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Body found of girl swept away by floodwaters in Texas

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(BRENHAM, Texas) -- The body of a 10-year-old girl was found on Tuesday after she was swept away by floodwaters in Texas. The sad end to the search comes as a a storm threat continues to impact millions in the South and Northeast on... Read More.

Chappell Roan shares with Hearts Ann Wilson how powerful she felt singing a Heart classic

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

Chappell Roan may be a pop superstar, but unleashing her inner rocker onstage last year was a huge thrill for her.That's what Chappell told Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ann Wilson, lead singer of the band Heart, on Ann's podcast, After Dinner Thinks.... Read More.

Wolfgang Van Halen played dad Eddies Frankenstein guitar on new Mammoth song, The End

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

Wolfgang Van Halen's new song with his band Mammoth, "The End," will probably remind you of Eddie Van Halen with its tapping guitar riff. Fittingly, Wolf recorded the part with his late father's signature Frankenstein guitar."Fun fact, I recorded the main tapping of the song, and... Read More.

Josh Ross collaborating with 2000s pop hitmaker Akon on remake of 2008 single

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

In the early 2000s, singer/songwriter/producer Akon was all over the pop charts, either with his own songs or with tracks he produced for other artists. In April, Akon told TMZ that he was "redoing my whole catalog in country,” adding... Read More.

Judge rejects DOJs argument against return of deported Venezuelan man to US

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- A federal judge on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration's argument that a 20-year-old Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador, whose removal violated a previous court settlement, should not be returned to the U.S. because his asylum application would be denied.During the hearing... Read More.

89-year-old man and dog killed in bear attack in Florida: Officials

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(JEROME, Fla.) -- An 89-year-old man and a dog were killed in apparently separate bear attacks near the victim's home in Florida, officials said.The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call shortly after 7 a.m. Monday involving a "bear encounter."The incident was... Read More.

Town official allegedly shoots lost DoorDash driver looking for directions: Police

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(CHESTER, N.Y.) -- A New York town official has been arrested for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was lost and trying to get directions, police said.The 24-year-old victim was attempting to deliver food to a house Friday night when he got lost in... Read More.

Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia student freed by ICE, feared citizenship interview was a trap

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Columbia University student who was detained in Vermont by Immigration and Customs Enforcement told ABC News that he was about to sign a document saying he was willing to take the Pledge of Allegiance, one of the final steps in... Read More.

Hawaii increases hotel tax to help state cope with climate change

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(HONOLULU) -- Hawaii has passed legislation to increase people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change.The bill, SB1396, adds a 0.75% levy to existing taxes on tourist lodging within the state -- including hotels rooms,... Read More.

Quinta Brunson to receive key to the city of Philadelphia

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

Quinta Brunson is being honored with the key to the city of Philadelphia.ABC and the city of Philadelphia made the announcement about Brunson's honor on Tuesday. The Emmy-winning creator and star of Abbott Elementary will be presented with the key as part of a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Body found of girl swept away by floodwaters in Texas

Chappell Roan shares with Hearts Ann Wilson how powerful she felt singing a Heart classic

Wolfgang Van Halen played dad Eddies Frankenstein guitar on new Mammoth song, The End

Josh Ross collaborating with 2000s pop hitmaker Akon on remake of 2008 single

Judge rejects DOJs argument against return of deported Venezuelan man to US

89-year-old man and dog killed in bear attack in Florida: Officials

Town official allegedly shoots lost DoorDash driver looking for directions: Police

Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia student freed by ICE, feared citizenship interview was a trap

Hawaii increases hotel tax to help state cope with climate change

Quinta Brunson to receive key to the city of Philadelphia

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