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Danielle Brooks, Lewis Pullman to reveal 2026 Oscar nominations

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

The hosts for the 2026 Oscar nominations have been announced.Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, it was revealed on Good Morning America Thursday that actress Danielle Brooks and actor Lewis Pullman will be revealing all the nominees.Brooks, who is an Oscar nominee for her... Read More.

Damage to the ocean nearly doubles economic cost of climate change, new study finds

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Scientists have factored damage to the ocean into the social cost of carbon for the first time -- finding it nearly doubles the economic impact from climate change.Ocean damage from climate change -- dubbed the "blue" social cost of carbon --... Read More.

2nd federal officer shooting in Minneapolis prompts protests, calls for calm

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- The Department of Homeland Security said a federal law enforcement officer shot a person in Minneapolis on Wednesday evening, saying the latter fled a traffic stop and then -- along with two other people -- began attacking the officer."Fearing for his life... Read More.

17 college basketball players charged in point shaving scheme: Indictment

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former college All-American Antonio Blakeney is among 17 basketball players charged in a point-shaving scheme to fix games in the NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association and rig bets, according to an indictment unsealed Thursday in Philadelphia. The alleged scheme ran from... Read More.

In brief: ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 4 official trailer and more

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

The official trailer for The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 has arrived. Netflix released the new trailer for the upcoming season that debuts on Feb. 5. The 10-episode season finds Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, coming face to face with... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/14/26

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEKraken 2, Devils 3Flyers 2, Sabres 5Senators 8, Rangers 4Golden Knights 3, Kings 2NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONRaptors 115, Pacers 101Cavaliers 133, 76ers 107Jazz 126, Bulls 128Nets 113, Pelicans 116Nuggets 118, Mavericks 109Knicks 101,... Read More.

Peter Jackson to introduce ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films in theatrical rerelease

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Fans of The Lord of the Rings will get a special surprise as the films return to theaters to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring.All three of The Lord of the Rings films are returning to cinemas this January. Warner... Read More.

Dewayne Perkins reflects on ‘The Upshaws” final season: ‘It’s been a beautiful journey’

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Season 5 (also billed as Part 7) of The Upshaws premieres on Netflix Wednesday, giving fans one final set of stories from the titular family. Dewayne Perkins, who plays their neighbor Hector, a recurring character on the series, spoke to... Read More.

Shrinking forests are giving mosquitoes a greater taste for human blood, study suggests

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals, a shift that raises real concerns about the potential spread of diseases that affect humans.A new study published in the journal Frontiers suggests these buzzing,... Read More.

Actor Timothy Busfield faces new assault claim from 16-year-old victim: Court documents

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

(New Mexico) -- Actor Timothy Busfield, who was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, is facing a new assault claim from another alleged victim, according to a motion for pretrial detention.In a document filed on... Read More.

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Danielle Brooks, Lewis Pullman to reveal 2026 Oscar nominations

Damage to the ocean nearly doubles economic cost of climate change, new study finds

2nd federal officer shooting in Minneapolis prompts protests, calls for calm

17 college basketball players charged in point shaving scheme: Indictment

In brief: ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ season 4 official trailer and more

Scoreboard roundup — 1/14/26

Peter Jackson to introduce ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films in theatrical rerelease

Dewayne Perkins reflects on ‘The Upshaws” final season: ‘It’s been a beautiful journey’

Shrinking forests are giving mosquitoes a greater taste for human blood, study suggests

Actor Timothy Busfield faces new assault claim from 16-year-old victim: Court documents

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