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‘Betrayal’: Transgender service member speaks out after being denied early retirement by Air Force

Saturday, August 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to enforce its ban on transgender service members, Master Sgt. Logan Ireland, who has served in the Air Force for 15 years, was faced with the options of separating from the... Read More.

William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, dies at 101

Saturday, August 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- William H. Webster, a longtime U.S. public servant who served as the head of both the FBI and the CIA in a career spanning the late 1970s to the early 1990s, has died. He was 101.The FBI confirmed his death in a... Read More.

Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 mission, dies at 97

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(LAKE FOREST, Ill) -- Jim Lovell, the commander of the famed Apollo 13 mission, has died, according to NASA. He was 97."We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran," the space agency said. "Lovell's... Read More.

Cardi B microphone from mic-throwing incident in Vegas is reportedly up for sale on eBay

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Someone is trying to cash in on the microphone Cardi B used during her mic-throwing incident in 2023. EBay user Mswus74 claims they have the real item and has created a listing on eBay for $1 million or "best offer.""First & for most, my thoughts and... Read More.

Billy Joel releases archival performance from a ‘Long, Long Time’ ago

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Billy Joel has debuted another archival performance, and this one is a real throwback.The "Piano Man" shared a video of him performing the track "Long, Long Time" on the PBS station WSIU on Feb. 10, 1972.The clip is from such an early... Read More.

Alaska airport employee arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members using GPS tracking devices: DOT

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) -- An employee at an Alaska airport has been arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members by placing GPS tracking devices underneath their vehicles, according to the state department of transportation.Dustin Madden, a 40-year-old airport operations specialist at Ted Stevens Anchorage International... Read More.

Jessie J releasing new music amid breast cancer recovery

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Jessie J is ready to release new music amid her breast cancer recovery.In a candid Instagram post, the singer teases she’ll be releasing music on Aug. 29 and explains how she’s balancing recovery, motherhood and her career.“I can rest, parent AND release new music,” she writes.... Read More.

Nashville notes: Loveless’ ‘Sleepless’ on vinyl + Drake White’s ‘Smile’

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Patty Loveless' Grammy-nominated Sleepless Nights covers album is now available on vinyl for the first time since its 2008 release. A Record Store Day Denim Blue version of the 16-track collection will follow on Aug. 15. Currently on the Damn Country Music Tour... Read More.

Latto releases ‘Chicken Grease’ video as ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ turns 1

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Latto released her third studio album, Sugar Honey Iced Tea, one year ago, so she's celebrating with the release of her new video for "Chicken Grease."The video captures Latto as she enjoys her life, riding ATVs, getting pedicures and hanging... Read More.

For good: Ariana Grande brightens young fan’s day with care package

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Ariana Grande helped change one young fan's life "for good" -- by sending her a care package as she battles cancer.On Instagram, the little girl, Brie, says she's received two packages from her "favorite person in the world" -- Ariana... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Betrayal’: Transgender service member speaks out after being denied early retirement by Air Force

William H. Webster, former FBI and CIA director, dies at 101

Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 mission, dies at 97

Cardi B microphone from mic-throwing incident in Vegas is reportedly up for sale on eBay

Billy Joel releases archival performance from a ‘Long, Long Time’ ago

Alaska airport employee arrested for allegedly stalking fellow staff members using GPS tracking devices: DOT

Jessie J releasing new music amid breast cancer recovery

Nashville notes: Loveless’ ‘Sleepless’ on vinyl + Drake White’s ‘Smile’

Latto releases ‘Chicken Grease’ video as ‘Sugar Honey Iced Tea’ turns 1

For good: Ariana Grande brightens young fan’s day with care package

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