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Backstreet Boys to ring in the new year at Sphere Las Vegas

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Oh my God, they're back again -- or they will be, in December.Backstreet Boys still have a bunch of shows to go this month on their 21-date Into the Millennium residency show at Sphere Las Vegas, but they've already announced some extra performances at the end... Read More.

IDF chief approves new Gaza attack plan, spokesperson says

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Wednesday approved "the main framework for the IDF's operational plan in the Gaza Strip," according to an IDF spokesperson."As part of the discussion, IDF operations to date were presented, including an... Read More.

Rascal Flatts extends their Life Is a Highway tour into 2026

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Rascal Flatts' Life Is a Highway tour will stretch into 2026.“What a ride the past year has been!" Jay DeMarcus says. "We’re so excited to continue this tour, the response we’ve received from everyone has been overwhelming and humbling. We’ve truly had such a blast... Read More.

Man, I feel like a side of fries: Shania Twain is lovin’ it at McDonald’s

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Shania Twain worked at McDonald's when she was growing up in Canada. Now she's teamed with the fast-food chain to curate a selection of menu items in her home country.The limited-edition Shania's Sides menu items, which launched Tuesday, include a... Read More.

Taylor Swift pokes fun at herself in ‘GMA”s exclusive clip of her ‘New Heights’ appearance

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

ABC's Good Morning America is sharing an exclusive first look at Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated, first appearance on the New Heights podcast, co-hosted by her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason... Read More.

In brief: Mark Ruffalo stars in ‘Task’ trailer and more

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Mark Ruffalo is on the case in the trailer for Task. The new series comes from the creator of Mare of Easttown. It premieres Sept. 7 on HBO and streams on HBO Max the next day. Ruffalo plays Tom, an FBI agent who is put in charge of... Read More.

‘I assume the worst’: Internal texts and emails show confusion, concern among Kerr County river authority officials during flooding

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(KERRVILLE, Texas) -- As the Guadalupe River overflowed in Kerr County on the Fourth of July, officials with a local agency charged with "managing water quality and water quantity" in the Texas Hill Country appeared perplexed by the extent of the unfolding crisis and... Read More.

Why Ukraine’s ex-foreign minister believes Putin won’t go for peace as Trump summit approaches

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Dmytro Kuleba, who served as Ukraine's foreign minister from 2020 to 2024 and was the youngest-ever appointed to the post, has no plans to rush back into the fray. But he retains deep convictions about Ukraine's ongoing struggle against Russia's full-scale invasion... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/12/25

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMariners 1, Orioles 0Marlins 3, Guardians 4Phillies 1, Reds 6Twins 1, Yankees 9Cubs 1, Blue Jays 5Braves 5, Mets 13Tigers 6, White Sox 9Pirates 0, Brewers 14Nationals 5, Royals 8Rockies 3, Cardinals... Read More.

Jenny Slate says playing Nikki on ‘Dying for Sex’ helped her express anger

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

There was so much about working on Dying for Sex that excited Jenny Slate."I think this is the kind of work that actors have appetite for," Slate told ABC Audio of the FX limited series.Dying for Sex is based on the true story of friends Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer as described... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Backstreet Boys to ring in the new year at Sphere Las Vegas

IDF chief approves new Gaza attack plan, spokesperson says

Rascal Flatts extends their Life Is a Highway tour into 2026

Man, I feel like a side of fries: Shania Twain is lovin’ it at McDonald’s

Taylor Swift pokes fun at herself in ‘GMA”s exclusive clip of her ‘New Heights’ appearance

In brief: Mark Ruffalo stars in ‘Task’ trailer and more

‘I assume the worst’: Internal texts and emails show confusion, concern among Kerr County river authority officials during flooding

Why Ukraine’s ex-foreign minister believes Putin won’t go for peace as Trump summit approaches

Scoreboard roundup — 8/12/25

Jenny Slate says playing Nikki on ‘Dying for Sex’ helped her express anger

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