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State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 8,500 acres

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) -- A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to over 8,500 acres after igniting Tuesday near Toms River and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames.The Jones Road Wildfire... Read More.

Retired NFL player named Golden Bachelor for season 2

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

Mel Owens, a retired NFL player and attorney, has been revealed as the new Golden Bachelor.The hit show The Golden Bachelor has been renewed for a brand-new season on ABC and Hulu, with Owens taking on the role of leading man, Disney announced at Hulu's inaugural Get Real... Read More.

In brief: Steve Carell stars in Mountainhead teaser trailer and more

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

Max has released the official teaser trailer for the upcoming HBO original film Mountainhead. The movie, which stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef, is the follow-up project from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. Written and directed by Armstrong in... Read More.

Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan among American Music Awards nominees

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

The nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards have been announced.Post Malone is up for eight awards, while Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey have seven nominations each. Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 10.Taylor Swift, the winningest artist in AMAs history with 40 trophies total, is up for six awards this... Read More.

6.2 magnitude earthquake near Istanbul rattles Turkey

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has rattled much of Turkey Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.The quake occurred at a depth of just 6.2 miles with the epicenter of the quake located approximately 14 miles southeast of Marmara Ereğlisi and... Read More.

Wildfire in New Jersey explodes to 8,500 acres as residents evacuated and structures threatened

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) -- A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to approximately 8,500 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday afternoon.The Jones Road Wildfire is now burning across 8,500 acres and is currently under 10% containment on Wednesday morning, according to the... Read More.

City of Uvalde reaches settlement with families of school shooting victims

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(UVALDE, TEXAS) -- An attorney representing the families of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting victims confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday night that a settlement was reached and approved by a unanimous vote at a city council meeting in Uvalde, Texas.Josh Koskoff, one... Read More.

Doomsday mom Lori Daybell found guilty in murder conspiracy trial

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(CHANDLER, AZ) -- Lori Daybell, the mother convicted of murdering two of her children in a so-called doomsday plot, has now been found guilty of conspiring with her brother to kill her fourth husband.The jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, was handed the case Monday... Read More.

Karen Read on trial again for alleged murder of police officer boyfriend

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- A Massachusetts woman is on trial again for the death of her police officer boyfriend, after a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the initial murder trial last year.Karen Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, a Boston... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 4/22/25

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBucks 115, Pacers 123Grizzlies 99, Thunder 118Timberwolves 85, Lakers 94NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEDevils 1, Hurricanes 3Senators 2, Maple Leafs 3Panthers 6, Lightning 2Wild 5, Golden Knights 2MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLYankees 2, Guardians 3Reds 3,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

State of emergency declared as New Jersey wildfire explodes to 8,500 acres

Retired NFL player named Golden Bachelor for season 2

In brief: Steve Carell stars in Mountainhead teaser trailer and more

Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan among American Music Awards nominees

6.2 magnitude earthquake near Istanbul rattles Turkey

Wildfire in New Jersey explodes to 8,500 acres as residents evacuated and structures threatened

City of Uvalde reaches settlement with families of school shooting victims

Doomsday mom Lori Daybell found guilty in murder conspiracy trial

Karen Read on trial again for alleged murder of police officer boyfriend

Scoreboard roundup — 4/22/25

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