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Erik Menendez back in prison after hospitalization: Sources

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Erik Menendez is back in prison -- weeks ahead of his parole hearing -- after an extended hospitalization, sources confirmed to ABC News.On July 22, ABC News learned the 54-year-old was in the hospital. The younger Menendez brother was suffering from... Read More.

Do you remember … when Sabrina Carpenter welcomed Earth, Wind & Fire to Lollapalooza?

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Sabrina Carpenter grooved with some surprise guests Sunday night at Lollapalooza: R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire."We can just let loose, right? We can just groove," said Sabrina, who was wearing a sparkly pink jumpsuit with her name across... Read More.

2 killed, 6 hurt in mass shooting at apparent afterparty in Los Angeles: Police

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Two people were killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting at an apparent afterparty in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.Around 11 p.m. Sunday, officers saw someone run into a location that appeared to be a party with about... Read More.

Jessie J hospitalized for infection following breast cancer surgery

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Jessie J was hospitalized for an infection six weeks after undergoing surgery following her breast cancer diagnosis.The singer updated fans on her Instagram Story Saturday, sharing a photo of an IV in her arm. “How I spent the last 24 hours,” she wrote.... Read More.

Canada wildfires prompt air quality warnings for Upper Midwest, Northeast

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Hundreds of wildfires still burning in Canada are expected to undermine air quality across the Upper Midwest and Northeast into Tuesday.At least 738 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, with at least 201 out of control, according to the Canadian Interagency... Read More.

In brief: ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ returning to theaters for 50th anniversary and more

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

It's almost time to return to a galaxy far, far away. The original Star Wars film, A New Hope, is returning to movie theaters to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Lucasfilm has made the announcement two years before the 50th anniversary of the classic... Read More.

For Gabby Barrett, ‘The Easy Part’ was knowing she had to write with HARDY

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Somehow, American Idol favorite Gabby Barrett just knew she had to write with HARDY.Even though he's one of the most respected writers in the business, with their different musical styles, it wasn't exactly the obvious choice. "I was talking on the phone with my team the... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/3/25

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLDodgers 3, Rays 0Brewers 14, Nationals 3Royals 7, Blue Jays 4Twins 5, Guardians 4Yankees 3, Marlins 7Giants 12, Mets 4Orioles 3, Cubs 5Pirates 9, Rockies 5Diamondbacks 6, Athletics 4White Sox 5, Angels... Read More.

South Korea begins removing loudspeakers at North Korean border

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- The South Korean military began dismantling loudspeakers that had been placed along its border with North Korea, South Korea's Defense Ministry said.The speakers along the Demilitarized Zone were used by the prior administration to broadcast music and news across the border, where... Read More.

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ hangs on to #1 at box office despite big drop in ticket sales

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

The Fantastic Four: First Steps held on to the #1 spot at the box office this week, despite a less-than-fantastic week two.The Marvel film – starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach – suffered a 66% drop from its $117.6 million debut, taking in just $40 million... Read More.

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Erik Menendez back in prison after hospitalization: Sources

Do you remember … when Sabrina Carpenter welcomed Earth, Wind & Fire to Lollapalooza?

2 killed, 6 hurt in mass shooting at apparent afterparty in Los Angeles: Police

Jessie J hospitalized for infection following breast cancer surgery

Canada wildfires prompt air quality warnings for Upper Midwest, Northeast

In brief: ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ returning to theaters for 50th anniversary and more

For Gabby Barrett, ‘The Easy Part’ was knowing she had to write with HARDY

Scoreboard roundup — 8/3/25

South Korea begins removing loudspeakers at North Korean border

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ hangs on to #1 at box office despite big drop in ticket sales

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