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Venezuela holds more US citizens in jail than any foreign country: State Department

Wednesday, May 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The State Department is ramping up efforts to dissuade Americans from traveling to Venezuela after revealing on Tuesday that the country is unjustly imprisoning more Americans than any other country."There are more U.S. citizens being held in prisons in Venezuela than any... Read More.

Heartbreaking: Thousands overwhelm Gaza food distribution site after aid blockade

Wednesday, May 28 by ABC News

(GAZA) -- After 11 weeks of a total blockade of aid into Gaza, two United States-backed food distribution centers opened in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Tuesday, sparking chaos as thousands descended on the area in search of food.Palestinians were seen flooding... Read More.

Noem blasts weak European leaders, stumps for conservative candidate in Poland

Wednesday, May 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday pushed for Karol Nawrocki to be president of Poland while speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Warsaw, decrying his opponent as a "train wreck."It is an extraordinary move for a sitting member of... Read More.

Hundreds of drones attack Russia with impacts, disruption reported in Moscow

Wednesday, May 28 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Hundreds of Ukrainian drones crossed into Russia overnight into Wednesday morning, dozens of which targeted Moscow and again caused disruption to flights in and out of the capital, according to officials there.Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces shot down 296 Ukrainian drones... Read More.

Ravyn Lenae sets fall headlining tour

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Ravyn Lenae, whose song "Love Me Not" is currently climbing the charts, has booked a fall headlining tour of the U.S.The singer/songwriter will kick off the trek Oct. 6 in LA before wrapping things up Oct. 15 in Washington, D.C. You can sign... Read More.

Sting & Shaggy announce second One Fine Day festival

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Sting and Shaggy are bringing their One Fine Day festival back for another year.The festival, which launched in September 2024, will once again take place at Philadelphia’s The Mann in Fairmont Park, this time on Sept. 6, with performances taking place... Read More.

Hang on Sloopy singer Rick Derringer dies at 77

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Musician, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer, who had a hit at 17 with "Hang on Sloopy" as a member of The McCoys, has died.The rocker’s death was announced on Facebook by his caretaker Tony Wilson, who revealed that Derringer passed away Monday... Read More.

Ciara thanks fans for unwavering support over the years

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Ciara's upcoming album will be filled with energy, love and gratitude, she teases in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.“We are giving energy, we are giving love. We are giving gratitude. I want to thank my fans for their unwavering support... Read More.

Capricorn Clark continues testimony in Sean Combs trial; prosecutors say case running ahead of schedule

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing.During a cross-examination that hopped from time period to time period, Capricorn Clark testified that she didn't know the connection between Sean Combs and the large man... Read More.

Report: Billy Joel not planning to retire despite health challenges

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Despite Billy Joel's recent medical diagnosis, he has no plans to put his piano in storage.Sources tell People that Billy, who announced on May 23 that he'd been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, is "not ready to retire." A source... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Venezuela holds more US citizens in jail than any foreign country: State Department

Heartbreaking: Thousands overwhelm Gaza food distribution site after aid blockade

Noem blasts weak European leaders, stumps for conservative candidate in Poland

Hundreds of drones attack Russia with impacts, disruption reported in Moscow

Ravyn Lenae sets fall headlining tour

Sting & Shaggy announce second One Fine Day festival

Hang on Sloopy singer Rick Derringer dies at 77

Ciara thanks fans for unwavering support over the years

Capricorn Clark continues testimony in Sean Combs trial; prosecutors say case running ahead of schedule

Report: Billy Joel not planning to retire despite health challenges

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