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On This Day, July 29, 2014: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers release what would be their final album

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

On This Day, July 29, 2014…Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their 13th studio album Hypnotic Eye, which would wind up being their final album.Although it didn’t contain any hit singles, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, making it the only Petty... Read More.

Farm Aid 40: A surprise chance to see Kenny Chesney onstage in 2025

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney's only 2025 concert appearance outside of his Sphere Las Vegas residency will be at Farm Aid 40. The new Country Music Hall of Fame inductee joins the star-studded lineup along with Wynonna Judd and new Grand Ole Opry member Steve Earle. Willie Nelson, Neil... Read More.

Padmé, when the wine runs out: Natalie Portman joins Role Model during MSG show

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

Natalie Portman's latest role is Sally.The Oscar-winning movie star made a surprise appearance during Role Model's concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Monday while opening for Gracie Abrams. She took the stage to dance along with Role Model to his breakout single, "Sally, When... Read More.

Manhattan shooting victims: What we know about those killed

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Four people were killed and a fifth was injured in a mass shooting at a Midtown Manhattan office building on Monday.Among those killed was an officer who was a dad of two with a third on the way.Here's what we know... Read More.

Heavy rain leaves dozens dead in Beijing, state media reports

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(BEIJING) -- Heavy rains and flooding have killed at least 30 people in Beijing, after a year’s worth of rain fell in less than a week, according to state media.Beijing authorities said they have relocated a further 80,000 residents as rain continues.Eight people were... Read More.

Manhattan shooting suspect claimed to have CTE, mentioned NFL in note: ‘Study my brain’

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The man who opened fire in a Midtown Manhattan office building, killing four people and wounding a fifth, had a note claiming he suffered from CTE, police sources told ABC News.Suspect Shane Tamura died by suicide after the Monday mass shooting... Read More.

Jessie Murph says human connection is the most ‘wonderful part’ of tour

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

Jessie Murph's Worldwide Hysteria Tour, in support of her album Sex Hysteria, is now underway. She says that while she's added some new tricks to her stage show, the most important thing about being on the road is connecting emotionally with her fans."I've always wanted... Read More.

Netanyahu considering annexing territories in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t agree to ceasefire: Sources

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a plan to annex territories in Gaza, two sources familiar with the matter told ABC News."Prime Minister Netanyahu is considering a plan to annex territories in Gaza if Hamas doesn't agree to a ceasefire... Read More.

Armed bystander who helped confront Walmart stabbing suspect speaks out

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(TRAVESE CITY, Mich.) -- A former Marine who helped confront the suspect in a stabbing rampage at a Walmart in Michigan is speaking out in an exclusive broadcast interview after the terrifying incident that authorities said was an act of terrorism.Nearly a dozen people... Read More.

3 dead, several injured in shooting outside casino in Reno: Police

Tuesday, July 29 by ABC News

(RENO, Nev.) -- Three people were killed and several others were injured in a shooting outside a casino in Reno, Nevada, on Monday morning, officials said.The gunfire unfolded around 7:25 a.m. in the valet area outside the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno Police... Read More.

Author: ABC News

On This Day, July 29, 2014: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers release what would be their final album

Farm Aid 40: A surprise chance to see Kenny Chesney onstage in 2025

Padmé, when the wine runs out: Natalie Portman joins Role Model during MSG show

Manhattan shooting victims: What we know about those killed

Heavy rain leaves dozens dead in Beijing, state media reports

Manhattan shooting suspect claimed to have CTE, mentioned NFL in note: ‘Study my brain’

Jessie Murph says human connection is the most ‘wonderful part’ of tour

Netanyahu considering annexing territories in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t agree to ceasefire: Sources

Armed bystander who helped confront Walmart stabbing suspect speaks out

3 dead, several injured in shooting outside casino in Reno: Police

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