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New book ‘Tonight in Jungleland’ takes a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

As Bruce Springsteen's breakthrough album Born to Run turns 50 in August, author and journalist Peter Ames Carlin takes a deep dive into the record in his new book, Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run, out Tuesday.While Born to Run was a critical and... Read More.

Saskatchewan launches Chappell Roan-based tourism marketing campaign

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

In her new single "The Subway," Chappell Roan sings, "I made a promise/ If in four months this feeling ain't gone/ Well, f*** this city/ I'm movin' to Saskatchewan." Well, the Canadian province has taken note, and... Read More.

Hannaha Hall says playing Tiffany in ‘The Chi’ taught her how to have ‘more grace’ for people

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Season 7 of The Chi aired its finale Friday on Paramount+Premium. It marks seven full seasons of Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, a role she says taught her how to have "more grace" and "understanding of other people's journeys"Speaking to ABC Audio, Hannaha specifically recalls being upset... Read More.

5 die of malnutrition in Gaza in past 24 hours, health officials say

Sunday, August 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Hospitals in the Gaza Strip recorded five deaths over the past 24 hours due to malnutrition, the Gaza Ministry of Health in the Hamas-run territory said on Monday.All of those who died from malnutrition in the past 24 hours were adults, the... Read More.

Soulja Boy arrested on weapon charge during traffic stop in Los Angeles

Sunday, August 3 by ABC News

Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday morning during a traffic stop in Los Angeles on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).The 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger in a... Read More.

‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ star Loni Anderson dies at 79

Sunday, August 3 by ABC News

Loni Anderson, best known for her role on the radio station sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati, has died. The actress was 79, just a few days shy of her 80th birthday.Her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, confirmed she died Sunday in Los Angeles after "an acute prolonged" illness.“We... Read More.

Forget Shakedown Street — San Francisco now has a Jerry Garcia street

Sunday, August 3 by ABC News

Jerry Garcia would have turned 83 on Friday, and in recognition, his native San Francisco gave the late Grateful Dead founder a big honor.The San Francisco Chronicle reports that on Friday, San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie Read More.

Netanyahu pushing ‘military solution’ to free hostages: Source

Sunday, August 3 by ABC News

(JERUSALEM) -- Unable to find a diplomatic answer to the hostage crisis, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for a "military solution" to free the remaining hostages being held by Hamas terrorists, an Israeli official told ABC News on Sunday.Netanyahu has suggested expanding... Read More.

Ukraine urges Trump admin to ‘strangle’ Russian economy amid nuclear tensions

Sunday, August 3 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top adviser urged the U.S. to "strangle" Russia's economy by imposing secondary sanctions on Moscow's trading partners, as the White House push for a ceasefire appears to languish."Sanctions are working," Andriy Yermak, the head of Zelenskyy's office, wrote... Read More.

Small earthquake rattles parts of New York City area, New Jersey

Sunday, August 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A small earthquake rattled some parts of the New York City area Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The epicenter of the 3.0 magnitude quake was northeast of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, in Bergen County, about 10 kilometers below the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

New book ‘Tonight in Jungleland’ takes a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’

Saskatchewan launches Chappell Roan-based tourism marketing campaign

Hannaha Hall says playing Tiffany in ‘The Chi’ taught her how to have ‘more grace’ for people

5 die of malnutrition in Gaza in past 24 hours, health officials say

Soulja Boy arrested on weapon charge during traffic stop in Los Angeles

‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ star Loni Anderson dies at 79

Forget Shakedown Street — San Francisco now has a Jerry Garcia street

Netanyahu pushing ‘military solution’ to free hostages: Source

Ukraine urges Trump admin to ‘strangle’ Russian economy amid nuclear tensions

Small earthquake rattles parts of New York City area, New Jersey

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