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Baby we were born to celebrate: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ turns 50

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

It was 50 years ago — Aug. 25, 1975 — that Bruce Springsteen released his third studio album, Born to Run, which was a massive hit. But it turns out, it was a make-or-break album for the New Jersey rocker.After the commercial failure of his first two... Read More.

Lorne Michaels reveals why Sabrina Carpenter opened ‘SNL 50’ — and changed Paul Simon’s lyrics

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

When Sabrina Carpenter appeared in the opening moments of the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special earlier this year, she'd previously performed on SNL exactly once. But there she was, singing "Homeward Bound" with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul... Read More.

Villanova University targeted in 2nd false active shooter report in 4 days

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- For the second time in less than a week, Villanova University was the scene of an active shooter hoax report on Sunday, prompting police to clear buildings at the Pennsylvania campus before investigators determined the incident was not legitimate, officials said.The... Read More.

Mandatory evacuation remains in effect as fire from Louisiana plant explosion continues to burn

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A fire at plant in Louisiana continues to burn and an evacuation order within a 1-mile radius of the facility remains in place following an explosion Friday, officials said at a press conference.As of Saturday, 42 people are at a shelter,... Read More.

5 shot, 1 fatally, as multiple gunmen open fire in New York City park: NYPD

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man was killed and four other people were injured when gunfire broke out on Saturday night at a New York City park where a large crowd had gathered for a basketball tournament, according to police.The gunfire erupted around 7:27 p.m.... Read More.

California wine country wildfire surpasses 6,500 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A fast-spreading wildfire in California's wine country prompted mandatory evacuation orders as firefighters continued to battle the blaze from the ground and air on Sunday.The Pickett Fire in Northern California's Napa County has burned some 6,531 acres since it broke out... Read More.

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $750 million, 10th largest drawing, for Monday

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - The Powerball jackpot is expected to climb to $750 million for Monday's drawing, a prize that ranks as the 10th largest in the lottery's history, after no single player matched all numbers drawn on Saturday, Powerball said early Sunday.Monday's drawing has... Read More.

North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of two newly developed types of missiles, state media reported, launches that came as the United States and South Korea held their annual military drills to the south.The two missiles tested on Saturday... Read More.

Russia hits Ukraine with drones as Kyiv celebrates independence day

Sunday, August 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia launched drones and a missile into Ukraine overnight into Sunday, the air force in Kyiv said, as the country kicked off independence day celebrations marking the anniversary of its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.Ukraine's air force said Russia... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter marks 1 year of ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ sets video release for new song ‘Tears’

Saturday, August 23 by ABC News

The album that changed Sabrina Carpenter's life turned 1 on Saturday, and she took to Instagram to celebrate the milestone.Short n' Sweet -- which earned Sabrina her first Grammys and first number-one hit, gave us the phrases "Make me Juno" and "That's... Read More.

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Baby we were born to celebrate: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ turns 50

Lorne Michaels reveals why Sabrina Carpenter opened ‘SNL 50’ — and changed Paul Simon’s lyrics

Villanova University targeted in 2nd false active shooter report in 4 days

Mandatory evacuation remains in effect as fire from Louisiana plant explosion continues to burn

5 shot, 1 fatally, as multiple gunmen open fire in New York City park: NYPD

California wine country wildfire surpasses 6,500 acres, mandatory evacuations ordered

Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $750 million, 10th largest drawing, for Monday

North Korea test-fires 2 new missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, state media says

Russia hits Ukraine with drones as Kyiv celebrates independence day

Sabrina Carpenter marks 1 year of ‘Short n’ Sweet,’ sets video release for new song ‘Tears’

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