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South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- South Korean prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is standing trial on charges of leading an insurrection.During a 17-hour closing hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors argued that Yoon's alleged actions posed a grave threat to... Read More.

NC police investigate disappearance of Marissa Carmichael, who vanished 2 years ago after making distressed 911 call

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(GREENSBORO, N.C.) -- Police in Greensboro, North Carolina, are urging the public to share any tips in connection to the disappearance of Marissa Carmichael, a Black mother of five who was last seen on surveillance footage at a gas station on Jan. 14, 2024,... Read More.

Vance, Rubio set to meet Danish officials amid Trump’s threats to ‘acquire’ Greenland

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were expected to meet Wednesday at the White House with top diplomats from the Kingdom of Denmark and Greenland, its semiautonomous territory, U.S. officials said, as tensions escalate amid President Donald... Read More.

US talks pose ‘conundrum’ for Greenland, Denmark: Analysts

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- U.S. officials are expected to meet with Danish and Greenlandic counterparts in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, amid President Donald Trump's continued expressions of intent to acquire the semi-autonomous Arctic territory despite collective opposition in both Copenhagen and Nuuk.Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke... Read More.

Idris Elba, director Jim Field Smith explain why ‘Hijack’ season 2 goes underground

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Idris Elba returns as professional negotiator Sam Nelson in Hijack season 2, premiering Wednesday on Apple TV. After preventing Flight KA29 from crashing and guiding it to a safe landing in London, Sam once again finds himself in a hostage situation - this time... Read More.

‘Wish You Well’: How Vincent Mason got tricked into recording his first hit

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Newcomer Vincent Mason has his very first top-25 country hit with "Wish You Well," which is, ironically, the only song in his catalog he didn't write. He admits his first publisher and producer used a bit of a "Jedi... Read More.

Bob Dylan Center announces concert celebrating 60th anniversary of ‘Blonde on Blonde’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

A concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan's classic album Blonde on Blonde is being put on by the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The concert, dubbed Sooner or Later, will be held Feb. 20 at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, emceed by The... Read More.

Gibson debuts Keith Richards-signed replicas of his famous ES-355 guitar

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and Gibson have collaborated on a pair of limited-edition guitars, autographed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.According to a press release, the instruments are exact replicas of one of Richards' "best-loved and most... Read More.

Russell Dickerson thinks his kids will one day be embarrassed by his TikTok dance

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Russell Dickerson's "Happen to Me" is his biggest hit yet, thanks in part to the TikTok dance videos he's made to promote it and the fact that it quotes Cyndi Lauper's classic song "Girls Just Want... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/13/26

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanucks 1, Senators 2Lightning 2, Penguins 1Canadiens 2, Capitals 3Flames 3, Blue Jackets 5Red Wings 0, Bruins 3Hurricanes 0, Blues 3Oilers 3, Predators 4Islanders 4, Jets 5Maple Leafs 1, Mammoth 6Stars 1,... Read More.

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South Korean prosecutors seek death penalty for former President Yoon on insurrection charge

NC police investigate disappearance of Marissa Carmichael, who vanished 2 years ago after making distressed 911 call

Vance, Rubio set to meet Danish officials amid Trump’s threats to ‘acquire’ Greenland

US talks pose ‘conundrum’ for Greenland, Denmark: Analysts

Idris Elba, director Jim Field Smith explain why ‘Hijack’ season 2 goes underground

‘Wish You Well’: How Vincent Mason got tricked into recording his first hit

Bob Dylan Center announces concert celebrating 60th anniversary of ‘Blonde on Blonde’

Gibson debuts Keith Richards-signed replicas of his famous ES-355 guitar

Russell Dickerson thinks his kids will one day be embarrassed by his TikTok dance

Scoreboard roundup — 1/13/26

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