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U2 attends 2026 Street Child World Cup Finals Tournament in Mexico

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

After filming their new music video in Mexico City, the members of U2 - Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen, Jr. - stuck around to attend the 2026 Street Child World Cup Finals Tournament in Texcoco, Mexico.Mullen even handled the coin toss... Read More.

American doctor who initially tested positive says further testing shows ‘no evidence that I’ve had hantavirus’

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The American doctor who was on the MV Hondius cruise ship and initially tested positive for hantavirus has since tested negative and says "there's no evidence that I've had hantavirus."A doctor from the biocontainment unit in Nebraska said the initial test... Read More.

Iraqi national charged with coordinating terror attacks that aimed to stop Iran war

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An Iraqi national carried out at least 18 reported terrorist attacks in Europe against U.S. and Israeli interests, including the stabbing of a Jewish-American citizen, in retaliation for the war in Iran and in an effort to halt the conflict,... Read More.

On This Day, May 15, 1982: Asia hits #1 with their self-titled debut album

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

On This Day, May 15, 1982 ...British rock super group Asia - made up of King Crimson's John Wetton, YES' Steve Howe and Geoff Downes, and Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Carl Palmer - went to #1 their self-titled debut album.The album, which spent nine... Read More.

Rihanna, Shakira are among ‘TIME”s biggest philanthropists

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Rihanna and Shakira are global music stars, but they're also very generous. Both artists have landed on the TIME100 Philanthropy list, which highlights the "world's most influential givers, leaders, advocates, and thinkers."The mag notes that the... Read More.

Gracie Abrams hits the wall with ‘Daughter From Hell”s first single

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Gracie Abrams has released the first single and video from her third album, Daughter from Hell."Hit The Wall" has upbeat music, but the lyrics paint a picture of someone in crisis, wrecking relationships because of mental health issues. "Sooner or... Read More.

In brief: ‘Doctor Who’ to stream on AMC+ and more

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are developing a movie adaptation of the memoir No Way Out: The Searing True Story of Men Under Siege. Variety reports the book is an Afghan war memoir that follows British Maj. Adam Jowett's command... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/14/26

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadiens 6, Sabres 3Golden Knights 5, Ducks 1MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLRockies 2, Pirates 7Nationals 1, Reds 15Tigers 4, Mets 9Marlins 1, Twins 9Padres 1, Brewers 7Mariners 8, Astros 3Cardinals 5, Athletics 4Phillies 3,... Read More.

Shania Twain’s bringing the glam to the ACMs, but it may be about quality over quantity

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

From Reba McEntire to Carrie Underwood and beyond, country music has a great tradition of hosts who bring it when it comes to fashion on the big awards shows. And when Shania Twain leads the 61st ACMs on Sunday, you can bet her glam... Read More.

Rock Hall’s new ‘Paul McCartney and Wings’ exhibit will ‘reexamine their impact and legacy,’ says president

Friday, May 15 by ABC News

The new exhibit Paul McCartney and Wings opens at Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Friday. It's the first major museum exhibit to explore McCartney's post-Beatles band, which featured him, his wife Linda McCartney and a rotating lineup.... Read More.

Author: ABC News

U2 attends 2026 Street Child World Cup Finals Tournament in Mexico

American doctor who initially tested positive says further testing shows ‘no evidence that I’ve had hantavirus’

Iraqi national charged with coordinating terror attacks that aimed to stop Iran war

On This Day, May 15, 1982: Asia hits #1 with their self-titled debut album

Rihanna, Shakira are among ‘TIME”s biggest philanthropists

Gracie Abrams hits the wall with ‘Daughter From Hell”s first single

In brief: ‘Doctor Who’ to stream on AMC+ and more

Scoreboard roundup — 5/14/26

Shania Twain’s bringing the glam to the ACMs, but it may be about quality over quantity

Rock Hall’s new ‘Paul McCartney and Wings’ exhibit will ‘reexamine their impact and legacy,’ says president

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