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States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Guard is planning to train as many as 500 troops per state to serve as part of a rapid-response force focused on civil disturbance missions, according to a U.S. official.The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald... Read More.

Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last week, Joel Camas, a 16-year-old living in the Bronx, New York, showed up for a routine immigration check-in at a federal building in the city, hoping he would be able to return to class at his high school later that... Read More.

5 more suspects arrested over Louvre jewel heist

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Five more suspects have been arrested in connection to the the Oct. 19 jewel heist at the Louvre museum in Paris, according to Paris Prosecutor Laure Beccuau.The arrests took place on Wednesday in the Seine-Saint-Denis region in the suburbs of Paris though... Read More.

Jon M. Chu teases how much of Dorothy will be in ‘Wicked: For Good’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Dorothy may be the main character of The Wizard of Oz, but Wicked: For Good director Jon M. Chu is setting the record straight on how she will factor into the musical sequel.In a recent interview with People, Chu said... Read More.

Flavor Flav says Public Enemy’s ‘The Hits Just Keep on Comin’ video has ‘important history lesson’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Public Enemy has released the music video for "The Hits Just Keep On Comin," one Flavor Flav says is complete with a history lesson.The video finds Olympian Ashleigh Johnson changing outfits, each representing a revolutionary figure. She dresses as Prince, Tommie Smith, Serena Williams and... Read More.

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus loves a family costume; Brantley Gilbert does not

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Jay DeMarcus' two kids are teenagers now, and the Rascal Flatts hitmaker says he misses the days when Madeline DeMarcus and Dylan DeMarcus were willing to do family Halloween costumes along with mom Allison DeMarcus."I loved when we all dressed up as Star Wars characters," Jay recalls.... Read More.

New book about Genesis’ Tony Banks coming in 2026

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Genesis founding member and keyboardist Tony Banks is the subject of a new book coming in 2026.Tony Banks: Man of Spells – The Magician of Genesis is written by Italian music journalist Mario Giammetti. He has written 15 books about Genesis, including Genesis – 1967 to 1975: The... Read More.

Devo announces livestream of Denver concert

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

Devo is giving fans a chance to stream their live show from the comfort of their home.The band just announced the new livestream event Devo: 50 Years of De-Evolution…Continued!, Live from The Mission Ballroom, which will stream live on Nov. 13 from their show in Denver.Tickets... Read More.

With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can’t clarify Trump’s plan to fund program

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With critical food assistance benefits set to run out Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Wednesday said he is talking with President Donald Trump about the shutdown as lawmakers appear sympathetic, but still entrenched.The Department of Agriculture said earlier this week... Read More.

State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(FLORIDA) -- All 43 Democratic state legislators in Florida have asked Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency as nearly three million Floridians are set to lose their access to SNAP food assistance benefits when funding for the program expires Saturday... Read More.

Author: ABC News

States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

5 more suspects arrested over Louvre jewel heist

Jon M. Chu teases how much of Dorothy will be in ‘Wicked: For Good’

Flavor Flav says Public Enemy’s ‘The Hits Just Keep on Comin’ video has ‘important history lesson’

Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus loves a family costume; Brantley Gilbert does not

New book about Genesis’ Tony Banks coming in 2026

Devo announces livestream of Denver concert

With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can’t clarify Trump’s plan to fund program

State Democrats urge Florida Gov. DeSantis to declare state of emergency to address impending loss of SNAP benefits

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