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Karen Read on trial again for alleged murder of police officer boyfriend

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- A Massachusetts woman is on trial again for the death of her police officer boyfriend, after a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the initial murder trial last year.Karen Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, a Boston... Read More.

Doomsday mom Lori Daybell found guilty in murder conspiracy trial

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(CHANDLER, AZ) -- Lori Daybell, the mother convicted of murdering two of her children in a so-called doomsday plot, has now been found guilty of conspiring with her brother to kill her fourth husband.The jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, was handed the case Monday... Read More.

City of Uvalde reaches settlement with families of school shooting victims

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(UVALDE, TEXAS) -- An attorney representing the families of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting victims confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday night that a settlement was reached and approved by a unanimous vote at a city council meeting in Uvalde, Texas.Josh Koskoff, one... Read More.

Wildfire in New Jersey explodes to 8,500 acres as residents evacuated and structures threatened

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to approximately 8,500 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday afternoon.The Jones Road Wildfire is now burning across 8,500 acres and is currently under 10% containment on Wednesday morning, according to the... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 4/22/25

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBucks 115, Pacers 123Grizzlies 99, Thunder 118Timberwolves 85, Lakers 94NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEDevils 1, Hurricanes 3Senators 2, Maple Leafs 3Panthers 6, Lightning 2Wild 5, Golden Knights 2MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLYankees 2, Guardians 3Reds 3,... Read More.

Olivia Munn says Jon Hamm gave her confidence she could still act after five-year break

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

Olivia Munn stars alongside Jon Hamm in the new Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors.The actress told ABC Audio she was initially "very intimidated to meet and especially work with" the Mad Men star."He is so kind and generous," Munn said, before... Read More.

See Gigi Perez in the rightest way on US headlining tour

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

Gigi Perez is trading the high seas for the highway as she embarks on a U.S. headlining tour beginning Wednesday in New York City.Speaking with ABC Audio, the "Sailor Song" artist shares how she approaches her live show and what you can expect from... Read More.

This Taylor Swift song inspired part of best-selling author Emily Henrys new book

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

Best-selling romance novelist Emily Henry has just put out a new book called Great Big Beautiful Life, and Swifties may want to check it out, considering that a Taylor Swift song helped inspire one of the characters.The book is about... Read More.

Kansas adds more tour dates to 2025 schedule

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

Kansas has expanded their 2025 tour with seven new dates.The new additions include an Aug. 3 show in Ridgefield, Washington, as well as three shows in Minnesota: Sept. 18 in Moorhead, Sept. 19 in Waite Park and Sept. 20 in Mankato.Other new dates include Sept. 26... Read More.

Tim McGraw got the missus to sign off on Paper Umbrellas with Parker McCollum

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

Parker McCollum joins Tim McGraw on his new single, "Paper Umbrellas," but there's one more voice that's even more crucial to the superstar — that of his wife and fellow legend, Faith Hill."She loved it, so I got her stamp... Read More.

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Karen Read on trial again for alleged murder of police officer boyfriend

Doomsday mom Lori Daybell found guilty in murder conspiracy trial

City of Uvalde reaches settlement with families of school shooting victims

Wildfire in New Jersey explodes to 8,500 acres as residents evacuated and structures threatened

Scoreboard roundup — 4/22/25

Olivia Munn says Jon Hamm gave her confidence she could still act after five-year break

See Gigi Perez in the rightest way on US headlining tour

This Taylor Swift song inspired part of best-selling author Emily Henrys new book

Kansas adds more tour dates to 2025 schedule

Tim McGraw got the missus to sign off on Paper Umbrellas with Parker McCollum

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