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1 dead, several injured after vehicle drives into crowd

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least one person was killed and several injured when a car drove into a crowd of people in Mannheim, southwestern Germany, on Monday, police said."According to current findings, a car drove into a group of people in Mannheim city center," the... Read More.

Fire erupts at key oil facility deep inside Russia amid drone exchange with Ukraine

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Local emergency services in Ufa, in Russia's Bashkortostan republic, reported a fire at one of the country's largest oil refineries, with one Ukrainian official describing the incident as a drone attack.The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Bashkortostan reported a fire on the... Read More.

LA wildfires: What text messages sent to and from LA fire chief during blaze show

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Late at night on Jan. 6, Los Angeles Emergency Management Department General Manager Carol Parks sent a text message wishing Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley a happy new year.“It's my first opportunity to send this Public Safety leadership text,”... Read More.

Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(THE CAROLINAS) -- Firefighters were battling 175 wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, threatening homes and prompting evacuations, authorities said.There are ongoing response operations to the sprawling wildfires that had burned a combined 4,200 acres across... Read More.

1 hospitalized after shooting incident at Southern University

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(BATON ROUGE, LA.) -- Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, went into lockdown after a shooting took place on campus Sunday evening.The incident, which took place in the Ulysses S. Jones Hall dormitory, left at least one person injured and taken to the hospital,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/2/25

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONNuggets 103, Celtics 110Trail Blazers 129, Cavaliers 133Bulls 112, Pacers 127Knicks 116, Heat 112Raptors 104, Magic 102Thunder 146, Spurs 132Pelicans 128, Jazz 121Timberwolves 116, Suns 98Clippers 102, Lakers 108NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEMaple Leafs... Read More.

Ariana Grande loses Oscar but wins best-dressed title; teases upcoming music

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

Ariana Grande lost out on a supporting actress Oscar for Wicked Sunday night, but her red carpet style made her a winner in the eyes of the media.Ariana and her custom-made structural Schiaparelli gown, which echoed the huge pink gown her character Glinda... Read More.

Elton John loses Academy Award to song from Emilia Pérez

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

Elton John lost his shot at his third best original song Oscar Sunday night at the 97th Academy Awards.Elton was nominated for "Never Too Late," from his Disney+ documentary of the same name. Elton's friend Brandi Carlile started writing... Read More.

Paul McCartney talks Wings Venus and Mars ahead of 50th anniversary reissue

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

Paul McCartney’s band Wings is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their fourth studio album, Venus and Mars, with a new reissue, and now McCartney is reminiscing about the record.In a Q&A posted to his website, McCartney shares that they initially titled... Read More.

Cowboy Songs 101: The philosophy behind Ashley McBrydes latest ride

Monday, March 3 by ABC News

As Ashley McBryde releases new music following 2023's The Devil I Know, she's feeling like there "Ain't Enough Cowboy Songs."The "One Night Standards" hitmaker explains exactly what she means."I'm not saying we all need to be cowboys. I'm not saying we... Read More.

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1 dead, several injured after vehicle drives into crowd

Fire erupts at key oil facility deep inside Russia amid drone exchange with Ukraine

LA wildfires: What text messages sent to and from LA fire chief during blaze show

Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

1 hospitalized after shooting incident at Southern University

Scoreboard roundup — 3/2/25

Ariana Grande loses Oscar but wins best-dressed title; teases upcoming music

Elton John loses Academy Award to song from Emilia Pérez

Paul McCartney talks Wings Venus and Mars ahead of 50th anniversary reissue

Cowboy Songs 101: The philosophy behind Ashley McBrydes latest ride

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