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Lawyer calls Trump tariffs unlawful as they face 1st test against small businesses

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are an "unprecedented and unlawful expansion" of executive power, a lawyer for a group of small businesses told a federal court Tuesday morning.The hearing at the Court of International Trade in Manhattan marks the first time... Read More.

Judge seizes control of New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge on Tuesday seized control of New York City's notorious jail complex on Rikers Island, which will now be run by an official who reports directly to the court.In a 77-page ruling, Judge Laura Taylor Swain wrote that she... Read More.

Menendez brothers long-awaited resentencing hearing underway; cousin pleads with judge to free them

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Erik and Lyle Menendez's much-anticipated resentencing hearing is underway, with lawyers set to battle over whether the brothers should get a lesser sentence, clearing the way for a potential release from prison.Defense attorney Mark Geragos, who is pushing for their release,... Read More.

See Kim Kardashian in teaser for new Hulu series Alls Fair

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

Kim Kardashian is using what she's learned about the law in the new series All's Fair, out later this year.The teaser for the highly anticipated legal drama was released Tuesday, and features the reality star and SKIMS founder among a star-studded cast.The series follows a team of... Read More.

Daryl Hall rejects yacht rock label: I never understood it

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

While his former bandmate John Oates has credited the rise of yacht rock with helping popularize their music, Daryl Hall seems to loathe the label.When the topic of yacht rock is raised on the Broken Record podcast, Hall says, “This... Read More.

Willie Nelsons ready for the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, and the milestone will be celebrated with an all-star concert in Minnesota.Farm Aid 40 will take place Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson,... Read More.

ABC reveals fall primetime TV schedule

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

ABC unveiled its fall primetime TV schedule Tuesday.Dancing with the Stars will air Tuesdays followed by the second season of High Potential. Wednesdays are a stacked night led by Abbott Elementary and followed by Shifting Gears, The Golden Bachelor and Shark Tank.Thursday’s lineup features the new spinoff 9-1-1 Nashville, followed by 9-1-1 and Grey’s Anatomy.Ryan... Read More.

Adam Levine confirms Maroon 5s Priceless is about wife Behati Prinsloo

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

Like many of Maroon 5's singles, "Priceless" is a love song, but it was specifically inspired by an actual person.Speaking to People, Adam Levine says, "It was the first song that I wrote for the album. It's just this really fun,... Read More.

KISS fan who paid over $12,000 to be Gene Simmons roadie says it was ‘absolutely’ worth it

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

Back in March, KISS' Gene Simmons offered fans the chance to be his roadie for the day — for $12,495. Although some folks thought that price was a bit outrageous, the guy who shelled out the money has no regrets."This is what I chose to... Read More.

Maxwell announces limited run of shows called The Silent Serenade Ensemble

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

Maxwell has announced a limited run of intimate shows titled The Silent Serenade Ensemble. They will feature intimate, reimagined performances of his classic hits and deeper cuts, scheduled in two locations that have special meaning to him. The trek will kick off in September, the month he... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Lawyer calls Trump tariffs unlawful as they face 1st test against small businesses

Judge seizes control of New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex

Menendez brothers long-awaited resentencing hearing underway; cousin pleads with judge to free them

See Kim Kardashian in teaser for new Hulu series Alls Fair

Daryl Hall rejects yacht rock label: I never understood it

Willie Nelsons ready for the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid

ABC reveals fall primetime TV schedule

Adam Levine confirms Maroon 5s Priceless is about wife Behati Prinsloo

KISS fan who paid over $12,000 to be Gene Simmons roadie says it was ‘absolutely’ worth it

Maxwell announces limited run of shows called The Silent Serenade Ensemble

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