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Facebook, WhatsApp should remove accounts that defraud users, Manhattan DA says

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Meta is failing to remove imposter accounts from its Facebook and WhatsApp platforms that "have led to tens of thousands of dollars of fraudulent transfers" in a growing scam across the country, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.Bragg is the... Read More.

Secret Service trainee accused of spying on roommate with hidden camera

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

(GLYNCO, Ga.) -- A Secret Service agent in training who previously worked as an analyst with the presidential protection team was arrested this week on charges of felony eavesdropping at the nation's premiere federal law enforcement training academy.Police reports from Glynn County, Georgia, said... Read More.

Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, Selena Gomez & more make ‘Forbes’ list of the greatest living self-made Americans

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

In honor of America's 250th birthday, Forbes magazine is celebrating the 250 greatest living self-made Americans, and a lot of them are hugely successful singers. The list was created from various sources, including Forbes' Self-Made Score, a one-to-10 ranking that... Read More.

Kerry Condon joins cast of Netflix’s ‘The God of the Woods’ adaptation

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Kerry Condon is heading into the woods with Maya Hawke.The Oscar-nominated actress is set to star opposite Hawke in Netflix's adaptation of Liz Moore's bestselling 2024 novel The God of the Woods.As previously announced, Hawke will play Judy Luptack, an... Read More.

In brief: ‘Rooster’ gets a season 2, ‘Wednesday’ casting, and more

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Heated Rivalry, The Pitt and Pluribus are among the nominees for the 86th Peabody Awards in the entertainment category. Also among the 15 entertainment nominees this year: Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Adolescence and Andor. The Peabody Awards will take place in... Read More.

‘There I Go’: Vincent Mason steps into the spotlight with Morgan Wallen & Parker McCollum

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

When newcomer Vincent Mason opens for Morgan Wallen Friday on the first night of the Still the Problem Tour, it'll be one of his first chances to get to know one of his heroes. "I've never met him," Vincent tells ABC Audio. "[I'm] just... Read More.

Kansas’ Rich Williams on ‘SNL’s’ ‘Carry on Wayward Son’ sketch: ‘Just wonderful’

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Kansas' signature tune "Carry on Wayward Son" was featured prominently in the Saturday Night Live sketch "Husbands" on April 4, and the band's guitarist and original member Rich Williams was happy to see it play a role in something so... Read More.

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, has died

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer and the Father of the Electro Funk Sound, has died. He was 68 years old. A representative for Naf Management confirmed the news in a statement."On behalf of the entire Hip Hop community, I am... Read More.

Suspect in Iowa real estate agent’s cold case murder was spotted by witness at the scene: Court docs

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

(WEST DES MOINES, Iowa) -- The woman accused in the 2011 cold case murder of an Iowa real estate agent was allegedly spotted by a witness outside the crime scene just after the fatal gunshots, according to new court documents.Kristin Ramsey, 53, was... Read More.

Nashville notes: Darius Rucker’s Opry return + Dolly’s ‘Forbes’ ranking

Thursday, April 9 by ABC News

Darius Rucker returns to the Grand Ole Opry April 17 for a show that includes Vince Gill. You can check out Flatland Cavalry's Wednesday TV debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show on YouTube. The band's nominated for group of the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Facebook, WhatsApp should remove accounts that defraud users, Manhattan DA says

Secret Service trainee accused of spying on roommate with hidden camera

Kerry Condon joins cast of Netflix’s ‘The God of the Woods’ adaptation

In brief: ‘Rooster’ gets a season 2, ‘Wednesday’ casting, and more

‘There I Go’: Vincent Mason steps into the spotlight with Morgan Wallen & Parker McCollum

Kansas’ Rich Williams on ‘SNL’s’ ‘Carry on Wayward Son’ sketch: ‘Just wonderful’

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, has died

Suspect in Iowa real estate agent’s cold case murder was spotted by witness at the scene: Court docs

Nashville notes: Darius Rucker’s Opry return + Dolly’s ‘Forbes’ ranking

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