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On This Day, Oct. 30, 2002: David Letterman devotes an entire show to Warren Zevon

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 30, 2002…Warren Zevon was the sole guest on The Late Show with David Letterman, with his appearance coming a few months after he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.The "Werewolves of London" singer, a frequent guest on... Read More.

Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ marks fifth anniversary; ‘Wicked: For Good’ podcast launches

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Ariana Grande's album Positions came out exactly five years ago Thursday -- Oct. 30, 2020 -- and in honor of the anniversary, her live Positions EP is being re-released.Positions (Vevo Official Live Performances) included tracks from Ari's 2021 Vevo Live... Read More.

Russia fires 705 missiles, drones into Ukraine in ‘complex’ attack, Zelenskyy says

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia bombarded Ukrainian cities with 705 missiles and drones overnight into Thursday, according to Ukraine's air force, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reporting strikes on civilian targets and energy infrastructure all across the country.Russia launched 653 drones and 52 missiles of various... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks expedited appeal

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a federal appeals court to expedite his appeal of his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, arguing he could finish his prison sentence before his appeal is heard on a normal timetable.Combs is appealing his conviction and... Read More.

Billie Eilish gives details on mystery 3D project with James Cameron

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

At her concert in Manchester, England, in July, Billie Eilish told fans that they might see more cameras than usual because she was doing a special 3D project with Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron. Now we know what that mystery project is.In an interview... Read More.

In brief: ‘The Roses’ gets Hulu release date and more

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

The dark comedy film The Roses is set to bloom on Hulu quite soon. It will be available to watch exclusively on the streaming platform on Nov. 20. Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star in the film, which is a reimagining of the 1989... Read More.

Trump touts short-term deal with China after Xi meeting

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump touted an "amazing" meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, saying the two leaders reached agreements to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, delay Chinese restrictions on its rare earth mineral exports and secure Chinese purchases of American... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/29/25

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBlue Jays 6, Dodgers 1 (World Series - Game 5, Toronto leads series 3-2)NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEMaple Leafs 3, Blue Jackets 6NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONRockets 139, Raptors 121Cavaliers 105, Celtics 125Magic 116, Pistons 135Hawks... Read More.

States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Guard is planning to train as many as 500 troops per state to serve as part of a rapid-response force focused on civil disturbance missions, according to a U.S. official.The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald... Read More.

Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Last week, Joel Camas, a 16-year-old living in the Bronx, New York, showed up for a routine immigration check-in at a federal building in the city, hoping he would be able to return to class at his high school later that... Read More.

Author: ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 30, 2002: David Letterman devotes an entire show to Warren Zevon

Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ marks fifth anniversary; ‘Wicked: For Good’ podcast launches

Russia fires 705 missiles, drones into Ukraine in ‘complex’ attack, Zelenskyy says

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks expedited appeal

Billie Eilish gives details on mystery 3D project with James Cameron

In brief: ‘The Roses’ gets Hulu release date and more

Trump touts short-term deal with China after Xi meeting

Scoreboard roundup — 10/29/25

States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Detention of minors after rollback of protections sparks concern from immigrant advocates

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