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Palestinians hope to return to Gaza, West Bank, while some Israelis want annexation

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel has occupied the Gaza Strip and West Bank since its victory in the Six-Day War in 1967. Palestinians hope that one day both territories will become part of a nation-state they can call their own.But that dream seems further away than... Read More.

Another storm hitting Midwest, East Coast as Mid-Atlantic digs out from major snowfall

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the Mid-Atlantic digs out from a significant snowstorm, a new winter storm is underway in the Plains that will move through the Midwest before reaching the East Coast.On Wednesday morning, the second storm is hitting Kansas City, Missouri, and Des... Read More.

Rat birth control and Rat Walks among new initiatives to curb NYC’s rat population

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City is known for its towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, but lurking beneath the glitz and glamour of the city that never sleeps are 3 million resilient rats that have cemented their place as native New Yorkers.According to Orkin,... Read More.

Paul McCartney announces second New York City club show

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

Paul McCartney surprised New Yorkers by playing New York City's 575-capacity Bowery Ballroom in on Tuesday, and now he’s doing it again.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced he’s returning to the venue on Wednesday, with tickets only available at the Bowery Ballroom box... Read More.

Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia unrealistic, Hegseth tells allies

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(LONDON and THE PENTAGON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at his first meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday to tell allies that the liberation of all Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory "is an unrealistic objective.""The bloodshed must stop and this war must... Read More.

Russian held in US to be freed in exchange for Fogel release, Kremlin says

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A Russian citizen held in a U.S. prison will be repatriated to Russia following the release of U.S. citizen Marc Fogel, who was returned to the United States on Tuesday, Moscow said."In exchange for Fogel, a Russian citizen imprisoned in the United... Read More.

In brief: Kristen Wiig, Bill Murray to star in comedy Epiphany and more

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

Kristen Wiig and Bill Murray are joining forces in the upcoming odd-couple comedy film Epiphany. Deadline reports that the pair will star in the new film from director Max Barbakow, who will direct from a script by Scrooged screenwriter Mitch Glazer. The film... Read More.

Backstreet Boys set Into the Millennium residency at Sphere Las Vegas

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

Since it opened a few years ago, Sphere Las Vegas hosted several legendary rock bands, but now it's time for a boy band to take over.Backstreet Boys have announced a summer residency at the venue starting July 11 and running through July 27. It's... Read More.

Putin not preparing for peace, Zelenskyy says after deadly ballistic missile strike

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine called on Western partners to apply more pressure to Russia after an overnight ballistic missile and drone strike killed at least one person and set multiple fires in the capital Kyiv."Apartment buildings, office buildings and civilian infrastructure... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 2/11/25

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONRaptors 106, 76ers 103Knicks 128, Pacers 115Pistons 132, Bulls 92Grizzlies 119, Suns 112Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Palestinians hope to return to Gaza, West Bank, while some Israelis want annexation

Another storm hitting Midwest, East Coast as Mid-Atlantic digs out from major snowfall

Rat birth control and Rat Walks among new initiatives to curb NYC’s rat population

Paul McCartney announces second New York City club show

Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia unrealistic, Hegseth tells allies

Russian held in US to be freed in exchange for Fogel release, Kremlin says

In brief: Kristen Wiig, Bill Murray to star in comedy Epiphany and more

Backstreet Boys set Into the Millennium residency at Sphere Las Vegas

Putin not preparing for peace, Zelenskyy says after deadly ballistic missile strike

Scoreboard roundup — 2/11/25

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