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Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over bomb plot targeting Lady Gagas concert in Rio

Sunday, May 4 by ABC News

(RIO DE JANEIRO) -- Two individuals were arrested in connection with an alleged bomb attack plot targeting Lady Gaga's free concert on Copacabana Beach, Brazilian Civil Police confirmed.The suspects -- one adult male detained in Rio Grande do Sul and a teenager arrested in... Read More.

Benson Boone flips out on SNL, Sabrina Carpenter crashes monologue

Sunday, May 4 by ABC News

Benson Boone made an impressive entrance during his Saturday Night Live debut on May 3.After the show's host, Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, said, "Ladies and gentleman, Benson Boone," the camera pulled back to show Benson doing a backflip off... Read More.

Lady Gaga sets record in Brazil, playing for 2.5 million on Copacabana Beach

Sunday, May 4 by ABC News

Lady Gaga made history with her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 3.According to concert promoter Live Nation, the show drew an estimated 2.5 million fans to the legendary beach, setting a new record for the highest-attended concert in... Read More.

2 dead after small plane crashes into homes in Simi Valley, California

Sunday, May 4 by ABC News

(SIMI VALLEY, CA) -- A small, home-built kit airplane crashed in Simi Valley, California, on Saturday afternoon, damaging two homes, catching fire and killing two people onboard, officials said.The Vans RV-10 that crashed near High Meadow Street and Wood Ranch Parkway around 2:10 p.m.,... Read More.

Houthi missile strikes near Tel Avivs Ben Gurion Airport, injuring 8, Israel says

Sunday, May 4 by ABC News

(TEL AVIV) -- A ballistic missile launched from Yemen by the Iran-backed Houthis struck near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport on Sunday, briefly grounding flights, halting train service and forcing the closure of access roads covered in debris."Following the sirens that sounded in... Read More.

Injured in Russias war, Ukrainian vets join together as sportsmen in Canada

Sunday, May 4 by ABC News

(VANCOUVER, British Columbia) -- Oleksii Tiunin, a Ukrainian soldier who lost his leg in Russia's war, has become known in his adopted Canadian home as an undefeated sportsman.He was the captain of this year's Ukrainian national team at the Invictus Games, which included the... Read More.

Ohio deputy fatally struck by man whose son had been shot by police: Authorities

Sunday, May 4 by ABC News

(CINCINNATI) -- Authorities in Ohio said a man "purposely" struck and killed a sheriff's deputy the day after his teen son was fatally shot by police.Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of the sheriff's deputy, who was struck... Read More.

Activists say aid vessel bound for Gaza was struck by drone

Saturday, May 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Activists are demanding an investigation after they say a humanitarian ship headed to Gaza was bombed by a drone in the Mediterranean Sea overnight Friday.The passenger vessel Conscience made a mayday call shortly after midnight, reporting a fire on its bow,... Read More.

Three corrections officers stabbed by MS-13 gang members in prison: Officials

Saturday, May 3 by ABC News

(BIG STONE GAP, Va.) -- Three corrections officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison were stabbed by inmates in a "premeditated" attack Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections.A total of five officers were injured at the prison in western Virginia during the attack,... Read More.

Trump family crypto venture tapped as part of $2B Emirati-backed investment deal

Saturday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- An Abu Dhabi state-backed investment firm is making a major $2 billion investment in a crypto business deal that could serve as a major boost for Trump family crypto venture World Liberty Financial, according to Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty Financial.USD1,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Brazilian police arrest 2 suspects over bomb plot targeting Lady Gagas concert in Rio

Benson Boone flips out on SNL, Sabrina Carpenter crashes monologue

Lady Gaga sets record in Brazil, playing for 2.5 million on Copacabana Beach

2 dead after small plane crashes into homes in Simi Valley, California

Houthi missile strikes near Tel Avivs Ben Gurion Airport, injuring 8, Israel says

Injured in Russias war, Ukrainian vets join together as sportsmen in Canada

Ohio deputy fatally struck by man whose son had been shot by police: Authorities

Activists say aid vessel bound for Gaza was struck by drone

Three corrections officers stabbed by MS-13 gang members in prison: Officials

Trump family crypto venture tapped as part of $2B Emirati-backed investment deal

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