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On This Day, Jan. 15, 2024: Elton John won an Emmy for ‘Farewell From Dodger Stadium’

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 15, 2024...Elton John won the Emmy for outstanding variety special live for Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium, the live Disney+ special documenting his final North American concert.Elton was unable to attend the Los Angeles ceremony because he was... Read More.

New BLACKPINK album coming next month

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Typically, an artist releases a new album and then goes on tour. But BLACKPINK is flipping the script.The superstar K-pop group reunited for its Deadline world tour last year, marking the first time that members JENNIE, JISOO, ROSÉ and LISA had performed together since... Read More.

Damage to the ocean nearly doubles economic cost of climate change, new study finds

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Scientists have factored damage to the ocean into the social cost of carbon for the first time -- finding it nearly doubles the economic impact from climate change.Ocean damage from climate change -- dubbed the "blue" social cost of carbon --... Read More.

17 college basketball players charged in point shaving scheme: Indictment

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former college All-American Antonio Blakeney is among 17 basketball players charged in a point-shaving scheme to fix games in the NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association and rig bets, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in Philadelphia. The alleged scheme ran from... Read More.

2nd federal officer shooting in Minneapolis prompts protests, calls for calm

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- The Department of Homeland Security said a federal law enforcement officer shot a person in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening, saying the latter fled a traffic stop and then -- along with two other people -- began attacking the officer."Fearing for his life... Read More.

Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration said Wednesday the Gaza peace plan is moving into the next phase, which it said "begins the full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza.""Today, on behalf of President Trump, we are announcing the launch of Phase Two of the President's... Read More.

Bruno Mars ‘just might’ get a huge ‘Billboard’ debut, sets ticket sales record

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

People sure are happy that Bruno Mars is back.According to Billboard, Bruno's new single, "I Just Might" - his first solo release in nearly 10 years - earned nearly 14 million streams in its first four days of release. Those... Read More.

RAYE to receive Recording Academy’s special merit award for harrowing 2023 song

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

RAYE is nominated for best music film at the 2026 Grammy Awards, but the night before the ceremony, she'll receive a special merit award from the Recording Academy - for a song released in 2023.RAYE will receive the Harry Belafonte... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/14/26

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEKraken 2, Devils 3Flyers 2, Sabres 5Senators 8, Rangers 4Golden Knights 3, Kings 2NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONRaptors 115, Pacers 101Cavaliers 133, 76ers 107Jazz 126, Bulls 128Nets 113, Pelicans 116Nuggets 118, Mavericks 109Knicks 101,... Read More.

Peter Jackson to introduce ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films in theatrical rerelease

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Fans of The Lord of the Rings will get a special surprise as the films return to theaters to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring.All three of The Lord of the Rings films are returning to cinemas this January. Warner... Read More.

Author: ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 15, 2024: Elton John won an Emmy for ‘Farewell From Dodger Stadium’

New BLACKPINK album coming next month

Damage to the ocean nearly doubles economic cost of climate change, new study finds

17 college basketball players charged in point shaving scheme: Indictment

2nd federal officer shooting in Minneapolis prompts protests, calls for calm

Gaza peace plan moving into next phase, Middle East special enjoy Steve Witkoff says

Bruno Mars ‘just might’ get a huge ‘Billboard’ debut, sets ticket sales record

RAYE to receive Recording Academy’s special merit award for harrowing 2023 song

Scoreboard roundup — 1/14/26

Peter Jackson to introduce ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films in theatrical rerelease

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