own death ahead of court date: Sheriff

Tuesday, September 19 by ABC News

(HAHNVILLE, La.) -- A missing kayaker from Louisiana has been arrested for faking his own death by drowning in an apparent bid to dodge rape charges, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office.Melvin Phillip Emde, 41, was arrested by authorities in Georgia over a... Read More.

Ahead of a possible ‘tripledemic,’ pediatrician shares what to know about getting kids vaccinated

Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- With kids back in school, COVID hospitalizations on the rise across the country and flu season right around the corner, health experts say now is the time to get young people vaccinated.In addition to COVID-19 and flu, another respiratory virus, RSV,... Read More.

Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of meeting with Vladimir Putin

Tuesday, September 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The bulletproof train carrying Kim Jong Un arrived to its destination in Russia as the North Korean leader prepared for a summit with President Vladimir Putin, local media reported.Kim was seen disembarking from his train and being greeted by Russian officials in... Read More.

Bob Weir, Mickey Hart & more heading to Mexico for the Dead Ahead Festival

Monday, September 11 by ABC News

The music of the Grateful Dead will be celebrated at a new festival in Mexico early next year.The Dead Ahead Festival will feature four nights of music in Riviera Cancun, featuring Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, Don Was and Jay Lane, along with special appearances by Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Margo Price, Sturgill Simpson and more.The... Read More.

Four-day workweek, 46% raise: UAW makes ‘audacious’ demands ahead of possible strike against Big 3 automakers

Tuesday, September 5 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- A four-day workweek at full-time pay, a 46% wage increase and a share of company profits are among the demands of the union representing approximately 150,000 workers at the Big 3 U.S. automakers -- General Motors, Ford and Stellantis.The United Auto Workers, or... Read More.

Lady Gaga wondered if she was “a really bad actor” ahead of ‘A Star Is Born’ Venice premiere

Thursday, August 31 by ABC News

This year's Venice Film Festival kicked off August 30, but most Lady Gaga fans remember the entrance she made there 2018: She arrived by boat in full old Hollywood-style glam, wearing platinum blonde pin curls and a black cocktail dress. But inside, she was... Read More.

GOP 2024 hopefuls questioned on Trump ahead of his jail surrender

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(MILWAUKEE, Wisc.) -- With a show of hands Wednesday night, most Republican presidential hopefuls indicated they would back Donald Trump even if he's a convicted criminal.Six candidates on the debate stage in Milwaukee raised their hands when asked if they would support Trump as... Read More.

Jim Jordan launches probe of Georgia’s Fani Willis ahead of Trump’s surrender

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is launching a probe into Georgia prosecutors -- an announcement that came just hours before former President Donald Trump is set to surrender at Fulton County jail.Jordan said he is investigating whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani... Read More.

Trump expected to shake up Georgia legal team ahead of surrender

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Former President Donald Trump is expected to shake up his legal team as soon as Thursday just hours ahead of plans for Trump to surrender to authorities in Fulton County, Georgia, sources with direct knowledge tell ABC News.Drew Findling is expected to... Read More.

Asa Hutchinson urges GOP to ‘speak the truth’ on Trump ahead of debate

Saturday, August 19 by ABC News

(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- As former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson still works to make the debate stage in Milwaukee, he's urging other Republican candidates to do more to take on former President Donald Trump, who now faces four criminal indictments.Asked by ABC News Correspondent MaryAlice... Read More.

Iran arrests women’s rights activists ahead of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ anniversary

Friday, August 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 11 women's rights activists were arrested by security forces in Iran in the northern province of Gilan Wednesday, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).However, Iranian officials say the number of people arrested in Gilan is 12, according... Read More.