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On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967: The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967 ...The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died at the age of 32.Epstein died from a drug overdose and was found by his butler in his London home, although his staff removed any drug paraphernalia from the house before calling the police. His... Read More.

John Fogerty to celebrate ‘Legacy’ album with new tour

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

John Fogerty is heading out on the road again this fall.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced dates for The Legacy Tour, which is set to kick off Sept. 29 in Mexico City, Mexico. The tour will make stops in Atlantic City, Nashville, Atlanta,... Read More.

Jason Kelce congratulates Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on engagement ahead of new podcast episode

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

Jason Kelce took a moment to congratulate his "younger brother and future sister-in-law," Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, on their engagement ahead of the brothers' latest New Heights podcast episode this week."There is one gigantic piece of news that just hit the waves — [Travis] is not here to address this himself,... Read More.

Movie star Denzel Washington says he doesn’t watch movies

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

Don't go looking for Denzel Washington at the cinema.The actor opened up about his moviegoing habits — or lack thereof — in a recent video interview with director Spike Lee and A$AP Rocky for GQ.During the interview, Rocky asked Washington about his favorite cinematic moments from Lee's filmography. "Do you have any... Read More.

Coco Gauff secures 1st round win at US Open after nearly 3-hour match

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- American tennis star Coco Gauff survived a grueling three-set first-round match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.She closed out a service hold at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium to take the match in two hours and 57 minutes, advancing to the next... Read More.

Multiple victims in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis, shooter ‘contained’

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- There are multiple victims from a shooting that unfolded during morning drop-off at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, sources told ABC News.The shooter is "contained" and there's "no active threat to the community," city officials said. The suspect is believed to be... Read More.

Cardi B takes the stand in civil case over alleged assault

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

Cardi B took the stand Tuesday on the second day of her civil assault trial in Los Angeles.The rapper is accused of assaulting a security guard, Emani Ellis, at a Beverly Hills medical building outside of an OBGYN office in February 2018.Cardi B alleges Ellis was... Read More.

London’s ‘wet wipe island’ gets bulldozed in historic Thames clean-up operation

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Heavy machinery is tearing through what locals are calling “wet wipe island,” an 820-foot shoreline of flushed bathroom debris that has transformed a stretch of London’s Thames River into an environmental nightmare.The clean-up near Hammersmith Bridge in West London represents the United... Read More.

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged influence operations in Greenland

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The top U.S. diplomat in Denmark was summoned for a meeting at the country's foreign ministry, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen confirmed on Wednesday, over alleged pro-American influence operations in Greenland."We are aware that foreign actors continue to show an interest in Greenland... Read More.

Time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in London opened up after 34 years

Wednesday, August 27 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A time capsule that was laid by Princess Diana in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London has been opened, with officials revealing a collection of 1990s artifacts just days before the 28th anniversary of her death on August 31st,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967: The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died

John Fogerty to celebrate ‘Legacy’ album with new tour

Jason Kelce congratulates Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on engagement ahead of new podcast episode

Movie star Denzel Washington says he doesn’t watch movies

Coco Gauff secures 1st round win at US Open after nearly 3-hour match

Multiple victims in shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis, shooter ‘contained’

Cardi B takes the stand in civil case over alleged assault

London’s ‘wet wipe island’ gets bulldozed in historic Thames clean-up operation

Denmark summons US envoy over alleged influence operations in Greenland

Time capsule sealed by Princess Diana in London opened up after 34 years

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