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Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly drone attacks, Zelenskyy calls for energy truce

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that Russia is yet to respond to a U.S.-backed energy truce, as the two combatants continue to exchange long-range drone and missile strikes amid American-led peace talks.Recent trilateral U.S.-Ukraine-Russia talks in the United Arab Emirates... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 2/11/26

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHawks 107, Hornets 110Wizards 113, Cavaliers 138Bucks 116, Magic 108Bulls 105, Celtics 124Pacers 115, Nets 110Knicks 138, 76ers 89Pistons 113, Raptors 95Clippers 105, Rockets 102Trail Blazers 109, Timberwolves 133Heat 123, Pelicans 111Thunder... Read More.

Star Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Winter Olympics for refusing to remove war tribute helmet

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A Ukrainian athlete has been disqualified and had his accreditation withdrawn at the Winter Olympics after insisting on wearing a "helmet of remembrance" as a tribute to people killed in his country's ongoing war with Russia, officials said.Vladyslav Heraskevych, a medal hopeful... Read More.

Why Tim McGraw gives Faith Hill vases instead of flowers on Valentine’s Day

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

If you have a crush on Tim McGraw, it's probably about to get a little worse.Even after three decades with Faith Hill, he still works to keep it romantic on occasions like Valentine's Day. "I try to feel like it's more of an all-year-round... Read More.

Taylor Swift fans flock to ‘sad and empty’ shopping center featured in ‘Opalite’ video

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

When Taylor Swift mentions a particular place in one of her songs, it often becomes a site of pilgrimage for Swifties. Now, the location where she filmed her latest video has become a gathering place, too.A large part of Taylor's "Read More.

‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ stars on telling the true story of the tragic romance

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

The celebrity romance that took the country by storm in the '90s plays out in the new limited series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.This first season, which arrives to FX and Hulu on Thursday, marks the... Read More.

Video suggests DHS exaggerated claims about the shooting of Marimar Martinez: Visual analysis

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Last October, the Department of Homeland Security claimed that federal agents in Chicago were "forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed US citizen" after their SUV was "rammed by vehicles and boxed in by 10 cars."But analysis... Read More.

Leon Thomas says Broadway experience helped prepare him for his breakout moment

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

When Frank Sinatra sang, "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere," he had no idea the line would one day apply to Leon Thomas. The Brooklyn native credits his New York upbringing, particularly his time on Broadway, with helping him develop... Read More.

Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood hopes band ‘goes on forever’ despite lack of original members

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

These days it's not uncommon for classic rock bands to be out on tour despite having no original members still in the band. In fact, this summer Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd are co-headlining the Double Trouble Double Vision tour, despite neither band containing any... Read More.

Music notes: Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth and more

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Lady Gaga wasn't the star of the Super Bowl halftime show, but even her guest appearance during Bad Bunny's set led to a boost in her streams, Billboard reports. Streams of the song she performed, "Die With a Smile," increased... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly drone attacks, Zelenskyy calls for energy truce

Scoreboard roundup — 2/11/26

Star Ukrainian athlete disqualified from Winter Olympics for refusing to remove war tribute helmet

Why Tim McGraw gives Faith Hill vases instead of flowers on Valentine’s Day

Taylor Swift fans flock to ‘sad and empty’ shopping center featured in ‘Opalite’ video

‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ stars on telling the true story of the tragic romance

Video suggests DHS exaggerated claims about the shooting of Marimar Martinez: Visual analysis

Leon Thomas says Broadway experience helped prepare him for his breakout moment

Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood hopes band ‘goes on forever’ despite lack of original members

Music notes: Lady Gaga, Charlie Puth and more

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