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He dropped out of ‘American Idol,’ then scored a hit. Not Benson Boone — Max McNown

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

A singer/songwriter tries out for American Idol, makes it to Hollywood and then drops out. His decision to do so turns out to be correct, because he then goes on to score a big hit. No, we're not talking about Benson Boone and "Beautiful Things"... Read More.

Styx shares official video for Circling From Above track ‘Forgive’

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Styx has debuted a new video for the track "Forgive," from their recently released album Circling From Above.The video kicks off with a child drawing figures of a man and a woman with black marker on white paper, when the images suddenly begin moving. The clip then uses... Read More.

The Aussie candy Keith Urban can’t wait to taste when he gets back home

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Keith Urban returns to his homeland this week, kicking off a 10-show stint Down Under Aug. 13 in Newcastle.And just like any hometown boy, he's hungry for the things he can only find in his native Australia.But what's his favorite?"Awwwww, God, everything!" he reacts.... Read More.

Craig David says new album dropping one week before debut’s 25th anniversary is ‘very divine’

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Craig David has two reasons to celebrate: the release of his new album, Commitment, and the 25th anniversary of his debut album, Born to Do It. Commitment arrives nearly one week before the milestone anniversary, something Craig said wasn't intentionally planned.“It was very divine,”... Read More.

1 dead, 5 wounded, including 5-year-old girl, in Baltimore ‘mass shooting’: Police

Sunday, August 10 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- A 38-year-old man was killed and five other people were wounded, including a 5-year-old girl, in a "mass shooting" in a Baltimore neighborhood Saturday night, police said.The gunfire broke out shortly before 8:50 p.m. as people near the intersection of Spaulding and... Read More.

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks amid peace talks maneuvers

Sunday, August 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia and Ukraine exchanged large waves of attack drones overnight into Sunday as the two combatants maneuvered ahead of Friday's planned summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 100 drones into... Read More.

Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters gain upper hand in California’s Canyon Fire

Sunday, August 10 by ABC News

All evacuation warnings have been lifted regarding the Canyon Fire in California after firefighters appeared to gain the upper hand in battling the wildfire, which broke out amid a heatwave and rapidly spread to over 5,300 acres in two days and destroyed at least... Read More.

Derek & the Dominos’ Bobby Whitlock dies at 77

Sunday, August 10 by ABC News

Bobby Whitlock, the pianist, guitarist and songwriter who played on three of rock's most legendary albums -- Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, All Things Must Pass and Exile on Main Street -- has died. He was 77.A statement provided to ABC Audio by... Read More.

Officer killed, suspect identified in shooting near CDC headquarters, Emory University campus

Saturday, August 9 by ABC News

(ATLANTA, GA) -- A police officer was killed when a gunman opened fire near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters and the Emory University campus in Atlanta on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.Patrick Joseph White, 30, of Kennesaw, Georgia, has been... Read More.

Over 35 million Americans on alert for dangerous heat

Saturday, August 9 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- Multiple areas across the country are expected to have dangerous heat and fire weather concerns this weekend with over 35 million Americans on alert for dangerous heat.Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect for Phoenix, Arizona, Palm Springs, California, and lower elevations of... Read More.

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He dropped out of ‘American Idol,’ then scored a hit. Not Benson Boone — Max McNown

Styx shares official video for Circling From Above track ‘Forgive’

The Aussie candy Keith Urban can’t wait to taste when he gets back home

Craig David says new album dropping one week before debut’s 25th anniversary is ‘very divine’

1 dead, 5 wounded, including 5-year-old girl, in Baltimore ‘mass shooting’: Police

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks amid peace talks maneuvers

Evacuation orders lifted as firefighters gain upper hand in California’s Canyon Fire

Derek & the Dominos’ Bobby Whitlock dies at 77

Officer killed, suspect identified in shooting near CDC headquarters, Emory University campus

Over 35 million Americans on alert for dangerous heat

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