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In brief: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ crew member suffers injury and more

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

A crew member on the set of How to Train Your Dragon 2 has suffered a severe injury. Variety reports that a special effects technician on the project severed multiple fingers on one of his hands during an incident with... Read More.

RFK Jr. says NIH cuts are ‘painful,’ won’t commit to backing CDC director’s vaccine guidance

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed on cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), vaccine messaging and the firing of the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during a hearing on... Read More.

Earth Day 2026: The planet has experienced several environmental wins in recent months

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- There is evidence that the planet is healing amid massive efforts to mitigate climate change and fight biodiversity loss.Once-threatened species are rebounding, lawmakers are making policy changes that increase protections against harmful practices and preservation of ecosystems has come to the... Read More.

Brian Hooker’s attorney speaks out on wife’s disappearance in Bahamas

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly three weeks after American Lynette Hooker went overboard and disappeared in the Bahamas, an attorney for her husband Brian Hooker is asking the public "to give him the benefit of the doubt."Michigan-based attorney Crystal Marie Hauser told ABC News that... Read More.

Shania Twain to host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Shania Twain will host the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards, as the show returns to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17. "I'm thrilled to be hosting the 61st ACM Awards in Las Vegas, a place that feels like... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 4/21/26

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION76ers 111, Celtics 97Trail Blazers 106, Spurs 103Rockets 94, Lakers 101NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadiens 2, Lightning 3Bruins 4, Sabres 2Mammoth 3, Golden Knights 2Kings 1, Avalanche 2MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAstros 5, Guardians 8Reds 12,... Read More.

The ‘big,’ ‘insane’ crowd during George Birge’s surprise Stagecoach debut

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

As country fans count down to the kickoff of Stagecoach Friday in Indio, California, George Birge can't help but remember his surprise main stage debut during the 2025 festival."One of the crazier things that I've ever gotten to do was playing 'Cowboy Songs' with... Read More.

Janet Jackson declined role in ‘Michael,’ says Latoya Jackson

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

If you're wondering why no one portrays Janet Jackson in the upcoming movie Michael, Latoya Jackson has offered an explanation. During the U.S. premiere at Dolby Theatre, she revealed that her sister declined to participate."I wish everybody was in the movie," Read More.

Little Feat extends The Last Farewell Tour

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Little Feat isn't ready to give up the road just yet.The band just announced a set of fall dates for their The Last Farewell Tour, with the trek now running through November.The new dates begin Sept. 10 in Nashville, and include stops in Asheville,... Read More.

What to wear under the ‘Midnight Sun’? Zara Larsson’s new line of swimwear

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Zara Larsson is giving fans the perfect fits for laying out in the "Midnight Sun."The singer is launching her first line of swimwear on Wednesday via her lingerie brand Main Rose, which she started last year.... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ crew member suffers injury and more

RFK Jr. says NIH cuts are ‘painful,’ won’t commit to backing CDC director’s vaccine guidance

Earth Day 2026: The planet has experienced several environmental wins in recent months

Brian Hooker’s attorney speaks out on wife’s disappearance in Bahamas

Shania Twain to host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards

Scoreboard roundup — 4/21/26

The ‘big,’ ‘insane’ crowd during George Birge’s surprise Stagecoach debut

Janet Jackson declined role in ‘Michael,’ says Latoya Jackson

Little Feat extends The Last Farewell Tour

What to wear under the ‘Midnight Sun’? Zara Larsson’s new line of swimwear

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