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Illinois National Guard authorized for Chicago mission, official says

Monday, October 6 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- The Illinois National Guard has received an official notification from the Pentagon authorizing a mission in Chicago, according to an Illinois official.The official confirmed the mission will involve 300 Guardsmen tasked with protecting federal property under Title 10 authorities.The Guard has not... Read More.

After decades in business, Rite Aid makes a major move amid bankruptcy

Monday, October 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Rite Aid has shuttered all of its stores after more than six decades in business.The pharmacy chain made the announcement in a post on its website, stating, "All Rite Aid stores have now closed. We thank our loyal customers for their... Read More.

In brief: ‘The Comeback’ adds to cast, Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway teaming up, and more

Monday, October 6 by ABC News

The Comeback season 3 has added new people to its cast, Variety reports. The HBO Lisa Kudrow comedy will feature Julian Stern, Kudrow’s real-life son, in his television debut, as well as Abbi Jacobson and John Early. Production on season 3 is... Read More.

The life of a movie star: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ tops box office

Monday, October 6 by ABC News

Apparently not content to simply rule the world of music, Taylor Swift's now set her sights on cinema, too.The pop superstar's The Official Release Party of a Showgirl theatrical event -- a film accompaniment to her new album, The Life of a... Read More.

Booker says shutdown standoff is a ‘tsunami of Donald Trump’s creation’

Sunday, October 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said talks remain stalled on the fifth day of the government shutdown, with Democrats seeking to undo Medicaid cuts and restore Obamacare subsidies and Republicans demanding a clean funding bill to fund the government into November.“It's really a... Read More.

What Hegseth’s military fitness rules may mean for women servicemembers

Saturday, October 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- During a speech earlier this week, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the implementation of new fitness standards for the military.In addition to the newly proposed annual fitness exam, Hegseth's speech emphasized "gender-neutral" testing with men and women required to meet... Read More.

Nearly 60 protesters arrested on Yom Kippur after shutting down Brooklyn Bridge: Police

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

(BROOKLYN, N.Y.) -- Almost 60 protestors were arrested on Yom Kippur after blocking traffic on New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, authorities confirmed to ABC News.The hundreds of people present at Thursday's protest were members of the Rabbis for Ceasefire group that is comprised of... Read More.

Tyrese Gibson turns himself in, released on bond in Fulton County animal cruelty case

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Tyrese Gibson turned himself in Friday after being charged with animal cruelty, after his dogs allegedly killed a neighbor's dog in his Atlanta neighborhood.The actor and R&B singer was booked in Fulton County and released on $20,000 bond, according to Fulton County Sheriff's Office jail... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 50 months in prison

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related offenses.He gets credit for time served since his arrest. Combs has already spent 12 months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.Before the judge read the sentence,... Read More.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 50 months in prison

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related offenses.He gets credit for time served since his arrest. Combs has already spent 12 months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.Before the judge read the sentence,... Read More.

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Illinois National Guard authorized for Chicago mission, official says

After decades in business, Rite Aid makes a major move amid bankruptcy

In brief: ‘The Comeback’ adds to cast, Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway teaming up, and more

The life of a movie star: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ tops box office

Booker says shutdown standoff is a ‘tsunami of Donald Trump’s creation’

What Hegseth’s military fitness rules may mean for women servicemembers

Nearly 60 protesters arrested on Yom Kippur after shutting down Brooklyn Bridge: Police

Tyrese Gibson turns himself in, released on bond in Fulton County animal cruelty case

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 50 months in prison

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 50 months in prison

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