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Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see alleged inspiration for ‘The Fate of Ophelia’

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

How do you get young people to take an interest in art? Make sure there's a Taylor Swift connection.The German news agency dpa reports that The Museum Wiesbaden, in Wiesbaden, Germany, recently welcomed a flood of visitors — hundreds more than... Read More.

Santa Barbara authorities looking for 9-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen in at least 1 year

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) -- California authorities are trying to track down a 9-year-old girl who they say hasn't been seen in at least one year.The search for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was sparked on Tuesday when a school official reported her “prolonged absence,” the Santa... Read More.

Kelsea Ballerini’s burning her ‘Baggage’ with new candle

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

Kelsea Ballerini's ready to burn her "Baggage" with a new Ranger Station candle inspired by her latest hit. "anyone that knows me knows that wherever i am – bus, hotel, or home – i’m going to have enough candles lit to be a fire... Read More.

Britney Spears decries ‘constant gaslighting from the ex-husband’

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

Britney Spears is speaking out about the claims her ex-husband Kevin Federline makes in his new memoir You Thought You Knew.On Instagram, Britney wrote, "The constant gaslighting from ex-husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting. I have always pleaded and screamed to... Read More.

US-led coordination center overseeing Gaza rebuilding to be operational in coming days, officials say

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A U.S.-led coordination center based in Israel that will oversee implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza is expected to become operational in coming days, two U.S. officials tell ABC News.The command center, which is tasked with coordinating security, aid and rebuilding... Read More.

On This Day, Oct. 16, 2003: Simon & Garfunkel kick off the Old Friends tour

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 16, 2003…Ten years after their last tour, Simon & Garfunkel reunited to launch the Old Friends tour in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's relationship had soured after their 1993 tour, but after the pair received a Lifetime Achievement Award... Read More.

Diane Keaton’s cause of death revealed by family, report says

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

The cause of death of Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has reportedly been revealed.Keaton, 79, died on Oct. 11 of pneumonia, according to People magazine, which cited a statement from the... Read More.

In brief: Kate McKinnon joins ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 3 and more

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

Tessa Thompson's newest series is headed to Netflix soon. The actress stars opposite Jon Bernthal in the new drama His & Hers. The show comes from filmmaker William Oldroyd and follows two Georgia residents who have a connection to a... Read More.

‘This is not Gaza’: Palestinians return to war-torn neighborhoods amid fragile ceasefire

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip) -- While there was joy on the faces of some Palestinians returning to the Gaza Strip this week after two years of war, many said they found their old neighborhoods unrecognizable from the relentless fighting that reduced many of the... Read More.

‘Last Lands’ explores Guatemala’s jungles in search of mysterious Mayan city

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- ABC News Live's original docuseries "Last Lands," the Emmy-nominated and Webby-winning show, is returning for season 2, kicking off in Guatemala's Petén region. "Last Lands" covers the two-day journey by ATV through the jungle of Guatemala in search of the ancient... Read More.

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Taylor Swift fans flock to German museum to see alleged inspiration for ‘The Fate of Ophelia’

Santa Barbara authorities looking for 9-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen in at least 1 year

Kelsea Ballerini’s burning her ‘Baggage’ with new candle

Britney Spears decries ‘constant gaslighting from the ex-husband’

US-led coordination center overseeing Gaza rebuilding to be operational in coming days, officials say

On This Day, Oct. 16, 2003: Simon & Garfunkel kick off the Old Friends tour

Diane Keaton’s cause of death revealed by family, report says

In brief: Kate McKinnon joins ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 3 and more

‘This is not Gaza’: Palestinians return to war-torn neighborhoods amid fragile ceasefire

‘Last Lands’ explores Guatemala’s jungles in search of mysterious Mayan city

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