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In brief: Amelia Dimoldenberg to return as Oscars red carpet correspondent and more

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

Kirsten Dunst, Keanu Reeves and Daniel Brühl have started production on the new Ruben Östlund movie The Entertainment System is Down, Deadline reports. The film is a dark satire set on a flight between England and Australia where the entertainment system fails and... Read More.

17 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at Indias Maha Kumbh festival

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(ALLAHABAD, INDIA) -- At least 17 people were killed and over 30 have been injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world's biggest gatherings that occurs every 12 years, authorities said.The Maha Kumbh Mela takes place every dozen years... Read More.

18-year-old dies after fall from light pole while celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl berth

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(PHILADELPHIA) -- An 18-year-old man who was celebrating the Philadelphia Eagles victory over the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game on Sunday has died after he fell from a light pole during the celebrations, officials said.Temple University announced the death of first-year student... Read More.

Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- A tree trimmer died after getting caught in a wood chipper while trimming trees at a town hall near Miami, officials said.The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning when the Ocean Ridge Police Department responded to Ocean Ridge Town... Read More.

F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(FAIRBANKS, ALASKA) -- An Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday as the pilot ejected safely, officials said.The aircraft incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 12:49 p.m. and resulted in “significant aircraft damage,” according to... Read More.

New data highlights achievement gap for students in the US

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- America’s fourth and eighth grade students’ sliding reading scores worsened in 2024, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, which has been dubbed the nation’s report card.“The nation's report card is out and the news is not good,” National Center... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/28/25

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONLakers 104, 76ers 118Rockets 100, Hawks 96Jazz 103, Warriors 114Bucks 112, Trail Blazers 125NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBruins 2, Sabres 7Jets 4, Canadiens 1Blackhawks 4, Lightning 1Hurricanes 4, Rangers 0Avalanche 2, Islanders 5Capitals 3,... Read More.

Adam Scott on Parks and Recreation: I miss the time of making it

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

Adam Scott is reminiscing about his time in Pawnee.In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to promote season 2 of Severance, Scott spoke about his time acting as Ben Wyatt, the love interest to Amy Poehler's Leslie Knope, on the... Read More.

Spend Valentines Day weekend with Mariah Carey — and help LA wildfire victims, too

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

You and Mariah Carey belong together — especially if it means helping young victims of the deadly LA wildfires.Through the charity auction website Fandiem, Mariah is giving away a Valentine's trip to meet her in Las Vegas and see her... Read More.

Portraits of Debbie Harry, David Bowie raising money for California fire relief efforts

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

Photos of Debbie Harry, David Bowie and Grace Jones are currently up for auction, with the money raised going to help musicians affected by the California wildfires.The portraits, all shot by photographer Greg Gorman, are part of an auction put on by Giorgio's Discotheque in Los Angeles,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: Amelia Dimoldenberg to return as Oscars red carpet correspondent and more

17 dead in stampede as over 100 million people gather at Indias Maha Kumbh festival

18-year-old dies after fall from light pole while celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl berth

Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall

F-35 crashes at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska as pilot ejects safely

New data highlights achievement gap for students in the US

Scoreboard roundup — 1/28/25

Adam Scott on Parks and Recreation: I miss the time of making it

Spend Valentines Day weekend with Mariah Carey — and help LA wildfire victims, too

Portraits of Debbie Harry, David Bowie raising money for California fire relief efforts

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