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Global outcry after Israel security minister posts video appearing to flaunt harsh treatment of detained activists

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel's government is facing a global outcry over video showing its far-right security minister appearing to flaunt the rough treatment of foreign pro-Palestine activists detained from a protest flotilla.Security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday posted the video on X in which... Read More.

Jelly Roll wants you to ‘Rise Up’ for the Stanley Cup

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Jelly Roll is supplying the soundtrack for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.His Amazon Music Original "Rise Up" is the official theme song of the National Hockey League's annual fight to the finish, which started in April and will go through... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ on penultimate ‘The Late Show’

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen was the final announced musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday night, and he let his feelings be known as to who he thinks is responsible for the late night talk show's cancelation."I am here in support tonight for... Read More.

On This Day, May 21, 1979: Elton John becomes first western act to play U.S.S.R

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

On This Day, May 21, 1979...Elton John became the first western act to play the former U.S.S.R., when he kicked off a four-night stand at the Bolshoi Oktyabrsky (Great October) Concert Hall in Leningrad.After the opening night concert, Elton was reportedly asked to tone... Read More.

Criminal case against former assistant principal over shooting of teacher by student dismissed

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEWPORT NEWS, Va.) -- A Virginia judge has granted a defense motion to dismiss the criminal case against former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker over the 2023 shooting of a teacher by a 6-year-old student.Parker has been dismissed and has left court, according to ABC... Read More.

Bruno Mars treats high school seniors, scores Latin chart success

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Despite many requests, Bruno Mars didn't appear at a high school graduation ceremony in Columbus, Ohio -- but he did send along a special gift for the seniors. ABC affiliate WSYX-TV in Columbus, Ohio, reports that the students at Hilliard... Read More.

DHS announces Ebola outbreak flight arrival restrictions for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday announced new arrival restrictions for flights carrying people who were recently in Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda or South Sudan amid the Ebola outbreak in the region.All flights -- excluding those operated by the... Read More.

Former Epstein assistant to appear before House committee

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The House Oversight Committee on Thursday is scheduled to conduct a closed-door interview with Sarah Kellen, a former personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein, as part of the panel's ongoing inquiry into the federal government's handling of investigations into the late sex... Read More.

‘Don’t Mind If I Do’ make you audition: Ella Langley wasn’t a lock for second Riley Green duet

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

With the runaway success of "you look like you love me," you'd assume Ella Langley was a shoo-in for subsequent Riley Green duets, especially since the two were on tour together at the time.But it turns out, Riley kind of made her audition for... Read More.

In brief: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ trailer and more

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

A Rick and Morty movie is on the way. Deadline reports that Warner Bros. is in early development on the film, which franchise veteran Jacob Hair is in talks to direct. The news arrives as the ninth season of the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Global outcry after Israel security minister posts video appearing to flaunt harsh treatment of detained activists

Jelly Roll wants you to ‘Rise Up’ for the Stanley Cup

Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ on penultimate ‘The Late Show’

On This Day, May 21, 1979: Elton John becomes first western act to play U.S.S.R

Criminal case against former assistant principal over shooting of teacher by student dismissed

Bruno Mars treats high school seniors, scores Latin chart success

DHS announces Ebola outbreak flight arrival restrictions for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan

Former Epstein assistant to appear before House committee

‘Don’t Mind If I Do’ make you audition: Ella Langley wasn’t a lock for second Riley Green duet

In brief: ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ trailer and more

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