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Media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in Hong Kong

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

(HONG KONG) -- China critic and media mogul Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong for national security offences, a penalty his son Sebastien called "heartbreaking."Lai was found guilty on charges of sedition and conspiracy to collude... Read More.

Lineup announced for the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC concert

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Paul Simon, Elvis Costello and ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons are among the artists set to perform at the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC concert, taking place March 5 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.Other artists on the bill include Gov't Mule's... Read More.

In brief: ‘Wicked: For Good’ gets Peacock streaming date and more

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Schitt's Creek is now available to watch in its entirety on HBO Max. The streaming service became home to all of the seasons of the award-winning comedy series on Saturday. The show, which was created by and starred Dan Levy and Eugene Levy, also... Read More.

Search for Nancy Guthrie continues into 9th day after family says, ‘we will pay’

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Faced with a demand for a bitcoin ransom and a Monday deadline by someone claiming to be her mother's kidnapper, "Today" host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings over the weekend solemnly pledged to pay for the return of their mother, Nancy."We... Read More.

Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy calls for Western air defense aid

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least three people in Ukraine were killed in Russian overnight drone and missile strikes, the Interior Ministry in Kyiv reported on Monday, as Moscow continued its nightly long-range bombardment campaign.Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 149 drones and 11 ballistic missiles... Read More.

Charlie Puth and Lady Gaga reflect on Super Bowl performances

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

We knew Charlie Puth was going to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday, but we didn't know Lady Gaga would pop up during the halftime show to perform "Die With a Smile." Both artists have now taken to Instagram to... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 2/8/26

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:SUPER BOWL 60Seahawks 29, Patriots 13NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 111, Celtics 89Heat 132, Wizards 101Pacers 104, Raptors 122Clippers 115, Timberwolves 96Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Special Beatles prints from oil-painted ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ video to be released

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

A new set of limited-edition prints celebrating The Beatles will be released in March.The two prints feature imagery from artist Em Cooper's 2022 oil-painted music video for The Beatles' 1966 song "I'm Only Sleeping," which was created using more than... Read More.

‘Send Help’ tops box office for second week with a little help from the cold — and football

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Send Help was helped to a second week atop the box office by Mother Nature -- and the NFL. The thriller by Sam Raimi took $10 million in its second week, according to Box Office Mojo,... Read More.

Keke Palmer says playing new mom in ‘The ‘Burbs’ ‘was kind of cathartic’

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Keke Palmer stars as a new mother on Peacock's The 'Burbs, a new take on the 1989 Tom Hanks film of the same name. The new series follows Palmer's Samira and Rob, played by Jack Whitehall, after relocating to Rob's childhood home, where they... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in Hong Kong

Lineup announced for the 10th annual Love Rocks NYC concert

In brief: ‘Wicked: For Good’ gets Peacock streaming date and more

Search for Nancy Guthrie continues into 9th day after family says, ‘we will pay’

Russian strikes kill 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy calls for Western air defense aid

Charlie Puth and Lady Gaga reflect on Super Bowl performances

Scoreboard roundup — 2/8/26

Special Beatles prints from oil-painted ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ video to be released

‘Send Help’ tops box office for second week with a little help from the cold — and football

Keke Palmer says playing new mom in ‘The ‘Burbs’ ‘was kind of cathartic’

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