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See how Dolly Parton created The Dollywood Dream in new documentary

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

If you've ever wondered how Dolly Parton managed to create her theme park empire, there's a new documentary that will answer all your questions.The Dollywood Dream was produced in honor of the park's 40th season and traces its beginnings back to the development of... Read More.

78th Annual Tony Awards: The winners

Sunday, June 8 by ABC News

The 78th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Cynthia Erivo, were handed out Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and carried live on CBS.Here's the complete list of winners:Best musicalMaybe Happy EndingBest playPurposeBest revival of a musicalSunset Blvd.Best revival of a... Read More.

8 Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in shooting near aid distribution center, Gaza officials say

Saturday, June 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israeli troops shot and killed at least eight Palestinians near a humanitarian aid distribution center in the Rafah, Gaza, early Saturday, according to hospital officials and Gaza's Hamas-run Ministry of Health.The deadly shooting occurred at the Al-Alam roundabout near an aid center... Read More.

New executive chairman of US-backed aid for Gaza hits back at criticism

Saturday, June 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Talking with ABC News for his first-ever interview, the new executive chairman of the controversial United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) discussed dozens of people being killed near the aid distribution centers and one of the sites being shut down within 10... Read More.

Grandpa robber behind Kim Kardashian Paris heist recalls that 2016 night

Friday, June 6 by ABC News

(PARIS, FRANCE) -- Kim Kardashian made a defiant walk into Paris' Palace of Justice in May, to face the criminals who held the reality star at gunpoint and robbed in 2016. The trial's shocking outcome would only prompt more questions.Ten suspects, dubbed the "Grandpa Robbers"... Read More.

Aftermath of Ukraine drone strike on Russian airfields shown in satellite imagery

Thursday, June 5 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- An analysis by multiple experts of new video and satellite images suggests that at least 11 Russian bomber aircraft and one large transport plane were badly damaged or destroyed in Ukraine's drone attack on Sunday.Video released on Wednesday by the Security Service... Read More.

Israel recovers bodies of 2 American-Israeli hostages from Gaza

Thursday, June 5 by ABC News

(JERUSALEM AND LONDON) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Thursday morning that Israeli forces recovered the bodies of two Israeli-American hostages held by Hamas and returned them to Israel.Judy Weinstein-Hagi, 70, and Gadi Hagi, 72, were a couple from kibbutz Nir Oz close... Read More.

Barry Manilow readying his last album, but has no plans to retire from performing

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

Barry Manilow is currently on a tour that sees him doing what he says will be his last-ever shows in various cities. However, the 81-year-old legend says he has no intention of retiring from live performance and will keep doing his ongoing residency in Las... Read More.

British surgeon volunteering in Gaza hospital details dire situation

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

(GAZA and LONDON) -- This is not the first time Dr. Victoria Rose has visited the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, but she said the current situation on the ground is the worst she's ever seen it.Rose, a London-based consultant plastic surgeon, has been volunteering in... Read More.

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