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‘Hero’ officer killed in Manhattan shooting to be honored at funeral on Thursday

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Family, friends and members of the New York City Police Department will come together on Thursday for a funeral for the "hero" officer who was one of four people killed in the Midtown Manhattan mass shooting.Didarul Islam, a 36-year-old NYPD officer,... Read More.

New York City to DC bracing for dangerous flooding: Latest forecast

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Washington, D.C., is bracing for dangerous flooding on Thursday.Heavy storms could lead to rainfall rates of up to 3 inches per hour. Widespread rain totals are forecast to be 1 to 3... Read More.

Teacher arrested for Arkansas double murder while getting haircut: Police

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a double homicide at an Arkansas park, after a married couple was found dead on a walking trail over the weekend, authorities said.James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, Arkansas, was arrested Wednesday and charged... Read More.

In brief: Alysanne Blackwood cast in ‘House of the Dragon’ and more

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

One of George R. R. Martin's fiercest characters has been cast in House of the Dragon season 3. Deadline reports that Annie Shapero will play Alysanne Blackwood in the upcoming third season of the fantasy series. The character, who is also known as... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 7/30/25

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBlue Jays 9, Orioles 8Diamondbacks 2, Tigers 7Red Sox 13, Twins 1Braves 0, Royals 1Cubs 10, Brewers 3Phillies 3, White Sox 9Nationals 1, Astros 9Pirates 2, Giants 1Mets 0, Padres 5Rockies 0,... Read More.

Taron Egerton doesn’t want to play James Bond: ‘I’m too messy for that’

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Taron Egerton is not interested in taking over 007.The actor said he does not think he should be the next person to take on the role of James Bond in a recent interview with Collider."I don't think I'm a good choice for it.... Read More.

After teasing future project, ‘Wednesday”s Tim Burton won’t confirm Lady Gaga collab

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Lady Gaga guest stars on the upcoming season of the hit Netflix series Wednesday, but the show's director and executive producer Tim Burton refused to confirm a future project with the singer that he teased a few days ago."She's such an artist and so for... Read More.

‘Small Town’ celebration: John Mellencamp’s ‘Scarecrow’ turns 40

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

It was 40 years ago that John Mellencamp, then known as John Cougar Mellencamp, released his critically acclaimed eighth studio album, Scarecrow, which was filled with songs about the fading American dream, thanks to the greed of corporate America.Recorded in his studio in Indiana, Scarecrow... Read More.

He had to ‘Learn the Hard Way,’ but Jordan Davis is up for a sequel to ‘Bar None’ video

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

If you've experienced the other-worldly watering hole Jordan Davis inhabits in his "Bar None" music video, you know it's filled with countertops that disappear into the walls and ceilings that seem to collapse on top of pool tables. But Jordan... Read More.

Michael Jai White says Method Man helped bring new film ‘Trouble Man’ to life

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Michael Jai White plays a cop turned private investigator in his new film, Trouble Man. His character, Jaxen, is hired to help find missing R&B singer Jahari (La La Anthony), a mission he completes with her boyfriend, Money, played by Clifford "Method Man" Smith. White... Read More.

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‘Hero’ officer killed in Manhattan shooting to be honored at funeral on Thursday

New York City to DC bracing for dangerous flooding: Latest forecast

Teacher arrested for Arkansas double murder while getting haircut: Police

In brief: Alysanne Blackwood cast in ‘House of the Dragon’ and more

Scoreboard roundup — 7/30/25

Taron Egerton doesn’t want to play James Bond: ‘I’m too messy for that’

After teasing future project, ‘Wednesday”s Tim Burton won’t confirm Lady Gaga collab

‘Small Town’ celebration: John Mellencamp’s ‘Scarecrow’ turns 40

He had to ‘Learn the Hard Way,’ but Jordan Davis is up for a sequel to ‘Bar None’ video

Michael Jai White says Method Man helped bring new film ‘Trouble Man’ to life

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