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David Byrne collaborating with Hayley Williams on new song for Netflix’s ‘The Twits’ film

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

For David Byrne and Hayley Williams, collaborating is more than just a "Once in a Lifetime" experience.The respective Talking Heads and Paramore singers are linking up again for a new song called "Open the Door," recorded for the upcoming animated Netflix film The Twits,... Read More.

Trooper who once protected NJ Gov. Phil Murphy suspected in murder-suicide, prosecutor says

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(PITTSTOWN, N.J.) -- A New Jersey State Police sergeant, who once served on Gov. Phil Murphy's security detail, is suspected of killing his former girlfriend and the volunteer firefighter she was dating in a house in Franklin Township before dying by suicide, authorities said.Following Sunday's... Read More.

The 2025 CMA Awards nominees are coming

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

We'll find out the nominees for the 2025 CMA Awards on Sept. 8.You'll be able to watch the big reveal this year via the Country Music Association's livestream on both Facebook and YouTube. The 59th annual CMA Awards will take... Read More.

Offset announces new album, ‘Kiari’

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

Offset has a new, self-titled album on the way. Titled Kiari after his birth name, Kiari Kendrell Cephus, the project stands to be his "most personal body of work yet," according to a press release.It's scheduled to arrive on Aug. 22, complete with 18 tracks, including... Read More.

Gifford Fire continues to rage in California, burning 72,000 acres and accompanied by 2 other emerging wildfires

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(SOLVANG, Calif.) -- The Gifford Fire, a wildfire burning in Central California that has destroyed over 72,000 acres in five days, continues to rage and is now accompanied by two additional fires emerging nearby, according to officials.Since it started on Friday afternoon, the Gifford... Read More.

Russia’s major earthquake prompts string of 7 volcanic eruptions

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula last week has triggered the activity of seven volcanoes in the area, according to the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences... Read More.

A 4-year-old boy killed in 1972 finally has a name. But what happened to his baby brother is still a mystery.

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.) -- A 4-year-old boy who was killed more than 50 years ago has finally been identified thanks to genetic genealogy -- but mysteries surrounding his murder, and what happened to his baby brother, remain.On June 13, 1972, the little boy's body... Read More.

Cole Swindell ‘can always move on’ from golf for dad life

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

Cole Swindell's putting one of his favorite hobbies on hold in preparation for fatherhood."I hate goodbyes... Until we meet again... R.I.P. golf game," Cole captioned a video of him packing up his golf gear, set to Celine Dion's "My Heart Will... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980: Pat Benatar releases her second studio album, ‘Crimes of Passion’

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980…Pat Benatar released her second studio album, Crimes of Passion, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, a position it held for five weeks.The album featured three singles, the most popular being “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” which... Read More.

Suspect in Tennessee quadruple killing captured after days on the run

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(JACKSON, Tenn.) -- A manhunt for the suspect in the Tennessee kidnappings and killings of four people, including three from the same family, ended Tuesday when he was taken into custody, police said.Austin Robert Drummond, 28, was taken into custody in Jackson by the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

David Byrne collaborating with Hayley Williams on new song for Netflix’s ‘The Twits’ film

Trooper who once protected NJ Gov. Phil Murphy suspected in murder-suicide, prosecutor says

The 2025 CMA Awards nominees are coming

Offset announces new album, ‘Kiari’

Gifford Fire continues to rage in California, burning 72,000 acres and accompanied by 2 other emerging wildfires

Russia’s major earthquake prompts string of 7 volcanic eruptions

A 4-year-old boy killed in 1972 finally has a name. But what happened to his baby brother is still a mystery.

Cole Swindell ‘can always move on’ from golf for dad life

On This Day, Aug. 5, 1980: Pat Benatar releases her second studio album, ‘Crimes of Passion’

Suspect in Tennessee quadruple killing captured after days on the run

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