Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration action over congestion pricing
Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Corbis via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to force New York City to end its congestion pricing program. Judge Lewis Liman granted a temporary restraining order on
New Texas bill makes it easier to request vaccine exemptions
Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images, FILE (TEXAS) — Texas lawmakers have passed a bill that would make it easier for parents to opt out of vaccinating their children, despite the current measles outbreak in West Texas. The bill —
Alexis Bledel on her surprise return for 'The Handmaid's Tale' series finale
Disney/Steve Wilkie (SPOILER ALERT) Alexis Bledel returns to Gilead in the series finale of The Handmaid’s Tale. The actress exited the show after season 4, but made the decision to return to her role as Emily/Ofglen in
Arrest made in jet ski hit-and-run killing of Texas teen
Grapevine Police Department (GRAPEVINE, Texas) — Police arrested a suspect in the death of an 18-year-old who was killed in a jet ski hit-and-run while kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over the weekend. Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez was
'Hang on Sloopy' singer Rick Derringer dies at 77
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Musician, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer, who had a hit at 17 with “Hang on Sloopy” as a member of The McCoys, has died. The rocker’s death was announced on Facebook by his caretaker
Sting & Shaggy announce second One Fine Day festival
DISNEY/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Sting and Shaggy are bringing their One Fine Day festival back for another year. The festival, which launched in September 2024, will once again take place at Philadelphia’s The Mann in Fairmont Park, this time on
Nashville notes: Midland's new 'Glass' + Brett Young's Garage date
Brett Young will play a special set Friday, June 6, at 5 p.m. CT as part of Garage Fest Week, celebrating the fourth anniversary of the Gibson Garage Nashville on 10th Avenue South. Chase Rice is adding
Report: Billy Joel not planning to retire despite health challenges
Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images Despite Billy Joel‘s recent medical diagnosis, he has no plans to put his piano in storage. Sources tell People that Billy, who announced on May 23 that he’d been diagnosed with normal pressure
Josh Ross' 'Single Again' takes the slow boat to the top 10
The Core Entertainment / Universal Music Group Canada Josh Ross has his biggest hit so far in the States, as “Single Again” moves up one spot to land in the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay ranking. And
DHS, FBI warn large-scale events could be target for violence
Kevin Carter/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Homeland Security and FBI are warning that large-scale events are prime targets for violence, highlighting the potential for violence at events this summer. However, the DHS and FBI did
Dylan Scott's got some new wheels & a new deal
Curb When you’re the newest national ambassador for Ford Trucks, you’ve got to have the right wheels. That’s why the automaker presented Dylan Scott with the keys to a new black Ford SuperDuty F-250 King Ranch Edition at his album
Pixar's latest film 'Elio' debuts final trailer
Pixar The final trailer for Elio has arrived. Pixar released the new trailer for its upcoming movie on Tuesday. The film follows a young boy named Elio who is beamed up into space and meets an array
Joe Walsh bringing annual VetsAid concert to his Kansas hometown
Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic Joe Walsh has announced the date and location for the 2025 edition of his annual VetsAid charity concert. The Eagles guitarist will bring the show to his hometown of Wichita, Kansas, on Nov. 15. He posted
Search underway for inmate who 'unlawfully' walked away from Oklahoma prison
Oklahoma Department of Corrections (OKLAHOMA CITY) — A search is underway for an inmate at an Oklahoma correctional facility who “unlawfully” walked away from prison, according to the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. At approximately 8:25 p.m. on
Morgan Wallen dominates the 'Billboard' Hot 100
Big Loud Taking over the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 isn’t a “problem” for Morgan Wallen, especially with some help from Canadian pop star Tate McRae. “What I Want,” their duet that appears on Morgan’s new album, I’m the Problem,
HBO casts Harry, Hermione and Ron for 'Harry Potter' TV show
Aidan Monaghan/HBO There’s a new golden trio headed to Hogwarts. HBO has cast three newcomers in the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley in its upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Dominic McLaughlin will star
Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to early manager Carl Virgil 'Tinker' West
Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to one of his early managers, who recently passed away. The New Jersey rocker shared a post about Carl Virgil “Tinker” West, who was the manager of Springsteen’s late ’60s/early
'American Idol' plans a CMA Fest takeover
19/BMG American Idol will be showing up at CMA Fest in a big way. The hit ABC show will put on a four-hour free concert Wednesday, June 4, starting at 4 p.m. CT at 6th and Peabody
2nd suspect surrenders in crypto kidnapping and torture case: Sources
WABC (NEW YORK) — A second suspect in the alleged kidnapping and torture of an Italian man in a luxury New York City apartment surrendered on Tuesday, police sources told ABC News. Like co-defendant John Woeltz, the second suspect
RFK Jr. cuts COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Tuesday announced the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s immunization schedule for healthy children and
Zak Starkey says he was 'retired' not fired from The Who
Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty Images Former The Who drummer Zak Starkey is setting the record straight about where he stands with the band. After being fired from The Who in April following their March Royal Albert Hall shows,
Rep. Alexander’s co-sponsored bill for rural broadband grants passes Michigan House
A bill focused on expanding critical connectivity infrastructure through broadband grant funds was advanced by the Michigan House last week, with bill co-sponsor state Rep. Greg Alexander announcing the news Wednesday, May 21.
Caro man sentenced to life in prison for death of child
A Tuscola County man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the death of his one-year-old child.
Driver in Liverpool parade ramming arrested for attempted murder, believed to have been on drugs in attack
Jan Kruger/Getty Images (LIVERPOOL, England) — The suspect accused of ramming a car into a crowd in Liverpool at a Premier League victory parade on Monday has been arrested for attempted murder, reckless driving and is believed
Trump to call on federal agencies to cancel Harvard contracts: Source
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House General Services Administration is expected to send a letter to federal agencies on Tuesday asking them to “identify any contracts with Harvard, and whether they can be canceled or
On This Day, May 27, 2017: Allman Brothers Band frontman Gregg Allman dies
On This Day, May 27, 2017… Gregg Allman, frontman and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died at his home in Richmond Hill, Georgia, after a battle with liver cancer. He was 69. Allman Brothers Band
Dierks Bentley's working to mend Music City's 'Broken Branches'
MCA Dierks Bentley‘s created the Broken Branches Fund to help provide mental health resources to Nashville’s music community. He’s also made a multiple-year financial commitment to the initiative, which takes its name from his forthcoming 11th record.
Consumer confidence brightens as Trump rolls back tariffs
lechatnoir/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Consumer confidence improved more than expected in May, ending a monthslong stretch of worsening consumer attitudes as President Donald Trump’s tariffs set off company warnings about price increases even after the president
Former Arkansas police chief sentenced for murder and rape escapes from prison
Stone County Arkansas Sheriff’s Office (GATEWAY, ARK.) — A former Arkansas police chief serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape has escaped from prison, according to the Stone County Sheriff’s Office. Grant Hardin, 56, who has
Rod Stewart surprised by his children at 2025 American Music Awards
L-R: Liam Stewart, Renee Stewart, Kimberly Stewart, Ruby Stewart, Sean Stewart, Rod Stewart; Ethan Miller/Getty Images Rod Stewart received a heartwarming surprise at the 2025 American Music Awards when five of his eight children appeared onstage to
What's Billy Joel's prognosis? One expert says his condition is 'treatable and reversible'
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images After postponing all his concerts in March due to surgery, Billy Joel shocked fans on Friday when he canceled all those shows outright and announced he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. But the good
In brief: Disney films release dates, a 'Top Gun' experience in Vegas underway and more
Disney recently shared release information for a couple of highly anticipated movies. The Dog Stars, a 20th Century Studios project, is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott. It’s due to hit screens in March 2026 and will star Saltburn‘s Jacob
Jet ski driver flees after killing 18-year-old kayaker in Texas: Police
Grapevine Police Department (GRAPEVINE, TEXAS) — An 18-year-old who was kayaking on Grapevine Lake in Texas over Memorial Day weekend was killed after being struck by a jet ski, whose driver fled the scene, police said. The
Everyone who has testified in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial so far: Recap
John Lamparski/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Across two weeks of testimony in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex-trafficking and racketeering trial, federal prosecutors called 16 witnesses, attempting to prove the rap mogul embraced violence and threats to coerce women
Russia is preparing new offensives, according to Ukraine intelligence: Zelenskyy
Alex Ellinghausen / Sydney Morning Herald via Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian intelligence and open-source data show Russian President Vladimir Putin does not “plan to end the war,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his daily evening
Scoreboard roundup — 5/26/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTimberwolves 126, Thunder 128 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 3, Panthers 0 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGiants 1, Tigers 3Red Sox 2, Brewers 3Rockies 1, Cubs 3Cardinals 2,
11 injured, including children, after boat explodes in Fort Lauderdale: Officials
Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) — Eleven passengers, including two children, were injured when a boat exploded in Florida on Memorial Day, according to officials. The incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on
8 New Orleans inmates captured, 2 remain missing after more than a week on the run
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (NEW ORLEANS) — Eight inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail have been arrested after more than a week on the run, authorities announced. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on Monday
'Tragic accident': Teen dies after falling from Memorial Day parade float
(GREEN, OHIO) — A 13-year-old boy died after falling from a Memorial Day parade float in Ohio, authorities said. The incident occurred late Monday morning during a Memorial Day parade in Green, located south of Akron in
Black bear found sitting on stove inside home after crashing through ceiling
Facebook / Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement (BELL COUNTY, KY) — A black bear was discovered sitting on the stove inside a Kentucky home after crashing through the ceiling, authorities said. The incident occurred last Wednesday
Memorial Day mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 9 injured in Philadelphia park
(PHILADELPHIA) — Two people are dead, and nine others have been injured in a Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting took place at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on Monday evening, the final day
SpaceX to launch 9th flight test of Starship spacecraft after last 2 sent debris falling back to Earth
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS) — Elon Musk has made no secret of his desire to send humans to Mars, and he wants SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft to be the vehicle that gets them there. But before SpaceX
Putin 'playing games' with US peace talks, Zelenskyy says amid drone attack
Danylo Antoniuk/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again appealed to the U.S. to apply more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in pursuit of peace talks to end Moscow’s 3-year-old invasion of its neighbor
Gabby Barrett's about to open a new chapter with new music
John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM Though she put out her Christmas album, Carols and Candlelight, in late 2024, Gabby Barrett hasn’t released new music since her second record, Chapter & Verse, came out more than a year ago. That’s all about
'Lilo & Stitch' proves the mission possible while leading biggest Memorial Day weekend box office ever
Disney Move over Barbenheimer, it’s time for Lilo & Stich-ible. Lilo & Stitch teamed up with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning to produce the largest Memorial Day weekend at the box office of all time. Disney’s live action
Stan Lynch on his new album with The Speaker Wars: 'It will always feel like a success to me if I'm having fun'
Frontiers Music Srl Former Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch‘s new band, The Speaker Wars, is set to drop their self-titled debut album on Friday, and Lynch tells ABC Audio the project started when he was set up on a “blind date” in Nashville
Billy Joel cancels all upcoming concerts after revealing brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel has revealed that he is canceling all upcoming concerts after being diagnosed with the brain disorder Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The condition has reportedly worsened due to the strain of recent performances, causing difficulties with
Lamb of God announce additional 2025 headlining dates
Lamb of God has added several headlining dates to their 2025 itinerary, including a special performance in their hometown of Richmond, as well as stops in Springfield, Massachusetts; Monterrey, Mexico; and more. Special guests include Gwar, Hatebreed,