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In brief: ‘Coven Academy’ greenlit at Disney Branded Television and more

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

It's the start of something new. Disney Branded Television has greenlit a brand-new series from the creator of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. Coven Academy will premiere in 2026 on Disney+ and Disney Channel. The series is set in New Orleans and follows a trio... Read More.

State Department stopping issuance of visitor visas for ‘individuals from Gaza’

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. State Department has announced that it's suspending the issuance of all visitor visas for people from the war-torn Gaza Strip, including children in need of urgent medical care."All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped while we conduct... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/17/25

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLPhillies 11, Nationals 9Marlins 5, Red Sox 3Rangers 10, Blue Jays 4Braves 5, Guardians 4Brewers 2, Reds 3Orioles 12, Astros 0White Sox 2, Royals 6Tigers 1, Twins 8Yankees 8, Cardinals 4Pirates 3,... Read More.

3 officers injured in shooting in Utah, police say

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three officers were shot and injured while responding to domestic disturbance call at a residence in Utah, law enforcement said.A suspect was taken into custody following the shooting, Detective Crystal Beck, of the Brigham City Police Department, told reporters in a... Read More.

Trump says Zelenskyy can end Russia war ‘almost immediately’ before White House meet

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump on Sunday teased what he said would be a "big day" as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a host of European leaders prepared for a White House meeting that Trump said can end Russia's invasion of Ukraine "almost immediately."Monday's... Read More.

Russian drone strike on Ukraine apartments kills several before Trump-Zelenskyy meet

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least seven people, including two children, were killed by a Russian drone strike in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Sunday night, according to local officials.Serhiy Bolvinov, the head of Kharkiv National Police's investigations unit, said in a post to... Read More.

Coco Jones’ new songs on ‘Why Not More? (MORE!)’ ‘always had a really strong place in my heart’

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Coco Jones released her debut album back in April, but Why Not More songs on the project? Though she previously told ABC Audio she was thinking about audience's attention span and didn't want her "album to be too long," she has now added seven songs for... Read More.

For Jordan Davis, New Orleans is best ‘Bar None,’ but Charleston’s a close second

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

At first glance, it's hard to tell what's happening on the front of Jordan Davis' third album, Learn the Hard Way. The "Bar None" hitmaker sits in a lawn chair, wearing sunglasses, between what seem to be two boats. But Jordan reveals the shoot was... Read More.

John Fogerty talks forgiving his late brother and bandmate, Tom Fogerty

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

John Fogerty and his bandmates in Creedence Clearwater Revival did not break up on the best of terms in the '70s. The acrimonious split resulted in a rift between John and his brother and bandmate, Tom Fogerty, which lasted until Tom’s death in 1990."We certainly were estranged," John tells People, noting... Read More.

Lewis Capaldi says getting back to music after 2 years is ‘a bit bizarre’: ‘I feel like I’m a new singer’

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

After taking two years off to look after his physical and mental health, Lewis Capaldi returned to the stage in June with a performance at the Glastonbury Festival in England, and a brand-new single, "Survive." But the Scottish singer says after... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: ‘Coven Academy’ greenlit at Disney Branded Television and more

State Department stopping issuance of visitor visas for ‘individuals from Gaza’

Scoreboard roundup — 8/17/25

3 officers injured in shooting in Utah, police say

Trump says Zelenskyy can end Russia war ‘almost immediately’ before White House meet

Russian drone strike on Ukraine apartments kills several before Trump-Zelenskyy meet

Coco Jones’ new songs on ‘Why Not More? (MORE!)’ ‘always had a really strong place in my heart’

For Jordan Davis, New Orleans is best ‘Bar None,’ but Charleston’s a close second

John Fogerty talks forgiving his late brother and bandmate, Tom Fogerty

Lewis Capaldi says getting back to music after 2 years is ‘a bit bizarre’: ‘I feel like I’m a new singer’

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