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On This Day, Dec. 17, 1949: Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers was born

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 17, 1949...Singer Paul Rodgers was born in Middlesbrough, England.Rodgers would go on to form the rock band Free in 1968 with drummer Simon Kirke, guitarist Paul Kossoff and bassist Andy Fraser. The band landed a #1 hit with "All Right... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter goes day drinking with Seth Meyers, ‘Muppet Show’ special gets airdate

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

If you've ever wanted to hear Sabrina Carpenter attempt to imitate a walrus, we've got the video for you.Sabrina was the latest participant in Seth Meyers' popular Late Night "Day Drinking" segment. The two begin by hitting up a bar... Read More.

Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dead at 82

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Actor Gil Gerard, best known for playing the title role in the sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century has died, according to a Facebook post by his wife, Janet Gerard. He was 82."Early this morning Gil - my... Read More.

‘The Muppet Show’ shares exclusive teaser for upcoming special

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Fans of The Muppet Show are getting their first look at the show's upcoming special 50 years after its debut.A teaser for the upcoming special was released Wednesday. It shows Kermit the Frog turning on the lights in the massive... Read More.

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday’s drawing

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A $1.25 billion Powerball jackpot prize is up for grabs Wednesday night, with a cash value of $572.1 million, after no winners were selected Monday.This is the game's sixth largest prize ever, according to Powerball. The largest prize ever was... Read More.

In brief: Simu Liu to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ and more

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

The trailer for season 2 of The Artful Dodger has arrived. Hulu has released the official trailer for the new season of the Australian comedy-adventure series starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell. The show returns on Feb. 10... Read More.

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 15 counts of murder, police say

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(SYDNEY) -- The 24-year-old man who allegedly opened fire alongside his father on a Jewish gathering at Australia's Bondi Beach has been charged with committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder and dozens of other offenses, the New South Wales Police said on... Read More.

US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government released two major economic reports this week, easing a backlog of data pent up by the 43-day government shutdown.The data flashed some warning signs, showing the unemployment rate had ticked up to its highest level in four years and... Read More.

How a young Texas mom was killed in a brutal ambush outside her workplace

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Alyssa Burkett arrived at her Texas workplace one fall morning in 2020, the 24-year-old mother of one didn't know a deadly plan against her was already unfolding.On the morning of Oct. 2 that year, Burkett pulled into the parking lot... Read More.

Rick Ross rediscovers creative spark in upcoming book ‘The Renaissance of a Boss’

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Rick Ross chronicles his revival as "the biggest boss that you seen thus far" in an upcoming book titled The Renaissance of a Boss.According to its synopsis, the book follows Ross as he rediscovers his creative spark after finding himself... Read More.

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On This Day, Dec. 17, 1949: Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers was born

Sabrina Carpenter goes day drinking with Seth Meyers, ‘Muppet Show’ special gets airdate

Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dead at 82

‘The Muppet Show’ shares exclusive teaser for upcoming special

Powerball jackpot surges to $1.25 billion ahead of Wednesday’s drawing

In brief: Simu Liu to make Broadway debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ and more

Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with 15 counts of murder, police say

US economy flashes warning signs in new data, some analysts say

How a young Texas mom was killed in a brutal ambush outside her workplace

Rick Ross rediscovers creative spark in upcoming book ‘The Renaissance of a Boss’

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