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Beloved March Madness icon Sister Jean dies at 106

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago basketball team who became a national celebrity during the school's 2018 underdog March Madness run, has died at 106.The university confirmed her death in a statement on social media."This is a tremendous... Read More.

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia return to court as his deportation saga continues

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- Attorneys for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be in court in Maryland on Friday for an evidentiary hearing in which government witnesses are expected to testify about the steps taken to remove him from the United States.The hearing comes after U.S. District Judge... Read More.

Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan dissident Maria Machado: ‘Democracy is in retreat’

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for her work "promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela" and her push to move the country from dictatorship to democracy.Jorgen Watne Frydens, the Nobel Committee chair,... Read More.

Chris Stapleton reschedules Florida shows due to illness

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Chris Stapleton was set to play Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on Friday and Saturday, but he's been forced to postpone those two dates due to illness.On Instagram, Chris wrote, "To all my friends in Hollywood, FL, I am... Read More.

Reba calls out AI ‘nonsense’ in sweet message to Dolly Parton

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Reba wants everyone to know not to believe what you see online -- including reports of Dolly Parton's health.Specifically, in a new Instagram post, the country icon thanks her pal Dolly for clarifying that she's not at... Read More.

No Doubt announces residency at Las Vegas Sphere

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

No Doubt has announced a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere for 2026.Gwen Stefani and company will headline the high-tech venue on May 6, May 8, May 9, May 13, May 15 and May 16."The opportunity to create a show at Sphere excites me... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/9/25

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLPhillies 1, Dodgers 2 (NLDS - Game 4, LAD win series 3-1)Brewers 0, Cubs 6 (NLDS - Game 4, Series tied 2-2)NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEEagles 17, Giants 34NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBlackhawks 3, Bruins 4Rangers... Read More.

‘To Whom It May Concern,’ Lady London documents making debut album in new Tubi series

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

After years of releasing viral freestyles and EPs, Lady London is taking fans on the journey of creating her debut album in a new show titled Always, Lady London. It’s a three-episode docuseries that she promises is nothing like a stereotypical reality show.“I know when... Read More.

Priscilla Block brings her ‘deeper side’ to ‘Things You Didn’t See’

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Country fans already know and love Priscilla Block for her outgoing personality, her expressive fashion sense and her Platinum hits, "Just About Over You" and "You, Me & Whiskey" with Justin Moore.But Priscilla is pulling the curtain back and showing an even more vulnerable... Read More.

Bernie Leadon says making new album ‘Too Late To Be Cool’ was ‘the joy of a lifetime’

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Former Eagles guitarist Bernie Leadon is out with Too Late To Be Cool, his first solo album in 20 years, and he tells ABC Audio making it was almost like creating a debut record.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer says when artists are starting... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Beloved March Madness icon Sister Jean dies at 106

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia return to court as his deportation saga continues

Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan dissident Maria Machado: ‘Democracy is in retreat’

Chris Stapleton reschedules Florida shows due to illness

Reba calls out AI ‘nonsense’ in sweet message to Dolly Parton

No Doubt announces residency at Las Vegas Sphere

Scoreboard roundup — 10/9/25

‘To Whom It May Concern,’ Lady London documents making debut album in new Tubi series

Priscilla Block brings her ‘deeper side’ to ‘Things You Didn’t See’

Bernie Leadon says making new album ‘Too Late To Be Cool’ was ‘the joy of a lifetime’

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