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Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peters Basilica

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis made a short and unannounced visit Saturday to St. Peter's Basilica to pray before this evening's Easter vigil and greet some of the faithful present.The 88-year-old pontiff, in a wheelchair, arrived at around 6 p.m. local time accompanied by... Read More.

The Who brings back Zak Starkey: ‘Hes not being asked to step down’

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

The Who and drummer Zak Starkey have made up.News the band had parted ways with their longtime touring drummer, son of Ringo Starr, came out on Wednesday, but now they’ve announced he’s back in the band.“News Flash! Who Backs Zak!" Pete Townshend shared Read More.

FSU shooting latest: Victims identified, police release timeline

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- The Florida State University community is reeling and police are searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday, killing two and injuring six.Tallahassee police have laid out how the shooting unfolded.The suspect, 20-year-old FSU... Read More.

More than 30 million on alert for severe weather over Easter weekend

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 30 million Americans are on alert for severe weather this Easter weekend, as several states in the Heartland have already been slammed with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds.The National Weather Service's office in Omaha, Nebraska, confirmed 5 tornadoes in... Read More.

Putin declares temporary Easter truce in Ukraine

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an "Easter truce" in the war in Ukraine on Saturday, saying that the Russian side will cease military action from 6 p.m. local Saturday night until midnight April 21.Putin said he assumes that "the Ukrainian side will... Read More.

Moscow court rejects American David Barnes’ appeal to get out of Russian prison

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- American David Barnes' appeal to be released from a Russian detention center has been denied, causing prosecutors in Moscow to celebrate while Barnes' friends and family in Alabama fear for his future.In a hearing that lasted roughly three hours on Thursday, a... Read More.

3 dead after plane crashes into Nebraska river

Saturday, April 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three people have died, and their bodies have been recovered after a small plane crash in Nebraska, authorities said.The Dodge County Sheriff's Office said that “a small plane was traveling along the Platte River south of Fremont when it crashed into... Read More.

ABBA member says he wouldnt mind if the groups avatar show is still playing in 100 years

Friday, April 18 by ABC News

ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus will turn 80 this month, which raises the question of the future of the AI-created avatar show, ABBA Voyage, which runs every night in London. Specifically, what do you do with an avatar show when the... Read More.

Alicia Silverstone to executive produce, star in new Clueless TV series

Friday, April 18 by ABC News

Alicia Silverstone is "totally buggin,'" because a Clueless TV series is in development.Good Morning America has learned of the new series, which will star Silverstone in her iconic role as Cher Horowitz.The actress will also co-executive produce with Amy Heckerling and Robert Lawrence. Josh... Read More.

New Music Friday: Post Malone & Morgan Wallen, Ed Sheeran and more

Friday, April 18 by ABC News

Last year, Post Malone and Morgan Wallen hit #1 with "I Need Some Help," and now they've released "I Ain't Comin' Back," another duet, which will appear on Morgan's upcoming album I'm the Problem. Appropriately, or perhaps inappropriately, for a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance at St. Peters Basilica

The Who brings back Zak Starkey: ‘Hes not being asked to step down’

FSU shooting latest: Victims identified, police release timeline

More than 30 million on alert for severe weather over Easter weekend

Putin declares temporary Easter truce in Ukraine

Moscow court rejects American David Barnes’ appeal to get out of Russian prison

3 dead after plane crashes into Nebraska river

ABBA member says he wouldnt mind if the groups avatar show is still playing in 100 years

Alicia Silverstone to executive produce, star in new Clueless TV series

New Music Friday: Post Malone & Morgan Wallen, Ed Sheeran and more

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