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On This Day, July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

On This Day, July 18, 2008...Billy Joel performed the final concert at New York's historic Shea Stadium ahead of its demolition.The show, a culmination of a two-night stand at the home of the New York Mets, saw Joel welcoming several guests, including Tony Bennett,... Read More.

Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner, investor of Swansea City soccer club

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Snoop Dogg is known just as much for sports as he is for music. His latest venture is in the world of fútbol: He's now the co-owner and an investor of the Swansea City AFC football club in Swansea, Wales.“For many years I’ve been associated... Read More.

4th detainee who escaped from New Jersey ICE facility located in Los Angeles: FBI

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The last remaining detainee who escaped from an immigration detention center in New Jersey last month has been located in Los Angeles, federal authorities said.Andres Felipe Pineda Mogollon was one of four detainees who escaped from Delaney Hall Detention Facility in... Read More.

3 killed in ‘horrific incident’ at law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles: Bondi

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- At least three people were killed in an apparent "horrific incident" at a Los Angeles law enforcement training facility, Attorney General Pamela Bondi said.The victims, employees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, appeared to be handling explosives when there was... Read More.

Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum ‘Band Together’ to help Texas

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum are partnering to put on Band Together Texas to help their home state in the aftermath of the July 4 flooding. The star-studded benefit concert will take place Sunday, Aug. 17, at Moody Center in Austin. “One of the things I... Read More.

Teen suspected of killing Maine paddleboarder to be charged with murder Friday

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

(UNION, Maine) -- The 17-year-old suspect in the murder of a paddleboarder earlier this month will appear in court on Friday, where he is expected to be charged with one count of murder.Sunshine Stewart was found dead on July 3 at Crawford Pond in... Read More.

Paul Simon bribed to play ‘Kodachrome’ at Los Angeles concert

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Paul Simon broke out a classic tune at his Wednesday night concert in Los Angeles, but he had to be bribed to do so.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was playing the final night of a five-night stand at Disney Hall when, according... Read More.

Fire truck found in Southern California man’s home, police charge suspect for impersonating first responder

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A Southern California man has been charged for allegedly impersonating a firefighter after officials found a fire truck and other first responder gear at his home, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.Steve Farzam, 47, was charged on Thursday with... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Prime VideoThe Summer I Turned Pretty: Belly must choose between Jeremiah and Conrad in the third and final season.Paramount+Star Trek:... Read More.

BTS releases first-ever live album, ‘PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE’

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

If you’ve never seen BTS live, you can at least feel like you have with their new live album. PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - LIVE is out now.The album captures some of the highlights from their PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE tour, during which they performed 12 shows... Read More.

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On This Day, July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium

Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner, investor of Swansea City soccer club

4th detainee who escaped from New Jersey ICE facility located in Los Angeles: FBI

3 killed in ‘horrific incident’ at law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles: Bondi

Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum ‘Band Together’ to help Texas

Teen suspected of killing Maine paddleboarder to be charged with murder Friday

Paul Simon bribed to play ‘Kodachrome’ at Los Angeles concert

Fire truck found in Southern California man’s home, police charge suspect for impersonating first responder

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

BTS releases first-ever live album, ‘PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – LIVE’

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