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Iran protests: 646 killed, activists say, as Trump weighs military action

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The death toll from major anti-government protests in Iran reached 646 as of Monday, according to data published by the the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), over 16 days of unrest.At least 10,721 people have been arrested, HRANA said, in... Read More.

Mariah Carey, Eminem, Drake and more among artists with most weeks at #1 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

Mariah Carey, Eminem and Drake are among the artists with the most total weeks at #1 in the history of the Billboard 200 album chart. Billboard recently compiled the list, which is topped by The Beatles, who spent 132 total... Read More.

Debbie Harry, Kate Pierson to perform at annual Tibet House Benefit Concert

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

Blondie's Debbie Harry and The B-52s' Kate Pierson are among the artists set to perform at the 39th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, taking place March 3 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.Musicians Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson will once again serve... Read More.

‘Pretty in Pink’ returns to theaters Valentine’s Day weekend to celebrate 40th anniversary

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

Rom-com fans can spend their Valentine's Day weekend at the movie theater watching the rerelease of an '80s classic.Pretty in Pink is returning to cinemas to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Paramount Pictures is partnering with Fathom Entertainment to put the classic coming-of-age rom-com back... Read More.

George Birge says sons are ’10 feet tall at school’ after ‘It Won’t Be Long’ video

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

George Birge's current top-10 hit, "It Won't Be Long," was inspired by his sons, so it only made sense that 8-year-old George James Birge and 6-year-old Luke Birge should appear in the music video. "They love it, man," George tells... Read More.

Louis Tomlinson says some One Direction songs are now too ‘raunchy’ for him to sing

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

When Louis Tomlinson kicks off his upcoming solo world tour in March, chances are he'll include some One Direction songs in his set list - but they may not be the ones you want to hear. Why? Louis says they're too dirty for him... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/12/26

Tuesday, January 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 4, Sabres 3Hurricanes 3, Red Wings 4Kraken 4, Rangers 2Lightning 5, Flyers 1Canucks 3, Canadiens 6Devils 5, Wild 2Oilers 4, Blackhawks 1Maple Leafs 4, Avalanche 3Stars 3, Kings 1NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONJazz... Read More.

Deadhead Andy Cohen pays tribute to Bob Weir

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Bravo personality Andy Cohen, a well-known Grateful Dead fan, has penned a tribute to the band's late guitarist, Bob Weir, whose death was announced Saturday."Bob Weir wasn't The Other One, he was That Guy. He was impossibly beautiful and wildly fiery, intense and passionate,"... Read More.

Smithsonian faces Tuesday deadline amid White House demand for review

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Smithsonian Institution is facing a deadline to submit additional materials to the White House related to a review demanded by the Trump administration of the institution's exhibitions, programming and internal governance.According to a Dec. 18, 2025, letter from the White... Read More.

Uvalde trial latest: Defense uses foam gun visual aid to defend police response

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(UVALDE, Texas) -- An attorney for former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales brought a neon orange foam handgun to court on Monday as he tried to defend the police response to the Robb Elementary School mass shooting.After stepping behind an eight-foot... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Iran protests: 646 killed, activists say, as Trump weighs military action

Mariah Carey, Eminem, Drake and more among artists with most weeks at #1 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Debbie Harry, Kate Pierson to perform at annual Tibet House Benefit Concert

‘Pretty in Pink’ returns to theaters Valentine’s Day weekend to celebrate 40th anniversary

George Birge says sons are ’10 feet tall at school’ after ‘It Won’t Be Long’ video

Louis Tomlinson says some One Direction songs are now too ‘raunchy’ for him to sing

Scoreboard roundup — 1/12/26

Deadhead Andy Cohen pays tribute to Bob Weir

Smithsonian faces Tuesday deadline amid White House demand for review

Uvalde trial latest: Defense uses foam gun visual aid to defend police response

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