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John Mellencamp hitting the road on a summer greatest hits tour

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

John Mellencamp is giving fans what they want - the hits.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced dates for the Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits, where he'll play a set filled with hits including "Jack and Diane," "Hurts So Good,"... Read More.

Family of couple allegedly killed by ex speaks out: ‘She just had to get away from him’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- The family of slain Ohio couple Monique and Spencer Tepe is speaking out about Monique Tepe's ex-husband, who is accused of shooting the young parents in their home."She just had to get away from him," the Tepes' brother-in-law, Rob Misleh, told... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980: Rush released the album ‘Permanent Waves’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980 ...Rush released their seventh studio album, Permanent Waves, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard album chart. It was the Canadian band's first album to land in the top five, making it their most successful album at that... Read More.

‘Wicked’ co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey seemingly confirm ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

It looks like Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey will be "Finishing the Hat" together in London. The two have seemingly confirmed that they'll be co-starring in a revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday in the Park with George.Both of them shared... Read More.

Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged altercation with ride-share driver

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Kiefer Sutherland was arrested just after midnight early Monday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department told ABC News.According to police, the radio call was for an alleged assault involving a ride-share driver near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles.Sutherland... Read More.

Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 32 people were killed on Wednesday as a construction crane for a high-speed rail bridge collapsed onto a moving passenger train in Thailand, government officials said.At least 64 others were injured, the Thai Ministry of Public Health said in a... Read More.

In brief: ‘Skyscraper Live’ official trailer and more

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Queer Eye is coming to an end. Netflix has released the trailer for the 10th and final season of the reality series that takes regular people and helps them grow and upgrade their lives. The Fab 5 - Jeremiah Brent,... Read More.

Maury Povich on how ‘Dirty Talk’ tackles the lurid world of daytime talk shows

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

From the late '80s through the early 2000s, daytime talk shows hosted by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Springer and Maury Povich dominated the airways. The shows would often tackle controversial topics involving sex, race and gender expression - occasionally spiraling into live... Read More.

Iran protests: 2,500 killed, activists say, as judiciary promises swift trials

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for demonstrators and hinted at potential American intervention against the government in Tehran.The Human Rights... Read More.

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is standing trial on charges of leading an insurrection.During a 17-hour closing hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors argued that Yoon's alleged actions posed a grave threat to... Read More.

Author: ABC News

John Mellencamp hitting the road on a summer greatest hits tour

Family of couple allegedly killed by ex speaks out: ‘She just had to get away from him’

On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980: Rush released the album ‘Permanent Waves’

‘Wicked’ co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey seemingly confirm ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival

Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged altercation with ride-share driver

Construction crane collapses on passenger train in Thailand, killing at least 32, officials say

In brief: ‘Skyscraper Live’ official trailer and more

Maury Povich on how ‘Dirty Talk’ tackles the lurid world of daytime talk shows

Iran protests: 2,500 killed, activists say, as judiciary promises swift trials

South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

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