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US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine end after less than 2 hours in Turkey

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The peace talks in Turkey between Ukraine and Russia -- led by a U.S. delegation headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio -- ended after less than two hours on Friday following a day of confusion on Thursday.Notably absent from the talks, however,... Read More.

Salman Rushdie stabber to face sentencing for attempted murder

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A New Jersey man convicted of attempted murder in the 2022 stabbing attack on author Salman Rushdie, while on stage at a speaking event, is set to be sentenced on Friday.Hadi Matar likely faces a maximum of 25 years in prison, prosecutors said.... Read More.

Judge in Abrego Garcia case to hear arguments over administrations claim of state secrets privilege

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal judge overseeing the case of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia is set to hear arguments Friday over the Trump administration's recent invocation of the state secrets privilege to shield information about its handling of the matter.The government's assertion of privilege was revealed... Read More.

Music notes: Halsey & Amy Lee, Adam Lambert and more

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

Halsey and Amy Lee of Evanescence performed their new collaboration "Hand That Feeds" live for the first time when Amy opened for Halsey at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday. In footage that Amy posted on her Instagram Story, you... Read More.

Watch Rihannas video for her new song Friend of Mine from Smurfs soundtrack

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

Rihanna returns with her first new song and video since 2022's "Lift Me Up," from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Like that song, the new one, "Friend of Mine," is also from a movie soundtrack: Smurfs, the upcoming live-action/animated hybrid film... Read More.

Jason Weaver hopes to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with season 7 of The Chi

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

The Chi is back for season 7, and so is Jason Weaver. He joined the show as Rashaad, an ex-con looking to find his way after being released from prison. Now that he's employed, his character is challenged to continue on the right path amid a budding relationship... Read More.

Talks led by US delegation between Russia and Ukraine underway in Turkey

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The meeting between the U.S. delegation headed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukraine and Russia are set to take place in Turkey on Friday following a day of confusion on Thursday.Notably absent from the talks, however, are Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is in... Read More.

New Jersey Transit strike underway; some 350,000 commuters scramble for transportation

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(NEW JERSEY) -- New Jersey Transit train engineers have officially commenced their strike, shutting down commuter trains and leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters scrambling to find other modes of transportation.Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) union had been threatening... Read More.

In brief: Kelli Giddish returns to Law & Order: SVU, Kountry Wayne lands Prime Video special and more

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

Actress Kelli Giddish, known for her role as Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: SVU, is returning to the long-running show as a series regular for the upcoming 27th season, according to Deadline. The comeback will mark Giddish's 15th year portraying Rollins. She... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/15/25

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONThunder 107, Nuggets 119NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 3, Capitals 1Stars 0, Jets 4MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLNationals 2, Braves 5Twins 4, Orioles 0White Sox 1, Reds 7Rays 8, Blue Jays 3Astros 0, Rangers 1Athletics 2,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

US-led peace talks between Russia and Ukraine end after less than 2 hours in Turkey

Salman Rushdie stabber to face sentencing for attempted murder

Judge in Abrego Garcia case to hear arguments over administrations claim of state secrets privilege

Music notes: Halsey & Amy Lee, Adam Lambert and more

Watch Rihannas video for her new song Friend of Mine from Smurfs soundtrack

Jason Weaver hopes to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with season 7 of The Chi

Talks led by US delegation between Russia and Ukraine underway in Turkey

New Jersey Transit strike underway; some 350,000 commuters scramble for transportation

In brief: Kelli Giddish returns to Law & Order: SVU, Kountry Wayne lands Prime Video special and more

Scoreboard roundup — 5/15/25

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