Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC

Smoking rate among US adults drops to record low as vape use rises: CDC

Friday, March 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cigarette smoking among U.S. adults continues to fall to record low levels as e-cigarette use rises, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published early Thursday.Nearly 10% of adults in the U.S. smoked cigarettes in... Read More.

Quote for March 27, 2026

Friday, March 27 by Summer Anderson

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy; not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Dan Millman

Trump denies he’s ‘desperate’ to make deal with Iran, insists Tehran is ‘begging’ for one

Friday, March 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted Iran is "begging to make a deal" to end the war amid seemingly tenuous indirect talks between the U.S. and Tehran."I mean, I read a story today that I'm desperate to make a deal. I'm not,"... Read More.

Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for ‘Ketamine Queen’ in Matthew Perry’s overdose death

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A woman reportedly known as the "Ketamine Queen," who admitted to providing the ketamine that killed Matthew Perry, should serve 15 years in prison for her "cold callousness and disregard for life," federal prosecutors said in a new court filing ahead... Read More.

Ryan Gosling to star in new event film from ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ directors

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

Ryan Gosling is teaming up with the filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once for his next project.The Oscar nominee will star in Universal Pictures' upcoming, untitled event film from directors Daniels, ABC Audio has confirmed.This marks the first directing project for Daniels, the... Read More.

What to know about US ground troops headed to the Middle East

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon is preparing to surge as many as 5,000 troops to the Middle East -- with some forces already in transit, according to two U.S. officials.It's a mix of Army paratroopers and Marines.Among them are some 1,500 paratroopers from the... Read More.

Dua Lipa joins the cast of A24’s ‘Peaked’

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

Dua Lipa had a cameo in the 2023 blockbuster Barbie, but her next film, 2024's Argylle, didn't do that well. Now she's aiming to split the difference with a role in a third film.The "Levitating" singer has joined the cast of A24's upcoming comedy... Read More.

Colman Domingo to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ for the first time

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

Colman Domingo is set to host Saturday Night Live for the first time.NBC has announced that Colman will make his Studio 8H debut to host the April 11 episode of the show. The Oscar nominee is promoting his upcoming projects The Four Seasons, Euphoria... Read More.

2 charged in connection with alleged explosive device at MacDill Air Force Base: FBI

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The FBI has announced charges against a brother and sister in connection with an alleged improvised explosive device that was found near the visitors center at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida last week.Alen Zheng was charged by indictment with one count... Read More.

Man arrested in 1990 ‘Lovers’ Lane’ cold case murders: Houston police

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- A man has been arrested in a 1990 cold case double murder known as the "Lovers' Lane" killings, Houston police said.Floyd William Parrott, 64, is charged with capital murder for the killings of Cheryl Henry, 22, and Garland "Andy" Atkinson, 21, police... Read More.