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Judge seizes control of New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge on Tuesday seized control of New York City's notorious jail complex on Rikers Island, which will now be run by an official who reports directly to the court.In a 77-page ruling, Judge Laura Taylor Swain wrote that she... Read More.

See Kim Kardashian in teaser for new Hulu series Alls Fair

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

Kim Kardashian is using what she's learned about the law in the new series All's Fair, out later this year.The teaser for the highly anticipated legal drama was released Tuesday, and features the reality star and SKIMS founder among a star-studded cast.The series follows a team of... Read More.

Daryl Hall rejects yacht rock label: I never understood it

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

While his former bandmate John Oates has credited the rise of yacht rock with helping popularize their music, Daryl Hall seems to loathe the label.When the topic of yacht rock is raised on the Broken Record podcast, Hall says, “This... Read More.

Willie Nelsons ready for the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, and the milestone will be celebrated with an all-star concert in Minnesota.Farm Aid 40 will take place Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson,... Read More.

Exploding birds freak out residents in California city

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- A disturbing avian mystery is unfolding in a Northern California town where residents have reported birds "exploding."Residents of a neighborhood in the Bay Area community of Richmond, northeast of San Francisco, claim they have found multiple dead birds in their yards... Read More.

Georgia college student remains in ICE custody after mistaken traffic stop

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(DALTON, GA) -- A 19-year-old college student from Georgia remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a traffic stop led to her detainment, records show.Ximena Arias-Cristobal was arrested on May 5 in Dalton, Georgia, when her dark gray truck was mistaken for... Read More.

Meet the 12 jurors who will decide Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As testimony begins in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial, his fate is in the hands of a jury that represents the city that allowed Combs to rise from working-class roots to the pinnacle of global cultural fame.Twelve New Yorkers were sworn... Read More.

Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times while in prison for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Tory Lanez was hospitalized on Monday after a fellow inmate at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi attacked the rapper at around 7:20 a.m. local time, a spokesperson for the prison told ABC News."Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical... Read More.

FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Federal Aviation Administration is considering temporary flight reductions in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport, and it's launching an emergency task force to ensure safety, among other system upgrades announced by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at a press conference... Read More.

In brief: Lena Dunhams Too Much gets Netflix release date and more

Tuesday, May 13 by ABC News

Daniel Radcliffe and Tracy Morgan's upcoming comedy show has been given a series order at NBC. Called The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, the show will follow a former football player who is trying to rehabilitate his image. Tina Fey will executive... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Judge seizes control of New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex

See Kim Kardashian in teaser for new Hulu series Alls Fair

Daryl Hall rejects yacht rock label: I never understood it

Willie Nelsons ready for the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid

Exploding birds freak out residents in California city

Georgia college student remains in ICE custody after mistaken traffic stop

Meet the 12 jurors who will decide Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking and racketeering case

Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times while in prison for Megan Thee Stallion shooting

FAA launches emergency task force to ensure safety flying in and out of Newark

In brief: Lena Dunhams Too Much gets Netflix release date and more

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