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Shining like they’re born to be: ‘Golden’ wins best original song at Golden Globes 2026

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

A Golden Globe went, fittingly, to "Golden" on Sunday night.The #1 hit from KPop Demon Hunters was named best original song, beating nominees including Miley Cyrus for "We Dream As One" from Avatar: Fire and Ash. While accepting the award, EJAE, who co-wrote the... Read More.

Tributes pour in for Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

Following the announcement that Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir had passed away at age 78, a tribute to the rocker was shared on the Grateful Dead social media accounts, written by Dead archivist Dave Lemieux.The post noted that the band... Read More.

Iran protests continue with 538 people killed, activists say

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The death toll from mass protests in Iran has risen to 538, according to data compiled by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Sunday.The group says it has confirmed the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 members of security... Read More.

Largest nursing strike in New York City history looming as contract negotiations continue

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The largest nurses' strike in New York City history could begin on Monday morning if a tentative settlement isn't reached between the nurses' union and hospitals.Nearly 16,000 nurses are threatening to walk off their jobs on Monday morning, according to the... Read More.

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield faces charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor, child abuse

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

Timothy Busfield, an actor and director best known for his role as Danny Concannon on The West Wing, is facing charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, according to an arrest warrant out of New Mexico.Busfield is accused of inappropriately... Read More.

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dead at 78

Saturday, January 10 by ABC News

Bob Weir, rhythm guitarist, co-vocalist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78.His death was announced in a post on Instagram, which revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer in July, and had... Read More.

More severe thunderstorms including tornadoes, flash flooding possible in the South

Saturday, January 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A severe weather threat continues over the Deep South on Saturday with tornadoes and flash flooding possible. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for more than 8 million Americans in parts of Alabama and Georgia until Saturday evening.Early Saturday morning,... Read More.

Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how to keep yourself on track

Saturday, January 10 by ABC News

(LONDON)-- It is one thing to make a New Year's resolution. It is, however, a very different thing to be able to keep it.Every year they are made with the best of intentions -- with the hope and desire to become a better version... Read More.

Glenn Hughes cancels US tour due to ‘minor health issue’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Former Deep Purple singer/bassist Glenn Hughes announced on social media that he's canceling a planned spring U.S. tour to deal with a "minor health issue that requires his attention over the upcoming months.""I am taking advice from my medical team,... Read More.

Iconic items from The Beatles, David Gilmour & more going up for auction in March

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Instruments and other music memorabilia previously owned by The Beatles, David Gilmour, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and more are headed to auction in March.The items are part of The Jim Irsay Collection - an assortment of instruments, sports items and pop culture memorabilia acquired over... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Shining like they’re born to be: ‘Golden’ wins best original song at Golden Globes 2026

Tributes pour in for Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir

Iran protests continue with 538 people killed, activists say

Largest nursing strike in New York City history looming as contract negotiations continue

‘West Wing’ actor Timothy Busfield faces charges of criminal sexual contact of a minor, child abuse

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dead at 78

More severe thunderstorms including tornadoes, flash flooding possible in the South

Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s how to keep yourself on track

Glenn Hughes cancels US tour due to ‘minor health issue’

Iconic items from The Beatles, David Gilmour & more going up for auction in March

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